What happened: A recent court decision by a judge in Fairfax County has prompted the Virginia State Crime Commission to take a look at the state’s texting while driving laws. The court case involved a driver who was involved in a fatal accident, who was also believed to be texting at the time of the…
What happened: Earlier this month, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals issued a recall of the generic drug atorvastatin, the generic form of Lipitor, directing pharmacists not to dispense the drug because it may contain specks of glass. But the recall was only directed at the retail level, and the company has given no direction to patients who may…
Statistics from the Department of Labor show that nursing home workers face a high risk of being injured on the job. To learn more, read the full story here… “Statistics Show Nursing Home Workers Face Huge Risk of Injury“ CA
What happened: Office Depot has refused to issue a recall for an office chair, despite receiving numerous complaints from injured customers about the chair collapsing without warning. The Gibson Leather Office Chair is marketed exclusively by the office supply chain. The chair, manufactured by Wonderful Year Furniture Company, located in China, is imported by Swinton…
A Chesapeake, Virginia (VA), woman lost her life on the morning of Nov. 28, 2012, after being hit by a pickup truck. She was struck within feet of her home while out walking her dog near the intersection of Dunning Lane and Eagle Pointe Lane. The driver told authorities he did not see the victim…