The family of a forklift operator who spent several years hauling bags of asbestos at a Baltimore, Maryland (MD), National Gypsum warehouse has received a $1.2 million verdict against the maker of the asbestos following the man’s death from mesothelioma. A jury ruled on November 23, 2010, that Union Carbide must pay the award because…
After more than half a century on the market, Darvon (propoxyphene) was pulled from the U.S. market. Why? Because studies have shown an increased risk of heart arrhythmias, even in patients without heart problems. Some estimate that Darvon, manufactured by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., has killed at least 1,000 people in the U.S. after using propoxyphene since…
A detatched, homemade trailer was the cause of a fatal accident on I-85 in South Carolina last week, putting the spotlight on how dangerous drivers with unregulated trailers can be.
We get this question a lot since many railroaders have heard about “damage caps” in medical malpractice cases. Fortunately, FELA (i.e. the Federal Employers Liability Act) does not penalize victims and there is no arbitrary damage cap for your on-the-job railroad injury. This does not mean there aren’t specific requirements you need to follow when…
A small child in North Carolina was rushed to the hospital after being impaled with a pressure washer nozzle. The little boy should fully recover from his brain injury.