On May 5, 2021 Peloton announced they were recalling their Tread+ and Tread Treadmill products due to the multiple injuries and even a child death that was reported. Back in April, Peloton fought the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on
Personal Injury Law Journal
The Personal Injury Law Journal, published by Stark & Stark, focuses on legal issues related to personal injury cases. It covers topics such as accident and injury claims, medical malpractice including emergency room misdiagnoses, product liability involving defective or dangerous products like cosmetics and e-bike batteries, premises liability, and pedestrian and bicycle accident law. The blog also discusses legal strategies, settlements, and verdicts in personal injury litigation, as well as safety regulations and legislative developments affecting injury prevention and compensation. It serves as a resource for individuals seeking information on pursuing claims for injuries caused by negligence or harmful products.
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Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill Allowing Delegation of A Doctor’s Informed Consent Duties
On Wednesday April 28, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a bill that would allow qualified associates/staff to obtain informed consent from patients prior to medical procedures. Traditionally, doctors were the only individuals who had the sole, non-delegable responsibility of obtaining…
Pennsylvania State Representatives Pass Expanded COVID-19 Liability Immunity
On April 6, 2021 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that will ultimately protect not only healthcare workers, but also various facilities and businesses. According to the article reports, by a 107-to-94 vote, this bill will specifically…
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Discover Infections Linked to Reusable Urological Endoscopes
According to recent reports, the FDA is investigating cases where patients have died due to contamination issues with medical devices. Specifically, the infections are apparently stemming from “the patient-to-patient transfer of pathogens from devices used to view and access…
Federally Appointed Task Force Recommends Increase in Number of Americans Eligible for Lung Cancer Screenings
Did you know that lung cancer killed more than 135,000 people in the United States in 2020? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force believes that increasing the number of eligible Americans for free lung cancer screenings will save more lives,…
New Jersey Ice and Snow Removal Law and Winter Driving Tips
Now that the temperatures outside have started to dip and the winter driving season is upon us, it is time to remind you of New Jersey’s ice and snow removal law. Remember to remove all ice and snow from your…
Be Sure to Remove Snow and Ice from Your Entire Car, Not Just the Windshield
Did you know that New Jersey has a law on its books requiring you to make sure that snow and ice has been removed from your entire car before you hit the road? In fact, police have issued over 3,200…
Amazon Plant Closing in New Jersey Due to COVID-19 Exposure
The Amazon plant in Robbinsville, New Jersey has closed down, and will remain closed until December 26, 2020 because several of their employees tested positive for COVID-19. Amazon spokesperson Lisa Levandowski made the following statement:
“Through our in-house COVID-19 testing…
Worker Protection Executive Order Signed Today
Governor Murphy announced a new Executive Order (EO) providing on-the-job protections for all workers in New Jersey. New Jersey joins only three other states in creating such guidelines, as OSHA and the Federal government have failed to take action in…
All Essential Workers Now Deemed “Eligible” for Workers’ Compensation Benefits Under New Legislation
On September 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed important legislation that benefits all workers who contracted COVID-19 while working through the current pandemic. The legislation creates the presumption that the contracted illness is “work related.” Before this legislation was…