The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put cosmetics company Lime Crime on notice: adhere to FDA standards or else. The company, well-known for selling non-traditional colored lipsticks – blue, purple, bright yellow, lime green, etc. – received a warning from the FDA in July. News of the warning was released mid-August. The FDA claims …
Accidents happen. However, when you or someone you love gets hurt due to someone else’s mistake or negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. However, oftentimes, people are reluctant to file a personal injury lawsuit for a host of reasons. Here, we dispel some of the common myths that keep injured people from …
Although it has always been a lingering element in criminal justice, police misconduct has been the subject of more and more news stories over the past few years. This past month brought one more example into the public consciousness with the story of University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing allegedly shooting an unarmed Samuel …
Even the roughest looking dogs are cute and cuddly – to their owners! And, the smallest, cutest pooches can pack a mean bite – just like the more notorious breeds like Rottweiler and pit bull. If you are attacked by a dog, you have a right to defend yourself with any means possible. This could …
Even the mighty can fall: well, slip and fall! Alan Dershowitz, a skilled lawyer known for his participation in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, is suing the TD Boston Garden arena (where the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics play) after taking a tumble in one of the facility’s bathrooms. The incident happened at a game …
Kids are attracted to trampolines like moths to flames. In fact, regardless of one’s age, jumping on a trampoline provides good old family fun. If their friends have them, your kids may even be begging you to put one up in your own backyard. Before you buy a trampoline, it’s important to know that they …
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. Workers often go above and beyond when it comes to safety – hardhats, eye protection, steel-toed work boots and gloves. Unfortunately, staying alert and aware of your surroundings on a construction site doesn’t ward off accidents. A good example of this would be the trench collapse. Workers must rely on …
New Jersey has the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is a regulatory support organization that was created by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states. The organization collects data on insurance rates, including auto insurance rates, throughout the …
Most people think cancer-causing asbestos was banned decades ago. So, if that’s true, why is mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by asbestos products so prevalent today? The fact is, it’s not true. Asbestos remains legal, despite the fact that once it became known as a toxic substance, many companies stopped using it to manufacture goods. …
