Being honest, transparent, and accountable for a medical mistake might be the ethical approach – in fact, this behavior is encouraged by the Code of Medical Ethics, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Unfortunately, not all...
Read MorePatients rely on hospitals to ensure that safety protocols and education for medical staff are current and privy to any changes regarding medical device recalls. For over 45 years, ECRI has helped in this effort by focusing on improved patient...
Read MoreRecalls of Takata airbags started as early as 2008. Takata and Honda allegedly both knew about the recalls as early as 2004. Why did the major recall from the National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration (NHTSA) not start until October of last...
Read MoreA hysterectomy ranks second behind a cesarean section (“C-section”) as the most frequently performed medical procedure women undergo. In fact, the National Women's Health Network lists statistics reporting an estimated 600,000 hysterectomies performed every year. It is common for laparoscopic...
Read More“ Child safety is the number one priority for all parents. They are dependent on products that have been adequately tested and approved for use. When manufacturers fail to meet these requirements, they must be held responsible for damages. Graco,...
Read MoreThe importance of a manufacturer recall when a product is proven to cause harm is to protect the safety of public consumers. In a series of articles published by USA Today earlier this year, the investigation found repeated occurrence of...
Read MoreThe rise of vehicle recalls has grown over the past few months due to defective air bags in over 14 million vehicles and 11 car manufacturers. In a published online insight by The New York Times, the article reveals that...
Read MorePersonal injury cases stem from different situations, whether intentional or not, including vehicle accidents, assaults, negligence, dog bites, emotional distress, and more, and can include physical or emotional injury. With more victims or witnesses carrying smartphones there has been an...
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