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What Are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations?

In general, OSHA standards require that employers maintain safe and healthy job conditions to protect workers from the unreasonable risks of injury or other hazards. While OSHA standards apply to a wide variety of hazards, common examples include toxic substances, electrical hazards, fall hazards, hazardous wastes, fire and explosive hazards, dangerous machines, confined spaces, and […]

Onfi Lawsuits

The drug Onfi has been successfully prescribed since 2011 to help patients who suffer from Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or LGS for short. Unfortunately, the drug has also been linked to significant and previously undisclosed side effects that have led to those afflicted seeking legal help to recover for their damages. Their allegations state Lundbeck, the manufacturer […]

Onfi Side Effects

Onfi, or clobazam, was approved by the FDA in 2011 to help those suffering from severe epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. In December of 2013, the FDA released a safety announcement warning the public that Onfi can lead to both Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. In minor cases, these two skin reactions can cause burns […]

Paxil Lawsuits

If you suffer from depression, you might have gone to the doctor for help who prescribed you medication. One treatment for depression is a prescription drug called Paxil. Paxil is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, who previously failed to warn patients about the serious side effects associated with taking the medication. These side effects include violent or […]

Can Paxil Cause Birth Defects

Medical research shows that Paxil, and other SSRI medications for anxiety and depression, may cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. The studies show that such medications may cause serious heart defects, pulmonary hypertension, malformations, and may even cause babies to suffer from withdrawal symptoms after birth, among other things. The FDA even issued a […]

Permax

Permax is an oral medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome and migraine headaches. Approved by the FDA in 1988, Permax has been found to make a patient five to seven times more likely to have leaky heart valves than those patients who use other drug therapies. The FDA currently requires Permax to […]

Types of Unlawful Police Misconduct

While most law enforcement officers in this country perform their jobs with respect for others and in compliance with the law, unfortunately, incidents of police misconduct sometimes occur. Police misconduct is illegal, and it violates the victims’ civil rights. Some examples of illegal police misconduct include: using excessive force, such as excessive use of deadly […]

Pradaxa Side Effects

Pradaxa, the prescription medicine manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., is intended to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients. As with many prescription medications, Pradaxa is not without certain side effects. Many of which are severe, including but not limited to headaches, dizziness, lethargy, bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, coughing up blood, hemorrhaging, […]

Legal Rights Under Implied Warranties

Implied warranties are unspoken, unwritten promises from a seller to a buyer, created by virtue of state law. Almost every purchase you make is covered by an implied warranty. Under the implied warranty of merchantability, the product must do what it’s supposed to. For example, if you buy a car, there is an implied guarantee […]

Your Rights With Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Wondering whether you should ever buy the additional service contract or extended warranty when you buy a car or appliance? You should understand what you’d be getting before you buy one, so find out exactly what it covers and when coverage can be denied. For instance, sometimes policies don’t cover you if you don’t follow […]