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Personal Injury Law

New York City Personal Injury Lawyer

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By Paul Napoli, Esq.

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Last Entry: April 29, 2013 at 07:44:00

Queens Students Injured In Bus Crash

Posted on April 29, 2013
A charter bus transporting students from a Queens high school, overturned in Central Ohio, injuring several children and adults. The students, from William Cullen Bryant High School, were on their way back from a robotics completion in Missouri on Sunday morning when the bus overturned on a ramp traveling from I-70 eastbound to I-270...

Vitae Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Posted on April 18, 2013
Merit Bird Company, LLC is recalling several items because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious and often fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly and others with compromised immune systems. To date, no illnesses have been reported...

Slip & Fall Myths

Posted on April 16, 2013
Many people suffer serious injury each year while visiting someone's home or place of business. But, there are many misconceptions that surround slip and fall accidents, according to Montgomery Insurance Company of Charlotte, N.C. Common Slip & Fall Myths Shiny floors are less slip resistant than that of less shiny floors...

Overstock Recalls Magnet Sets Due To Choking Hazard

Posted on April 15, 2013
Overstock Inc., issued a voluntary recall of Buckyballs magnet sets, due to a choking hazard to young children. If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together within the child's intestines and cause serious internal injuries that can lead to lifelong health effects including death...

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Recall: Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice

Posted on April 12, 2013
Winn-Dixie has issued a voluntary recall of Apple Juice because it may contain excessive levels of 'patulin'. Although adverse health concerns regarding this recall are relatively low, the FDA has determined that products made from concentrate with a patulin level over 50 parts per billion are subject to a voluntary recall...

Baby Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Posted on April 10, 2013
Trumpette Inc., working in cooperation with the CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of baby socks due to a choking hazard posed by flowers and bows on the baby socks which have the potential to detach. To date the company has received eight reports of bows and/or flowers detaching from the socks but there have been no reports of injury...

Securing Mobile Devices Against Security Attacks & Theft

Posted on April 03, 2013
With the world going mobile and people using their device for everything from getting directions, to social media to transferring money on a cellular device, security has to be a prime concern for users. In fact, in February, HTC settled a privacy case over flaws in their phones...

Chest Freezers Recalled By Haier America

Posted on April 02, 2013
Chest Freezers have been recalled by Haier America because the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. This recall is an extension of a prior recall that was issued in November 2010. A complete list of affected freezers with corresponding serial numbers can be viewed on the CPSC Website with accompanying photos of the recalled freezers for reference...

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled

Posted on April 02, 2013
Midwest Trading Group is recalling Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. To date, there have been no reports of consumer injury but there has been one report of the recalled item overheating and resulting in minor property damage...

Voluntary Recall of All OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meters

Posted on April 01, 2013
Two million Onetouch Verio Blood Sugar Meters have been recalled by LifeScan, a division of Johnson & Johnson, due to a defect that was discovered in the reading system of the monitors. J&J is recalling and replacing all OneTouch Verio IQ Meters because at high blood glucose levels (1024 mg/dL and higher) the meter will not provide a warning that levels are extremely high and will shut off, thereby potentially leading to incorrect or delayed treatment...

Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods

Posted on March 29, 2013
Although no illnesses have been reported, Natura Pet Products voluntarily recalled certain dry pet foods because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Pets infected with Salmonella may be lethargic or have fever, vomiting or bloody diarrhea as well as notable decrease in appetite...

High Chairs Recalled By BabyHome USA

Posted on March 28, 2013
BabyHome USA, working in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of baby high chairs due to a strangulation hazard posed by an opening in the front of the chair that can allow the child to become entrapped if not harnessed into the seat properly...

Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Recalled

Posted on March 26, 2013
Basic Beat egg shakers have been recalled by West Music, in cooperation with the CPSC, due to a small part on the egg that can detach, posing a choking and/or aspiration hazard to young children. The recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are sold in five different colors and are the size of a small egg...

Recall: 3M Filtrete Room Air Purifiers

Posted on March 26, 2013
3M Company is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to voluntarily recall Filtrete room air purifiers due to a fire hazard. To this date, the company has received two incident reports associated with this recall. In one incident the air purifier overheated and in the other the unit caught fire...

Woman To Move Forward with Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart

Posted on March 21, 2013
A Plainfield woman who allegedly slipped and fell in a Watchung, Walmart store will be able to move forward with her lawsuit. A Superior Court decision was revered by state appeals last week which had dismissed the complaint. 'The appellate judges said a jury could conclude that Wal-Mart 'knew or should have known of the dangerous, slippery condition and that it posed a hazardous condition for customers,' according to the decision...

LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group

Posted on March 19, 2013
Lighting Science Group is recalling LED Light Bulbs because they have the potential to overheat, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. To this date, the company has been notified of 68 incidents in which the product failed, eight of those were accompanied by smoke and/or fire conditions...

Mold Found In Specialty Drugs, Warns FDA

Posted on March 18, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with Med Prep Consulting Inc., announced a nationwide recall of drugs made by a New Jersey compounding pharmacy due to a possible mold contamination. To date, there have been no reports of illness associated with the recalled drugs...

Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Walkers

Posted on March 15, 2013
Imaginarium Activity Walkers, sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide, have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada, due to a choking hazard to young children if the one of the pieces detaches from the product. To this date the company has received five incident reports of parts detaching, but there have been no reports of injury...

BrightLight Blankets Recalled

Posted on March 14, 2013
BrightLight blankets have been voluntarily recalled by IdeaVillage, working in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC), because the batteries can overheat, which poses a burn hazard. To this date, the company has received four incident reports of the batteries overheating...

Garlic Slicers Recalled By Pampered Chef

Posted on March 08, 2013
Pampered Chef, working with the CPSC, issued a nationwide voluntary recall of garlic slicers because the blade can come off during use, posing a laceration hazard. To this date, the company has been notified of 23 incidents in which the blades detached while being used and in one case a consumer suffered a hand laceration...

Pet Safety:Jerky Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk

Posted on February 19, 2013
Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products have been recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination which can sicken animals if the tainted products are ingested. Humans need to remember to wash their hands with warm soapy water as they are also at risk of Salmonella poisoning from handling the tainted products...

Several Multi-grain Breads Recalled

Posted on February 19, 2013
BBU, Inc., parent of Bimbo Bakeries companies, issued a recall due to possible presence of a foreign object. Although this recall does not affect currently distributed products, the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution to alert consumers...

Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens

Posted on February 19, 2013
Several bird treats and greens have been recalled by Kaytee Products due to a possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients contained in the product from an outside supplier. To date, there have been no reports of pet or human illness in regards to this recall...

FDA Warns Of Fake Flu Meds

Posted on February 16, 2013
A rash of unapproved flu products are being marketed on several websites as cures or preventatives and consumers need to beware, warns the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In total, to date, the agency has sent 10 warning letters to companies advising them that they have 15 days to fix the situation...

EVO Strollers Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

Posted on February 07, 2013
Mutsy initiated a voluntary recall of EVO strollers, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety (CPSC). An infant's body can pass through the opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller posing a strangulation hazard. To date, the company has not received any reports or incidents associated with this recall...

Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys

Posted on February 05, 2013
Barneys New York, working in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a voluntary recall of large scented candles, because they can burn at a higher than expected flame which poses a fire and burn hazard. At the time of this writing the company has received one report about a consumer suffering a hand burn...

AAP Study Warns Of Energy Drink Risks

Posted on February 04, 2013
The America Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a study titled, "Energy Drinks: What Teenagers (and Their Doctors) Should Know,' which encompassed 23 studies that have looked at the dangers of energy drink consumption for teens, while cautioning increased awareness of the associated dangers...

Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled

Posted on January 31, 2013
A voluntary recall of Triaminic and Theraflu Products was initiated by Novartis because the child-resistant caps can fail to properly function, therefore enabling the cap to be removed even with the tamper-evident seal in place posing a poisoning risk...

Bunk Beds Recalled Due to Violation of Safety Standard

Posted on January 31, 2013
World Imports is recalling certain bunk beds because the openings between the metal rails fail to meet safety standards, thereby posing an asphyxiation and entrapment hazard. To date, no injuries have been reported. The recall involves the following bunk beds: Twin-over-Twin – Model No...

Salmon Recalled By Whole Foods Market

Posted on January 28, 2013
A voluntary recall of certain 4-ounce Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon has been recalled by Whole Foods Market, due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The Salmon affected by the recall involves UPC Code: 0 99482 40880 0 and Lot Code: 7425A2298B...

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