Blog Posts in 2021

Medtronic Issues Global Recall of Unused Aortic Stents

Medtronic PLC, a maker of various medical devices, issued a voluntary recall on Wednesday, Feb. 17, of its Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft system the Financial Post reported . The product was being used in a global trial of 87 patients when three stent fractures and one patient death were reported. Medtronic confirmed that stent fractures caused tears in the fabric tube, causing blood to leak ...

Citing ‘Amputation Hazard,’ Toro Recalls Thousands of Snow Blowers

Turf equipment company Toro issued a recall affecting thousands of snow blowers on Feb. 17, citing an amputation hazard posed by the products. Toro states that approximately 6,700 of its 2021 Power Max Snowthrower are subject to the recall. The stated reason for the recall is the potential for “the auger to fail to disengage when the control level is released, posing an amputation hazard.” ...

Is the Owner Always Liable in a Dog Bite Injury Claim?

Regardless of which side of a dog bite claim you’re on, there’s some important information about how the law determines liability for such an incident. Understanding what the law provides and how it could apply to your situation can help you assess how your case may be affected. While some might believe that owners are always 100 percent liable for dog bite incidents – even those that occur on ...

When It Comes to Traumatic Brain Injury, Prevention Is Key

According to the CDC , traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, accounting for an average death rate of 155 people per day during 2014. Of course, TBI isn’t always deadly, but those who survive it can greatly suffer its enduring effects. These effects can include impairment of motor skills, memory, cognition, sensory input, and emotional functions ...