As a patient, being a health advocate is important. As our world progresses so does technology and the advancement in the medical field. Companies are making products so quickly, so the product can be sold in stores. Often products have not been tested to ensure the product works correctly. This…
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DFW Personal Injury New Years Resolutions
Give us a call today to make a great start to your New Year. At Borchardt Law Firm, LLP, we fight daily for Texans to enjoy a healthy and pain-free lifestyle. Contact the experienced experts that have your wellbeing at heart. Toll Free: 866.832.9300 Phone: 817.332.9300 Fax: 817.332.9301 firm@attorneysmb.com 801…
FDA Collaborates with New Medical Device Testing Group
“The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it will collaborate with medical device manufacturers on a public-private partnership designed to speed up the development of new medical technology,” reported CBS News last week. A nonprofit group named Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) was formed to improve the approval process of…
Holiday Travel Trends Lead to More Texas Car Accidents
The Holiday season is now in full swing. Nationwide, during this time of heightened travel, the likelihood of getting in an automobile accident dramatically increases. The traffic increases by over 50% on the five busiest holidays, and in turn the fatality rates on the road increase by 4.5 – 5…
Transvaginal Mesh Update: Boston Scientific Investigation
Boston Scientific, a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices, stated that it is facing more than 2,500 product liability lawsuits over transvaginal surgical mesh implants. The liability lawsuits are due to “defective design and manufacturing, a failure to warn, breach of warranty, fraud, loss of consortium and violations…
Domino’s Delivery Person Stabbed in Oklahoma City
A 77-year-old Domino’s Pizza delivery person was stabbed multiple times during a delivery in southeast Oklahoma City on Saturday night, October 20, 2012. Edward Thomas Hackett was stabbed by three men as he tried to leave after no one answered the door to the apartment. The attack took place at…
Firework Accidents on the Rise
With the Fourth of the July holiday still fresh in our minds, it is important not to overlook the potential danger of operating fireworks. Though a beloved tradition, by nature alone fireworks can be extremely hazardous. Some recent reports have shown that serious fireworks-related injuries are currently on the rise.…
New Inhalable Caffeine Product Grabs the Attention of the FDA
A new inhalable caffeine product attracts the attention of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA plans to commence a new safety investigation of AeroShot, a product of Breathable Foods Inc. AeroShot is a lipstick-sized canister that contains 100 milligrams of caffeine powder plus a number of B vitamins.…
Pizza Delivery Man Attacked in Dallas
Around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, a Domino’s pizza delivery man was attacked as he was making a delivery to a Dallas apartment complex. The address where the delivery was made was a vacant apartment. When he arrived to his destination at the Sienna Palms Apartments in northeast Dallas, the…
Statistics Show December to be one of the Deadliest Car Accident Months of the Year
With the holiday’s right around the corner, traffic is quickly picking up and winter weather is slowly moving in. Borchardt Law Firm asks all drivers to be extra cautious on the road during these hectic times. Studies have found December to be one of the deadliest months for drivers across…