The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a new campaign with hopes to decrease the amount of motorcycle accidents on the road. According to the department, “470 motorcycle riders and passengers died on Texas roads and highways just last year, 41 more deaths than in 2010. Officials reported that the…
Distracted driving has proven to be one of the leading causes in car accidents across the United States, especially among teenagers. These accidents can tragically lead to the injury or death of a loved one. Make sure you and your family are aware about the dangers of distracted driving. Talk…
The FDA has recently been receiving a lot of attention for something other than a recall or warning; the health experts are facing pressure on approving medical devices at a faster rate. The majority of approvals can take years, and when life threatening or extremely painful health problems are at…
Bayer, a world-wide pharmaceutical company headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, has agreed to pay an average of $220,000 per case to settle close to 500 law suits involving Yaz and Yasmin. The once very popular contraceptive pills have now gained negative attention across the world. Yaz and Yasmin, unlike older birth…
Yaz, Yasmin and several other newer birth controls will soon undergo important changes to their labeling. Last Tuesday the FDA announced the changes will take place immediately in order to properly inform the public about the slight increased risk in thromboembolism, the formation of blood clots, while taking the once-a-day…
Every year drivers are warned about the risks of driving, risks involving alcohol, drugs, texting and just about any distraction. Another risk that many drivers may think they don’t need to worry about is driving while tired, also referred to as drowsy driving. However, a recent study done by an…
For those who have never heard of a program called SteerSmart, our firm would highly recommend everyone to look into it, especially those with young drivers. After seeing and dealing with several cases involving tragic accidents on the road, Borchardt Law Firm wants all drivers to be reminded of the…
Metal-on-metal hip replacement systems continue to receive criticism as experts across the world encourage doctors to stop using these defective systems. Due to the full metal design of these replacement systems, the implant is known to shed tiny pieces of metallic ions that lead to a high risk of causing…
When it comes to nursing homes, several difficult decisions must be made. Deciding when to move a loved one into a nursing home is a strenuous process, we all want the best for our family and need to consider several things when it comes to finding the right home. Unfortunately,…
A recent study suggests a possible link between an increased risk in cancer or even death with the use of sleeping pills. Statistics show that an estimated six to ten percent of Americans currently take sleeping pills, a number that continues to increase as the public is provided with numerous…