Almost 1,000 people have filed suit against Medtronic, a spinal implant manufacturer, and they’re expecting many more. The morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) product, Infuse, used in spinal surgeries, has been wrought with claims of cancer, sterility in men, and unwanted bone growth. The implant is a…
In a surprising and potentially revolutionary announcement, the Department of Transportation has revealed that it will begin work on rules that will eventually require car companies to create systems that allow vehicles to talk to one another. The ultimate goal is that the technology will…
When we use a product, we expect it to work and to be reasonably safe. If a product turns out to be defective, it can be a distressing realization, along with possibly suffering a serious personal injury from the defect. Unfortunately, many products turn out…
A recent audit conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs showed that the government agency spent more than $800 million over the past decade paying claims to injured veterans and their families who suffered due to preventable medical mistakes. The trouble appears to be increasing,…
In a news story that elicits images of flying cars and robot nannies (shout out to all Jetsons fans), vehicles are now coming equipped with sophisticated accident avoidance technology to help prevent wrecks. New vehicles have long been rated by how well they protect the occupants in…
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has gone on record stating that speed was a factor in the car crash that took the life of movie star Paul Walker, according to Newsday.com. Reports indicate that Walker was a passenger in a Porsche that traveling down…
