The swing shown in the photos to the left is called the “GUNGGUNG” child swing, sold at IKEA. Last month, IKEA recalled the swing because of a fall hazard. The suspension fittings in the recalled swing can break, causing a child to fall out and posing risk of serious injury. Four incidents worldwide have been…
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Last month, we posted about the reclassification of Hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) from a Schedule III to a Schedule II medication according to the Controlled Substances Act. Click here to read more. Our friends at IWPharmacy (IWP) have notified us of another important drug reclassification. Effective August 18, 2014, Tramadol products were reclassified from a…
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Have you ever thought about drivers of forklifts, a Cushman cart, Zambonis, road smoothers (like the one pictured, left), or other vehicles ? What would happen if these motorized vehicles were involved in an accident ? Would the driver’s own automobile insurance, purchased to protect him/her and his/her household in the event of a motor vehicle…
Continue readingWhen not in court, Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau likes to stay in shape by training for multi-sport competition. Triathlons, which consist of swimming biking and running, are his favorite type of races, however he has won awards in DUathlon (biking & running), Aquathon (swimming & running,) and AquaVelo (swimming & biking) events.…
Continue readingToo often injured workers are told that if their accident did not occur between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, they are precluded from seeking Workers’ Compensation benefits in Virginia However, the law in the Commonwealth is that workers are given a reasonable amount of time to get to and from their work…
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