Entries by Mikala Harden

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month: Keyless Ignition and Accidental Deaths

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, which aims to help protect people from the dangers of carbon monoxide. Keyless fobs can seem like a modern convenience for car owners, but with no automatic shutoff, people can accidentally leave their cars running inside their garages, causing toxic carbon monoxide buildup. It can be especially dangerous for […]

Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD and Autism

According to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the National Institutes of Health, Researchers analyzed data from a long-term study of factors influencing pregnancy and child development. They collected umbilical cord blood […]

Camp LeJeune Military Base Water Contamination – PACT ACT passes in Senate

Yesterday the US Senate passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act as part of the PACT Act and the bill is just awaiting President Biden’s signature before becoming law. Once it goes into effect, those who served, worked, or lived on the base between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 may be able to file […]

Exactech Hip, Knee and Ankle Implant Lawsuits

Exactech has recalled more than 148,000 Knee and Ankle Implants since February of 2022.  It was reported that the polyethylene insert components and the potential for accelerated wear may crack causing the need for corrective revision or ankle surgery.   In addition to the recalled knee and ankle implants Exactech has recalled the Connexion GXL hip […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is now recognized by the White House!  “My Administration remains committed to ensuring the safety of everyone who rides a motorcycle and all who travel across our Nation,” President Biden wrote in a letter dated May 1.  “All of us who travel America’s roads have an important role […]

Baby Formula Lawsuits for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Was your premature baby diagnosed with NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis)?  Cow’s milk-based baby formula has been linked to causing the life-threatening condition called Necrotizing Enterocolitis.  NEC is a gastrointestinal disorder which inflames and kills intestinal tissue.  Abbot Laboratories, the maker of Similac, and Mead Johnson Company, the maker of Enfamil, have not included any warnings on […]

Toyota Recalls 2018 and 2019 Camrys Because the Brakes May Fail

Toyota is recalling approximately 227,490 Camry sedans from the model years of 2018 and 2019 manufactured in the United States over a problem that could cause the brakes to fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall notice for over 200,000 Toyota Camry Sedans that may cause a sudden loss of braking […]

Recoverable Damages After a Motorcyclist Passes Away in a Nebraska/Iowa Collision

When a motorcyclist is killed in a wrongful death collision due to another driver’s negligence, the biker’s family is left in a wake of pain, suffering and grief.  The family may begin the process of locating a will to start the process of initiating a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family.  If there […]