Injured After an Elevator or Escalator Malfunction

Stepping onto an elevator or escalator should not end in catastrophic injuries, yet this is exactly what happens to hundreds of victims each year. Elevator and escalator malfunctions can lead to disasters such as falls down shafts or limbs stuck in escalator belts. Defective and dangerous equipment, poor maintenance, and negligent property owners contribute to…

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Risks of Smoking JUUL

JUUL is a popular electronic cigarette that packs a potent punch; it contains more than twice the amount of nicotine per cartridge than its competitors. Nicotine has recognized addictive properties and may even impede brain development in young users. Despite manufacturers marketing e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to tobacco products, devices such as JUUL could…

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What You Should Know About the Romaine Lettuce Recall

On November 26, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert concerning romaine lettuce grown in Central and Northern California. The food safety alert comes in response to a multi-state outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The CDC has issued a warning advising all Americans to avoid all forms…

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What Are the Most Dangerous Pool Toys

With the heat of the Las Vegas summertime comes the desire for pool time. While swimming is a great form of exercise and recreation, it can still be a dangerous activity, especially for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 800 children drown per year, with two-thirds of these deaths occurring…

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