The Legal Examiner Lancaster Archives

• ATV's and Kids

  Rick Patterson | November 30, 2007 3:50 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Motorcycle Accidents

  The holidays are upon us once again. Some parents may see ATVs on the wish list. Before you make a decision you should know that researchers at the University of Arkansas said "based on 500 case histories of young people treated after ATV accidents, youngsters under 16 should be barred from riding the vehicles." The University of Arkansas' finding were that the ATVs are generally unstable, and...

• Camden Police Officers Indicted for Fraud

  Rick Patterson | November 22, 2007 8:12 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  It is believed that 1 in 20 of our elderly are victims of nursing home abuse, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse. In fact as many as 57% of nursing aids have admitted witnessing abuse. Some have evan participated in the abuse. The report sites problems in the industry such as chronic understaffing and inadequate pay for workers. . Two hearings were held yesterday. Committees from...

• Flour Tortillas Recalled

  Rick Patterson | November 17, 2007 8:05 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. of Chicago announced a recall of its flour tortillas due to health risks. Children in a local school experienced vomiting, nausea and cramps, and it is believed their illness was a result of ingesting contaminated tortillas. These products have been distributed nationwide. State officials have said that they do not believe this involves microbial contamination. Del Rey...

• Drug Feared to be Defective Will be Phased Out

  Rick Patterson | November 14, 2007 7:01 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the drug maker has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol. It has come to the attention of the FDA that a Canadian study suggests there is an increased risk of death to the patient with the use of the drug. Trasylol is what is known as an antifibrinolytic drug. Antifibrinolytic drugs help slow the breakdown of blood clots...

• How to Avoid Car Crashes

  Rick Patterson | November 12, 2007 7:12 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Dean Voelker, has an idea. He has worked of that idea for the past 17 years. He feels he has perfected the automobile headlight that will significantly reduce automobile crashes. He has invented and patented a new brake light system that lights up proportionately to how much force the driver is exerting on the brake pedal. "When you step lightly, it lights up only the middle of the light. The...

• Dog Bite Prevention Education

  Rick Patterson | November 04, 2007 6:37 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  Dog bites are a serious concern for people, particularly for children. Often dog bites occur because the people interacting with dogs need education regarding that interaction and how to keep it fun and free of danger.England's leading behaviourist Kiran Brice, premotes educational course focusing on interacting with dogs safely. Brice said " We are seeing quite a lot of young dogs having...