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As incredible as it seems, 10 days after seven were killed in a New York City crane collapse, the virtually identical thing happened again in Miami. The startling news this time is that Florida does not regulate or license tower cranes and crane operators. Two workers were killed and five were injured when the crane fell 30 stories. Workplace injuries kill and injury thousands each year. ...

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Yesterday's tragic crane collapse in NYC killed four and injured 10. It happened in mid-town Manhattan and could have been much worse. The site at 50th Street and 2nd Avenue is a bustling mid city intersection. The crane was on the 19th floor of a 44 story condo that was being built. There had been prior violations at this work site and neighbors complained that the workers were working...

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The historic $4.85B Vioxx settlement by Merck (NYSE: MRK) Is one step closer to a final resolution. One of the requirements of the settlement was the at least 85% of the approximately 55,000 persons suing Merck had to agree to the settlement. The deadline to enroll all clients who desired to participate in the settlement was Febrary 29, 2008. Early reports indicate that the 85% figure...

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The New Jersey Senate and Assembly passed changes to the state's 130 year old Wrongful Death bill. The bill then went to the Governor's desk for his signature but he refused to sign it. Under New Jersey law, his failure to sign the bill had the same effect as a veto and the bill died. It will be reintroduced again in the next session of the legislature that began last Tuesday. ...

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on over-the-counter drugs for colds and coughs for children. A prior warning last October didn't reach enough parents, so the FDA will issue get tough guidelines later today, reports cnn.com. and the AP. The drug industry estimates about 3.8 billion doses a year are given to children and say they are safe for children over 2. This...

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More Louisiana oysters were found to be contaminated in the latest news from the Food and Drug Association (FDA). As a New Year's resolution, why not resolve just not to eat raw oysters anymore. As someone who did eat a bad oyster from a very good restaurant in Boca Raton, I've had it. Isn't the time long past for the FDA to make certain that the nation's food supply is safe? This...

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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) withdrew Vioxx from the worldwide market on September 30, 2004. Their own studies showed that it caused heart attacks and strokes. Nearly 80,000 or more folks had heart attacks and strokes while taking Vioxx. Merck, a company who's slogan is "Merck Puts Patients First", did not accept personal responsibiliy, but in trial after trial, sometimes successfully,...

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About twenty years ago when the Japanese, Korean, and European auto manufacturers were gaining market share on the Big Three [GM, Ford, and Chrysler], people wondered why American manufacturers just could never get it right. Folks bought Japanese cars not to help Japan's economy, but because they wanted an reliable car to get to work. For reasons that should be studied in business schools,...

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In the U.S. at least 50 children are backed over every week. Forty-eight of those children are treated in hospital emergency rooms and at least 2 children are killed every week because they can not be seen. Australia has recommend cameras to be installed on all vehicles; but legislation in the United States simply asks for a rear visibility standard to be set. There are two weeks remaining...

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Since 1972 The Ferrara Law Firm, L.L.C., a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, has protected the rights of people who have been seriously injured by unsafe products, careless doctors and dangerous workplaces. Mr Ferrara is one of the leading New Jersey personal injury lawyers. In additon, he was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers in New Jersey and New York. ...

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) agreed to settle the claims of about 800.000 Ford Explorer owners who contended their vehicles were worth less on resale because of perceived roll-over propensities of the Explorer. A lengthy trial took place in Sacramento, CA. Those who purchased model years 1991 through 2001 will be eligible for $500 vouchers to buy new Explorers or $300 vouchers to buy other...

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A federal judge in San Francisco has dismissed some Celebrex cases, giving Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) a partial victory. The only cases dismissed are those of patients who were using 200 mg. of Celebrex. Judge Breyer found that there was insufficient scientific proof that this amount of Celebrex caused heart attacks or strokes as some doctors have alleged. This ruling only affects cases pending in...

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The prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm looked at 30,000 auto crashes involving children between the ages of 4 and 8. They found the 80% of these children were using adult seat belts and not booster seats. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the fewer than 7% of the 20 million children between the ages of 4 and 8 used booster...

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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) today announced it has agreed to pay nearly 5 billion dollars to those harmed by their pain killer, Vioxx. Merck for nearly three years has been saying they will try every case one at a time, so today's announcement is a total reversal of their litigation strategy. The settlement is complicated and all of terms can be found at the official settlement website....

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More toys are being recalled because of choking hazards in young children. This has been a problem for years. Why is it still going on? Where are the corporate officers who are supposed to be preventing this? These corporate officers must show corporate responsibility and eliminate these tragedies. This latest recall involved 155,000 Laugh & Learn Kitchen toys. Small parts can detach...

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