The largest opioid manufacturer in the United States, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, entered into a $1.6 billion settlement of thousands of lawsuits brought by state and local governments regarding its role in the opioid crisis. The settlement agreement was endorsed by 47 states and United States territories. A committee of lawyers representing cities and counties also approved […]

E-scooters have been rising in popularity across the country. They are a convenient way to get around the city, but they have also been the source of serious injuries. One of the most common injuries is a traumatic brain injury, which results from the fact that most e-scooter riders are not wearing helmets. However, other […]

Attorneys general from Texas, Oregon, Connecticut, Florida, and Nevada are leading a 39-state investigation into the marketing and sales of vaping products by Juul Labs. The investigation will look into whether the company targeted teenagers in its marketing and whether it made misleading claims about the nicotine content in its devices. The company is currently […]

As a result of COVID-19 city and state shelter in place orders across the country, thousands of businesses had to close and lost a substantial amount of their business. Many of these businesses had business interruption insurance, which would help them recover some of their losses. However, most of these businesses are finding that when […]

Metformin is the fourth most prescribed drug in the country. It is used to treat people with type II diabetes to control high sugar levels. Online pharmacy Valisure tested the widely used diabetes drug Metformin and found that it contained high levels of the probable cancer-causing agent NDMA. Valisure is now calling on regulators to […]

Citi Bikes have become a popular way of getting around on the streets of Miami. To use a Citi Bike, you purchase a membership or buy a short-term pass through the Citi Bike app. You then use the app to locate an available bike nearby. You then get a ride code or use your member […]

Distracted driving is a major cause of deaths on the road in the United States. Promises have been made that one solution to distracted driving is driverless vehicles. It is believed that the benefits and features of driverless cars will help overcome the safety issues associated with distracted driving. However, some safety experts have concerns […]

When you’ve been injured in a car accident, it is very important that you seek medical attention right away. If you’re injured in a car accident in Florida, the question of how your medical bills are paid depends on the circumstances. Personal Injury Protection Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that all drivers […]

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report regarding two fatal crashes involving Tesla vehicles on Autopilot, Tesla’s driverless car feature. Tesla takes some criticism in the report, which pointed out that the Autopilot feature was a factor in both crashes. The drivers behind the wheel over-relied on the automation feature and the […]

Electric scooters, or e-scooters, have become a popular mode of transportation in Florida cities. While they are convenient and relatively inexpensive to use, there are a host of safety issues associated with e-scooters. E-scooters can travel up to 20 miles per hour and can result in significant injuries if they are not used correctly. Most […]