Archive for November, 2009
Houston among worst U.S. cities for pedestrian accident fatalities
As fitness-conscious Americans have learned, walking is a very healthy exercise which can greatly extend your life. But the sad fact is that walking also can be dangerous, especially on or near streets and roads. Too many Americans are at great risk — and even die — from walking, and Houston is one of the [...]
Paxil birth defects spur defective drugs lawsuits
For huge pharmaceutical companies which make huge profits, settling a defective drugs lawsuit for millions of dollars may be considered a satisfactory trade-off given such drugs’ billions of dollars in revenues. In fact, some pharmaceutical giants even market drugs which are known to be dangerous, content with a bottom-line strategy of profits at any costs [...]
Deer create seasonal traffic hazard
Deer are in the headlights all over the United States. It’s mating season and the animals are on the move, making fall the peak time for deer-vehicle accidents. The danger is not restricted to country roads. You could be the victim of a head-on collision with a deer, or a car avoding a deer, when you least expect it.
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