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Archive for February, 2011
A Safety Tip for Valentine’s Day from GetEyeSmart.com
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
People do not usually make a correlation with love and injury. Kalfus and Nachman wishes everyone a safe and Happy Valentine’s Day. We did some digging around the internet and found a very important safety tip from the American Academy of Ophthalmology at www.geteyesmart.com
It is no joke that hundreds of eye injuries happen every year when people are celebrating special occasions. Often the last thing on their mind is the danger that something like a flying champagne cork can present. This Valentine’s Day, remember to be safe when opening the champagne bottle and keep love in the air, not flying champagne corks. Watch a video on how to properly open a bottle of champagne.
In the event that an eye injury does occur, it is important to seek medical help immediately. If you think you have injured your eye, contact your Eye M.D. or seek emergency medical help at once.
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FDA Drug Safety ALERT: Prescription Acetaminophen Products may cause severe liver failure limits are being imposed
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
ALERT FROM THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
On 1/13/2011 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking drug manufacturers to limit the strength of acetaminophen in prescription drug products, which are predominantly combinations of acetaminophen and opioids. This action will limit the amount of acetaminophen in these products to 325 mg per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit, making these products safer for patients.
In addition, a Boxed Warning highlighting the potential for severe liver injury and a Warning highlighting the potential for allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of the face, mouth, and throat, difficulty breathing, itching, or rash) are being added to the label of all prescription drug products that contain acetaminophen.
These actions will help to reduce the risk of severe liver injury and allergic reactions associated with acetaminophen.
Reports of Severe Liver Injury
FDA continues to receive reports of severe liver injury associated with the use of products that contain acetaminophen.
Sandra Kweder, M.D., deputy director of FDA’s Office of New Drugs, says the agency’s most recent action is aimed at making pain medications containing acetaminophen safer for patients to use.
“Overdoses from prescription products containing acetaminophen account for nearly half of all cases of acetaminophen-related liver failure in the U.S., many of which result in liver transplant or death,” says Kweder.
A summary of data from four different surveillance
systems indicates that there were an estimated 56,000 emergency room
visits, 26,000 hospitalizations, and 458 deaths per year related to
acetaminophen-associated overdoses during the 1990s. Within
these estimates, unintentional acetaminophen overdose accounted for
nearly 25 percent of the emergency department visits, 10 percent of the
hospitalizations, and 25 percent of the deaths.
In Virginia, people trust Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law to assist with every step of pursuing a personal injury case. Our product liability lawyers have extensive experience in handling pharmaceutical injury claims, and can help you get on with your life with peace of mind, knowing you have been fully compensated under the law. Please contact our defective product attorneys to schedule your private, no-cost pharmaceutical injuryconsultation in Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. “Tell Them You Mean Business.”
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More limitations on cell phone use while driving in VA
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Kalfus and Nachman continues to take a strong stand on distracted drivers and today the Virginian Pilot reported that the general assembly made modifications to:
“Three bills to change laws governing the use of cell phones will driving cleared the Senate, a measure to strengthen prohibitions on texting while operating a vehicle.”
Sen. George Barker, D-Fairfax, carried SB 1042, which would remove language from the code that makes texting while driving a secondary offense.
That change would allow police to stop a motorist who is observed sending or reading a text message or e-mail.
A texting ban previously approved by the legislature limited authorities to citing drivers for that offense only if the person had been stopped for another reason.
Barker’s other proposal, SB 1047, makes it a primary offense for teen drivers with provisional licenses to use a cell phone while operating a vehicle. Under current law, that violation is a secondary offense.
Similar legislation died in the House of Delegates last year.
The chamber also approved legislation from Senate Minority Leader Tommy Norment, R-James City, to ban cell phone calls while driving unless the device is configured for hands-free use.” as reported by the Virginian Pilot.
Driving While Talking or Texting on Cell Phones
Two of the most dangerous driver distractions are talking on the cell phone and texting while driving. In 2008, there were approximately 6,000 fatalities and 500,000 injuries in auto accidents caused by distracted drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that cell phone use was a factor in many of these accidents.
Texting while driving is far more dangerous. When you talk on the cell phone, your eyes are at least on the road. Texting while driving forces you to take your eyes off the road, often for dangerously long periods of time. A recent study on the texting behaviors of truck drivers found that truckers took their eyes off the road for as much as five seconds every time they texted. Driving 60 mph on the highway, five seconds is long enough to cause a serious accident.
The dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving is compounded by the frequency which young, inexperienced drivers engage in these actions. Young drivers are already at a statistically higher risk of getting into an car accident. Cell phone use raises this risk even higher.
Experienced Auto Accident Representation
If you have suffered a serious personal injury in an auto accident caused by a distracted driver, the Virginia auto accident lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman can help you receive the compensation you deserve. We have the skills and experience to battle the insurance companies, and we can help make sure your settlement adequately covers your medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Please contact the Norfolk car accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman today to schedule your free initial consultation. We serve clients in Roanoke, Norfolk, and Newport News, Virginia.
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