- Staff Writer | December 29, 2006 9:21 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsEarly yesterday morning in Macon County, a fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler truck closed down the northbound lane of I-85. The truck crashed into a bridge, damaging it but fortunately not hurting the driver or anyone else.The Alabama Department of Transportation said that emergency repairs are necessary to partially reopen the damaged bridge. Crews are working around the clock to have this...
- Staff Writer | December 28, 2006 1:46 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsDavol, Inc. of Rhode Island is being sued over claimed defects and severe bowel problems a patient experienced as a result of the manufacturer's Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. The plaintiff claims that the patch failed and adhered to his bowels, resulting in severe abdominal pain and bowel dissection surgery. Kugel Mesh Patches, a medical device employed in many hernia repair surgeries, was recalled...
- Staff Writer | December 27, 2006 10:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAn interesting article appeared yesterday on Tuscaloosanews.com about Joe McInness, director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, and his plans for speeding up the state's roadway projects. Will his efforts actually help curb accidents on our roads?On McInnes's agenda are everything from widening roads to lowering speed limits. The article gives him high marks on his plans for the...
- Staff Writer | December 26, 2006 4:01 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe sad statistics for Alabama's Christmas weekend motor vehicle accidents were reported in yesterday's Montgomery Advertiser. Seven people died and six were hospitalized as a result of weekend accidents throughout the state. One of the deadly accidents involved two cars on U.S. 82 just south of Montgomery. The accident killed four people, according to reports.Another accident occurred on I-85...
- Staff Writer | December 22, 2006 4:06 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Montgomery Advertiser published a couple of interesting editorials recently discussing the push among road builders to encourage the state Legislature to pass new laws giving them liability relief when motor vehicle accidents occur on roads they have built. On one hand, the road contractors want to be protected from frivolous lawsuits. They believe that if the Department of Transportation...
- Staff Writer | December 21, 2006 8:03 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsAccording to a December 16 report, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers recommended that Ketek, an antibiotic manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, should no longer be marketed for bronchitis or sinusitis due to the risks involved in using the drug.Patients using Ketek have reported liver damage, liver failure, blurred vision, loss of consciousness and other side effects. IMS Health...
- Staff Writer | December 20, 2006 3:37 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe death toll from this past weekend's traffic accidents on Alabama roads was reported to be at least six, according to the Associated Press. The crashes were in Autauga, Talladega, Mobile, and Blount counties. They serve as a reminder to drivers throughout the state and country to be especially careful travelling during the next couple of weeks.
- Staff Writer | December 19, 2006 3:08 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsA plaintiff suing drug maker Merck & Co. lost his Vioxx product liability lawsuit Friday. A Birmingham jury said they did not think Merck hid information about health risks associated with using the popular arthritis drug.The 59-year-old plaintiff held Merck responsible for his heart attack in 2001, after using Vioxx.Merck pulled Vioxx from the shelves in 2004 after a study linked the drug to...
- Staff Writer | December 18, 2006 12:22 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA Troy man's Chevrolet van ran off the road and rolled over last Thursday night, said a report from The Messenger. The 54-year-old driver was a well-liked member of the community, and the cause of the motor vehicle accident is unknown at this time. The Alabama Department of Public Safety is still investigating the accident.
- Staff Writer | December 15, 2006 12:38 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsOne month ago Alabama basketball player Jermareo Davidson experienced the tragic loss of his girlfriend in a car crash on I-20 near Atlanta. Now the star center's life has been turned upside down as he deals with the guilt and grief associated with the loss. This is a very personal example of how a motor vehicle accident can change the lives of those left behind. A split-second mistake can cause...
- Staff Writer | December 14, 2006 12:30 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsMore families than ever are planning to take to the roadways this holiday season. Starting the Thursday before Christmas through the Thursday after New Year's Day, the highways and streets will be clogged with motorists going to and from their holiday celebrations. It's important to stay safe during these congested travel times. If you plan to take a road trip during the next couple of weeks,...
- Staff Writer | December 13, 2006 8:32 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsA Florida Highway Patrol news release reported the tragic motorcycle accident death of a 30-year-old motorcyclist last Wednesday night in Manatee. The motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck making a left-hand turn on U.S. 41. Apparently the driver of the truck did not see the two motorcycles approaching, and she was cited in the accident. Both motorcycles skidded and landed down the road, and...
- Staff Writer | December 12, 2006 1:16 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsIn a one-car accident early Sunday morning just north of Huntsville, a Madison county man driving across a bridge struck an abutment, causing his car to fall off the bridge and land at the river's edge. The accident is yet another tragic incident involving a lone driver in a one-car crash. Alabama police are still investigating the cause of the crash. It is unknown weather or not alcohol was a...
- Staff Writer | December 11, 2006 8:51 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsSadly, a one-car crash in Cloverdale early Saturday morning became the 55th motor-vehicle-related fatality in northwest Alabama and Tennessee's Lawrence and Wayne Counties this year. The one-car accident occurred on Lauderdale 11 just north of Florence in the Cloverdale community. Though the accident's cause was not reported, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. This tragic accident also...
- Staff Writer | December 08, 2006 8:12 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA terrible accident occurred on Alabama Highway 69 near the intersection of McFarland Boulevard on Friday morning. Two people in a Ford Escort died at the scene of the accident after colliding head-on with a Chrysler PT Cruiser. The cause of the accident remains unknown and is still under investigation.At about the same time, an unrelated accident near the intersection of Frank Lary and Mit Lary...
- Staff Writer | December 07, 2006 8:42 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesThe latest news about the Washington state crane accidents point to neglect, says a report by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. During the past three weeks, four cranes have been reported to have serious safety problems. It's most likely that the required maintenance and inspections that are standard for construction cranes have been insufficiently performed. The article reports:Besides a crane...
- Staff Writer | December 06, 2006 12:47 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesOfficials from Birmingham-based Drummond Company announced Monday that they would lay off 455 workers at the Shoal Creek Mine in western Jefferson County. Since October, the mine has been closed after extensive damage resulting from an underground blast 10 months ago. Though no one was killed in the February accident, there was so much damage that the mine was forced to shut down. Shoals Creek...
- Staff Writer | December 05, 2006 9:39 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesThe Mine Safety Technology and Training Commission just came out with more than 70 documented safety recommendations for miners. The goal is to prevent more deaths and injuries resulting from mining accidents. The mining industry has just experienced its worst year in many decades, with more deaths and injuries than most people can remember. An interesting article on insurancejournal.com details...
- Staff Writer | December 04, 2006 9:22 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA December 4, 2006, post from "Katie Couric's Notebook" on CBSNews.com, Couric shares her view on the recent seat belts on school buses debate prompted by the tragic Alabama school bus accident that killed four students. Couric says that about 17 thousand kids go to the emergency room each year as a result of school bus accidents, most of which occur while the students are getting on or off the...
- Staff Writer | December 01, 2006 9:21 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsMany older Americans are prescribed a number of medications each year by their doctors. Often, these drugs may cause adverse reactions that patients do not realized are caused by their medications. WorstPills.org has composed a helpful list of "Ten Rules for Safer Drug Use."The list includes:Rule 1: Have "Brown Bag Sessions" with Your Primary Doctor; Fill Out a Drug Worksheet.Rule 2: Make Sure...