January 5, 2023

From gun laws to climate change: How liability drives policy discussions on controversial issues

Anyone who has filed an insurance claim is familiar with accepted standards of liability in certain situations: When a car is rear-ended, who was in the driver's seat? When a house has fire damage, who left the stovetop on? While matters of individual liability can be more straightforward, larger-scale societal issues are often inextricable...
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November 29, 2022

What drug ads disclose to consumers—and what they don’t

Canva "Side effects may include…" The rapid-fire list of risks ranging from nausea to death at the end of TV ads for prescription drugs is so commonplace that many Americans tune them out or mute the television. It's easy to forget that, sandwiched in between ads for toys and jewelry, commercials advertising prescription drugs...
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September 21, 2022

The 10 Largest Product Recalls of the Last Decade

For 50 years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has been working to decrease preventable injuries and deaths related to consumer products. The agency does this by enforcing product standards, assessing possible dangers, and providing oversight for product recalls. Recalls may involve product repairs, replacements, or refunds for products taken off the market. Estey...
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August 13, 2021

Zantac Recall

Zantac is a popular prescription and over-the-counter medication that is used to treat conditions like heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). This medication is also sold under the generic ranitidine. However, Zantac manufacturers have recalled the medication due to the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable carcinogen. If you developed cancer after...
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July 30, 2021

Does Zantac Cause Cancer?

If you struggle with acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and other unpleasant gastroesophageal conditions, you have probably heard of Zantac. This H2 antagonist is a common prescription and over-the-counter medication that helps regulate stomach acid production. However, recent findings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered that Zantac and generic ranitidine products may...
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July 30, 2021

Zantac Alternatives

For years, many Americans have relied on prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products to treat acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and other conditions related to the overproduction of stomach acid. Zantac, a name-brand ranitidine medication, was especially popular. In April 202, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the recall of all Zantac and...
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July 30, 2021

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Millions of Americans struggle with heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, and other conditions related to the overproduction of stomach acid. To treat these conditions, doctors often prescribe medications like H2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which help control acid production. Proton pump inhibitors are especially effective for treating these conditions, but...
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July 30, 2021

Zantac Side Effects

Zantac is a popular prescription and over-the-counter drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions that involve the overproduction of stomach acid. Like all medications, Zantac comes with a series of side effects that can be unpleasant to live with. However, some Zantac side effects are serious and potentially life threatening...
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March 26, 2021

Common Defenses in a Personal Injury Claim

The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to hold a negligent party responsible for the damages they caused. If you suffer injuries due to someone else’s actions, you can suffer from physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial hardship—and it is only fair to expect the person or entity responsible for this harm to...
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March 22, 2021

How Is Liability for an Accident Determined?

In California, you have the right to collect compensation if you suffer injuries in an accident that someone else caused. However, you will need to prove that he or she was liable for the accident. Liability is one of the most important questions in a personal injury case, because the at-fault party must pay...
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