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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For a personal injury case to be successful, you will need to have strong evidence to corroborate your story. Evidence is critical to establish fault, prove the extent of your injuries, and estimate how much compensation you will need. Without enough evidence, the court or insurance company will likely dismiss your claim. However, you...

After you win a personal injury lawsuit, you will still need to find a way to collect the compensation you earned. Although the courts do not handle this process, many financially stable defendants are able to pay the judgment without any issues. However, not everyone will be able or willing to pay your settlement...