Ten of the most dangerous railroad crossings in America are right in our own backyard, according to a recent article in the New York Times, “In New York Area, Points Where Train and Tragedy are Likely to Intersect.” Six of them are on Long...
Month: February 2015
New Report Highlights Alarming Flaws in FDA’s Drug Reporting System
A new report from the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has noted some concerning gaps in the FDA’s current drug reporting system. The dangerous drug lawyers at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye are concerned that those gaps could leave patients vulnerable...
Major Retailers Accused of Selling Fake Herbal Supplements
The New York State attorney general’s office recently leveled accusations against four of the largest retail chains in the U.S. – WalMart, Target, Walgreens, and GNC – of marketing fraudulent herbal supplements to consumers. Authorities say that...
McCain Leads Charge to Repeal Jones Act
In what many see as a controversial move, Arizona Senator John McCain is proposing a legislative amendment designed to repeal the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. In addition to providing key protections to crew members, captains and other...
Deadly Metro North Accident Claims Six Lives, Injures 15
Investigations are underway following a horrific train crash that claimed the lives of six and injured fifteen others at the Valhalla Commerce Street crossing last night. Officials say the rail accident was the deadliest crash to date for the Metro North commuter...