Massive Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Red Onions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the FDA have linked a nationwide Salmonella outbreak to red onions produced by Thomson International in Bakersfield, California, and distributed by Sysco. This Salmonella outbreak has sickened more than 900 people in the United States so far, with many more likely still unidentified. At least eighty-six people...
Continue ReadingLawmakers Introduce Bills to Ban Inclined Sleepers like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play
Earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) and multiple manufacturers announced recalls on Fisher-Price sleepers due to concerns about the product's safety and the distressing fact that over 30 infant fatalities had occurred in them. Now, lawmakers are working to pass legislation to ban these companies from...
Continue ReadingWhat to Do After A Car Accident Injury
Immediately following a car wreck, you may be shaken and upset. The crash was the other driver’s fault, but you’re worried about hospital bills, missing work, and supporting your family. That’s why it’s smart to be prepared for whatever may happen. Have a plan in place so that you know...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Frequently Asked Questions
Despite being one of the most exhilarating hobbies a person can take up, motorcycle riding poses significant dangers. Statistics show that a motorcyclist involved in an accident is 28 times more likely to die than someone driving a car. Motorcycle crashes often result in serious injury or death, and it is...
Continue ReadingFisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Recalled After 30 Infant Deaths
Fisher-Price is recalling more than 4.7 million of the company’s Rock ‘n Play Sleepers. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has linked the product to over 30 infant deaths in 10 years. The decision comes a week after the commission and Fisher-Price issued a warning about the product, prompting calls...
Continue Reading5 Common Spring Break Injuries to Avoid from a Personal Injury Attorney
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. This means spring is quickly approaching and students will soon be setting out for spring break adventures with friends. But before your child leaves town, be prepared - make sure their vacation won't be wrecked by serious injuries or...
Continue ReadingTwo Dead, 40 Injured in Deadly DeSoto County, Mississippi Tour Bus Accident
A tour bus traveling from Huntsville, Alabama to Tunica, Mississippi crashed on an icy roadway in north Mississippi, 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 14, leaving two dead and more than 40 others injured, according to AL.com. This particular charter bus company has a record of violations on file...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Attorneys Gives Away 150 Helmets to Encourage Bicycle Safety
On Saturday, October 6, Cory Watson attorneys and staff gave away 150 free bicycle helmets to children at Read and Romp Birmingham. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Five Points West Public Library. It was coordinated by United Way of Central Alabama, Reach out and...
Continue ReadingBayer Reeling After Spending Summer in Spotlight for Dangerous Products
[video src="https://www.corywatson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Documentary-_The-Bleeding-Edge_-shines-light-on-medical-device-risks.mp4" /] Bayer AG faces more than 8,700 plaintiffs across the U.S. alleging that recently-acquired Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed killers such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro® cause cancer. The international pharmaceutical and agricultural giant recently acquired Monsanto in a $63 billion deal completed in June 2018, taking on a daunting...
Continue ReadingThe Summer of Salmonella: How This Bacteria Dominated Headlines in 2018
For years, salmonella scares have centered on raw or undercooked foods such as chicken, eggs or meat. But this summer, there's concern that the bacteria may have found its way into the kind of packaged products where one would never expect it – Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Ritz Crackers, and Kellogg's Honey Smacks. These recent...
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