The internet is yet again the biggest source of information where you also have online directories and websites. Here, you can look for as many attorneys as you like, find out about their law firm, experiences, success rates, and even read through tips such as these to help you make the right choice. But don’t be lured by excessive self praise and promises that they make. Better to know what to look for and what to avoid while going through their websites. That which matters most is experience and a good reputation in the market.

You can also search for personal injury attorneys by using the online directories. These directories offer local searches which will help you find a good lawyer who is familiar with your state laws as well as the rules. For this very reason, local searches are considered to be the best possible means of getting in touch with a good lawyer. But when you find one don’t just go by what they said. Do your proper research and contact the lawyer even if it’s just to clear your doubts. Now different attorneys charge differently so find  one who is reasonable depending on the type of your case. You will definitely be tempted to choose a lawyer who charges low fees but let that not be the main reason as to why you should decide to choose him as the attorney for your case. Lastly, your trusted friends and family can also recommend a good lawyer.

Philadelphia attorney, Mark S. Rosenberg would be pleased to hear from you. We will gladly evaluate all possible cases with a complimentary consultation and are always happy to answer any questions you might have. Many attorneys offer an initial consultation free of charge. Mark S. Rosenberg encourages you call him and to use this consultation to determine whether he is the right attorney for your particular case. He is honest and forthcoming.

Areas of practice include:

1. Medical Mistakes
2. Auto Accidents
3. Truck Accidents
4. Nursing Home Neglect
5. Workers’ Compensation
6. Slip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents are very common in older adults, and can have serious and lasting detrimental consequences. In the case of any fall involving an elderly person, you must determine if the fall was caused by an accident or if it is a signal of an underlying health condition.

If the fall happens only once, as a result of tripping on an obstacle or sliding on ice, the fall was probably due to an accident. If falling becomes frequent, it can indicate an underlying disease, like a urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, or heart disease. Elderly people may fall if they get dizzy from a sudden drop in blood pressure or dizziness caused by medication.

If your aging relative falls while in a nursing home, you should have him examined by a doctor to determine if there are underlying reasons for the fall. The doctor will not only examine your relative, he will also review all medications and supplements being taken.

Elderly people tend to fall when they trip over rugs, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, and beds and chairs that are the wrong height. The nursing home may be negligent in causing any number of factors that contributed to the fall.

If your relative has been seriously injured in a fall, you may want to consider consulting or hiring an experienced Philadelphia injury lawyer to help you handle the claim with the nursing home or their insurance company.

For more information contact Lutron’s Recall Hotline: (866) 793-4270 or check their website www.lutron.com/CERUSromans.

There are several other retailers who have participated in this voluntary recall of Roman shades and roll-up blinds beginning in December 2009. The recall involves all custom ordered motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. Almost all these shades were professionally installed. If you suspect that your shades were involved in this recall, check the box for “Lutron Shading Solutions” or “Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO”. These shades were sold between January 2000 and August 2009 by Expo Design Centers and dealers.

The risk of strangulation occurs if a child puts his neck between the cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or pulls the cord out and wraps it around his neck. Strangulation can also occur if the shade’s chain is not attached to the wall or floor, and the child puts his neck into the chain’s loop. There have not been any injuries reported in connection with this recall.

If you own the automatic Roman shades you should immediately stop using them and contact Lutron Electronics to have them removed, repaired and reinstalled. If you own the manual Roman shades check to make sure the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and attached to the wall or floor. If it is not, contact Lutron Electronics to obtain a free repair kit, and mount the device into the wall or floor. Lutron is available to help you through this process.

Even if you do not have these shades, it is a good idea for home owners to check all their shades and blinds to ensure that there are no easily reached cords. If you child has been involved in a strangulation accident, contact a Philadelphia Injury Lawyer for a free case assessment.

The item is a white plastic horse with brown spots and is about 4 inches tall.  The model number is 92093.

Blip Toys can be reached at 888-405-7696 or www.bliptoys.com/recall for a replacement of the toy.  In the meantime, consumers should take the toy away from children immediately.

Exposure to lead in children can cause nervous system damage, behavioral and learning problems, slowed growth, hearing problems and headaches.  Symptoms are subtle and difficult to recognize, and excessive lead levels has been an ongoing issue with foreign manufactured toys.

Philadelphia injury lawyers are familiar with the effects of lead exposure in children, and the accepted legal levels appropriate for children’s toys. ]]> http://www.marksrosenberg.com/blog/2010/02/philadelphia-injury-lawyers-familiar-with-effects-from-high-lead-level-toys/feed/ 6 http://www.marksrosenberg.com/blog/2010/02/philadelphia-injury-attorneys-deal-with-further-toy-recalls/ http://www.marksrosenberg.com/blog/2010/02/philadelphia-injury-attorneys-deal-with-further-toy-recalls/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:03:44 +0000 rosenberg http://www.marksrosenberg.com/blog/?p=58 F.A.F., Inc. of Greenville, RI voluntarily recalled about 55,000 Children’s Metal Necklaces on January 29, 2010 because of high levels of cadmium.  The recall by F.A.F. was in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the product was sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores from November 2009 – January 2010.

The necklaces were manufactured in China for F.A.F, and additional information is available at www.faf.com.  The CPSC would like to be made aware of any injuries related to this product, and can be contacted at https://cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident/aspx.

Cadmium is known to have adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested.  Anyone who purchased this toy should take it away from children immediately.  The metal crown or frog shaped pendant necklace has the words “The Princess and the Frog” on the packaging and the item can be returned for a full refund at Wal-Mart stores.

The UPC codes on the item are:

• Crown Model # 4616-4187 UPC # 72783367144
• Frog Model # 4616-4190 UPC # 72783367147

Concerns about exposure to this or other toys manufactured with toxins can be discussed with a Philadelphia injury attorney.

On January 15, 2010 MuscleMaster.com asked for a nationwide recall of 17 dietary supplements sold between June 1, 2009 and November 17, 2009 because the FDA felt that they might contain ingredients that are steroids. While MuscleMaster.com has not confirmed the FDA’s concerns, the company has called for a voluntary recall in deference to FDA’s stated concerns.

There are many possible side effects to steroid use, including liver injury, male infertility, and breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death among other health issues.

If you MuscleMaster.com dietary supplements, you should stop using them immediately. If you have experienced any of the above problems, you should contact your physician. You should return any unused products to the company. For instructions call (1-800-240-4767) or e-mail (returns@musclemaster.com) the Company.

In addition, if you had any adverse reactions related to the use of these dietary supplements, you should report them to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm.

If consuming these or any other dietary supplements has injured you please contact a Philadelphia Injury Attorney for information that may support your case.

The reason the crib is being recalled is that the hardware for the drop side of the crib can fail, causing the drop side to detach from the crib, and creating a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. This same problem can happen when a slat of the crib is damaged. Damages  can occur while you are using, storing or putting together the crib, or when it was shipped.

The company has had more than 60 reports of broken slats, and this is a serious recall.

The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall:

Model Number        Front Rail    Description
WM1633                   Drop side    3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
WM1633-0               Drop side    3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry (no castors)
WM1676BC              Fixed    4-1 Bethany James Crib – Walnut
WM1676BCR-DC    Fixed    2-1 Crib – Walnut
WM2163                   Fixed    4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
WM2163DC             Fixed    4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
WM1633-0-DC        Fixed    3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors)
GP004B3EGR         Drop side    3-1 Convertible – Espresso
GP004B3WGR        Drop side    3-1 Convertible – White
GP006BCEGR         Drop side    Single – Espresso
GP006BCWGR        Drop side    Single – White
DA1615B3                 Drop side    3-1 Convertible Crib – Natural
DAKM5132               Drop side    3-1 Convertible Crib – White
DASE5005                Drop side    Cottage Hill Single Crib – White
DASE5009                Drop side    Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
DA0504KMC-1N     Drop side    3-1 Heritage Crib – Natural
DA0504KMC-1W    Drop side    3-1 Heritage Crib – White
DA1614B3                 Drop side    3-1 Lexington Crib – Cherry
DAKM5152               Drop side    Single Jenny Lind Crib – Walnut
DASE5015                Drop side    3-1 Convertible – Toffee

These cribs were sold between Jan 2005 through Dec 2009 at K-Mart, Sears and Wal-Mart stores nationwide.

If you own one of these cribs, you should immediately stop using it and contact Dorel Asia (866) 762-2304 to receive a free replacement kit. You can also get a replacement kit by going to the website www.dorel-asia.com.

Even if you do not own one of these cribs, please remember not to ever use a crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Before putting your infant to sleep, check all sides and corners of the crib for gaps or loose parts. If you find a gap or loose part, do not try to repair with duct tape, wire or rope.

If your child has died or been injured as a result of entrapment in a crib, contact a Philadelphia Injury Lawyer to discuss your case.

If you believe you have purchased one of these elliptical trainers look for the model number at the top of the console display. The serial numbers are located on the front support tube of the trainer.

The recalled models and serial numbers are listed below.

These elliptical trainers were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.livestrongfitness.com and www.dickssportinggoods.com between October 2009 and November 2009.  If you own one of these elliptical trainers, you should stop using it and call Johnson Health Tech NA (800) 962-3596 immediately to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.

If you have fallen while using an elliptical trainer, contact a Philadelphia Injury Attorney to discuss your case.

There are many possible side effects to steroid use, including liver injury, male infertility, and breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death among other health issues.

If you MuscleMaster.com dietary supplements, you should stop using them immediately.  If you have experienced any of the above problems, you should contact your physician.  You should return any unused products to the company. For instructions call (1-800-240-4767) or e-mail (returns@musclemaster.com) the Company.

In addition, if you had any adverse reactions related to the use of these dietary supplements, you should report them to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm.

If consuming these or any other dietary supplements has injured you please contact a Philadelphia Injury Attorney for information that may support your case.