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Why Laws & Regulations Aimed at Protecting Seniors Aren’t Working

January 20, 2014

In the later years of life are supposedly the most leisurely, secured, and relaxing years preceded by a lifetime of labor. But for more and more American seniors, the golden years have turned into new frustrations and problems they never had to face during their working years. There are many reason for this, but the biggest reason is that the laws and regulations that are designed to help seniors don't work.

Dangerous Consequences of Generic Drugs

January 17, 2014

Are you one of the many people who think generic prescription drugs are just the same as name brands—only cheaper? Most people believe this, so much so that 8 out of 10 prescriptions are filled with generic versions of drugs, according to the FDA (the US Food and Drug Administration). One big problem is that your generic prescription may not really be bioequivalent to its brand name counterpart. Another problem is that labeling on generics may not be correct or up-to-date.

How Do You Know Who’s Responsible for the Property Where You Were Injured?

January 15, 2014

If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident on a piece of property, you may wonder who, if anyone, you can sue for your injuries. It can be difficult to determine who is responsible for the property where you were injured. Here are some common situations where you might have difficulty determining responsibility.

Profit vs. Safety: The Medical Device Industry

January 13, 2014

The medical device industry is a booming $350 billion a year business in the United States. Through their relentless lobbying efforts and campaign contributions, medical device manufacturers are seeing success at maximizing their profits by gradually eroding the safeguards that should protect the public from defective and unsafe products.

What Does FDA Approval Mean for Medical Devices

January 9, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration is a government agency that regulates, among other things, the pharmaceutical drug industry in the U.S. The FDA ensures that the food and drugs that hit the market has been effectively proven safe for use and consumption. Though the safety of consumers are at the forefront of concerns for the FDA, due to lobbying and politics, sometimes that good intention can be tarnished, thus hurting the consumer rather than helping.

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