Ranitidine, commonly known by the brand name, Zantac, belongs to a group of medications called Histamine-2 (H2) antagonists. It is sold over the counter or by prescription and is used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. On September 13, 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) …
Can You Sue an Airline for a Plane Crash
A plane crash can be gruesome and devastating. In most cases, it results in fatalities. If there are survivors, they’re left with life-altering injuries that, more often than not, result in permanent disability. Not to mention the extensive damage to property an airplane accident causes. Then, there’s the aftermath. Determining what caused the crash and who is to blame. It …
Who Is Liable if a Person Is Hit by a Train
If a pedestrian gets hit by train, it is unlikely that they would survive such an accident. If they do live through it, it won’t be without severe and permanently disabling injuries. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration, there have been more than 8,000 train accidents or incidents in the last year alone. Close to 800 of these …
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Frozen Burst Pipes?
Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Mandatory?
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise at an alarming rate, the recent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has been met with mixed reactions. Some people view it as a shining light at the end of a very dim tunnel, while others are concerned about how quickly it was approved, which is atypical for a vaccine. Regardless of …
What Happens if You Ignore a Subpoena?
You managed to convince your boss to give you much-needed time off from work this week. It’s only two days, but that’s more than you’ve had these past months. You plan to go to Wine Country and spend that time wining and dining at a luxury resort you’ve been dying to visit all year. As you’re packing for your short …
Can I Sue My Employer If I Get Kidnapped?
Every year, more than 90 million Americans travel outside the US for work or leisure. However, the last thing you would expect to happen when you’re in a foreign country is to get kidnapped. That’s anyone’s worst nightmare. Although kidnapping statistics held by the US government and private security companies are not usually released publicly, we estimate that number could …
What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident?
You’re driving down the street for a quick grocery run. You’re keeping to the speed limit like the good driver you are bobbing your head softly to your favorite jam on the radio. You slow down as you approach the red light, and then, bam! Someone rams into your car from behind. Great, just what you need – a car …
Brain Injury Attorneys – What Are They and When Should You Hire One?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the top causes of death and disability in the US. Every year, approximately 2.87 million hospitalizations, ER visits, and deaths occur, with children accounting for more than 837,000 of these cases. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t have to be struck by a hard object or involved in a car accident to …
Can a Business Sue You for a Bad Review?
Have you ever encountered such horrible customer service from a business that it left you feeling utterly infuriated? So, much so that even after asking “to speak to the manager,” you could still feel yourself getting hot under the collar? Don’t worry. You’re in good company. We’ve all been there at one point in our lives. Before you know it, …