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3.3 Million Boppy Baby Loungers Recalled After 8 Babies Die

Following a spate of heartbreaking infant fatalities over a five-year period, The Boppy Company has finally recalled one of its most popular baby products that unbeknownst to many new parents was putting their infants at serious risk for asphyxiation. On September 23, 2021, The Boppy Company issued a joint recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for about 3.3 million …

Zen Magnets, Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to the Risk of Ingestion by Kids

In the culmination of a nearly decade-long battle that pitted the U.S. government agency charged with product safety against a manufacturer of dangerous magnetic balls made from rare-earth magnets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has taken the rare step of forcing a mandatory recall. On August 17, 2021, the CPSC announced the recall of about 10 million Zen Magnets and …

Is the Elevator in Your Family’s Vacation Rental Home Safe?

As Americans head off for summer vacation and some much-needed relaxation as the COVID-19 pandemic finally eases up, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning that kids can be crushed to death by the elevator in their family’s vacation rental home. On June 24, 2021, the CPSC warned of how quickly a simple push of a button can turn into …

How Dangerous Road Design Impacts Philadelphia’s Most Vulnerable Residents Who Live Near Roosevelt Boulevard

While most Philadelphians denounce Roosevelt Boulevard as a confusing, chaotic stretch of road that is lying in wait for crashes, the people most affected by the Boulevard’s poor roadway design are seldom talked about. A new report may change that. One out of every three people who live in Philadelphia live within one mile of the Boulevard, according to a report issued …

Peloton Finally ‘Taps into Motivation’ to Protect Children from Dangerous Tread+ Treadmills

After initially refusing to recall its Tread+ treadmills when they were linked to one child’s death and multiple reports of injuries, Peloton has had a mea culpa and is finally taking steps to ensure the safety of its customers, their children and their pets. For a company whose brand message is “Tap into motivation whenever your want it” ― it …

Pedestrian Deaths: How Race, Income and Age Affect Your Chances of Being Hit by a Car

The tragedy of pedestrian deaths is disproportionately falling upon people of color, people from lower-income communities and older adults, according to a new report released by urban planning nonprofit Smart Growth America. The Dangerous by Design 2021 report, released in March, found that from 2010 to 2019 the number of people struck and killed while walking in the U.S. increased by …

How Roosevelt Boulevard Tore Apart a Family with Its Dangerous Road Design

In a presentation that gave voice to the human toll of dangerously designed roads, Latanya Byrd ― whose niece and three young nephews were killed in July 2013 while attempting to cross Roosevelt Boulevard ― shared her family’s story in a webinar hosted on March 25, 2021, by nonprofit organization Smart Growth America. The webinar explored the findings of Smart …

Residential Elevators Are Killing Small Children, and Little Is Being Done to Stop It

After more than 75 years of inaction and pushback from the residential elevator industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has finally approved its first-ever safety recall aimed at protecting children from deadly accidents in which they become entrapped in the door gap of home elevators. The December 17, 2020, voluntary recall ― agreed to by the world’s largest manufacturer, Otis …

Pandemic Relief Law Seeks to Protect Against Unsafe Toys (And Other Products) Entering the U.S. in the Time of COVID-19

Tucked deep within the nearly 6,000-page pandemic relief bill that was signed into law during the waning days of the 116th Congress is a provision that addresses a steep drop in safety inspections for toys and other consumer products entering the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an investigative report published by USA Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) …

Are You Safe Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers?

October 26th, 2018

2 More People Die in Violent I-78 Construction Zone Crash Once again a tractor-trailer plowed into slowed traffic in a construction zone, causing a chain-reaction crash with multiple fatalities. The latest accident occurred on Nov. 14 on I-78 in Windsor Township, Pennsylvania, when a tractor-trailer slammed …

Like Father Like Son: G. Scott Vezina’s 10-Year-Old Son Helps Special Needs Kids Experience the Joys of Baseball

October 18th, 2018

For more than 30 years, Feldman Shepherd has had a rich tradition of working to better the lives of children and families who have been devastated by catastrophic injuries and illnesses. We are pleased to report that our tradition of service has inspired a future …

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How Safe Is Your Limo Ride? — Deadly NY Crash Raises Awareness of the Risks Posed by After-Market Modifications That Convert SUVs into Limos

October 10th, 2018

As federal investigators work to determine what caused the horrific crash in upstate New York that killed 20 people, transportation safety experts have finally seen their worst fears realized regarding the safety of stretch limousines. For years, experts have quietly worried about regular SUVs that are …

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum Hemorrhage: Should I Worry About Losing Too Much Blood from Childbirth?

September 20th, 2018

Every woman expects blood loss as part of childbirth, whether by C-section or vaginally. What they don’t expect is to hemorrhage to death, or near death. Each year about 50,000 U.S. women are injured during childbirth, according to a recent USA Today investigation. About 700 new …

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Preeclampsia: Critical Medical Information Beyoncé Didn’t Tell You in Her September Vogue Story

August 13th, 2018

As the September issue of Vogue hits newsstands, the world is learning that Beyoncé had toxemia when she was pregnant with her twins, that she was on bed rest for more than one month, and that she required an emergency C-section. Below are answers to the …

Food Truck Explosion

Propane Tank Explosions: Is Your Food Truck Safe?

August 13th, 2018

Their humble roots began with plastic-wrapped bagels, baked goods and sandwiches. Today, food trucks line city streets, and are a staple at college campuses, carnivals, festivals and fairs. In 2017, there were estimated to be more than 4,000 food trucks in the U.S., many of which …

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Pregnant with Twins: Will My Babies Survive Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome?

July 31st, 2018

If you are pregnant with twins and have been diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, or if one or both of your babies have been seriously injured or died from this rare medical condition, you are likely searching for answers as to how and why it …

Defective Products

What Should I Do If My Child Has Been Injured By a weePOD Basix Potty-Training Seat?

July 24th, 2018

Attorney Alan Feldman Weighs In on Protecting Children from Dangerous Products There are many normal childhood activities that parents accept may pose some risk of injury to their children. But using a potty-training seat is certainly not one of them. According to news reports, a class action …

diagnostic errors

Have you ever been misdiagnosed by your physician? – Most common missed diagnoses

June 20th, 2018

A medical diagnostic error is a failure of a medical professional to correctly diagnose a patient’s health problem in a clear and timely manner. Unfortunately, medical diagnostic errors occur very frequently and can have severe health and financial consequences. These consequences can include harm from …