Miscellaneous

• Increased Warnings for Tylenol

  Ashley Davis | May 29, 2009 3:59 PM | 1 CommentGalveston Bay, TX

  According to a U.S report, Johnson and Johnson are increasing the warnings on their product Tylenol to reduce the risk of liver injury. Tylenol contains Acetaminophen which is used to reduce pain...

• Lawsuit Challenges Texas' Tort Reform Act

  Scott Kappes | March 03, 2008 2:38 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  A class action lawsuit filed in Eastern District of Texas argues that the 2003 Tort Reform Act limiting non-economic damages is unconstitutional. The Tort Reform Act overhauled civil litigation in Texas by placing a cap on non-economic damages. The bill has been a source of controversy since its induction. The bill does not place a cap on economic losses including medical expenses and loss of...

• BowTech Archery Recalls Their Compund Bows

  Ashley Davis | February 19, 2009 10:36 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  As of February 18, 2009, “ The General” Compound Bows manufactured by BowTech Archery were recalled sue to laceration, abrasion, or contusion risks. There have been about 8,000 bows...

• Did You Know?

  Ashley Davis | April 02, 2009 2:10 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  In March of 2007, The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) asks Novartis Pharmaceuticals to stop the sale of the irritable bowel syndrome drug Zelnorm. It is now known that Zelnorm increases the...

• NOAA Predicts a Less Active 2009 Hurricane Season

  Scott Kappes | May 26, 2009 7:00 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  With hurricane season fast approaching the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released their annual hurricane season forecast and things look a little better than last...

• Protesters Descend on City Hall in Response to Death

  Scott Kappes | May 22, 2009 1:41 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  The La Marque police station and city hall became gathering grounds for about 60 police brutality and anti-taser protesters Thursday afternoon. The protesters were speaking out against the use of...

• Kolcraft Recalls

  Ashley Davis | March 05, 2009 11:11 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  On September 27, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) called for an immediate recall of all Kolcraft infant play yards following the death of a 10-month-old child. The CPSC...

• Some Victims of Hurricane Ike to Get a Tax Break

  Scott Kappes | December 08, 2008 5:16 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  When you think about government help for disaster relief you probably think about FEMA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the IRS. Wait the IRS? Yep, that’s right the IRS. The Internal Revenue...

• Learn About Paxil Today

  Allison Snoddy | July 11, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  If you or a loved one has taken Paxil, please read this article. If you or your loved one has experienced any symptoms like the ones described below, then we can help you!· Body as a Whole: Allergic reaction, chills, face edema (abnormal amount of fluid in the facial tissue), infection, moniliasis (infection caused by Candida (yeast like fungi), neck pain, overdose. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia...

• Accutane Scare

  Ashley Davis | May 22, 2009 10:19 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Do you know all of the risks associated with Accutane? Accutane, a popular severe acne medicine has been recalled due to its link to IBD (irritable bowel disease) and Crohn’s disease....