Salter Ferguson LLC

03/18/2023

Does my doctor have my best interest in mind?

Why did my provider give me a wordy pamphlet?

01/13/2023

Motorcyclists are exposed on the open road.

It's often no fault of their own.

11/15/2022

Mirena IUDs are known to cause numerous unpleasant and even dangerous side effects.

What are the options?

10/28/2022

Dog owners are usually responsible for harm their pets inflict on other people, but state and local laws vary. An owner may be strictly liable for dog bite injuries in some situations, while in others a victim may have to prove that a dangerous dog wasn’t properly restrained and/or that the attack was unprovoked. Seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer in your vicinity.

10/27/2022

Every medical provider has a duty of care they owe to patients. If they don’t fulfill that duty it may be considered medical negligence.

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States and account for more than 250,000 annual deaths, according to recent reports. Sadly, many of these errors are the result of medical negligence that occurs when medical providers fall short of fulfilling their professional oblig

10/26/2022

New testing on a variety of popular branded sports bras and athletic wear has revealed high levels of BPA, a chemical compound that’s used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

New testing on a variety of popular branded sports bras and athletic wear has revealed high levels of BPA, a chemical compound that's used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

10/24/2022

Although PTSD is often thought of in the context of war veterans, it can happen to civilians, too, with car accidents being one of the most common causes.

Car accidents are one of the most common ways that civilians develop PTSD—but there are ways to get past it.

10/20/2022

E-bikes can hit top speeds of over 25 mph, much faster than street bikes. When careless riding and inattentive bystanders are mixed in, the outcome is often bloody for everyone involved.

The rise of electric bicycles is sparking criticism of their potential danger to pedestrians and traditional cyclists.

10/19/2022

Federal safety regulators have recalled a slew of residential elevators over the years because of potentially deadly risks to children, with three such recalls issued in September alone.

Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.

10/18/2022

Drivers are putting too much trust in their vehicles’ driver-assist features, which may lead to dangerous situations, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Drivers are putting too much trust in their vehicles' driver-assist features, which may lead to dangerous situations, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

09/30/2022

According to information provided by the NHTSA, distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S.

Texting and driving is one of the riskiest behaviors drivers can engage in behind the wheel. When you send or read a text, you may only take your eyes off of the road for a few seconds. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), five distracted seconds at a speed of

09/30/2022

If you are injured by a product, do not dispose of it unless keeping it presents a safety risk. Instead, store the faulty item in a secure place along with its original packaging. The object in question could be critical evidence in a potential product liability claim. It’s also a good idea to take pictures of the product along with any visible injuries you suffered. You should also collect contact information from any witnesses to the incident.