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Yaz and Yasmin contraceptives are twice as likely as other contraceptives to cause serious problems, including heart attack, stroke, gall bladder removal, and pulmonary embolism.

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11/4/2009
Phillip Miller
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Farmers feed 1-2 million tons of "poultry litter" to cattle that are later slaughtered for meat. You can guess what's in poultry litter, right ? Yes, that's right. Chicken poop, feces - you get the idea. Of course along with the feces there is some straw etc. from the chickens' cages, but how cheap can you get? Regular straw is too expensive so we'll feed these meat cattle straw that chickens have pooped on? The Consumers Union and The Center for Science in the Public Interest have both asked the FDA to ban this practice. So far the FDA has left this kind of regulation up to state regulators, which means that unless you know which state your meat comes from, and how they regulate "poultry litter" being fed to cattle, you would have no way to know if poultry litter was fed to the cow that provided the meat for your hamburger. The concern for some is the fear that Mad Cow disease could become more common due to pathogens from the chicken feces being directly consumed by cows. For more information about this issue, click here.

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10/14/2009
Phillip Miller
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Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Comments on John Deere Child Amputation Case

Tennessee personal injury attorney Phillip Miller comments on the dismissal of a lawsuit against John Deere involving the amputation of a small child's leg.

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9/9/2009
Phillip Miller
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Fosamax Jury Stalled

The first Fosamax trial has been completed in Federal Court in Manhattan, but the Jurors are having difficulty coming to a unanimous verdict. The trial began in mid August and proof was concluded September 2, 2009. By September 8, the eight person jury had deliberated 9 hours before telling the Judge they were not able to come to a unanimous opinion. The Judge instructed them to continue to deliberate, but no verdict has been reached as yet. The requirement of a unanimous jury is antequated and needs to be done away with in civil cases. The fact that 1 or 2 people cannot agree with the majority should not cause the retrial of a case - and it does. It may in this case. People are entitled to have their own opinions, but in their role as jurors they are asked and expected to consider the opinions of others and to not arbitrarily hold onto an opinion. When someone like that gets on a jury, they can make life miserable for those jurors trying to do the right thing. Let's hope the jurors in this case are able to listen to one another, fairly evaluate the evidence, and return a just verdict. For more information about this jury's deliberation, click here.

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7/1/2009
Mindy
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Tennessee Products Liability

If you have been injured by a defective product or one that turned out to be dangerous, you may be wondering about your legal rights. Defective product cases fall under a legal category known as product liability. This area of law allows consumers to hold manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and retailers accountable when they place unsafe products on the market.

Tennessee product liability cases give victims the opportunity to recover compensation for their injuries. In order to have a successful defective product case, you need to prove that the product was “in a defective condition or unreasonably dangerous at the time it left the control of the manufacturer or seller.” According to Tennessee law, to determine if a product was unsafe or dangerous the scientific and technological knowledge available to the manufacturer or seller will be applied.

There is a deadline as to when you can file a Tennessee product liability claim. It is important to contact a Nashville product liability attorney immediately following an injury. The manufacturer or other responsible party will work hard to make sure that you do not win your case, which is why you need an experienced Nashville injury lawyer on your side. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at 800-337-HURT (4878) or 615-356-2000 for legal advice regarding your defective product case.

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5/31/2009
Phillip Miller
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Company Knew they were Selling Pistachios with Salmonella

Setton Pistachio, of Terra Bella, Inc. (a California company) knew their pistachios were contaminated with salmonella for 6 months but continued to ship them according to the FDA. The amount of Salmonella that can cause illness may be small, from 15 to 20 cells. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. Is there an acceptable amount of bacteria, like salmonella, that a company can allow into the food chain? Is that the conduct of a reasonably careful manufacturer/distributor of food products? For more information, click here.

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4/21/2009
Mindy
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Defective Cribs Linked to Serious Injuries & Deaths

When you place your sleeping infant in a crib, you shouldn’t have to worry about the possibility of your child sustaining injuries. Unfortunately, some manufacturers have produced cribs that pose significant safety hazards to children.

Within the last two years, millions of cribs have been recalled following reports of injuries and deaths. In 2007, nearly one million Simplicity cribs were recalled after two infants were killed by a major design flaw in the hardware. It was discovered that when the drop-side rail on the Simplicity crib was installed upside down, it could fail and cause the infant to become entrapped.

Delta Enterprise Corp. had to recall one of its cribs after receiving a report of the death of an 8-month-old child. Close to one million cribs were included in the recall. It turns out that some of the Delta cribs were missing safety pegs, causing a risk of entrapment and suffocation for young children.

Manufacturers can be held liable when they place unsafe products on the market. During a defective children’s product lawsuit, your attorney must prove that the manufacturer did not adequately warn consumers about the product's possible dangers or that there was a design or manufacturing defect in the product that made it unreasonably dangerous.

The defective product attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates know what it takes to win an unsafe product lawsuit and can help you. Call (800) 337-HURT or (615) 356-2000 today for legal advice regarding your defective product case.

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Phillip Miller is a Personal Injury lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee who is nationally recognized for his superior quality of representation in injury cases. He has won a number of accredited awards, such as the "Best of the Bar" by the Nashville Business Journal, and Martindale-Hubbell's AV Rating. For more information please visit the following pages:
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3/31/2009
Phillip Miller
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Yamaha ATV - the ATV with a Difference

The Yamaha Rhino is an ATV with a difference. Apparently on level ground and at low speeds this "ATV" will rollover during a turn. All Yamaha Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles have been recently recalled by Yamaha for repairs. Unfortnately there have been at least 46 deaths from rollovers by people using the Rhino. These are never simple lawsuits, the companies almost always fight hard and blame the dead or injured for not realizing how unsafe the product really was. To review the CPSC's report on ATV safety, click here.

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Injuries to Children

10/29/2009
Phillip Miller
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Child pacifiers Recalled due to Choking Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 16,000 pacifiers sold between 2007 and 2008 under the name "My Baby Soothers". These pacifiers have a plastic part that becomes loose from the base and can choke an infant or young child. Great. Who remembers the name of a pacifier they bought 2 years ago? What are the chances of these really being taken out of circulation? There are thousands of these pacifiers that will be re-used, "recycled" from an older child to a younger child and no parent will ever know about the risks or this recall. The real question is how did this get on the market to begin with? The answer: it was easy. There was no testing for safety, no one really looking over the shoulder of the manufacturer. Lawsuits against companies that put untested, unsafe products on the market are the only way to protect the public. Real government regulations, regulations with teeth, can never get through congress due to the politicking of the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups that are concerned first and foremost with profits. A baby choking to death here or there is just part of life. Injuries to children like this are avoidable. There is no excuse for this kind of thing happening. For more information about this and other recalls involving children's products, click here.

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9/21/2009
Phillip Miller
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Consumers should be careful when using Tylenol with children

Acetominophen (sold as a generic) or Tylenol by the popular brand name, is one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs used to treat fever and pain. What most consumers don't know is that it is also the most common drugs associated with toxic overdose. The most serious potential problem is liver damage, although it is rare. Generally symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain will occur within 24-48 hours. The toxic doses for children are much lower than adults, so even though "tylenol" may seem harmless, keep it out of the reach of children - or anyone who may not read the instructions.

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8/17/2009
Phillip Miller
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Orthopedic Surgeons Offer Back to School Tips for Parents and KIds

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is offering tips to help keep children safe, many of which deal with backpacks. Backpacks can carry more weight than is safe for many kids, and without adequate padding can cause bruising. Second, school sports can be a source of injury when children are not aware of the signs of injury and don't know what to do when they experience an injury.

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8/5/2009
Phillip Miller
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Children susceptible to post traumatic stress from pedestrian injuries

The American Academy of Pediatricians has issued a policy statement on "Pedestrian Safety" for children. While deaths hover around 900 children per year, more than 5300 children are injured to the extent that hospitalization is necessary, and up to 51000 are involved in pedestrian accidents. The American Academy of Pediatricians says "...post-traumatic stress syndrome commonly follows even minor pedestrian injury." Among other recommendations they encourage strategies to minimize the exposure of children to high speed, high volume traffic.

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7/9/2009
Mindy
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Child Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Avoided in Tennessee

A Tennessee pedestrian accident is often devastating just from the simple physics of this type of collision. Someone who is hit by a car has little protection in the crash and the outcome is often catastrophic, especially if the pedestrian is a child. Children are often victims of pedestrian accidents because they sometimes make quick decisions without thinking about the consequences. For example, it is not uncommon to see a child dart into a neighborhood street to retrieve a soccer ball or try to cross the street on their bicycle before a car comes.

Parents should teach their kids about safety around cars, which can reduce the risk of injury or death from a pedestrian crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents teach their children by explanation. For example, a parent should explain to their child how they themselves cross the street, by looking in both directions for cars and crossing when there is a WALK signal.

Children should also learn where they should walk. They should be taught to walk on the sidewalk and if one is not available, to walk facing traffic. Children should never run when crossing the street and should be looking for oncoming cars at all times.

Preschoolers should be supervised, as young children do not realize the dangers of cars. Their short stature can also make it hard for larger vehicles to see them.

If your child has been the victim of a pedestrian accident in Tennessee, contact a Nashville injury attorney at Phillip Miller & Associates at 1-800-337-HURT or 1-615-356-2000 for legal advice.

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6/5/2009
Mindy
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Tennessee Dog Bite Victims are Often Children

Children tend to be more trusting than adults and are not afraid to approach dogs. They also frequently miss the warning signs that a dog will give letting the victim know of an impending attack.

Every year, approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs and a large percentage of the victims are children. Even though certain dog breeds have been known to be more aggressive, any dog can attack a child.

Young dog bite victims often sustain bites on their faces that can lead to serious scarring and disfigurement. A dog bite carries a risk of infection, tetanus and rabies. Children also more likely to be involved in a dog attack that proves fatal and often these attacks are unprovoked.

Dog bites not only inflict emotional pain, but these events can also impact the child emotionally. Many children who are bitten by dogs develop a fear of these animals. This fear can be so debilitating that they panic when they see dogs at parks or other public places. Children have also been known to be too afraid to go to a friend or relative’s house who owns a dog.

The dog’s owner can be held liable in some cases. If your child has been bitten by a dog in Tennessee, you need to contact a Nashville dog bite lawyer immediately for legal advice. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates today at (615) 356-2000 or (800) 337-HURT to go over your legal options.

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4/7/2009
John Logan
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Motorcycle Injuries and Children

Toys R Congress...

Last year Congress passed a bill that President Bush signed into law that was supposed to make children safer by reducing the risk of lead poisoning in toys. Instead, the new law has caused a more a dangerous problem and a huge economic issue.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided that children’s motorcycle and all-terrain vehicles violate the new standards, because of lead in the brakes, tire valves and gears, and has ordered dealers to stop selling them. This decision has left the multibillion-dollar industry in a depression, potentially losing as much as $1 billion.

But here is an even worse problem…according to experts, there is virtually zero threat of lead poisoning from riding a motorcycle. The true threat of serious injury to kids happens when they are forced to ride heavy adult bikes. The introduction of smaller cycles for kids under 12 had increased safety in recent years.

According to a study by the Motorcycle Industry Council, "90% of the youth fatalities and injuries on motorcycles occur when kids ride adult vehicles." That is what kids will ride if the CPSC ban stays in effect. Concerned citizens are trying to appeal the law, but so far it seems Washington isn’t interested. I will keep you posted, but in the meantime, keep your kids off those adult bikes.

Ride Safe-Loco Logan

This is purely my opinion, not legal advice. I am an investigator, not a lawyer. For legal advice, please contact Phillip Miller & Associates at 1-800-337-HURT

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3/31/2009
Phillip Miller
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The Ten Worst Toys

Whether a toy is safe or not depends on the stage of a child's development. Young ones tend to put anything into their mouths. While it's one thing to see a child put something dirty and disgusting in their mouth, it's the small things that can cause choking that are the most dangerous. For that reason, toys with small parts that could cause choking must be clearly labeled so as to warn the purchaser that they are not suitable for children under the age of three. Art materials such as crayons and paint should be marked with the label "ASTM D-4236." This designation means that a toxicologist has reviewed the product.

If you are looking for actual lists of recalled or unsafe toys, the CPSC has recall information on its website, www.cpsc.gov. Another good resource is World Against Toys Causing Harm, or W.A.T.C.H. Since 1973, W.A.T.C.H. has released an annual "10 Worst Toys" list. For the current "10 Worst Toys" click here.

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3/20/2009
Phillip Miller
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Drug Research Targets Children, Researcher Under Investigation

Children need the protection of all adults, all institutions. When it comes to drug research we all want the same things. Safe, effective drugs that will heal our children when they are sick or keep them healthy and protect them from illness and disease.
Drug research for adults has had its problems. Researchers have taken money from drug companies and then published studies showing how good the drugs are - without letting anyone know they had been paid by the drug company. Now that same problem has occurred with a Psychiatrist at Harvard who has published studies advocating the use of a particular drug company's psychotropic drugs with children. He was paid $1.6 million dollars by Johnson & Johnson over a 6 year period. He reported only $200,000 of that income to Harvard. Why? If his research was solid why compromise it by hiding payments made by a drug company? The problem now is that his research is suspect, and children who might have benefited from good, ethical research will have to wait. For more information, click here.

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3/10/2009
Phillip Miller
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Swimming Lessons a Must for Toddlers

Swimming lessons are associated with an 88% reduction in the risks of drowning among toddlers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that there are approximately 2725 children under 5 are treated annually for near drowning, and 260 or more are killed. With warmer months ahead, and pools opening, now's a good time to get that toddler to the Y or community center for some swimming lessons. For more information about this study, click here.

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Serious Injury - Medical Info

2/7/2010
Phillip Miller
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Traumatic Brain Injury - Long Term Consequences

Traumatic brain injury can have long term consequences that are not apparent, including increased risk for alzheimer disease.

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Tennessee Auto Accidents

2/26/2010
Phillip Miller
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Tennessee Auto Accident caused by fatigued driver on drugs

Tennessee car accidents are often connected to a driver's use of illegal or prescription drugs, and often driver fatigue from drug use makes them dangerous.

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1/28/2010
Phillip Miller
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Knee injuries and Cartilage damage from Tennessee Auto Accidents may be repaired.

As many as 900,000 people each year suffer damage to the cartilage in their knees. New, novel approaches may be successful in restoring the cartilage and helping people function normally.

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1/12/2010
Phillip Miller
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Tennessee Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers Too Often

Tennessee Car Accidents Involve Drunk Drivers who may or may not be charged with a DUI for causing an auto accident in Tennessee. The legal consequences may not be enough to keep the drunk driver off the road unless you take the initiative to sue the drunk driver for your Tennessee auto accident.

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1/7/2010
Phillip Miller
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Neck and Back Pain Most Common Complaints after Car accidents in Tennessee

When car accidents occur people often walk away feeling that they got lucky. It's only later that they realize they have a neck or back injury, sometimes an injury that won't get better without time, treatment, and even surgery.

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1/3/2010
Phillip Miller
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Auto accidents in Tennessee caused by bad braking?

Avoiding a Tennessee auto accident may be possible if you use your ABS brakes correctly.

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12/21/2009
Phillip Miller
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Concussions from car wrecks can cause brain injury

People in car or motorcycle accidents may have concussions whose symptoms seem mild, but have long term consequences.

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Phillip Miller's Tennessee Auto Accident Blog

Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Chides Doped Out Tennessee Driver

Date: 03/10/2010

Nashville Automobile Accident Lawyer Tags Drag Racers As Criminal Aggressive Drivers

Date: 03/10/2010

Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Looks At Some Sobering Statistics On Elderly Tennessee Drivers

Date: 03/09/2010

Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Chides Drag Racers Who Caused Massive Pile-Up And Then Flee The Scene

Date: 03/09/2010

Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney Reviews A Drunk Driving Fatality In East Tennessee

Date: 03/09/2010

Nashville Motorcycle Accident Attorney Ponders A Rookie Driver’s Fatal Crash

Date: 03/08/2010

Tennessee Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney Asks – “What Was The Driver Doing When She Ran Into Stopped Interstate Traffic?”

Date: 03/07/2010

Another Tennessee Roadway Departure Crash Fatality – Is Anybody Listening?

Date: 03/06/2010

Tennessee Roadway Departure Crashes Becoming A Deadly Epidemic

Date: 03/06/2010

Tennessee Teen Indicted For Drunken Fatal Crash That Killed His friend

Date: 03/05/2010

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Tennessee Rotator cuff surgery less successful for women?

Date: 02/11/2010

Knee Surgery from a Tennessee Accident

Date: 02/11/2010

Tennessee Car Wrecks Can Result in Serious Brain Injury

Date: 02/08/2010

Parents of Children in Tennessee Car Accident Experience Stress

Date: 01/24/2010

Tennessee Knee Injuries – Chondromalacia

Date: 01/16/2010

Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Comments on Knee Injuries

Date: 01/14/2010

Tennessee Auto Accident Injury Risk

Date: 01/11/2010

Ankle Injury from Tennessee Auto Accidents

Date: 01/07/2010

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Date: 12/23/2009

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Date: 12/19/2009

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