The Airbag In Your Car Could Explode! This Is What You Should Do About It!

1. What’s happened?
   Defective airbags made by Takata have been tied to at least 14 deaths and more than 100 injuries. The ensuing recall — the largest in automotive history — has turned out to be messy, confusing and frustrating for car owners.
2. Why have Takata airbags been recalled?
   Inflators in about 64 million Takata airbags contain a defect that may cause them to explode and send metal fragments into cars. Keep in mind that this is the number of airbags, not necessarily cars. That’s because some cars may have more than one recalled airbag in them.

   The defect lies in how the airbags are meant to inflate when they are activated. They use a compound called ammonium nitrate that help the bag go from its very compact form inside your steering wheel or door panel to something big enough to protect your head or body in a collision. The compound can break down and become unstable when your car is exposed to moisture or temperature swings over time, leading to a risk of explosion.
3. Have all Takata airbags been recalled?
   No.

   The recalled airbags are those that have ammonium-nitrate inflators without a chemical drying agent to counteract the moisture problem.

   With that said, the government has said that even those models that contain the drying agent could potentially be recalled in the future if the moisture issue is still causing ruptures.
4. Which automakers are affected?
   The Takata airbag recall involves the following manufacturers:

   • BMW
   • Chrysler
   • General Motors
   • Ferrari
   • Ford
   • Honda
   • Mazda
   • Mercedes-Benz
   • Mitsubishi
   • Nissan
   • Subaru
   • Toyota
   • Volkswagen
   • Jaguar/Land Rover
5. Which models are most at risk?
   Regulators are urging drivers of the older recalled Honda or Acura models listed below to stop driving their vehicles and have them fixed immediately because they are most at risk of rupturing during airbag deployment.

   They are:

   • 2001-2 Honda Civic
   • 2001-2 Honda Accord
   • 2002-3 Acura TL
   • 2002 Honda CR-V
   • 2002 Honda Odyssey
   • 2003 Acura CL
   • 2003 Honda Pilot

   By: Kelly Couiturer

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When you think about a case investigation, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most people imagine an officer pulling up to a crime scene, taking down notes and compiling information. What people do not think of is how an attorney comes into play after the crime scene is wrapped up.

Stanley Sanders Founder and President of The Sanders Firm says, "Investigation makes or breaks a case.  There is a car accident the facts are in dispute there is a police report often no one takes the time to read it on the reverse side of the police report is space. For witnesses, the independent witness generally. This determines liability. On every case our office interviews the witnesses, takes photos of any physical injury, property damage, and pictures of the accident scene. From a liability point of view we are ready to try the case almost from day one"

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Injuries and Deaths at Amusement Parks Raise Serious Questions    A series of highly-publicized accidents at amusement parks and other popular tourist attractions have led to serious injuries as well as fatalities, causing many to question the sufficiency of the safety rules governing sites of this type. Even a cursory survey of the regulations and inspection requirements applicable in states across the country reveals an inconsistent patchwork of standards which may be to blame for some of the harm sustained by visitors each and every year. Recent accidents cause concern, outrage The summer of 2016 has been characterized by several catastrophic amusement park accidents which have left young patrons with severe injuries and, in some cases, have resulted in death. August alone saw the tragic decapitation of a ten-year-old Kansas boy on the "Verruckt" water slide at the Schlitterbahn water park as well as a Tennessee Ferris wheel failure which sent three girls plummeting to the ground. In May, an 11-year-old girl was essentially scalped in a carnival ride accident at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Nebraska. This summer also witnessed the death of a guest at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina due to infection caused by an undetected amoeba later identified on site. READ MORE HERE 50 Years Of Helping  The Sanders Firm has been proud to serve our community for 50 years. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured from an amusement park accident, please call 1800-FAIR-PLAY today.  LINK TO OUR WEBSITE

The Sanders Firm 2016 Scholarship Winners Public education in this nation continues to undergo significant change. At present, states are still clarifying their stances on Common Core and new Learning Standards while implementing a host of assessments to measure and report progress, awaiting the revision and reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and awaiting word on the higher regulations for colleges and universities. Yet simultaneously, states are engaged in the revision of Equity Plans and working to eliminate the Honesty Gap in data reporting to ensure a bright future for our nation's children. At The Sanders Firm we will continue, as we must, to incite learning, inspire students to take risks that promote growth, serve as role models and foster collaborative and critical thinking that will prepare our nation's students for academic and personal success. That's why we are pleased to announce our 2016 scholarship winners! Read About Winners Here

21 LI High Schools Among Nations Top 500

The Sanders Firm is proud of our schools that work hard for the future of our children. We are advocates of education and believe firmly in supporting our schools.   Twenty-one Long Island high schools are among the nation's top 500 public high schools ranked by Newsweek Magazine in it's annual list, released Thursday. Great Neck South High School in Nassau County - ranked 38th - led the local group.

$70 Million Awarded in Risperdal Trial

The largest verdict in a Risperdal lawsuit has been awarded to a teenage boy who alleged the antipsychotic drug led to his growth of female-size breasts. Earlier this month, J&J was ordered to pay $70 million in compensatory damages to the Tennessee plaintiff.

The jury in the Philadelphia case determined that Risperdal manufacturer Janssen, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, failed to provide proper warning about the gynecomastia risks associated with their drug. As a result, Risperdal users like this young man were left vulnerable to side effects that could result in emotional distress and a reduced quality of life overall.

$70 million Risperdal verdict

The plaintiff, a 16-year-old from Tennessee, stated in his complaint that he began taking Risperdal at the age of five to treat a psychiatric disorder. At that time his parents were not warned about gynecomastia, a possible Risperdal side effect that results in male breast growth. Attorneys for the plaintiff also claimed Johnson & Johnson manipulated data from studies that showed Risperdal was linked to gynecomastia, so that doctors would continue to prescribe this drug to their young male patients.

The case was one of more than 1,500 that have been filed in a Philadelphia court. Five of those cases have been heard to date, with five rulings in favor of the plaintiffs as juries have determined Janssen and Johnson & Johnson failed to provide proper warning about the dangers associated with their drug. The jury awards in those cases have ranged from $500,000 to $2.5 million.

The $2.5 million verdict was awarded in February 2015 to a male plaintiff who claimed that use of Risperdal caused him to grow 46 DD breasts. That verdict was followed by $1.75 million award, rendered by a separate jury in the same Philadelphia court.

Risperdal and male breast growth

Risperdal was first approved to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults. However, at the prompting of J&J, doctors also began prescribing the drug off-label to treat dementia in seniors, as well as autism and behavioral disorders in children. Attorneys for the plaintiffs allege Janssen and Johnson & Johnson actually downplayed potential side effects in an attempt to increase sales of their drug.

Unfortunately, plaintiffs coming forward against Risperdal manufacturers have provided evidence that side effects associated with the drug can be both emotionally devastating and long-lasting.Gynecomastia, the development of male breasts, is rarely a significant medical concern, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, the condition can be physically painful to some sufferers as well asemotionally debilitating. Men with gynecomastia may require counseling and other types of emotional support to cope with their condition.

Risperdal litigation

Hundreds of men that developed gynecomastia after taking Risperdal have filed claims against Janssen and Johnson & Johnson. Many of those cases have been coordinated into the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where plaintiffs continue to await their day in court. Legal counsel for Risperdal plaintiffs hope this recent $70 million verdict sends a clear message to the defendants.

If you have experienced adverse effects from Risperdal, proper legal representation will make all the difference in the success of your case. The Sanders Firm is currently reviewing Risperdal casesand can help determine whether you are entitled to damages for medical treatment, pain and emotional distress.

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