As consumers, most people in Philadelphia rely on market retailers and manufacturers to make civilized life possible. Part of this reliance is embodied in the notion that products manufactured are not only reliable but safe for consumer use. There is an inherent expectation, belief and trust in the system that before a product gets on […]
Medication errors are an all too common reality that many unsuspecting residents of Philadelphia face. Simply put, a medication error can be described as an event or series of cascading events that directly results in a patient inappropriately ingesting medication that results in harming rather than helping the patient. According to statistics supplied by the […]
The prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses in our country has gained a lot of media attention in the last few months. Many high-profile cases have illustrated not only how many campuses handle cases involving rape and incidences of sexual assault, but how poorly these cases may be handled, leaving victims typically feeling as […]
Earlier this summer, we wrote about a news story that sparked controversy, anger and a lot of public discussions. It involved the Duggar family, of the now-cancelled TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting.” The family’s wholesome image was tarnished by surfacing allegations that the eldest son Josh had molested five girls starting when he was […]
Commercial truck drivers have to take skills tests to demonstrate that they can perform vehicle inspections. These tests also help show that they can safely operate a semi-truck on the roads. Without demonstrating their ability to safely operate a big rig, drivers may be more likely to cause damaging truck accidents and serious injuries. According to the […]
Evidence has been uncovered exposing the lengths to which the leadership of Jehovah’s Witness has gone to cover-up allegations of child abuse within their church. Please read this article detailing some of the hardships imposed on victims of child abuse because of these institutional practices: https://www.revealnews.org/article/5-hardships-faced-by-victims-of-jehovahs-witnesses-sexual-abuse/
Over the past two decades or so, the Catholic Church in the United States has been involved in a constant string of legal and financial battles. While these battles affect different dioceses at different times, they all share the same root cause: clergy sex abuse. Because of a near-complete failure – or refusal – to […]
Some people may assume that dangerous automobile design defects are a relic of the past. However, a defective auto part can still pose a threat to today’s drivers. Pennsylvania Jeep owners may be interested in learning that Jeep Motor Company has issued a recall notice that affects nearly 1.5 million of its vehicles. The recall […]