May, 2011 | Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

Stihl outdoor power tools recalled

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 27, 2011 | Product Liability

For many people, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer and many wonderful summertime activities, including boating, camping, and swimming. With an uptick in outdoor activities, personal injury attorneys also notice an uptick in injuries caused...

Lawmakers call for regulation of the Brazilian Blowout

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 25, 2011 | Product Liability

As chemical hair straighteners become increasingly popular, concerns that they might be harmful to the user's health has prompted some lawmakers to call for regulation of these products by the FDA. Several salon workers testified in Washington, claiming that exposure...

Doctor operates on wrong eye of four-year-old patient

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 21, 2011 | Medical Malpractice

Recently, a four-year-old boy had surgery to fix a wandering eye. What should have been a fairly straightforward procedure turned into a nightmare for his parents. They learned that the doctor mistakenly operated on the wrong eye, then went on to do the operation...

Three killed in Maryland car accident

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 19, 2011 | Car Accidents

Early Sunday morning, a driver and his four passengers were driving east on Olney-Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland. Police believe the vehicle left the roadway and then hit two trees and a telephone pole.Three passengers died in the car accident. An 18-year-old...

Maryland bus accident injures 17

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 17, 2011 | Car Accidents

Anytime a motor vehicle crash occurs, the potential for serious injuries is high. When one of the motor vehicles involved in an accident is a bus, the potential for injuries is greatly magnified because of the size of the vehicle and the amount of passengers...

Johns Hopkins students injured in hit and run accident

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 12, 2011 | Car Accidents

Just a few months after an 83-year-old driver struck a Johns Hopkins student on a bicycle, putting him in a coma, another pedestrian accident occurred near the campus. This time, police say, the accident was an early morning hit-and-run crash that injured two students...

School bus hits crossing guard in intersection

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 10, 2011 | Car Accidents

Crossing guards play an important role in protecting schoolchildren from automobile accidents. Similarly, bus drivers play a vital role in providing a safe environment for children by operating their buses in a safe manner.Maryland law enforcement authorities are...

Chevy Cruze recalled amid steering concerns

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 6, 2011 | Product Liability

The Chevy Cruze has been an important model for General Motors as the automaker returns to profitability. In a time with soaring gas prices, the Cruze has gained popularity for having good fuel economy. However, GM has recalled more than 150,000 Cruzes amid concerns...

Drug odor causes another Johnson Johnson recall

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 4, 2011 | Product Liability

Drug maker Ortho-McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has recalled 57,000 bottles of the anti-seizure medication, Topamax, after receiving reports that the drug was defective and had an unusual smell. Two defective shipments of 100-milligram Topamax tablets,...