Oil tanker-truck crashes have increased in recent years, according to federal and state regulators in Alaska. In an article published by Alaska Dispatch News, it’s stated that many factors contribute to these oil truck accidents including inattentive drivers, increased traffic, and less highway maintenance.

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From family to pumpkin pie, there’s a lot to celebrate on Thanksgiving! This year, we take time to share what some of our team members feel thankful for as well as our favorite Thanksgiving treats.

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 “Have you had the chance to eat today?”

 

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There are approximately 21 million military veterans in the United States, according to History. Today we come together as a nation to honor the sacrifices made by those who serve and their families. While we take pause to thank the brave men and women of our armed forces, we wanted to share some interesting history and statistics about Veterans Day.

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Your Ghouls, goblins and ghosts – oh my! While some aspects of Halloween are just for fun, there are very real safety concerns that come with trick-or-treating. To ensure a spooktacular but safe Halloween, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston has compiled a list of 11 ghoulishly good tips.

If you have any questions, send us a Tweet @FandHLaw or post on our Facebook wall. If you have an urgent legal matter, you can contact our firm by dialing (877) 377-5411.

 

*Tips should not be interpreted as legal or medical advice. For more information on heart health, consult your physician.

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A study covered by CBS News reports a new freezing technique, known as Cryoablation Therapy, that can reduce chronic pain at the site of a severed limb. This minimally invasive technique may offer relief to roughly 200,000 Americans who undergo an amputation every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics.

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In 2012, a federal advisory panel voted against expanding the use of the anticoagulant drug Xarelto. According to the New York Times, the panel found that dangerous bleeding associated with Xarelto outweighed evidence that the drug helps reduce the risk of blood clots.

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The FDA has received multiple reports of product issues and adverse events associated with IVC filters. In fact, from 2005 to 2010 alone the FDA received 921 device adverse event reports.

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