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Published on: September 18, 2008

What Warning Labels Really Mean

Warning labels are on products for a good reason. Unfortunately many people don’t read them, and in some cases they’re not adequate.

There are a lot of funny warning labels on the Internet, including one that said something like “Don’t operate hairdryer while having a shower.” Or one of the better ones floating around says about a mattress – “Warning: do not attempt to swallow.”

It’s hard to imagine anyone trying to swallow a mattress. However, the fact that the warning label states that it shouldn’t be attempted indicates the manufacturers are trying to make sure they don’t get sued for the eventuality. That’s the main reason for warning labels – to avoid lawsuits if something goes wrong with the product.

Published on: September 18, 2008

Read The Label For Warnings

By Stephen M. Ozcomert

Warning labels are on products for a good reason. Problem is a lot of people don’t read them, and in some cases they’re not adequate.

You may remember at one point reading a funny warning label that said something like “Don’t operate hairdryer while having a shower.” Or one of the better ones floating around on the Internet says of the product – a mattress no less – “Warning: do not attempt to swallow.”

While it’s hard to imagine anyone trying to swallow a mattress, the fact that the warning label states that indicates the manufacturers are trying to make sure they don’t get sued for the eventuality. That’s the main reason for warning labels – to avoid lawsuits if something goes wrong with the product.

Published on: September 18, 2008

It’s a little known fact that dentists may be sued for dental malpractice.

By Stephen M. Ozcomert

It’s not often you think of suing your dentist, but it does happen. In fact, dental malpractice is just as serious as medical malpractice (medmal). This is why most dentists carry malpractice insurance.

Dental malpractice suits generally have smaller damage awards than for medmal. When they happen, they’re generally the result of the dentist not having detected or diagnosed certain conditions.

Injuries may include death related to anesthetic use, injuries relating to dental surgery, failure to notice oral cancer or other diseases of the mouth, nerve damage and injuries to the tongue, jaw or lips.

Published on: September 18, 2008

Dental Malpractice Lawsuits Aren’t Usual, But They Do Happen

By Stephen M. Ozcomert

It’s a little known fact that dentists may be sued for dental malpractice.

In fact, dental malpractice is just as serious as medical malpractice (medmal). This is why most dentists carry malpractice insurance.

Dental malpractice suits generally have smaller damage awards than for medmal. When they happen, they’re usually the result of the dentist not having detected or diagnosed certain conditions.