2022

Exactech Expands Hip Recall, Admits Packaging Problems

Exactech Expands Hip Recall, Admits Packaging Problems

August 11, 2022. Exactech expands hip recall, adding 40,000 more hip implants to its hip replacement recall in the U.S. The company admits to packaging problems that can cause the plastic hip liners to oxidize and wear out much sooner than expected.

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Franciskato Chair of Key AAJ Committees

Franciskato Chair of Key AAJ Committees

At this year’s American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention, Brian Franciskato was recognized for his leadership within the organization. A longtime member of AAJ, Brian’s contributions reflect the association’s mission to promote fairness for injured persons, protect victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system.

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Aggressive Driver or Road Rage Fanatic?

Aggressive Driver or Road Rage Fanatic?

Know the Signs—Stay Safe

Aggressive driving has become a serious issue on our highways. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a staggering 66% of traffic fatalities are tied to aggressive driving behaviors.

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AAJ “Above and Beyond” Award Recipient

AAJ “Above and Beyond” Award Recipient

At our firm, we take immense pride in the active engagement of our team members in professional organizations such as the American Association for Justice (AAJ). This year, we are thrilled to congratulate Brian Franciskato on receiving this award and recognition.

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Road Rage Impairs Driver’s Ability to Focus on Safe Driving

Road Rage Impairs Driver’s Ability to Focus on Safe Driving

Have you ever been driving on a two-lane road, come up behind a car that is going at a slow speed and you are not able to pass? Maybe someone is driving erratically or an accident on the road has caused you unavoidable delays. These can be maddening situations. Some drivers might yell, honk the horn, or beat on the steering wheel to vent their anger. Others may escalate to road rage or aggressive driving behaviors where driving safely is no longer top of mind.

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Dangers of Fatigued Driving

Dangers of Fatigued Driving

Drowsy driving, also known as fatigued driving or driver fatigue, is a dangerous driving behavior that can result in very serious consequences.

  • Drowsy driving accounts for about 100,000 crashes annually on the roadway, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities per year [NSC]
  • According to data from AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety report, drowsy driving caused 29,834 traffic fatalities between 2017-2021, with 6,726 occurring in 2021 alone.
  • Statistics show an estimated 17.6 percent of fatal car crashes between 2017 and 2021 involved a drowsy driver (AAA Foundation)
  • 693 deaths from drowsy-driving-related crashes in 2022 (NHTSA)

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Red Light Running: Dangerous Driving Practice

Red Light Running: Dangerous Driving Practice

Picture this scenario. You’re on the way to pick your kids up from school. As you near a stop light, it turns from green to yellow. What do you do? Do you continue to drive through the intersection, chancing that it could turn red condoning a red light running practice? Or do you stop? Yellow lights are a warning, a caution for drivers to slow down; however, many drivers take it as a sign to speed up and make a mad dash through an intersection.

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AAJ’s Distinguished Service Award

AAJ’s Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award, Brian FranciskatoFor the second year, attorney Brian Franciskato received the American Association of Justice’s Distinguished Service Award at the 2022 AAJ Annual Convention in Seattle, WA, held in July. The AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights and strengthens the civil justice system. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members of the AAJ’s Board of Governors who, during the past year, have been of special assistance to the President of the Association.

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How to avoid a head-on collision

How to avoid a head-on collision

Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents. They occur when two vehicles crash front-end to front-end—often due to one driver crossing the center line or entering a divided highway on the wrong side. While they may be less frequent than other types of crashes, their severity makes prevention critical.

If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision, start your free case evaluation today.

INJURED? START YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION TODAY

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Will Exactech Joint Replacement Lawsuits be Centralized in MDL?

Will Exactech Joint Replacement Lawsuits be Centralized in MDL?

June 14, 2022, a motion was filed to consolidate all Exactech joint replacement lawsuits involving recalled polyethylene inserts in hips, knees, and ankles into a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of New York. If the motion is granted, all future Exactech recall lawsuits filed in federal court would be centralized under the MDL.

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