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Finding a lawyer with experience handling defective products lawsuits in New Jersey can be a challenge. Recent news may make the choice easier. Law Offices of Sadaka Associates is proud to announce that founder Mark Sadaka has been selected by (201) Magazine as one of Bergen County’s Top Lawyers in Products Liability. The firm’s reputation is one of high quality

Have you recently received a vaccination? Are you now experiencing shoulder pain? Your shoulder pain very well could be because of the vaccination. It might be hard to believe, but shoulder injuries caused by the actual administration of a vaccine happens more often than you may think. The U.S. government’s vaccine court compensations people who suffer shoulder injuries related to

Schoolchildren all around the country have been attending classes every day inside buildings that are located in “vulnerability zones.” These “vulnerability zones” are areas that are defined by companies that make or store toxic chemicals. One in three students in the United States attends school in the “vulnerability zone” of a hazardous chemicals facility according the Center for Effective Government

New Yorkers will claim you can get anything you want in the city.  Evidently, clean vegetables are not included. According to various study data, herbs and vegetables grown in New York City community gardens are loaded with lead and other toxic metals. Vegetables can provide benefits to our skin, teeth, nails, hair, help prevent signs of aging, and even boost

Years of research has shown that low-level exposure to common toxic substances is putting young fetuses and young children at risk. Researchers and doctors agree that children have become exposed to many toxins. A professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada has been trying to inform the public about the dangers of exposure to common toxins on children’s brain

The EPA has denied the National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) 2009 petition seeking to cancel all pet uses of the toxic chemical tetrachlovinphos (TCVP). The NRDC requested to cancel all uses because of the health risk it poses to children. What Is TCVP? TCVP is an organophosphate pesticide used to kill fleas and ticks and is a likely human carcinogen

Mark T. Sadaka, Esq., MSPH founder of Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, has once again been named as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the area by New York Metro Area Super Lawyers. This is the third time Sadaka has appeared on the New York list; he has twice been named to the New Jersey list. [blockquote align=”left”]The purpose

The diverse community of Hackensack, New Jersey has attained an enduring place in popular culture. Today a city of nearly 45,000 residents, the town has experienced a resurgence of growth during recent years. Proximity to New York City Hackensack sits in Bergen County, along the banks of the Hackensack River, just across the water from Teaneck. Many of its residents

Are you a frequent soda drinker? No? How about lemonade? Well if you are stop now! According to researchers who have studied the impact of soft drinks in more than 5,000 people sugary soda drinks such as cola and lemonade may be linked to accelerated DNA ageing. These sugary drinks have been under fire from activists who believed that these

According to reports from a Southwestern Pennsylvania prison, a high rate of cancer among inmates has been linked to a nearby coal ash dump. State Correctional Institution Fayette has a higher inmate death rate than all but two other prisions in the state, both of which have high geriatric population. 1,986 inmates are housed at the SCI Fayette along with

Hexavalent Chromium is a chemical used paints, textile dyes and anti-corrosion coatings. People are exposed to Hexavalent Chromium everyday. Hexavalent Chromium has been classified as a known carcinogen by the federal, state and international health agencies. The EPA based the extensive evidence from occupational studies. Once Chromium enters human cells it causes DNA damage and mutation. Who Is Exposed To Hexavalent

Having clean water is essential for our environment, wildlife, and human health.  However, water pollution is at a high with chemicals, pesticides, metals and other contaminants in our water supplies. According to Beyond Pesticides, the EPA estimates that over 50 pesticides are known surface or groundwater contaminants. This month the EPA finalized a settlement to restore no-spray buffer zones, an

Do you know what’s in your water?  Hazardous wastes are poisonous byproducts of manufacturing, farming, city septic systems, construction, automotive garages etc. Hazardous waste like heavy metals, radiation, and other toxins come in any form whether it be solid, liquid or sludge. Improper disposal of these toxins can lead to serious health effects for humans and wildlife. Improper Disposal Of

Virginia residents have a lot to be concerned about when it comes to air quality.  According to the EPA’s annual Toxic Release Inventory, five facilities located in Virginiareleased a total of 2.9 million pounds of toxic pollutants into the air in 2012. What Cities in Virginia Are Effected? According to the list “Top 15 Localities With the Highest Toxic Air

During the 1960’s DDT, a commonly used pesticide for insect control was discovered to be toxic to humans and wildlife. As a result, farmers and landscapers turned to a chemical called Methoxychlor, which was considered a safe alternative to DDT. Now, new research argues that exposure to the pesticide could cause diseases three generations later in offspring who were never

Monsanto, described on their website as a “sustainable agricultural company”, has been merging a toxic pesticide into the DNA of corn to create a particle that kills any insect that ingests it. Bacillus thuringiensus(Bt), a soil bacterium that is commonly used as a biological pesticide, has been merged with corn genes. What Is The Significance Of this Pesticide? There really

According to a paper published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health environmental scientists say, many of the synthetic chemicals that are involved in packaging and storing the food we eat can leak and potentially harm our long term health. Although exposure to these chemicals is low, some of them are regulated and many of us have been eating

In reference to a report by The U.S. Department of Justice, Japan’s Bridgestone Corp agreed to plead guilty and pay $425 million in criminal fines for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices on certain automotive parts. This investigation has collected more than $2 billion in fines and 26 companies including Bridgestone have pleaded guilty or agreed to plead

General Motors has initiated yet another recall pertaining to their Chevrolet Cruze vehicles after stopping shipments to dealers without explanation. GM reported that they are recalling 172,000 Cruzes due to the faulty right front-axle shafts that may fracture and separate without warning during normal driving. GM also recalled 490,200 pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles in separate actions. The company stated