A jury awarded a Maryland family $21 million after it determined that medical negligence caused their child to be born with cerebral palsy. During the birthing process, the boy lost…
read moreA swimming pool can be a fantastic tool for getting exercise, keeping cool and having fun. Unfortunately, they can also be hazardous, particularly to children who do not understand proper…
read moreBicyclists and motorists have long had a contentious relationship. After bike – car accidents, both parties will often blame the other for unsafe practices. Similar bad will exists between bicyclists…
read moreLast week the Missouri Supreme Court struck down a medical malpractice cap in a 4-3 decision. The cap limited non-economic damages to $350,000. In place since 2005, the court ruled…
read moreLook both ways before crossing the street, and while you are at it, it might be a good idea to put down your cell phone or iPod. Distracted walking is…
read moreIn 2003, the State of Texas famously adopted medical malpractice tort reform as part of its efforts to reduce health care costs. There has, and still is, a great national…
read moreA number of Ford Escape SUVs made between 2001 and 2004 are being recalled due to a problem with the throttle. Gas pedals on the vehicles can stick when pushed…
read moreWhen you invite someone into your home or business, you owe it to them to ensure that your premises are reasonably safe and secure. Slip and fall accidents are the…
read moreInterstate 95 was closed for nearly six hours last night as the Florida Highway Patrol investigated the scene of a deadly accident. The three-vehicle crash claimed the lives of an…
read moreConcussions have drawn significant media attention due to the growing number of lawsuits filed by former NFL players. A new study has shown that a personal injury involving the brain…
read moreA class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones has long been linked with vision loss. Two drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes, Actos and Avandia, have been specifically tied to…
read moreAn 11-year-old girl was killed and two other guests were injured at Orange Lake Resort when a small pond at the mini golf course became electrified. In a tragic premises…
read moreJohnson & Johnson was ordered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop sales of the Gynecare Prolift vaginal mesh device on August 24, 2007. It now appears that…
read moreThe potential dangers of Fourth of July fireworks are well known, yet every year, there are hundreds of injuries. A study by the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that…
read moreA wet sidewalk or dirty floor can lead to a nasty accident. According to the 2012 edition of Injury Facts, slip, trip and fallsare the cause of more than 8.7…
read morePool safety is a hot topic every summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10 people die every day from unintentional drowning. Even more tragic,…
read moreNew technology may be the key to preventing countless traffic deaths in the future. With more than 7,800 people dying in car accidents at intersections in 2010, there is substantial…
read moreNew York is considering adopting a rule of strict liability for actual medical expenses incurred after a dog attack. This would replace the existing “one bite rule” wherein a dog…
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