The popularity of trampoline parks is on the rise, as the industry has grown from 25 parks in 2010 to over 350 parks in the US. Unfortunately, trampoline-related injuries have increased as a result. A new study, published in the Pediatric Journal, shows that the number of trampoline park injuries that led to hospitalization soared from only 581 … [Read more...]
Bicycle Popularity Increases, And So Do The Amount Of Tickets
According to an article written in the ABA Journal titled “Wheels of Justice,” the amount of people riding bicycles has increased by 71 percent from 2007 to 2013. This makes sense, after all, traffic congestion can be a thing of the past for bicyclists in large cities. However, there is a growing problem that bicyclists, and even the police … [Read more...]
Chantix Found to Cause Man to Attempt Murder
Chantix, a smoking-cessation drug, has been found to be a contributing factor in a man’s psychiatric event that led him to attempt the murder of his wife. This is not the first time that Chantix has been cited for contribution to aggressive psychiatric events. However, this is the first case in which a judge found a man not to be criminally … [Read more...]
Sales Reps. Win Class Action Against Synthes
Synthes, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, was sued recently by over 300 former employees in a class action lawsuit. Details of the Case Troy Lindell, lead plaintiff in the suit, worked as an outside sales representative for Synthes from 1999 to 2011 in Fresno California. Lindell traveled 200 miles a week on average and often had to pay for … [Read more...]
Essure Contraceptive Lawsuit Progresses in California
Thousands of women have stepped forward with complaints of damaging side effects of the Bayer contraception Essure. Bayer attempted to have the case dropped on the grounds that the FDA approved the contraceptive as a Class III medical device in 2002. However, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Winifred Y. Smith dismissed the plea, ruling that the … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Lose Weight: The Myth
Some people are uncomfortable with their own appearance – especially when it comes to their weight. This could be for many reasons (like societal pressure or low self-esteem), but some companies use this fact to make a profit. You’ve probably seen advertisements, or have read about a “miracle solution” for weight loss in a magazine. At some point, … [Read more...]
New Birth Certificate Ruling Impacts Same Sex Couples
On June 30th, a federal Judge ruled that both parents in a same sex marriage will have their names listed on their child's birth certificate. Originally, only a traditional mother-father couple would both have certain legal rights of a parent. This law prevented many gay/lesbian parents from being recognized as legal parents for their offspring. … [Read more...]
Drowning is A Bigger Problem Than You Might Think
A pool is a great way to cool off during the summer, and can be a great activity for a family. However, there are certain risks of open bodies of water that you may not be aware of. The following article is intended to inform you of the dangers of large bodies of water and how to prevent potential drownings. Risk Factors There are about 3,500 … [Read more...]
Who Pays for Injuries in a Rideshare Crash?
Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular in the United States since their introduction. However, the way the companies operate has created an interesting problem. If a rideshare driver crashes while transporting a customer, who will pay for the damages in the crash? You might assume that the driver (or at least the … [Read more...]
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ Compensation is state system that allows most employees in the state to be compensated for an injury that they have sustained while working or because of their work. Workers’ Compensation ensures an injured employee receives a specified amount of compensation for an injury, while also making sure that the … [Read more...]
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