There are many drugs that can cause adverse effects to patients. However, not all manufacturers offer adequate warning on these side effects to physicians and patients. Innocent patients are therefore put at risk and many end up suffering as a result of these adverse effects. Although adverse effects related to the use of many of these drugs are … [Read more...]
Burn and Explosion Injury
Few injuries are more painful or more disfiguring than a burn injury caused by a fire or explosion. Not only are these injuries devastating, but they can do long term damage both physically and mentally. For that reason, if you or a loved one suffered a severe burn injury, you need a committed attorney who will ensure that you are fully compensated … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi Law That Defunds Planned Parenthood
Senate Bill 2238, passed earlier this year during the Legislative session, prohibits Medicaid reimbursement for any organization that performs (or is affiliated with) abortion. This new bill has provided challenges for Mississippi’s Planned Parenthood clinic, which provides cancer screenings, birth control and testing for sexually transmitted … [Read more...]
Mylan Settlement With The DOJ Sparks Criticism
On October 7th, Mylan, the company who manufactures EpiPen, settled a Federal Claims lawsuit with the Department of Justice for $465 million. The agreement has since caused criticism among members of the government. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) voiced her disapproval in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Friday. Warren’s … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Companies Request Overturn of Anti-Arbitration Law
Nursing home trade groups and providers argued on Monday, October 17, that the ban of mandatory arbitration clauses in cases of patient harm put forward by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) violates the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and could cause “irreparable harm.” The new rule written by the CMS would prevent nursing homes … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Nominations Could Have Long Term Challenges
On Monday, October 17th, Arizona Senator John McCain commented on a radio talk-show that the Republican-majority Senate will oppose any Supreme Court nomination named by Hillary Clinton, should she become president. “I promise you that we will be united against any Supreme Court nominee that Hillary Clinton, if she were president, would put up.” … [Read more...]
Family Gains $15 Million Settlement After Escalator Incident
The Valdez family received a settlement of $15 million from Macy’s Inc. and Thyssen Krupp Elevator Corporation three years after the daughter of the Valdez family was involved in a serious escalator incident. Background of the Case On August 16th, 2013, Juliana Valdez (10) was shopping at a Macy’s department store at New Jersey’s Garden State … [Read more...]
The Two Sides of Tesla Safety
It seems that Tesla cannot escape the spotlight of news attention. According to Slate, a man was recently saved when his Tesla Model X drove him to the hospital when he was experiencing a pulmonary embolism. However, there is another story that you may be more familiar with, in which a man was killed using his Tesla’s Autopilot system in Florida. … [Read more...]
What can I do if a Family Member Dies as a Result of Another’s Negligent Actions?
If a person is injured due to someone else's actions, a personal injury claim can be filed against the liable party, but what if that injured person dies? This is why wrongful death claims exist. If a person was injured as a result of another’s negligence, and and that person dies from those injuries, a wrongful death claim can be filed to … [Read more...]
Florida Supreme Court Rules That A Unanimous Jury Is Required For Capital Sentencing
On Friday, October 14, 2016, Florida State Supreme Court ruled that capital sentencing may not be imposed without a unanimous verdict from a panel of jurors. The ruling is in response to a case which involved the sentencing of Timothy L. Hurst to death in 2000. During Hurst’s trial in 2000, a panel of jurors voted 7-5 in favor of capital … [Read more...]
Survey Shows 44 Percent Wage Gap Between Male and Female Law Partners
A recent survey conducted by Major, Lindsey & Africa shows that there is a current 44 percent wage gap between male and female partners in large law firms on a national level. According to the survey, female partners earned $659,000 on average while male partners earned an average of $949,000. The survey recorded reports from 2,100 law … [Read more...]
Connecticut Superior Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Remington
On Friday, October 14, Connecticut State Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed filed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims against Remington, the arms manufacturer who manufactured and distributed the Bushmaster XM15-E2S used by Adam Lanza. The plaintiffs of the lawsuit claim that the … [Read more...]
Transgender Woman Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Bojangles’ Restaurant
The Charlotte Observer reports that Jonathan Wolfe, a transgender woman, was subjected repeatedly to discrimination and sexual harassment while working for a Bojangles’ restaurant in Fayetteville, North Carolina. According to the lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a series of confrontations ensued between … [Read more...]
Pokemon Go: The Latest Distraction to Make Our Roadways Hazardous
When you think of distracted driving, your mind likely goes directly to texting and driving, which 46 states and the District of Columbia have established laws to ban. However, with advances in technology, new distractions arise to further expand the risks. This summer, the newest distraction causing havoc on the roadways is Pokemon Go. If you … [Read more...]
Is Your Uber Ride Roadworthy?
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the safety of using Uber and Lyft, to get to your destination. The focus has highlighted alleged assaults by Uber drivers and background checks, or lack thereof, of the drivers. While personal safety is always a concern, another question you should be asking is whether your ride is roadworthy. … [Read more...]
Colorado to Vote on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Colorado voters will be able to decide in November if terminally ill patients will have the option to end their lives with medical assistance. About the Colorado Physician-Assisted Suicide Act The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act (Initiative 145) will allow a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and is expected to have six … [Read more...]
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