In a 2009 malpractice claim, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Hospital admitted to doctor negligence. However, OHSUHospital may not have to pay out the full award. The case began when the child’s mother discovered a hard lump on her infant son’s body. The lump…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has issued an urgent recall of Children’s Panadol Baby Drops syringe due to possible inaccurate placement of the dosing indicator on the syringe. It appears the dosing information on some syringes has been printed further up the body of the syringe than usual,…
A powerful winter storm system has caused hundreds of accidents across the Western U.S. and claimed at least eight lives this past weekend. The wintry mix, which began Thursday in California, has been linked to three deaths. One body was found near downed power lines,…
Attention-grabbing content can be as simple as posting a comment on Facebook, writing a blog or article, or as complicated as writing a novel or song. I have written and read many blogs and articles relating to tort reform, but I have never heard about…
“Inexperience and immaturity, combined with speed, drinking and driving, not wearing seat belts, distracted driving, and other teen passengers contribute to the high fatality rate of teens involved in fatal crashes,” said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland. Auto accidents are the leading cause of
If you have suffered liver injury or damage, liver failure, or non-viral hepatitis from the side effects of OxyElite Pro “fat burner” dietary supplements, you may also be seeking lawsuit funding as a means of financial stability during the long litigious process. According to the…
November marks deer hunting season; opening day of the Michigan firearm season is November 15. Every year, hundreds of hunters suffer injuries, but the misconception is that those injuries are at the hand of the hunter’s weapon. Although there are definitely weapon-related injuries, many serious…
“The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” ~ Dale Carnegie Attorneys general from 31 states are demanding that mobile phone makers “take all steps necessary to put consumer safety and security ahead of corporate profits…” Leading this effort…
Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. They account for more than one in three deaths among teens 16- to 19-years-of-age. Some teenage drivers lack the skills to maneuver through some roadway challenges. Teens also tend to ignore…
On July 23, 2008, a 33-year-old iron worker was in the basket of an aerial lift when a crawler crane’s boom collapsed onto the basket, crushing the man to death. An autopsy revealed that he died from blunt chest and abdominal trauma due to being…
Halloween is a festive time of year, filled with spooky costumes, haunted houses, and lots of delicious candy. As kids and adults prepare for tonight’s Halloween festivities, it is important to exercise additional caution on the roads, in the neighborhoods, and around homes. Driver Safety…
“A lie can go halfway around the world before the truth has got its boots on.” ~ Mark Twain It’s been over twenty years and the Stella Liebeck case is still a “hot” topic. In 1992, Stella Liebeck spilled scalding McDonald’s coffee in her lap…