Most of us have strong personal opinions on how to best shape or migrate through the American sociopolitical landscape. These days, injustice seems to have run amok. Yet, seldom is an opinion asked of or consideration given to the victims of injustice; the ones most…
Most of us buy a car without ever considering the quality of the vehicle’s headlights. Yet, according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), we should. Nearly half of all fatal auto accidents occur after dark, with more than a fourth…
Cell phone use is not generally restricted in the operating room. They can actually be beneficial in terms of improved communication, providing assistance during care, and reducing medical errors by, for example, providing instant access to patient data or prescription details. However, far too ofte
One of the country’s top-paid prostate surgeons has been under scrutiny for performing concurrent surgeries. Now he faces two lawsuits. In one lawsuit, the patient contends that his surgery was performed by an unsupervised resident while the surgeon operated on someone else. The lawsuit alleges…
Two unrelated medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against a Kentucky healthcare system. The first lawsuit claims the company, its orthopedics and sports medicine office, and one of its doctors acted negligently in performing an orthopedic surgery. The lawsuit alleges that the doctor was not
Airbags are made to protect the passengers inside vehicles. However, some automakers believe airbags can work equally as well on the exterior of vehicles to protect pedestrians. General Motors received a patent last month for an outside-the-vehicle airbag to help safeguard pedestrians in a crash,…
While working on the release of my third novel in early 2018, I had a casual interview with 8Grand Publications. Drama of the Law: Top Legal Thriller Novels by 8Grand Publications There is an endless list of legal thriller novels. Which ones are the best? As Mark Bello…
Christmas lights flickering, candles glowing, the smell of freshly baked cookies, and carolers singing. Some people may even be roasting chestnuts on an open fire. These are hallmarks of the holiday season. Yet, with all the excitement, people often forget about putting safety first. Between…
The holidays are times when family and friends are gathering together, businesses are hosting holiday parties, and kids are coming home from college. All these factors contribute to a significant increase in traffic on our roadways. The festive nature of the holiday season provides us…
Attorney/Author Mark Bello was profiled this week in the Detroit Legal News. Bello is looking forward to discussing and signing his two novels “A Betrayal of Faith” and “A Betrayal of Justice” – both featuring lawyer Zachary Blake – at Aunt Agatha’s Holiday Open House…
Nursing homes in Arkansas have been flagged for significant medication errors at a rate triple the national average over the past decade, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And, that is only counting the errors made public. Most medication…
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a “silent killer,” that can dramatically change a family forever. In April, a man and woman were found dead in a bedroom of a home near Friday Harbor, Washington. The coroner confirmed the cause of death was due to carbon monoxide…