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New Regulations for Helicopter Air Ambulances
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2014
After an accident, many victims rely on emergency services to deliver them safely to a hospital in order to receive life-saving medical treatment. While emergency medical transportation usually involves an ambulance, sometimes circumstances necessitate the use of a helicopter. Unfortunately, medevac crashes involving helicopters have been on the rise in recent years. To combat this… read more
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Black Box Warning for Testosterone Drugs
Posted in Medical Malpractice on February 25, 2014
As we previously reported, multiple studies revealed a link between the use of Low-T medications and the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack and death. Now, consumer watch group Public Citizen has petitioned the FDA to add a Boxed Warning to all testosterone medications and require manufacturers to inform patients about the increased risks… read more
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What to Do If You’re Hit by a Commercial Truck
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2014
by Arthur Elk Getting hit by a semi-truck or other commercial transport vehicle can be a devastating experience. Your whole life can change in a split second, and you might have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospital bills and repair costs. If you have been in an accident with a big rig… read more
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NTSB Most Wanted List 2014
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 18, 2014
Are you one of this country’s ‘Most Wanted?’ If you’ve been using your cell phone or other portable electronic device while driving, then you’ve been engaging in distracted driving—one of the top priorities for the national Transportation Safety Board. Each year, the NTSB releases its Most Wanted List, which represents their advocacy priorities. It is designed… read more
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How to Lose Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 17, 2014
Ohio attorney Mindy Elk talks about how important it is to keep seeing your doctors even after starting your personal injury lawsuit. Your personal injury lawsuit is centered on the harm suffered in your accident case. Within this medically driven case, documentation is vitally important. Do not delay seeking medical care. Although you may feel… read more
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That Was Close! – Near-Miss Incident Reporting
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 14, 2014
How many times have you marveled how lucky it was to avoid a close call while on the job? While narrowly escaping a workplace accident may just seem like a fortunate break, it’s actually an important opportunity. Taking the time to report a near-miss incident right now can prevent serious injuries in the future. The… read more
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Nursing Home Found Negligent: Nurse did not perform CPR
Posted in Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice on February 13, 2014
A Minnesota nursing home has been found negligent in the death of a resident who died when a nurse failed to administer CPR. According to a report issued by the Minnesota State Department of Health, the woman was admitted to the short-term rehabilitation unit of Oak Hills Living Center with the goal of returning home…. read more
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Graco Recalls 3.7 Million Car Seats
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 12, 2014
In the fourth largest child car seat recall in history, the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco is voluntarily recalling 11 child car seats, affecting 3,773,379 units. However, according to the agency, an additional 1.8 million seats should also be recalled. The NHTSA reports the buckles on these seats may become stuck and… read more
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Common Car Design Defects and the Danger They Pose to Drivers
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 11, 2014
By Arthur Elk You might think that car accidents are only caused by a driver’s negligent or poor operation of his or her vehicle. However, many car accidents are caused by design or construction defects within the car itself. Car crashes kill more than 40,000 people each year, and a significant number of these are… read more
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$100M NuvaRing Settlement
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 10, 2014
There may finally be a resolution for the thousands of NuvaRing ® users who filed product-liability claims against Merck & Co., alleging the contraceptive device caused blood clots that caused heart attacks, or led to death in some cases. Last week, the pharmaceutical giant announced it would pay $100 million to resolve nearly 4,000 cases, with… read more
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