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

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

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

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

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 7, 2014

House fires are most commonly caused by cooking, heating (portable heaters, fireplaces and chimneys), arson, electrical wiring, and smoking. Cell phone chargers Low-voltage charging devices generate heat when plugged into an electrical outlet, and the power cords are capable of producing enough heat to cause a fire – even if the phone isn’t plugged in…. read more

Posted in Probate & Estate Planning on February 7, 2014

A Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and care of your minor children in the event of your death. If you don’t have a Will, then the State of Ohio will decide for you who inherits your estate. This is not what most people desire… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on February 7, 2014

Most of us don’t give it a second thought when we turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines for our minor aches and pains. But how much do you really know about the drugs you are taking? Even though they are available without a prescription, it is important to remember each OTC pain medication is different,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 4, 2014

Ohio attorney Kevin Lenson describes how the law is helping those injured by drunk drivers and why their victims are entitled to more in compensation. Many times personal injury accidents are caused by an honest mistake. While the person who caused the accident may be negligent, their actions are typically without malicious or reckless intent…. read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 30, 2014

Health Management Associates has been named in eight lawsuits alleging the for-profit hospital has been increasing revenue by admitting more patients—whether they needed inpatient care or not—resulting in unnecessary tests and other procedures. This bizarre quota system, with a goal of admitting at least half of all patients over 65 who visited the emergency room,… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 28, 2014

FDA proposes new guidelines for nutrition labels Making healthy choices at the grocery store may soon get a bit easier. The FDA announced that it will focus on updating nutrition labels this year. The details have not been made public yet, but nutrition experts are hopeful that the new labels will be more straightforward. “It’s… read more