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Toyota Recall Due to Spiders?
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 21, 2013
Toyota is recalling over 800,000 vehicles worldwide because of electrical issues that may cause problems with airbag deployment. In a press release, Toyota announced a recall of the 2012 and 2013 model years of the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, and Venza due to a problem with the air conditioning condenser unit housing. Toyota… read more
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Fall-Down Injuries Can Be Deadly
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 18, 2013
Falls are the third-leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, following car accidents and accidental poisoning. Falls account for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room each year and resulted in more than 26,000 fatalities in 2010. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, increases with age and is a serious issue everywhere. We… read more
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Ohio Bill Gives Doctors More Immunities
Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on October 17, 2013
Tort reform is alive and well in Ohio. Amid the rancor surrounding the federal government shutdown, a reprehensible bill has been proposed in the Ohio House of Representatives. If passed, House Bill 276 would grant even more immunities to health care providers. Among other provisions, the bill states that if a physician admits he or… read more
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Why Won’t My Insurance Company Just Settle?
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 16, 2013
We see it all the time: thousands and even millions of dollars in settlements for people who are injured in all types of accidents all over the country. Why then, is your insurance company holding out on paying you a settlement? As an injured victim, you need the insurance company to settle in order to… read more
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BPA Linked to Miscarriages
Posted in Health & Wellness on October 14, 2013
A new study reveals women with elevated levels of BPA (bisphenol-A) may have an increased risk of miscarriage. The omnipresent chemical can be found in plastics, the linings of canned goods, and even in the coating on cash-register receipts. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the research shows a plausible link between BPA… read more
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Cell Phone Distractions Cause Countless Accidents
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 11, 2013
As a driver, you must be fully aware at all times in order to avoid accidents and stay out of harm’s way. Distracted driving can cause an accident anywhere — whether you are cruising on the highway or just driving around town. Drivers can be distracted in a myriad of ways, such as fiddling with… read more
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Government Shutdown Puts Consumers at Risk
Posted in Firm News, Health & Wellness on October 10, 2013
As the battle over The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the debt ceiling stalls in congress, furloughs of more than 800,000 government employees continue and some public safety services have literally gone “offline.” Salmonella outbreak In an effort to research the massive salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 300 people, we turned… read more
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Ohio Drug Company Closure Sparks Fear of Cancer Drug Shortage
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on October 9, 2013
The chemotherapy drug Doxil may soon be in short supply. That’s bad news for women battling ovarian cancer, patients with cancer of the blood, and those suffering from AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma. Ben Venue Laboratories Inc., the sole manufacturer of Johnson & Johnson’s cancer drug Doxil, announced they will be shutting their doors by the end… read more
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How to Combat Low Insurance Limits and Uninsured Drivers
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 3, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bStSnz8p19g&width=600&height=325 Any responsible driver knows they must carry insurance that will help cover not only themselves in an accident but also anyone else they may have harmed. Unfortunately, there are plenty of drivers out there that either have very low insurance coverage or are simply driving around without any insurance at all. How do you… read more
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