Posted in Medical Malpractice on October 2, 2013

A recent study indicates that hospital patients die of avoidable medical errors far more frequently than was previously thought – as many as 400,000 deaths a year. The problem of medical errors in the United States has escalated in recent years, up dramatically from 98,000 deaths in 1999. The new study, published in the Journal… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on October 1, 2013

The stories have been around for decades: reports of razors, needles, poison, and even illicit drugs in kids’ Halloween candy. Thankfully, they are largely urban myths. In fact, a 2010 news report stated, “there has never been a documented case of a stranger poisoning kids’ Halloween candy.” That’s not to say that parents shouldn’t inspect… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 30, 2013

We all take steps to be safe. Unfortunately, you can be injured anywhere. Harm can come to you while you drive down the road, walk down the sidewalk and even in your own home. Some cases are clear-cut as to who caused your injury; but if you’re hurt in your own house, can another party… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 27, 2013

People participate in many physical activities, usually with an understanding of the associated risks and dangers. The activity could be mild, like riding in a go-kart or extreme, like bungee jumping or skydiving. It seems like everywhere you go, you’re being asked to sign a waiver to exclude someone from being sued. An injury waiver, also… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on September 26, 2013

  FDA looking at mobile medical applications From programming your DVR to dealing with a car accident, these days there seems to be an “app” for everything. Now, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, when a mobile device runs certain medical applications, it will be subject to FDA oversight. The FDA has issued… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on September 24, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new rule requiring that most medical devices distributed in the United States carry a unique code. The code, also known as a unique device identifier (UDI), will include information about each specific device, including: model number, lot or batch number, serial number, the date the device… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 23, 2013

You never know when an injury will become more serious. At the time of most accidents, injuries may seem less painful as adrenaline is flowing and the real pain has not set in. For one client this was all too true. She was injured in a department store by an employee who hit her in… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on September 19, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree of permanent injunction against Shamrock Medical Solutions Group of Lewis Center, Ohio for manufacturing and labeling violations. The company repackages and distributes drug products to hospitals across the country. A consent decree is a legal agreement between the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 18, 2013

http://youtu.be/C1FXw92y8DY   Personal injury lawsuits are usually based on negligence. In a negligence claim, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to use ordinary care. In order to prove negligence, you attorney must prove four basic elements: 1)      The existence of a duty owed to one person by another 2)      The failure of a person… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 17, 2013

by Arthur M. Elk No one likes to spend time thinking about the possibility of a life-threatening collision out on the road, but sometimes auto accidents are completely out of one’s control. If you’re involved in a car accident, experienced attorneys at our firm can handle any legal or financial ramifications. Unfortunately, I can’t be… read more