Statistics Show U.S. Drivers The Worst
Statistics Show U.S. Drivers The Worst In the United States, cars are still the main way we get around. A few recent studies have investigated … Continued
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Philadelphia Boy Drowns In Public Pool
Philadelphia Boy Drowns In Public Pool Drownings are tragedies, no matter who they happen to; drowning deaths of children are particularly devastating. On July 18 … Continued
Read More.Virginia Beach Elder Abuse Case
Another case of awful elder abuse has just been aired in court. In early April, 2013, a Virginia Beach Circuit Court judge sentenced Shelia D. … Continued
Read More.Mesothelioma Types
Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer that affects the membrane, the mesothelium, which lines the lungs and abdomen. Although more rare than lung cancer, mesothelioma is … Continued
Read More.Mitsubishi Recalls Electric Cars
On February 5, 2012, Mitsubishi Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles, over … Continued
Read More.Sloppy Work & Unsanitary Conditions At 3 Pharmacies Have Deadly Consequences
A recent investigation by The Washington Post has revealed a chain of sloppy work and unsanitary conditions at three large-scale specialty pharmacies, which have resulted … Continued
Read More.Elderly Abuse Study Shows Troubling Signs
Recent studies have been released which offer a troubling look at the state of elder care in America. At least two million elderly Americans have … Continued
Read More.Baby Dressers Recalled After Two Deaths
A massive recall of baby dressers is underway after two toddlers died in separate incidents. Bexco is recalling 18-thousand Million Dollar Baby Dressers; the … Continued
Read More.Driverless Cars Raises Questions On Responsibility
Driver-less Cars Raises Questions On Responsibility Sci-fi technology is once again dividing lawmakers. In mid-2012, Arizona lawmakers debated a law that laid out guidelines for … Continued
Read More.Elder Abuse On The Rise
Elder Abuse On The Rise The Associated Press recently reported on the growing problem of elder abuse in America. The AP’s study found that 1 … Continued
Read More.Smoked Salmon Recalls On The Rise
Smoked Salmon Recalls On The Rise Recalls of smoked salmon rose in the last two months of 2012, and this trend appears to be continuing. … Continued
Read More.Florida Nursing Home Suspected of Neglect
A nursing home in Orlando, Florida, is currently under investigation for elder neglect; Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center is now being investigated by Clermont police … Continued
Read More.Target Recalls Pajamas
Target Recalls Pajamas A huge, voluntarily recall of children’s pajamas has just been announced. On January 15, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced … Continued
Read More.For Profit Nursing Homes
For-profit nursing homes are on the rise in America, and they’re not looking out for their patients; federal authorities recently released a report documenting their … Continued
Read More.Group Home Abuse
A trial is underway in Battlefield, Canada (Saskatchewan province) over allegations a disabled woman in a group home was abused by an employee. In early … Continued
Read More.Elder Abuse Case Virginia
A former resident at the Envoy Nursing Home in Staunton, VA, has pleading guilty to sexually molesting a fellow resident, an elderly woman. Charles Williams, … Continued
Read More.One of the Worst Reported Cases of Elder Abuse
This has to be one of the worst reported cases of elder abuse. In a very disturbing incident, two San Diego registered nurses are under … Continued
Read More.Bed Sores Nursing Home Negligence
An easily avoidable problem, bedsores are very painful and can lead to deadly infections. Bedsores develop on bodies that are not mobile; patients with … Continued
Read More.Nursing Home Drugging
A recent Superior Court case from Kern County, California has resulted the conviction of a nursing home director, on elder abuse. The director, Gwen Hughes, … Continued
Read More.Another Nursing Home Abuse Case – New York
Another troubling case of abuse in a nursing home has recently been reported; this one comes from upstate New York. On November 30th last year, … Continued
Read More.Never Events, Medical Malpractice That Can Happen
The journal Surgery has just released the results of its findings around surgical “never events” (that is, things that are never supposed to happen). Over … Continued
Read More.Debt Collection Law
What is the law on debt collection? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) has been around for almost 35 years. The FDCPA is a … Continued
Read More.Meningitis Outbreak
Several people have died so far due to a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak. Hundreds have been infected and the numbers are expected to rise. Over … Continued
Read More.Several Deaths Blamed on Multistate Meningitis Outbreak
Up to 12 people died have so far due to a multistate fungal meningitis outbreak. Meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and … Continued
Read More.More than 3,000 Debt Collection Suits Dismissed
Over half a million dollars was awarded recently to class action litigants in Maryland. The group of debt collectors defending the class action lawsuit committed … Continued
Read More.Papa John’s Text Message Spam Class Action
A United States District Court judge has certified a huge text message spam class action case against Papa John’s International Inc. The nationwide lawsuit was … Continued
Read More.Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms. Protect your loved ones from nursing home abuse by knowing their rights. When a loved one … Continued
Read More.Achieving Transparency and Accountability to Avoid Medical Mistakes
Few people know it, because it’s not very well publicized, but far more people die as a result of preventable and fatal mistakes in the … Continued
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