Man pleads guilty to bomb threat on Social Security office – The News Herald
The News HeraldMan pleads guilty to bomb threat on Social Security officeThe News HeraldPANAMA CITY — An irate disability recipient has pleaded guilty to federal charges of threatening to blow up the local Social Security office, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Johnathon Mathew Garrett, 36, pleaded guilty to giving false …Man Pleads Guilty After Making Bomb Threat on Social Security AdministrationWJHG-TVFlorida Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Office Bomb ThreatWCTVall 9 news articles »
Keys v. Alta Bates Summit Med. Ctr.: Medical Malpractice Claims
Keys v. Alta Bates Summit Med. Ctr., an appeal from the California Court of Appeal, involved a woman who was fatally injured during a surgical procedure on her thyroid. On the morning of the injury, patient’s daughter and sister took her to the hospital early in the morning. The surgery was completed in what doctors believed to be a successful manner and transferred patient to the postoperative recovery unit. While in recovery, a nurse observed plaintiff’s breath to be noisy at 6:45 p.m. Nurse believed this noise was caused by a stridor, which involves an obstruction to the upper airway. The nurse called a code for a rapid assessment team to come and check on patient’s condition at 6:46 p.m., and the team arrived at 6:48 p.m. …
Side Effects of Transvaginal Mesh Have Consequences for Couples
After transvaginal mesh products began to be introduced to the pharmaceutical market, many women thought that the mesh devices would bring them comfort after suffering from intimate discomforts like pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Transvaginal mesh slings or patches were created as alternatives to more invasive abdominal procedures but have so far, created painful and costly problems for tens and thousands of women. These complications can include pain, nerve damage, infection, painful sexual intercourse and recurrence of POP or SUI. Given the various negative side effects that have emerged from these products, thousands of women have already begun filing legal claims against the several manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products and man have so far won substantial claims. Although many women allege physical pain, …
Speed, efficiency…and peace of mind
A new conveyancing Portal is due to go live at the end of March 2015. Ahead of its launch, a poll of 2002 adults was conducted, gathering the thoughts of homebuyers in regards to the conveyancing process. The poll showed that one in four homebuyers would be willing to pay more for a faster conveyancing experience. We’ve all been there haven’t we? You’ve found the house of your dreams and are desperate to move on…and move in. How long can it really take to complete a few bits of paperwork and to transfer some money? You might be surprised…and not often pleasantly so. The process can easily be derailed at various junctures, and every hold up ads a little more stress to the pile. The new portal is designed…
Varadkar promises medical negligence reforms – Irish Times
Irish TimesVaradkar promises medical negligence reformsIrish TimesNew measures to speed up the processing of medical negligence cases and cut legal costs will be introduced by the end of the year, according to the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. Legislative changes would include the introduction of pre-action …and more »
Arnold & Itkin File Suit for Wife Who Lost Husband in Tunnel Collapse
When a woman lost her husband in a devastating workplace accident, she sought out Arnold & Itkin’s legal counsel and representation. The man’s death was caused by a tragic tunnel collapse that took place while he was working on a major construction project in Magnolia, Texas. The project was associated with San Jacinto River Authority, which is one of the major river authorities in the state and was specifically created to conserve, develop, and protect resources of the San Jacinto River watershed. The case has been filed in Montgomery County by the compassionate wrongful death lawyers at Arnold & Itkin. Though this is a difficult and challenging time for the man’s wife and family, our firm is proud to be here to guide them …
‘Unprecedented’ Disease Control in Mesothelioma Trial – Medscape
MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)'Unprecedented' Disease Control in Mesothelioma TrialMedscapePHILADELPHIA — Mesothelioma can be added to the list of cancers that respond to immunotherapy with programmed-death (PD) inhibitors, said one researcher in response to early results showing good disease control with pembrolizumab (Keytruda, …Merck's Drug Keytruda Shows 'Encouraging' Results in Mesothelioma Clinical TrialMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)all 2 news articles »
Did medical negligence lead to Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri’s death? – Times of India
Times of IndiaDid medical negligence lead to Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri's death?Times of IndiaKOLKATA: Twenty-year-old East Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri, who died of brain swelling and haemorrhage on Monday three days after colliding with a teammate on the field, also played for Bengal A (U-25 side) in the CK Nayudu national championship.Ankit Keshri's father alleges medical negligence for death of sonMid-DayCan Medical Negligence Be Attributed to Ankit Keshri's Tragic Death after On …International Business Times, India Edition20-year-old cricketer Ankit Keshri dies of cardiac arrest, family alleges …Daily News & Analysisall 580 news articles »
Women Rear-Ended By Semi-Truck File Suit in Madison County
A recent semi-truck accident has resulted in a new lawsuit being filed in Madison County Circuit Court. According to the Madison Record, plaintiffs Michelle Orf and Laura King, who are both residents of Missouri, filed the complaint on March 16, 2015. They claim truck driver David Rogers and Central Trucking Inc. of Indiana are liable […]
Apollo hospital fined Rs.1 crore for medical negligence – Sierra Leone Times
Apollo hospital fined Rs.1 crore for medical negligenceSierra Leone TimesHolding the hospital and its gynaecologist for "medical negligence", the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has asked Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and its gynaecologist, Sohini Verma, to pay Rs.1 crore compensation to the …and more »
Mesothelioma compensation secured for joiner’s family, 13th April 2015
Thompsons Solicitors has secured substantial compensation for the family of a Lancashire man who died from asbestos disease.
Insurers make victim of road traffic accident ‘feel like a criminal’, 16th April 2015
Innocent people who have been injured in road accidents are being sent what appears to be a standard ‘intimidating’ letter containing statements about fraud by a company acting for an offshore car insurer.