Droitwich Spa High School asbestos-find forces closure – BBC News
BBC NewsDroitwich Spa High School asbestos-find forces closureBBC NewsA Worcestershire County Council spokesperson said: "Although Droitwich Spa High School is an academy and has responsibility for the management of asbestos in its buildings, the county council is providing support in the form of technical and analytical …Droitwich Spa High School shuts after asbestos is foundDroitwich StandardDroitwich Spa High School to remain partially closed for the rest of the weekWorcester Newsall 15 news articles »
Daycare Operator Charged in Shaken Baby Case
According to a recent news article from the Washington Post, the operator of a daycare facility has been arrested and charged in connection with what is believed to be a shaken baby injury to a nine-month-old child. Witnesses say victim dropped her daughter off at the daycare center before going to work. Later that afternoon, daycare owner called 911. When first responders arrived, daycare owner allegedly told EMTs she gave the baby her bottle and placed her in a swing. She said the baby started to cry, but quickly stopped, so she assumed infant had fallen asleep. She went to answer a knock at the front door, and when she returned a few minutes later, the child wasn’t breathing. At this point, she told EMTs she …
Immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab shows promise for patients with … – Oncology Nurse Advisor
Immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab shows promise for patients with …Oncology Nurse AdvisorThe PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab, a cancer immunotherapy drug, shrank or halted growth of tumors in 76{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} of patients with pleural mesothelioma. These new study results were presented at the 2015 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) …
Global Occupational Safety and Health Project Funded for $10.5M
The money will go to a technical cooperation project from the International Labor Organization.
Time Is Running Out for Social Security Disability Funding
Time is running out for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) is nearing a fiscal cliff. By fourth quarter 2016, nearly 9 million Americans will have their benefits cut by as much as 20 percent. Congress needs to act now. These are just some examples of the headlines we have seen over the past several months predicting a budgetary crisis to the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Let’s move beyond the “Sky is Falling” headlines and identify the real problems. In 2014, the Social Security Trustees released their annual report. This report claimed there will be no major change in the number of people retiring or the number of people claiming disability benefits in the near future. In other words, demand for …
These Are All the Things My Son’s Disabilities Robbed From Me – Yahoo Parenting
Yahoo ParentingThese Are All the Things My Son's Disabilities Robbed From MeYahoo ParentingI've been meaning to write to you for quite some time, but thanks to you two, I've been pretty busy (as you can imagine). Over the years I've cursed at you, yelled at you, cried at you and tried my best to understand you. The more I've learned about …
Judge: Murder defense cannot claim medical negligence – The Star Beacon
The Star BeaconJudge: Murder defense cannot claim medical negligenceThe Star BeaconOn Friday afternoon, Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Harris reviewed prosecutors' motion to preclude evidence or testimony of alleged medical negligence as an independent intervening cause of death. “It was gross negligence on the part …
Hodson v. Taylor: Premises Liability Claims
Hodson v. Taylor, a case from the Supreme Court of Nebraska, involved plaintiff who was injured in a lake accident. Plaintiff and group of friends were invited to lake house owned by the parents of a member of group. All members of the group were around 18 at the time of the accident. The family owned a pontoon boat, which the teens took out on the lake. The teens had each consumed several beers and would drive the boat to a location where they would jump into the water several times and swim around. After going to a few locations in the lake and engaging in these activities, the boat made a stop at the group’s final location. At this point, members of the group jumped off the …
OSHA and NCTE Form Alliance to Protect Safety, Health of Transgender Workers
The alliance allows OSHA to speak, exhibit and appear at events sponsored by the NCTE.
What Damages Are Available Under Texas Law?
Though a car accident may seem straightforward, settling or resolving these cases can actually end up being much more complicated than people expect. From working with insurance companies to determining fault, there are many aspects that must be considered. Thankfully, Texas has put some laws in place that help make the process of securing compensation for damages more streamlined. Still, it is important to remember that every case will be unique and require a different approach depending on the factors involved. What the Law Says About Damages in Car Accidents In any car accident case, when the other party is at fault, their insurance company must accept liability or be willing to litigate in court. When they accept liability, an adjuster may step in and offer to …
Law firm wins top award for record negligence damages case – Irish Examiner
Irish ExaminerLaw firm wins top award for record negligence damages caseIrish ExaminerThe law firm which won a landmark medical negligence case, securing a record €14m in damages for a young boy injured at birth, has been recognised with a top award for its work on the historic case. Ernest J Cantillon Solicitors, based in Cork City …
Firefighters battle Holborn blaze, 2nd April 2015
An electrical fire caused ‘chaos’ in Holborn, central London after thousands of people were evacuated from the area, while firefighters battled for hours to control the blaze.