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Los Alamitos Car Accident Proves Fatal

Brenda Coronel, 23, was fatally injured in a highway crash in Los Alamitos early morning on April 26, 2015. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the car accident occurred on the southbound 605 Freeway just south of Katella Avenue. California Highway Patrol officials say one vehicle rear-ended another causing the

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HELP Leaders Create EHR Working Group

“The goal of this working group is to identify the five or six things we can do to help make the failed promise of electronic health records something that physicians and providers look forward to, instead of something they endure,” said Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn.

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MSHA Offering Dust Monitor Certification Courses

Beginning Feb. 1, 2016, mine operators must use Continuous Personal Dust Monitors to sample for respirable coal mine dust on working sections of underground coal mines. The courses are required for personnel who sample, maintain or calibrate CPDMs.

Mascio v. Colvin: Disability Benefits Appeals

Mascio v. Colvin, an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, involved claimant who applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied her claim for benefits. Claimant based her request for disability benefits on the fact she suffers from a degenerative disc disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and an adjustment disorder. Adjustment disorder is a psychological illness related to stress that makes it difficult for patients to engage in normal social situations or workplace situations. She had a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ), who determined claimant was not disabled. Claimant timely appealed this decision, and the appellate court reversed ALJ’s decision and remanded the case for a new hearing before a different ALJ.

Stark & Stark Attorney Elected to the Board of Directors of One Simple Wish

Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Bryan M. Roberts, Esq. has been elected to the Board of Directors of One Simple Wish. “To me, there is nothing greater than giving an innocent child hope, help and happiness.” Mr. Roberts said of his appointment. “One Simple Wish is an extraordinary organization that has given hope, help and happiness to the most vulnerable members of our local, state and national communities. I am very proud to join One Simple Wish and further their mission.” The not-for-profit is active in 48 states and provides small wishes to children who are in foster care or have been abused and neglected. Stark & Stark is a presenting sponsor of the Mercer County Park’s Spring…

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DOL Provides $150 Million for Expanded Job Training

The money is available through the new Sector Partnerships National Emergency Grant program.

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Camp on centre’s social security schemes in Bidar – The Hindu

Camp on centre's social security schemes in BidarThe HinduBhagwant Khuba, MP, will inaugurate a mega camp to create awareness about Union government's social security measures in the Rang Mandir in Bidar on May 9 at 4 p.m.. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech will be beamed on the screen. Information …

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Hotel Soap and Shampoo Manufacturer Cited for Chemical and Fire Hazards

OSHA found that Marietta Corp. and its staffing agency violated safety standards.

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Do I Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed at work, in a car accident, in a place of business, or any other publicly or privately owned place, you may be wondering if you are able to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may have medical bills piling up as a result of your injury. You may be missing time at work while you recover. There are a number of economic and non-economic costs that can be associated with suffering an injury. Fortunately, depending on the circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. How To Determine Whether Or Not You Have A Personal Injury Lawsuit Determining whether or not you should file a personal injury lawsuit depends on …

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NHTSA Advises Owners of Certain Ford and Lincoln Vehicles to Take Safety Precautions

The agency has advised owners of these cars to fix their vehicles as soon as possible.

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. …