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 »
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.
Social Security Budget Problems and Politicians
As nearly 9 million Americans currently receiving Social Security disability benefits worry their benefits will be cut by as much as 20 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016, and millions more Americans who are currently applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are worried their applications will be denied, many politicians are using the predicted budgetary crisis as an opportunity to make speeches and get support in the upcoming presidential election. According to a recent news report from News Max, this issue has become so sensitive to those involved that Republican candidates in the presidential election may be forced to address the issue directly and propose concrete solutions. This is different than what we have seen so far, where prospective candidates for the office have only been …
DOL Signs Agreement with RI Department of Labor and Training
The agreement is a new effort by the agencies to work together to protect the rights of employees and level the playing field for responsible employers by reducing the practice of misclassification.
Social Security Benefits Finally Awarded – Upon Death of Claimant
According to a recent news article from NBC 11, the husband of a woman suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly called “ALS” or “Lou Gehrig’s disease”) had been fighting with the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) for nearly a decade before benefits were finally awarded only days before his wife’s death.
Defective Airbags: Filing a Product Liability Lawsuit
Over the past year, airbags have been in the news for many of the wrong reasons. Several automakers have been forced to issue recalls for defective airbags. The most prominent airbag recall involved nearly 8 million vehicles containing defective Takata airbags that potentially propel metal shrapnel upon deployment. Defective Airbags Most airbags are located inside the steering wheel or in the dashboard panel and are connected to a crash sensor. The sensor sends a signal to deploy the airbag when the vehicle is in a severe collision. The purpose of the airbag is to protect the driver and passengers, but in the case of defective airbags, they have been known to cause additional injuries that can be fatal. Malfunctioning Airbags Airbags deploy in a fraction of a second …
Orange County Motorcycle Accident Proves Fatal
Robert Baker, 70, was killed in an Orange County motorcycle accident after a vehicle struck him. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal collision occurred on Antonio Parkway near El Prado in Rancho Santa Margarita. Officials say Baker was riding his motorcycle south on Antonio Parkway when he collided with the driver of a Toyota sedan who was trying to merge onto the road from El Prado. Baker was transported to an area hospital where