April is the busiest month
It’s been a busy April ‘round these parts, even if there haven’t been many posts going up. So I thought I would let everyone in on a few of the things that have been going on……By: McGuireWoods LLP
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 …
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.
Understanding Wrongful Death Suits in Denver
When a loved one has been wronged, filing a suit against the negligent party can seem confusing. In the course of pre-litigation, it might become evident that a wrongful death suit may be brought against another individual or business. Wrongful death may be brought against a negligent party if the other party caused the untimely death of an individual. There are several areas of law that deal with wrongful death. Contacting a Denver lawyer can help assist with questions related to individual circumstances. Although elder abuse carries steep penalties, it still occurs. Legislation was enacted to protect the elderly along with those with disabilities because they are considered particularly disadvantaged groups. In some instances, elder abuse ends with the untimely death of an elder. In such …
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 »