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Dirty Hospitals – Hospital Infections

Two million patients are infected in hospitals each year and more than 90,000 patients die. Do you think we can find a cure? As hospitals work harder to stop infections, bugs become more resistant to to antibiotics. Some studies suggest that hospital acquired infections are the 8th leading cause of

By The Legal Examiner

/ 10 Jan 2007

Large Truck Accidents and Liability

More than 5,200 people died in accidents involving large trucks in the U.S. last year, 502 in Texas.According to The Dallas Morning News, more than 5,200 people died in accidents involving large trucks in the U.S. last year, 502 in Texas. The state consistently leads the nation in fatalities, in par

By The Legal Examiner

/ 10 Jan 2007

Proving Fault in Slip and Fall Accidents

These guidelines will help you determine who is responsible if you slip or trip and fall on someone else’s property.Many thousands of people are injured each year — some very seriously — when they slip or trip and fall on a dangerous floor, a flight of stairs or a rough patch of ground. If you have

By The Legal Examiner

/ 9 Jan 2007

1.5 Million Americans Affected by Prescription Errors Annually

According to a report by the Institute of Medicine, as many as 1.5 million Americans suffer illness, injury or death annually because of mistakes made in prescribing, dispensing and taking prescription drugs.The report states that statistically, a patient will be subjected to a medication error once

By The Legal Examiner

/ 5 Jan 2007

Regulations on Children's Jewelery Containing To Much Lead

Lead poisoning is a potential risk from children’s jewelry.In March 2006 a boy in Minnesota died of lead poisoning after swallowing a metal pendant from a charm bracelet that came on a pair of shoes. This resulted in one of 14 recalls since 2004.Current regulations state products intended for childr

By The Legal Examiner

/ 4 Jan 2007

60,000 Chrysler Vehicles Recalled with Break Issues

62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler vehicles have been recalled to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of anti-lock brakes and traction control. The recall includes 2007 models of Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangl

By The Legal Examiner

/ 3 Jan 2007

Make Sure You are Covered Before Hosting That Super Bowl Party

Having a few friends over for New Year’s Eve? Hosting a Super Bowl Party? If so, you’d better be sure that you have plenty of insurance in case the worst case scenario occurs.Most of the 28.5 million Americans who plan to host a party between Thanksgiving and the Super Bowl are underinsured, accordi

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Dec 2006

New 18 Wheeler Accidents Yet Again Raise the Need for More Industry Regulation

Two new deadly 18-wheeler accidents, which have occurred in consecutive days along I-20 (which connects Louisiana and Texas, among other states), raise new concerns over 18 Wheelers and the lack of regulation for this industry. How many more people are going to have to be seriously injured or killed

By The Legal Examiner

/ 18 Dec 2006

Are Sleepy Doctors Malpractice Waiting to Happen?

Imagine yourself as a hospital patient. Your doctor walks in and lets out a long yawn. When you ask why he is so tired, he admits to working nonstop for the last 24 hours. He says that he works these marathon shifts many times a month.Should you be concerned for your safety? Increasing evidence sugg

By The Legal Examiner

/ 12 Dec 2006

Tamiflu Might Receive New Labeling Due to Reported Deaths and "Bizarre Behavior"

Uh-oh – it looks as though the makers of Tamiflu could have a potential controversy on their hands. Due to new reports of “bizarre” behavior and deaths related to falls and other similar behavior, new warnings may be placed on Tamiflu labels. Doctors and parents are being told to watch for signs of

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Nov 2006

Jury Awards $144 Million in HMO Discrimination Lawsuit

We all hear the jokes and the stories about HMO plans – they’re expensive, unpopular, and many people find them a pain to deal with. Well, a recent jury verdict in Illinois will do nothing but reinforce many beliefs about HMOs. A health maintenance organization hired by the government to provide cov

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Nov 2006

Deceased Rat = $1.7 million. Deceased Human = $250,000?

Here’s to hoping I find a dead rat in my salad sometime soon! If I find a dead rat in a salad, I have the potential to recover $1.7 million for my “emotional and physical pain and suffering,” not to mention my “change in dining habits.” If one of my parents were to unfortunately die as a result of m

By The Legal Examiner

/ 1 Nov 2006