On the eve of a civil trial pertaining to the nation’s deadliest landslide, surviving family members reached a $60 million settlement agreement with the state of Washington and the Grandy Lake Forest Associates timber company. The landslide on March 22, 2014, killed 43 people in a rural neighborhood northeast of Seattle. For…
In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) issued 803 recalls. These recalls included 63.9 million motor vehicles. The federal government sets minimum standards of safety that automobile manufacturers and auto parts manufacturers must meet. Title 49, Chapter 301 of the United States Code deals with Motor Vehicle Safety. Under this…
Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia closed its doors in 2019 after 170 years of providing medical care. The hospital began an “orderly wind-down plan” that started on July 7 and continued through September 6, the date which the hospital closed its doors. The closure was due to financial reasons; Hahnemann’s parent company, Philadelphia…
The commercial trucking industry is a major part of the U.S. economy, as over 70% of the freight is transported via truck. There are an estimated 3.5 million drivers serving the industry, most of which operate safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that Jasmine S. Smith, who held a Pennsylvania…
In many parts of the United States, the month of July is associated with cook-outs, picnics, parties, and other gatherings to celebrate our nation’s birthday, along with other fun events, such as family reunions, graduations, and more. Hot dogs and hamburgers can be frequently found on the menu at these types of…
Personal injury protection coverage (PIP) benefits victims of car accidents in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In the first state, it’s not required but is optional. In the last state, it is required. If you have PIP insurance, you may think you are covered financially when you are in an accident and are injured –…
A new measure in Kentucky, Senate Bill 18, could cause patients suing their health care providers for medical malpractice to lose access to hospital peer reviews of the procedures that allegedly caused injury. Senate Bill 18 would amend KRS 311.377 to add medical malpractice actions to the bill that currently provides privilege…
Under Pennsylvania Dram Shop Laws, owners and workers at establishments serving alcohol may be held liable for damages when providing drinks to those who are visibly intoxicated. Does similar potential liability exist for valet parking attendants who return a vehicle to a patron who is visibly intoxicated? Richard Moranko used the valet parking…
A jury in Westmoreland County returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in LaRosa v Banks, a medical malpractice case involving the death of Paul LaRosa with a $300,000 award. LaRosa visited the emergency department at Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant complaining of severe back pain. Defendant Matthew Banks, a staff Radiologist, reviewed a CT scan and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall for more than 50,000 school buses in the United States. The Agency found that the seats of the buses may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in the event of a crash. Hundreds of…
For over a year, we have been following the case of Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal, a Green Beret who was leading the fight to allow service men and women the right to bring a medical malpractice claim against the government. Active duty military members had been prohibited from doing so under a prior Supreme…
Hearing a news report of a doctor or surgeon removing the wrong body part is enough to make us cringe. It may seem unbelievable that a doctor could make such a drastic mistake by not following simple procedures to ensure they are operating on the right part of the body. However, what…
More than 40 people were injured earlier this month when a security railing collapsed at a concert in New Jersey, sending audience members spilling into a concrete pathway between the stage and the lawn seating area. When Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa took the stage at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, the crowd…
Last month, we reported on a group of teenagers who were experiencing symptoms of lung disease, which appeared to be linked to vaping. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services had reported that eight teenagers were hospitalized during the month of July with serious damage to their lungs. All the teens reported vaping prior…
Plaintiff Julia Kerr filed a personal injury claim against Washington D.C.-based CrossFit Inc. in a Missouri State Court. Kerr was seeking roughly $3 million in damages for a back injury she incurred while lifting weights at No Shelter CrossFit located in St. Louis. The defendant was alleged to have provided her improper instructions for…
The medical malpractice case involving Ascaris Mayo was brought to a District Court of Appeals in Wisconsin. Doctors failed to inform Mayo that she had a septic infection, which later sent her into a coma resulting in the amputation of her limbs. A jury awarded Mayo $25.3 million in damages, $15 million of which…
Bringing a new life into the world is not an easy experience. Sometimes, unexpected problems can put both the child’s life in danger, or endanger the mother. Having experienced medical professionals on hand can help patients through a difficult birth. However, when a medical facility makes misrepresentations to the patient, the delivery…
In an effort to weed out meritless claims while encouraging settlement, many states require plaintiffs alleging medical malpractice to first present their case to a Medical Review Panel prior to the case progressing to the trial stage of litigation. Usually the panel is made up of at least three impartial people who…
Plaintiff Lois Clark, a 73-year-old Pennsylvania woman, brought a claim of medical malpractice in Cumberland County against Jose M. Manjon, a gynecologist, Holy Spirit Hospital, and the Pinnacle Health System. After she underwent vaginal surgery in 2012, it was determined that a surgical needle was accidentally left behind in her body. In the years…
With more and more research coming out that shows just common hospital injuries can be, it should not come as too much of a surprise that patients at a hospital out west are being warned that they might have been exposed to serious blood-borne pathogens after a technician was found to be…
The blood testing company Theranos set out three years ago to revolutionize the industry and make testing easier for millions of patients, but now the company is being accused of fraud and of causing more harm than help to patients. The controversy stems from the company’s Edison machines, a blood-testing device that…
A highly controversial baseball play in Game 6 of the World Series between the hometown Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros is actually a perfect example of why it is important to let prior court cases impact and dictate later personal injury cases in Maryland – as well as in other fields of law in other…
A second daycare worker has been sentenced to prison in a case prosecutors referred to as a “baby fight club.” And while the criminal cases have concluded, civil cases are just beginning against the daycare and the two women who worked there. More than a dozen families have filed civil lawsuits in…
Claims of professional liability against hospitals are typically stable in terms of frequency. A recent report suggests that the volume of massive awards and settlements is increasing in Maryland and other regions. Claims valued at $2 million or less has remained constant; however, those exceeding $5 million are increasing. Virginia Jones, speaking on…
Plastic surgery can be conducted for a variety of reasons. At times, such procedures are done purely for aesthetic reasons: the patient is unhappy with a certain facet of their appearance and wishes to alter it in order to have increased confidence. Other times, plastic surgery can be conducted after a serious…
A new report shows that long-term care facilities across the country continue to be sites of resident neglect and abuse. A CNN report indicated that between 2013 and 2016 federal regulators cited over 1,000 instances of assault, sexual abuse, and rape at U.S. institutions. These types of incidents are believed to often go unreported…
Each state has its own way of handling medical malpractice claims. However, what one state does can easily influence what another state does, so it is always helpful to watch medical malpractice cases when they reach the top courts of other states. Unfortunately, a recent ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court might…
Recent headlines have highlighted a potential connection between chiropractic treatments and the death of model Katie May after the release of a report from the Los Angeles County coroner. While media outlets seem eager to lay all blame for the model’s stroke on her chiropractor, questions remain about the culpability of her…
Lyft has cancelled their recently-launched e-bike program in San Francisco after the batteries on multiple machines unexpectedly caught fire. Multiple users have posted photos on social media featuring damaged e-bikes, with burned and melted components. A spokeswoman representing Lyft stated, “Out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily making the e-bike fleet unavailable…
You may have a viable medical malpractice claim. A doctor or another medical professional—through negligence—caused you or your loved one harm. What’s next? You find an attorney to take your case, and that attorney finds a doctor who will testify in your favor. The case seems to be moving along until this happens: your…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is attempting to persuade those able to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that third-party funding of litigation be disclosed in federal suits. Champerty is an old English term used to describe third-party litigation funding beginning in medieval times. Burford Capital suggests well over 10%…
Plastic surgeries have not been the only medical procedures that have shown a constant rise in the U.S. over recent years. Weight loss and other medically important bariatric surgeries have been increasing, as well. This is due, in large part, to the obesity epidemic that has plagued the United States for years….
Habtamu Gebreslassie, a 24-year-old massage therapist with Massage Envy, is facing sexual assault charges in a Washington D.C. Superior Court. Attorneys involved say that he plans to plead guilty to charges of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree assault. Testimony has been heard by a grand jury and he is being held without bond. Judge Lynn Leibovitz…
Laura Avila, a 36-year-old woman from Dallas, traveled to Juarez, Mexico to undergo plastic surgery. In preparation for the procedure, anesthesia was used that caused significant complications. The anesthesia was apparently injected into the area of the spine; however, it traveled to her brain and created major damage. She also endured a period…
The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group in Chicago recently released a report about changes in the state’s healthcare industry. The market must react to shifts in demographics, state and federal health reform, and surging costs in delivering quality care. Nursing is among the most prevalent professions in the healthcare and may be poised…
In a perfect world, there would not be a need for personal injury lawsuits. Everyone would look out for each other and take the utmost care to make sure that they did not hurt anyone as they went about their daily lives. Unfortunately, this is far from the world that we live…
A plaintiff residing in Allegheny County brought a lawsuit alleging that a pharmacist at his local Rite-Aid publicly disclosed that he is HIV-positive. The claim states that the pharmacist violated his privacy by “blurting out” that the medication was for his HIV near the pharmacy counter. Claims of medical malpractice are typically brought after…
A clinical lab in New Jersey has pled guilty to physician bribery in one of the largest medical bribery cases in history. In 2014, Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services of Parsipanny (BLS) was charged with over $4 million in bribes to doctors to encourage the doctors to use their labs services. Dozens of doctors…
The death of a Penn State college fraternity student made headlines across the country, raising questions about hazing and who bears legal liability in this unique, eye-opening case. Tim Piazza, a Penn State fraternity pledge, died after partaking in an initiation ritual that led him to consume large quantities of alcohol. Piazza’s…
Amy Skinger brought a personal injury case against Wells Fargo after being struck in the head by a metal door closer at a local office located west of Chicago. A jury awarded her a $4.5 million judgment, the largest non-medical malpractice award in DuPage County history. Skinger entered the retail mortgage office through…
Carpal tunnel surgery has been a rising source of malpractice litigation in recent years. It is among the most likely reasons for claims against hand surgeons and the cases tend to have medical complexity. With this rise in the number of cases, many medical practitioners are making improvements in their standard practices, procedures, and…
A man identified only as E.D.C. has filed a medical malpractice suit against Adair Emergency Group, LLC and the physician that allegedly misdiagnosed him. On February 13, 2015, E.D.C. entered Northeast Regional Medical Center complaining of severe pain at the base of his skull, neck, and head area – a pain exacerbated…
Over 25% of traffic deaths involve a driver who exceeds the legal limit for alcohol. Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are used now under some circumstances in all states for those who commit impaired driving offenses. These devices require the driver to submit a breath sample that detects alcohol prior to starting the…
A 46 year-old woman who underwent a tooth extraction died in the parking lot of a Detroit dental facility following the procedure, and her family is now claiming that the dentist and his staff failed to properly monitor her vitals or provide emergency care. Amber Walters suffered from a series of pre-existing…
The Iowa Senate recently approved legislation that would significantly reduce patients’ ability to seek legal remedies after being harmed by the negligence of health care providers. The legislation includes language that would: Govern doctor-patient communications after an incident: When a medical incident occurs, the responsible health care provider may offer to have…
A Washington D.C. court has denied a change of venue request in the case of Prichard Colon, a former professional boxer. Colon incurred a massive brain injury in a fight at Eagle Bank Arena in 2015 and is now in a “vegetative state” and bound to a wheelchair. The defendants are a ringside physician,…
Hospitals are supposed to be places to go to get better, not a place where you can catch a deadly infection. Unfortunately for a young woman in Vancouver, Washington, her visit to the hospital to receive a heart transplant resulted in her catching Legionnaires’ disease, requiring extensive additional medical treatment. Victoria Martin,…
On July 20, 2012, a shooting rampage in a Colorado theater screening The Dark Night Rises left 12 people dead and 70 injured. In the wake of the tragedy, victims and their family members began filing lawsuits against CineMark, the company that owned the theater, claiming the company’s negligence led to the severe…
Hospitals face different challenges every year as new technologies are developed and new treatment methods are available. Both Becker’s Hospital Review and the ECRI Institute, a medical nonprofit that works to improve patient care, have released lists of the top challenges hospitals face for patient care and safety in 2016. Becker’s list…
Several Miami-based plaintiffs were successful in a medical malpractice complaint that was brought against a plastic surgeon. Dr. Omulepu performed butt lift procedures on four women in 2015. The procedure, which involves the taking of fat from one area of the body and placing it in the buttocks, can lead to serious…
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a court has affirmed a Lawrence County ruling to allow a potentially massive lawsuit that originated from students who incurred concussions while participating in school sporting events. Commonwealth Court judges denied a motion by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to have the case dismissed. The PIAA is an association that…
Prescription drugs in the U.S. can be very expensive. It is not uncommon for some drugs to cost tens of thousands of dollars for a single prescription. Some of these drugs may be necessary to treat patients and not all insurance companies will be willing to pay. Prescription drugs are also highly…
Every winter, the snowy slopes fill with skiers and snowboarders, from professionals to amateurs, and everyone in between. The Denver Post reports that 12.6 million visitors headed to Colorado in the 2013 – 2014 season to visit the 25 ski areas in the state. Though skiing is a fun and exhilarating recreational…
Attorneys representing 500 plaintiffs in medical malpractice lawsuits against one doctor and multiple Ohio hospitals are seeking to consolidate their cases before a single judge. The cases in a motion to consolidate must have a single legal question or area of dispute in common. In the Ohio case, the patients claim the…
Pokémon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game, encourages people to get out and “explore” their communities while pursuing Pokémon, but players are getting more than virtual Pokémon from the game. Just weeks after its release, dozens of players have reported injuries, usually from not paying attention to what’s going on outside the…
Richard Hill, of Parma, Ohio, was found guilty of misdemeanor criminal damaging charges after he broke a car window in a Wal-Mart parking lot to free two dogs on a hot day in July. Hill will enter a diversion program to allow him eligibility for having the charge expunged after paying fines…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 37,461 traffic fatalities occurred last year. Human error is attributed to roughly 94% of vehicle crashes. Removing this human element is a key reason why driverless vehicles are expected to someday prevent thousands of injuries and deaths from accidents. Highly automated vehicle (HAV) technology is actively…
An incorrectly performed tree-cutting procedure led to the death of a Massachusetts man last year, and now his family is filing a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the developer was negligent in assigning a tree-cutting task to an excavator who was contracted to perform sewer work rather than a trained arborist. According to…
In 2015, the National Practitioner Data Bank data indicated that Maryland’s rate of suits for malpractice was roughly 21.1 per every 100,000 people for a total cost of $108.6 million. Pennsylvania had a similar rate of 22.7 suits per 100,000 residents; however, the total payout was a staggering $374 million. Treatment in the hospital setting…
It might seem like a stereotypical example, but there is a reason why so many people think of a sponge left inside someone’s body when they talk about medical errors. It happens entirely too often, and is a textbook example of medical malpractice. These unfortunate situations are known as “retained instruments,” and…
Mary and her husband Jacob Stevens were residents of Beachwood Pointe Care Center. Mary suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis, incontinence, dementia and renal disease. She was confined to a wheelchair, but was unable to operate the manual chair herself. Based on her ailments, she was at risk for pressure…
When going in for medical treatment, patients often see a number of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and lab techs. In some cases, the patient is not even aware of the title of the person providing care, whether it was a doctor, physician’s assistant (PA), or other employee. The title and job…
The Los Angeles Times has analyzed California medical board data and found that since the fall of 2017, there has been a 62% increase in complaints against physicians for sexual misconduct. Has the behavior of physicians changed so radically during this time period? Experts say no. Most agree that the activism surrounding the…
According to The Independent, the U.S. and Brazil lead the world with the overall number of plastic surgeries performed. In 2013, each country performed about 1.4 million cosmetic surgery procedures. Coming in 3rd was Mexico, with almost 500,000 cosmetic surgeries. Many of those customers going to Mexico for plastic surgery are looking…
In a strange turn of events for Timothy Kuncl, a 46-year-old ex-Coast Guardsman suing the VA for medical malpractice, his lawyer recovered the leg Kuncl had donated to a non-profit years ago. The leg will now be used as evidence in the malpractice case in an attempt to prove that ineffective treatment…
The former Dean of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will serve jail time for his role in the sexual abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar. William Strampel was sentenced last week to a maximum of one year in prison after he was found guilty of criminal misconduct in office and two counts of willful neglect…
When a doctor gives a patient an injection, the patient expects the medication to be sterile, handled in a controlled way, and not be contaminated by a dangerous bacteria or fungus. Unfortunately, a seemingly sterile injection could have been tainted because of a manufacturing defect, improper handling, or intentionally refilled with something…
Monique Johnson brought an injury claim in Dauphin County against retailer Gabriel Brothers Inc. The incident occurred at their Union Square Center store where Johnson alleges she slipped on a clothes hanger causing her slip-and-fall. She contended Gabriel demonstrated negligence by failing to remove the hanger. The lower court found Johnson’s claim to…
Most of the time, when an individual goes into cardiac arrest, they would want the doctors and nurses to do all they could to keep them alive. This includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, inserting breathing tubes, IV lines, and defibrillating the heart to begin pumping again. However, many elderly or chronically ill patients chose…
Yeardley Love was a 22-year-old student in her fourth year at the University of Virginia. A criminal court found that her boyfriend at the time, George Huguely V, was guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced him to approximately 23 years in prison. Love’s family had originally brought a wrongful death suit, but…
For those who suffer from hip problems, a successful hip replacement can provide new beginning-increased mobility and decreased pain can significantly increase a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, surgeons who perform hip replacements don’t always get the job right, and the effects of a negligent hip replacement can be devastating. If you…
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) was the scene of one of the most shocking incidents of medical malpractice in recent memory. A nurse unknowingly gave a 75-year-old patient a fatal injection of the drug used in Tennessee’s lethal injection process exclusively reserved for the most murderous criminals. The WSMV report did not…
Philadelphia School District employees staged a protest last week in order to call attention to an incident in which a maintenance worker was severely injured when a boiler exploded while he was attempting to repair the pilot light. A representative from the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union expressed concern…
A local neurosurgeon is lobbying to make driver’s education mandatory in the state of Pennsylvania, a move he says will reduce the number of auto crashes, especially those involving inexperienced young drivers. Fred Simeone, a retired neurosurgeon who spent four decades in the medical field, is lobbying the state to require mandatory driver’s…
Earlier this month, we wrote about the utility company PG&E’s proposed bankruptcy plan, which capped compensation to wildfire victims. This week, a new plan has been proposed, which would allocate much more funds to the fire victims. The initial plan, submitted to the northern district of California as part of bankruptcy proceedings, sought to…
For the most part, when one thinks of a case against a doctor based upon a botched plastic surgery procedure, it is assumed that the case is being brought against an actual doctor. However, this was not what happened when a case was brought against a San Francisco man which resulted in…
Michigan State University has agreed to comply with a new protocol designed to protect patients from abuse. Sensitive medical examinations at MSU will now be “chaperoned” by authorized members of a health team. During these examinations, patients must also be provided with an “appropriate gown” and privacy for undressing and dressing. These measures were…
Daniel McGuire was just 25-years-old when he was killed in an accident with a commercial tractor trailer on Highway 17. A truck loaded with dirt was unable to stop when traveling down a hill and caused an accident involving 10 vehicles. The California Highway Patrol responded to the accident and said that McGuire was partially…
“Jane Doe”, who was employed as a unit secretary at Washington Hospital, has filed a claim against her former employer in Washington County Court. She alleges that prior to undergoing a surgical procedure co-workers took revealing photos of her and shared them. She claims that she was lying unconscious in the operating room in…
Every single year thousands of cycling enthusiasts descend on Tucson, Arizona for the annual El Tour de Tucson. Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, some 9000 participants ride between 25 and 104 miles around the second largest city in Arizona. The event attracts cyclists from all over the United States and the world,…
In recent years, the opioid problem has plagued communities across the country. These powerful pain management products have been problematic for physicians as well. Opioids are the leading class of medication attributed to claims of medical malpractice. Coverys, a provider of professional medical liability insurance, recently completed a study investigating the current opioid “epidemic”….
Rocky Allen has tested positive for for HIV, according to CNN, but tested negative for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The former surgical technician worked at the Swedish Medical Center located in Englewood, Colorado and was suspended after it was discovered that he had been stealing syringes of the pain medication fentanyl…
When a patient endures an undesired result after medical treatment, it can be difficult to discern whether the result is one that is within the possible risks associated with the treatment or whether the administering physician did not meet the required standard of care which would indicate a possible occurrence of medical…
A man from Cle Elum, Washington has sued the state’s university, alleging that the euthanization conducted by medical staff on his beloved dog was botched. The case has initiated conversation regarding the role of pets and their emotional value in medical malpractice cases. Dog owner Robert Repin filed a lawsuit against Washington…
Multiple incidents in recent months of collapsing scaffolds in Florida have left workers and bystanders injured. In addition, two people have died, leaving the construction companies susceptible to lawsuits. Three artists in Hollywood, Fla., were on a suspension scaffold hanging four stories above the sidewalk Oct. 24 when it collapsed. The men…
Jennifer Canter, the Executive Director of St. Anne’s Center, a homeless shelter on Wall Avenue in Ogden, UT, says that when she hears a loud screeching of brakes, she knows where it is coming from. Over the years, the busy intersection at Wall and Binford Street has been where many of her…
Sanan Sheikh was 15-years-old and had an Illinois temporary driving permit when his father, Maqbool Sheikh, asked him to move the family van to another parking space. His father wanted to observe his progress in learning to “parallel-park” a vehicle. His father was watching him park the van from across the street, when abruptly…
After a large gas leak in Mount Airy was discovered, officials evacuated 25 Frederick County homes on December 14, 2019. Luckily, no one was injured, and the gas leak was stopped temporarily. However, have you ever wondered what to do if you suspect a gas leak at your home or office? Here are some…
Every year a number of doctors and other health care professionals make mistakes when treating patients. However, doctors don’t like to talk about the errors that they have made because of the fear of being sued for medical malpractice. And though this is something that doctors must be aware of, talking to…
Patients commonly have multiple medical practitioners that have some responsibility for their care. During a given period of time, a patient may interact with their primary care physician, a diagnostic practitioner such as a radiologist, a specialist, a pharmacist, and a therapist. As the patient moves along this healthcare continuum the opportunity…
The Kentucky State Supreme Court unanimously reversed a law implemented in 2017 that required claims of medical malpractice to first pass a medical review panel. The panels were to verify that the claim had merit before entering the court system. The 7-0 ruling in the case of Commonwealth of KY v. Claycomb is strongly opposed by…
In a terrifying report published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, public health officials identified a cluster of cases of Sphingomonas paucimobilis bacteremia. The cases all occurred in patients who received treatment at the same hospital. Upon further investigation, officials discovered that a nurse at the hospital had been diluting opioids with water in…
One of the worst things that can happen to any family is the loss of a loved one. Even worse, is the loss of loved one before their time, through a terrible and unfortunate accident. For several families in Raleigh, the same sort of terrible accident left 3 dead and 1 severely…
Washington D.C., once known as the “City of Magnificent Distances”, may face major transportation shutdowns for the next few years. Last week, Metro board’s chairman Jack Evans announced that entire lines of the metro system will close down for months at a time or they risk falling into irreversible disrepair. Mr. Evans…
There has been a huge drop in the number of disciplinary actions taken against doctors from April to June of this year compared to 2019. This is the time when the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak really took hold in the U.S. The middle of April to the middle of May was the peak time for…
The holiday season is upon us, and we are taking to the roadways to be with our family and friends. As we drive with holiday cheer, lets make sure that we are not driving with these five unsafe (and irritating) habits. Aggressive Driving: Speeding; Tailgating; Running Red Lights/Stop Signs; Improper Passing; Weaving;…
With summer here it is important to look at the safety issues and liability concerns involving amusement parks, carnivals, etc. According to the International Association for Amusement Parks, there are more than 300 million visitors that visit amusement parks annually. In 2016, there were an estimated 30,000 people injured at parks. Last year in…
A Massachusetts medical malpractice case brought by Dr. Hooman Noorchashm and his children was revised to include a claim of wrongful death after the victim, Dr. Amy Reed, wife and mother, died as a result of a gynecological surgery involving a morcellator. In 2013, the victim visited Brigham and Women’s Hospital located in Boston…
If a medical professional is deemed to have caused or contributed to a medical error with moderate or severe consequences, it is only natural that they would experience some level of disappointment, distress, or guilt. A recent study of physicians in North America revealed that approximately 92% had experienced a “near miss” or dangerous…
Yesterday the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a settlement for a class-action suit against the NFL. The $1 billion settlement covers more than 20,000 retired NFL football players who have suffered or may suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. CTE is a progressive degenerative brain disease that is found…
