The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) states that after a detailed gender analysis of U.S. Census poverty, income, and health insurance data from 2015, they found that women’s poverty rates were substantially above the poverty rates for men. More than one in eight women lived…
Christmas lights flickering, candles glowing, the smell of freshly baked cookies, and carolers singing. Some people may even be roasting chestnuts on an open fire. These are hallmarks of the holiday season. Yet, with all the excitement, people often forget about putting safety first. Between…
Another artificial knee implant has come under scrutiny after 25 plaintiffs filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court over allegedly defective knee replacement devices marketed by B. Braun’s Aesculap Implant Systems subsidiary. The lawsuit alleges that B. Braun concealed from regulators problems with its line…
An East Carolina University student was killed and five others were hurt after a four-vehicle crash on Dec. 10 in Greenville. The deceased was a freshman female who was going to major in nursing. A local TV station reported that a black Dodge Charger ran…
Patients deal with a host of risks whenever they enter a hospital for treatment. Hospitals have a duty by law to ensure that their facilities and practices provide a safe environment for patients. And while most safety errors are made by hospitals during or after…
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an individualized document designed for the specific needs of one student. The program creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, and the student (when appropriate) to work together to improve the quality and success of his or her…
What happens next? Basic legal information for people who were involved in the Amtrak 501 train derailment crash, from an experienced Washington State lawyer
Avanir Pharmaceuticals manufactures Nuedexta, a prescription drug medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a rare condition—pseudobulbar affect (PBA)—where sufferers experience uncontrollable laughing and crying. Yet, a recent CNN investigation has found that doctors increasingly are prescribing the drug to dementia…
Despite the required testing and approval process put in place by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dangerous drugs still end up on the market and drug recalls take place. Even though clinical trials are supposed to find any safety issues with a drug, consumers…
The holidays are times when family and friends are gathering together, businesses are hosting holiday parties, and kids are coming home from college. All these factors contribute to a significant increase in traffic on our roadways. The festive nature of the holiday season provides us…