In the beginning of November, Leapfrog released its semiannual Hospital Safety Grades for each state in the United States. Tennessee ranked in the middle of the pack, ranking 20th amongst the 50 states for the number of hospitals that received “A” grades. On an alarming…
According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are currently 51,000 vacant truck driver positions open in the U.S. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including the large number of older truckers retiring, millennials’ general lack of interest in trucking, and the…
According to the Food Aid Organization, one in seven people go hungry every day around the world, which translates to some 795 million people without enough food to lead a healthy, active life. Poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under the age…
Minnesota follows a no-fault insurance system, meaning that drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. Many drivers mistakenly assume that if they file a PIP claim against their own insurance provider, their claim will not be disputed. Unfortunately, your insurance company has…
The IRS is reminding Americans with special needs that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017) made major changes to Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Eligible individuals may now put more money into their ABLE account and also roll money from their 529…
This past Wednesday, local Houston law enforcement officials did something that was unprecedented. They obtained a search warrant and raided the headquarters of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston looking specifically for the secret archives. The police action in Texas was taken by the Montgomery County…
NBC News investigative reporters sat down with Andrew Chappell a few weeks ago at his Missouri home to talk about his Biomet M2a hip replacement nightmare. The reporters wanted to know why seven nations, including Australia, Germany, and Great Britain, knew about serious problems with the…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and in an effort to fight this debilitating disease that affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans, Chaffin Luhana LLP team members, Roopal Luhana and Justin Joseph interviewed Dr. Daniel Alkon. Dr. Daniel Alkon is the President and Chief…
If you are unhappy with your Detroit car accident lawyer or how your injury case is going, you have options available. People go to a lawyer to help them, but sometimes the person they hire is just not a good fit. If that is the case…
In cities across Michigan and across the country, shareable electric scooters are popping up on street corners, popular venues, and college campuses. Meant to be a helpful alternative where cars are not practical or available, the two-wheeled motorized devices are unlocked and paid for by…
