A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that just 2.3 percent of over 480,000 U.S. physicians accounted for 38.8 percent of paid medical malpractice claims from 2003 through 2015. In other words, an incredibly small percentage of physicians with poor…
Recently, the Nevada Senate unanimously passed Bill AB316, which will enact the Nevada 24/7 Sobriety and Drug Monitoring Program Act if signed by Governor Sisolak. The program is based on the “Sober 24” program currently being used in Washoe County. It requires some drug and…
The FDA recently warned patients and doctors about a potential problem with certain Medtronic pacemakers. The batteries in these pacemakers may drain more quickly than they should, presenting a danger that the device may not deliver the appropriate pacing therapy. Should that happen, patients who…
If you’re involved in a car accident, your statements and actions at the scene can have a major impact on the outcome of your subsequent claim. It’s important that you maintain your composure, gather evidence, and avoid mistakes that could jeopardize your ability to recover…
In June 2013, an Oregon jury awarded $6.2 million to an agricultural worker who became paralyzed from the waist down after his torso was crushed in a hay bale cutting machine. The accident happened in March 2010. According to reports, the plaintiff forgot to take…
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Neck and back injuries are fairly common among car accident victims. Forceful impacts can cause soft tissue damage, herniated or ruptured discs, fractured vertebrae, and even spinal cord damage. They can also lead to the development of conditions like radiculopathy and spondylolisthesis. If you’re suffering…
Arizona, long considered to have one of the most unfair statute of limitations in the country, has now come full circle. Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that places Arizona alongside New York and New Jersey as states that have made significant strides in…
Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided an update of her office’s investigation into the Catholic Church in Michigan by announcing that five individuals have been charged with 21 counts of criminal sexual conduct. The charges stem from evidence uncovered during an investigation into…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the arrests of five priests in an ongoing probe of the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse of children in Michigan. Five former Catholic priests have been charged with criminal sexual conduct, Attorney General Dana Nessel said at a news…
Earlier this year I watched most of the recent trial that concerned the child abuse at Children’s Theater. The Children’s Theater was found negligent, but not a direct cause. I have had a lot of time for follow up with a number of people involved. …