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Atlanta Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Atlanta Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Comments on injury law with an emphasis on medical malpractice. By Kaplan & Lukowski L.L.P.

http://www.atlantamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 8

    Try finding a doctor if you are on Medicare

    Try finding a doctor if you are on Medicare
    Politicians talk incessantly about insuring the long term viability of Medicare. However, there is a critical, immediate problem that impacts the ability of Medicare recipients to obtain necessary services. Medicare is intended to provide…
  • Apr 4

    Treatment of ovarian cancer by gynecologic oncologists provide women significantly higher survival rates.

    Treatment of ovarian cancer by gynecologic oncologists provide women significantly higher survival rates.
    Medicine, like most other things in life, has become increasingly complex. That complexity has resulted in increased specialization. While hyper-specialization often results in doctors looking at body parts rather than at the patient as a…
  • Mar 18

    Even doctors can be victimized by medical malpractice

    Even doctors can be victimized by medical malpractice
    Anyone can be the victim of medical malpractice; even doctors. In a remarkable Op-Ed piece published in the New York Times on February 20, 2013, Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, a professor of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville,…
Rank this Week: 3240

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective products, drug products, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and premises liability. By Richard Schlueter.

http://atlanta.injuryboard.com/
  • Apr 8

    New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

    New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant
    Yet another set of transvaginal mesh cases have been consolidated into an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, as the result of an order issued by a federal judicial panel at the beginning of August 2012. This latest transvaginal mesh MDL…
  • Apr 6

    Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

    Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug
    A leading diabetes treatment drug, Actos, has been the subject of heightened interest recently due to its being implicated in an increased incidence of bladder cancer among patients taking the drug, the announcement of the launch of its…
  • Apr 4

    Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

    Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial
    A group of lawsuits that contend the diabetes drug, Actos, carries an increased risk of bladder cancer are set for an initial trial in Louisiana beginning in 2014. In December, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation assigned…
Rank this Week: 53

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers personal injury law affecting Georgia residents. By Michael Neff.

http://www.mlnlawblog.com/
  • Nov 23

    Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospital

    Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospital
    A recent study found that a fall prevention intervention could potentially prevent 1 fall every 4 days, 7.5 falls every month, and 90 falls every year in U.S. hospitals.
  • Nov 18

    Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individual

    Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individual
    Fall injuries and disabilities are likely to increase in coming years as baby boomers move into their senior years. Among older individuals, fall injuries often lead to broken bones, immobility and restricted activity.
  • Nov 16

    Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly

    Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly
    Among individuals over the age of 50 who fracture a hip, approximately 25 percent die within the first year after the injury! An additional 60 percent lose their ability to perform day-to-day activities like bathing and cooking.
Rank this Week: 3552

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers auto accidents, car wreck claims, personal injury claims, and truck accidents. By The Griffin Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.atlanta-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
  • Nov 12

    $5,367,000 Dekalb County Auto Accident Verdict

    $5,367,000 Dekalb County Auto Accident Verdict
    A Dekalb County jury awarded $5,367,000 to a mother and child who were catastrophically injured in a high speed car accident on I-85. The case was Hyan N. An and Jina Hong, a minor child v. Ann Herrera Administratrix for the Estate of Ronald…
  • Oct 15

    Need Help with your Atlanta Personal Injury or Worker's Comp claims? PAIN LAW is the Answer.

    Need Help with your Atlanta Personal Injury or Worker's Comp claims? PAIN LAW is the Answer.
    Attorney Richard Griffin and the Griffin Law Firm have helped injured parties recover for their personal injury claim or worker's compensation claim since 1995. Our Atlanta car accident attorneys are here to help you get the medical…
  • Oct 11

    How Much is a Hip Fracture Personal Injury Case Worth in Georgia?

    How Much is a Hip Fracture Personal Injury Case Worth in Georgia?
    Atlanta personal injury attorney Richard Griffin uses jury verdict research to track the most recent values of personal injury cases in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Rank this Week: 3455

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car collisions and Georgia personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Kevin C. Ford.

http://www.atlantapersonalinjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 20

    One Drink Minimum for Drivers Is Coming To A State Near You

    One Drink Minimum for Drivers Is Coming To A State Near You
    Over the past 10 years, the standard or benchmark for determining whether a motorist is operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol has been set at 0.08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC); although, this standard is not applicable to…
  • Apr 29

    Tire Kills Woman on I-85

    Tire Kills Woman on I-85
    I am not a mechanic. However, I have been driving cars for more than 30 years and have been around a shop once or twice. Recently, an Atlanta mother died when a motorist's wheel (rim and all) allegedly came off his vehicle and crushed the…
  • Mar 13

    Woman Attempts To Elude DUI In Toy Truck

    Woman Attempts To Elude DUI In Toy Truck
    This is not just another shocking headline; unfortunately, there was indeed a woman who resided in Craighead County, Ark., who tried to escape from the police using a child's battery operated toy truck. To provide some background, Craighead…
Rank this Week: 2962

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile accidents and premises liability. By Robert Glass.

http://www.atlanta-personalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 16

    Trucking Cases Are Different - Georgia Trucking Attorney

    Trucking Cases Are Different - Georgia Trucking Attorney
    Trucking cases are not like car wreck cases. We handle all types of commercial vehicle cases but the trucking cases are regulation-intensive, and this is a good thing. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations apply to both interstate…
  • Jul 12

    Tragic Douglas County Georgia Tractor Trailer Trucking Wreck

    Tragic Douglas County Georgia Tractor Trailer Trucking Wreck
    As I've written about before, trucking collisions often cause the most serious injuries and can result in multiple fatalities if the impact is severe enough. Unfortunately, the impact of a 75,000 lb. truck is almost always devastating. …
  • May 17

    Cycling Tragedy in Decatur, Georgia

    Cycling Tragedy in Decatur, Georgia
    When we are driving cars or trucks on the road, we often forget that we are operating moving tons of steel. This is why in my practice, some of the most devastating injuries come from pedestrians and cyclists that are hit by cars on the…
Rank this Week: 3702

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Georgia boating, car and construction accidents. By Commander+Pound, LLP

http://www.atlanta-personal-injury-lawyers-blog.com/
  • Sep 4

    Two Fatal Wrong Way Crashes on GA Highway 400 in Atlanta

    Two Fatal Wrong Way Crashes on GA Highway 400 in Atlanta
    Georgia Highway 400 can be a nightmare for Atlanta commuters but these fears turned deadly last month. Three people are dead after two separate drivers entered Georgia Highway 400 going the wrong direction, only nine days apart.
  • Aug 23

    Brian Damaged Little League Baseball Player Receives $14.5 million Settlement

    Brian Damaged Little League Baseball Player Receives $14.5 million Settlement
    Little league baseball is supposed to be a harmless sport where parents first introduce their children to organized team sports. This was not the case for a New Jersey 12 year old boy who suffered brain damage while playing in a game.
  • Jun 6

    $1.2 million Fulton County Jury Verdict in Trucking Injury

    $1.2 million Fulton County Jury Verdict in Trucking Injury
    A Fulton County jury recently awarded $1.2 million to a man who was side-swiped by an 18-wheeler when it rolled onto the curb in Douglasville, Georgia. The plaintiff was a 68 year old surveyor, working at the corner of Bankhead Highway and…
Rank this Week: 3682

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Georgia automobile accident, personal injury, trucking accident and wrongful death issues. By Victor J. Faenza.

http://www.atlantapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Nov 23

    Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

    Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road
    As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I was depressed to read in the AJC online about another pedestrian being hit by a car and critically injured in Marietta, Georgia. According to the article, the pedestrian was struck last Friday night…
  • Nov 11

    What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

    What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?
    Experience, experience, experience! In my opinion, the most important thing to look for when hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle personal injury or wrongful death claims in metro Atlanta and north Georgia is experience. And not just…
  • Nov 4

    If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

    If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected
    One of the many things I do as an Atlanta personal injury lawyer is to understand all the factors that can affect the value of a personal injury lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit arises out of a car accident, tractor-trailer accident, a slip and…
Rank this Week: 989

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Georgia focused injury and accident law updates and news. Published By Victor J. Faenza, P.C.

http://www.atlantapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Nov 23

    Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

    Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road
    As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I was depressed to read in the AJC online about another pedestrian being hit by a car and critically injured in Marietta, Georgia. According to the article, the pedestrian was struck last Friday night…
  • Nov 11

    What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

    What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?
    Experience, experience, experience! In my opinion, the most important thing to look for when hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle personal injury or wrongful death claims in metro Atlanta and north Georgia is experience. And not just…
  • Nov 4

    If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

    If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected
    One of the many things I do as an Atlanta personal injury lawyer is to understand all the factors that can affect the value of a personal injury lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit arises out of a car accident, tractor-trailer accident, a slip and…
Rank this Week: 5010

Attorney Client Match Blog

Attorney Client Match Blog

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice news. By Robert N. Katz.

http://blog.attorneyclientmatch.com/
  • May 2

    Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute

    Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute
    There are undoubtedly many different types of car accidents. There are collisions between multiple drivers, and then there are those collisions caused by motorists who are under the influence, or distracted. All of these accidents, no matter,…
  • Apr 1

    Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number

    Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number
    It would seem that Georgia's recent spate of traffic laws (especially those laws involving the required usage of seat belts and banning texting while driving) is experiencing a decent amount of success. In fact, statistics show that there was…
  • Feb 26

    Proposed Georgia Law Meant to Keep Left Traffic Lane Clear and Cut Down on Car Accident

    Proposed Georgia Law Meant to Keep Left Traffic Lane Clear and Cut Down on Car Accident
    Georgia may soon be the next state to enforce what others have already dubbed the "slow-poke" law. House Bill 459, introduced by Rep. Bill Hitchens, R-Rincon, was created to outlaw driving in the fast lane on Georgia's congested highways…
Rank this Week: 5243

Attorney Ryan M. Springer Blog

Attorney Ryan M. Springer Blog

Covers Utah medical malpractice law.

http://www.ryanspringer.com/blog/
  • Apr 17

    Financial Incentives for Medical Malpractice?

    Financial Incentives for Medical Malpractice?
    An interesting study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that hospitals benefit financially from medical errors. If you think about it, it makes sense.  If a doctor or nurse provides negligent medical…
  • Aug 7

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits in Utah

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits in Utah
    The Food and Drug Administration has warned that the use of transvaginal mesh exposes patients to a greater risk of complications than other methods of surgical vaginal repair. The FDA stated that in spite of the increased side effects risk,…
  • Jun 7

    Utah Wrongful Death Law

    Utah Wrongful Death Law
    Utah is just one of four states with constitutions that specifically preclude any limitation on recovery in wrongful death suits.  The Utah State Constitution expressly states that “[t]he right of action to recover damages for injuries…
Rank this Week: 4884

Austin Personal Injury Blog

Austin Personal Injury Blog

Litigation and injury news, cases and commentary. By Perlmutter & Schuelke, LLP.

http://www.civtrial.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Do Personal Injury Lawyers Make A Difference?

    Do Personal Injury Lawyers Make A Difference?
    One of my favorite things is disbursements — giving clients their checks from settlements or judgments. Today, I’m making disbursements in a settlement of a car wreck case, and the case is an example of how personal injury lawyers can…
  • Jun 12

    Eagle Ford Shale and Trucking Accident

    Eagle Ford Shale and Trucking Accident
    The past two weekends, I’ve had to make working trips to the Texas coast (and I didn’t even see the beach on either trip).  The one thing that struck me on the drives was the increase in traffic, especially trucking traffic.
  • Jun 11

    Motorcycle Accidents: ROT Rally Motorcycle Fatalitie

    Motorcycle Accidents: ROT Rally Motorcycle Fatalitie
    Austin’s annual Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally has come and gone, and again we’ve had too many motorcycle fatalities.   This year, three motorcyclists were killed during the weekend. In the first incident, a rider crashed into a…
Rank this Week: 3891

Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

By Mark Perlmutter & Brooks Schuelke.

http://austin.injuryboard.com/
  • Feb 22

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun
    The thousands of women who have suffered serious injury and pain due to complications from the implantation of transvaginal mesh are paying close attention to the progress of the first bellwether trials of mesh manufacturers Ethicon and C.R.…
  • Feb 2

    Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie

    Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie
    In a showing of unity between two historically acrimonious professions, doctors and lawyers are working together to reshape tort law and continue to force insurance companies to promptly pay the funds due to doctors for services performed.…
  • Dec 31

    Defective Tire Recalls in 2012

    Defective Tire Recalls in 2012
    As we close out 2012 and begin traveling to celebrate the start of 2013, roadway safety should be our number one concern. Four major tire recalls of the past year have taught us to thoroughly inspect our vehicle’s tires before and after…
Rank this Week: 643

Auto Accident Injury Blog

Auto Accident Injury Blog

Covers auto accident news, law and safety tips. By the Casino Law Group.

http://www.casinolawfirm.com/Auto-Accident-Injury-Blog/
  • Feb 14

    Five Defensive Driving Tips That May Save Your Life (and Money)

    Five Defensive Driving Tips That May Save Your Life (and Money)
    Every time you get in your car and pull out of your driveway, you’re taking your life in your hands.  Even if you are an alert and skilled driver, you cannot guarantee the other drivers on the road will be too.  Defensive driving is key…
  • Jan 27

    GEORGIA JUDGES ORDERS OBAMA TO APPEAR IN COURT – DOESN’T SHOW

    GEORGIA JUDGES ORDERS OBAMA TO APPEAR IN COURT – DOESN’T SHOW
    President Barack Obama had been ordered to appear in a Georgia court Thursday in a lawsuit challenging his status as a natural-born US citizen, a prerequisite to becoming President in the United States. As may have been predicted, Obama’s…
  • Jan 11

    $293k Jury Verdict Awarded Medical Malpractice Organ Surgery Case

    $293k Jury Verdict Awarded Medical Malpractice Organ Surgery Case
    A Forsyth County jury awarded $293,000.00 to a Plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit for a doctor injuring the patient when he performed bladder surgery on him. The jury decided to side with the Plaintiff because the jury felt that had the…
Rank this Week: 3881

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers Chicago car accidents, bus accidents and bike accidents. By the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.autoaccidentlawyers-blog.com/
  • May 21

    SUVs Safer than Cars in Front Crashe

    SUVs Safer than Cars in Front Crashe
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins point to a new study by the University of Buffalo which revealed that the odds of death in a car were 7.6 times greater than for those in an SUV. Additionally, a separate study found that more…
  • May 21

    Survivors Remember the Nation's Deadliest Drunken Driving Crash

    Survivors Remember the Nation's Deadliest Drunken Driving Crash
    Bus accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins point to a recent article by USA TODAY, returning back to the country's most fatal drunken driving crash. It occurred in 1988 in Kentucky, when a Kentucky motorist got on the wrong side of a high…
  • May 20

    Infant Ejected from SUV in Roadway Accident

    Infant Ejected from SUV in Roadway Accident
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent crash in downtown Chicago, during which an 11-month old girl was ejected from a vehicle. Fortunately, the infant is currently in stable condition at a local hospital. The…
Rank this Week: 1260

Aviation Law Blog

Aviation Law Blog

Covers FAA and NTSB news, and airplane and helicopter accidents. From Clifford Law Offices.

http://aviation.cliffordlaw.com
Rank this Week: 4355

Aviation Law Monitor

Aviation Law Monitor

Provides insight and commentary on aviation accidents and the law. By Mike Danko.

http://www.aviationlawmonitor.com/
  • Apr 11

    $26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document

    $26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document
    A jury in Washington state handed down a $26 million verdict against Avco Lycoming as a result of a fatal Cessna 172 crash that killed three people in 2008.  The  jury's award included $6 million in punitive damages, designed…
  • Mar 24

    Another Robinson R44 Helicopter Explodes on Impact

    Another Robinson R44 Helicopter Explodes on Impact
    This Robinson R44 crash was in Australia.  Witnesses said that nearby restaurant staff “grabbed every fire extinguisher in the building, but there were too many flames . . . There was nothing anyone could do.”No occupant of a…
  • Feb 11

    NTSB Questions FAA's Practice of Allowing Boeing to Self-Certify its Design

    NTSB Questions FAA's Practice of Allowing Boeing to Self-Certify its Design
    The FAA allows Boeing to certify its own design work.  That means that, at least to some extent,  Boeing now regulates itself.  That never seemed like such a great idea to me.  After all, isn't it the…
Rank this Week: 1939

Baltimore Auto Accident Attorneys…

Baltimore Auto Accident Attorneys Blog

Comments on auto accident and injury law. By Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, L.L.C.

http://www.baltimoreautoaccidentattorneys.com/
  • May 17

    Motor Vehicle Bills Passed into Law

    Motor Vehicle Bills Passed into Law
    Sixty-eight insurance bills were introduced in the 2013 session of Maryland's General Assembly. Eighteen of the bills dealt with motor vehicle insurance issues, only a few survived the legislative gauntlet to become law. These are the motor…
  • May 6

    Appeals Court Rejects Argument that Statute of Limitations Should Have Been Extended in Insurance Case

    Appeals Court Rejects Argument that Statute of Limitations Should Have Been Extended in Insurance Case
    In a strongly worded opinion, Maryland's Court of Special Appeals has rejected the notion of expanding the amount of time for filing a civil claim. Maryland courts will not recognize an exception to the Statute of Limitations without action…
  • Apr 29

    Cases Involving Texting and Driving Dismissed by Court

    Cases Involving Texting and Driving Dismissed by Court
    Lawsuits involving texting and driving are starting to make their way through the courts. One recent set of cases involved a multi-vehicle accident that, some say, stemmed from a commercial driver being distracted by the texting system in his…
Rank this Week: 3230

Baltimore Injury Lawyer Blog

Baltimore Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, car accident and products liability cases. By Miller & Zois.

http://www.baltimoreinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 25

    How to handle expert witnesses with disciplinary charges/orders.

    How to handle expert witnesses with disciplinary charges/orders.
    There has been some controversy recently in the community of Maryland lawyers who handle personal injury and worker’s compensation claims.
  • Oct 22

    Defense Research Institute poll shows most people are confident in the fairness of our civil court

    Defense Research Institute poll shows most people are confident in the fairness of our civil court
    A poll recently released by the Defense Research Institute found that an overwhelming majority of respondents found that our civil courts are fair. Check out the DRI’s release here. Note that the headline says “41% Doubt Fairness of…
  • Sep 27

    Another appellate win for M&Z!

    Another appellate win for M&Z!
    Yesterday the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland released this opinion reversing the Circuit Court for Baltimore County’s entry of summary judgment against one of our clients. The case involves the application of Insurance Article…
Rank this Week: 4774

Baton Rouge Injury Lawyer Blog

Baton Rouge Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, maritime injuries and wrongful death claims. By the Law Offices of J. Price McNamara.

http://www.batonrougeinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2456

Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area…

Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area Personal Injury News

Reports on car accidents, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents, dog bites, and other incidents of personal injury in Beaver County, Pittsburgh, and the Western Pennsylvania area. By Palmieri & Matvey, P.C.

http://matveylaw.com
Rank this Week: 5099

Bed Sore FAQ

Bed Sore FAQ

Features articles, FAQs, and medical-legal resources on the development of bed sores while at a medical facility. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/
  • Apr 1

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore
    A former resident of the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, IL is suing the facility for $100,000, according to the The Madison Record. The plaintiff, Robert McLean, claims that Calvin Johnson allowed several painful decubitus ulcers…
  • Mar 1

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore
    A recent story from Oklahoma City reminds me again that elder abuse is not only limited to nursing homes. According to NewsOK.com, police found 57-year-old Deborah Ramirez trapped in her home in June 2010, surrounded by cockroaches and…
  • Feb 1

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient
    A recent article in Britain’s Daily Mail says that hospital-acquired bed sores continue to plague England’s National Health System in alarming numbers. “Bed sores affected 412,000 NHS patients, and killed 4,708 people…
Rank this Week: 5123

Bed Sore FAQs

Bed Sore FAQs

Provides medical-legal information concerning the development of bed sores. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.bedsorefaq.com/
  • Apr 1

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore

    Former Illinois Nursing Home Resident Files Lawsuit Against Facility For Development Of Bed Sore
    A former resident of the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, IL is suing the facility for $100,000, according to the The Madison Record. The plaintiff, Robert McLean, claims that Calvin Johnson allowed several painful decubitus ulcers…
  • Mar 1

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore

    Woman Arrested for Elder Abuse, Including Neglect of Mother’s Severe Pressure Sore
    A recent story from Oklahoma City reminds me again that elder abuse is not only limited to nursing homes. According to NewsOK.com, police found 57-year-old Deborah Ramirez trapped in her home in June 2010, surrounded by cockroaches and…
  • Feb 1

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient

    Decubitus Ulcers Remain Deadly Problem for Hospital Patient
    A recent article in Britain’s Daily Mail says that hospital-acquired bed sores continue to plague England’s National Health System in alarming numbers. “Bed sores affected 412,000 NHS patients, and killed 4,708 people…
Rank this Week: 3802

Bed Sores Blog

Bed Sores Blog

Covers elder abuse and nursing home abuse. By Fogel & Associates.

  • Apr 17

    Washington Man Charged With Manslaughter After Mother Dies From Bedsore

    Washington Man Charged With Manslaughter After Mother Dies From Bedsore
    While the following image provided by the Seattle Times is shockingly grotesque, it is the best way of demonstrating the severity and cruelty behind the involve alleged crime committed in Black Diamond, Washington on June 17, 2009: When…
  • Apr 14

    Orange County Nursing Home Sued By Family of Elderly Resident

    Orange County Nursing Home Sued By Family of Elderly Resident
    An Orange County nursing facility is being sued by two daughters of a former resident who allege the facility contributed to their elderly father's death. Oliver Shrock, then 77 years of age, passed away four days after suffering a fall in…
  • Apr 10

    Convicted Calabasas Caregiver ‘Laughed’ While Abusing Resident

    Convicted Calabasas Caregiver ‘Laughed’ While Abusing Resident
    A former employee of a nursing home in Calabasas, California, was convicted Thursday of torturing and abusing residents under his care. Jurors reportedly deliberated for less than five hours before deciding on the guilty verdict for, Cesar…
Rank this Week: 5045

Behr, McCarter & Potter, P.C. Blog

Behr, McCarter & Potter, P.C. Blog

Covers personal injury, workers' compensation and medical malpractice.

http://behrmccarterpotter.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 5202

Benzene and Leukemia Law Blog

Benzene and Leukemia Law Blog

Covers legal news and cases concerning Benzene and Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and Aplastic Anemia. By David Austin.

http://www.benzeneleukemialawblog.com/
  • Apr 9

    When does the Statute of Limitations Begin to Run?

    When does the Statute of Limitations Begin to Run?
    An appeal was recently filed in a case where a lower court ruled that the time limit on a person's benzene claim began running when the person was first exposed to benzene.  Wow.  Well this is one big problem with exposure lawsuits.  The…
  • Apr 9

    Efforts to curtail Benzene in Texa

    Efforts to curtail Benzene in Texa
    Despite an initial backlash against what they perceived to be an overstep of mayoral authority, Baytown officials and state lawmakers seem to be falling in step, at least in principle, with Houston Mayor Bill White’s efforts to curtail…
  • Sep 25

    Targeting stem cells suggests way to cure leukemia, mice study show

    Targeting stem cells suggests way to cure leukemia, mice study show
    Canadian scientists are investigating a novel way of treating a deadly form of leukemia: By targeting the stem cells that allow the cancer to return after chemotherapy has resulted in apparent remission. Using an experimental drug,…
Rank this Week: 4238

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog /…

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog / Blawg

Covers biker and motorcycle legal issues, safety tips, motorcycle ride reports and personal injury information. By Norman Gregory Fernandez.

http://bikerlawblog.com/
  • Oct 19

    New posts coming soon.

    New posts coming soon.
    I have been super busy since returning from my epic around the nation RV trip. I am still catching up. Stay tuned for some new articles real soon. Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
  • Sep 14

    Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12

    Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12
    Just an FYI, I am back from my vacation as of 9/6/12. Many things happened after my last update. I will be writing an article soon to tell you what happened! Norm
  • Aug 28

    A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.

    A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.
    Today on 8-28-12, Liz and I rode from Deadwood, South Dakota to Mount Rushmore. Both Deadwood and Mount Rushmore are located in the historic Black Hills of South Dakota. I have ridden many twisties all over the USA and Canada. The Black Hills…
Rank this Week: 1548

Birmingham AL Personal Injury Blog

Birmingham AL Personal Injury Blog

By Drake Law Firm.

http://www.drakelawal.com/blog/
  • May 20

    Multiple Deficiencies, Deaths Close Fresenius's Bessemer Kidney Center

    Multiple Deficiencies, Deaths Close Fresenius's Bessemer Kidney Center
    According to a report from al.com, two patients have died and the Center for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health have launched an investigation of a Bessemer dialysis center. The report notes that both deaths…
  • May 17

    How freeway and highway accidents in Alabama can be reduced

    How freeway and highway accidents in Alabama can be reduced
    Most people believe that driving is a right. Others say it is a privilege, but in either case, it comes with a responsibility. Those who drive in Alabama are expected to know and observe Alabama traffic rules. When drivers choose...
  • May 10

    Where does liability lie in a Birmingham fatal train accident?

    Where does liability lie in a Birmingham fatal train accident?
    The typical day-to-day accidents that Birmingham residents are used to hearing about are crashes involving passenger cars on the road. Unfortunately, any motor vehicle, whether on land or water, can be involved in an accident, leaving…
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Birmingham Injury Blog

Birmingham Injury Blog

Covers deposition tips, drug cases, insurance, mass torts, medical malpractice, product liability, recent case news, and slip and fall accidents. By Birmingham, Alabama personal injury lawyers Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.birminghaminjuryblog.com/
  • Dec 13

    Alabama Car Wreck: Should I go to ER or Doctor?

    Alabama Car Wreck: Should I go to ER or Doctor?
    Yes -- if you have been injured in a car wreck, get checked out. Make sure that you are physically ok. Sometimes right after a wreck you may feel fine but once the adrenaline wears off, you feel the pain. It may just be pain that will go…
  • Dec 10

    Alabama Car Wreck: What is Medical Payment (MedPay)?

    Alabama Car Wreck: What is Medical Payment (MedPay)?
    If you have been in a wreck in Alabama, you should have "Medical Payment" (Medpay) insurance with State Farm or Allstate or whoever you have your policy with. This is a very valuable but often unknown benefit that you have been paying for…
  • Dec 7

    Alabama Car Wreck: Do I Have to Notify UM Before Settling?

    Alabama Car Wreck: Do I Have to Notify UM Before Settling?
    In Alabama, if you are considering settling with the person at fault (called the "tort-feasor"), you should consider letting your uninsured or "under-insured" insurance company know about the potential settlement. Your UM (uninsured or UIM…
Rank this Week: 4560

Birth Defect Lawyer Blog

Birth Defect Lawyer Blog

Covers birth defects caused by environmental hazards and prescription drugs. By Oshman & Mirisola, LLP.

http://www.birthdefectlawyer.net/
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Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers birth injuries, including brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erbs palsy and Horners syndrome. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.birthinjurylawyer24-7blog.com/
  • Dec 6

    This is a medical malpractice case filed against the defendant hospital

    This is a medical malpractice case filed against the defendant hospital
    This is a medical malpractice case filed against the defendant NYC hospital because of the negligence committed by its employees during plaintiff’s birth in September 1993. According to the hospital records, the medical employees in…
  • Nov 21

    Queens Birth Injury 63

    Queens Birth Injury 63
    This case is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Queens County. The defendants of the case have moved for an order to set aside a jury award of damages that was returned on the 22nd of June, 2005 and for a new trial…
  • Nov 16

    Queens Birth 58

    Queens Birth 58
    This case is being heard in the Family Court of Queens County. This particular case involves alleged child abuse. Case Background On the ninth of June, 2004, the Administration for Children’s Services filed a petition alleging that the…
Rank this Week: 5011

Blane Law Blog

Blane Law Blog

Covers personal injury law. By Mark C. Blane.

http://www.blanelaw.com/blog
  • May 22

    San Diego Injuries: Importance of Sunlight & Healing the Body by Robert G. Wright

    San Diego Injuries: Importance of Sunlight & Healing the Body by Robert G. Wright
    Three things cannot be long hidden: The SUN, the Moon, and the Truth by Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
  • Apr 23

    San Diego Raw Foods - a Good Choice in my California Injury Case?

    San Diego Raw Foods - a Good Choice in my California Injury Case?
    Well, in a nutshell, yes! I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this blog article certainly is not medical advice, but I can certainly advocate health in terms of dietary needs, and give you my sincere opinions on it. Raw fresh and organic…
  • Mar 19

    Mark Blane in USA Today Regarding His Quilly Award For His Best Seller

    Mark Blane in USA Today Regarding His Quilly Award For His Best Seller
     San Diego Attorney Mark Blane was given the "Quilly Award" by the National Accademy of Best-Selling Authors in October 2011 for his best-seller "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." USA today ran a feature of this achievment on December 15, 2011.
Rank this Week: 801

Blog for the Law Offices of G.…

Blog for the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC

Covers criminal and personal injury law.

http://ricelawmd.blogspot.com/
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Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, commercial litigation and insurance bad faith. By Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonaccidentinjurylawyer.com/
  • May 13

    Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

    Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured
    May 13, 2013 - Evan Bard, 20, of Agawam, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained in a single car accident, which occurred in Canton at approximately midnight on Saturday. She was a passenger in a...
  • May 2

    East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One

    East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One
    May 2, 2013 - Gregory Poole, 55, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, sustained serious personal injuries when he was struck by an SUV. The accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 1:00p.m. while Poole was standing outside of the home…
  • Apr 29

    Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

    Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead
    April 29, 2013 - Barry Russell, 59, of Wareham, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle. Charles Rohrback IV, 19, also of Wareham, was operating his 1994 Acura on...
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Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accident law. By William D. Kickham, Esq.

http://www.bostonaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Massachusetts Defective Product Injuries Might Result From Popcorn Maker

    Massachusetts Defective Product Injuries Might Result From Popcorn Maker
    Made popcorn lately with the Avon Popcorn Maker? Chances are it was anything but a Jolly Time. Recently, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers, due to burn and fire hazards and the possibility…
  • May 13

    Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent

    Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent
    Every parent – and of course, every soccer Mom – knows all too well the chaos and confusion that comes with the territory, when you shuttle your children around in the car. What tunes should you play on the radio? How to handle…
  • May 10

    Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented

    Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented
    This blog post is for all of the parents out there who might be reading this. If your child is at home with you right now, lean over and give him or her a big hug, and thank your lucky stars that he or she is safe. And if you by chance are…
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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Reports on Massachusetts car accidents. By Altman & Altman LLP.

http://www.bostoncaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Investigation Continues in Fatal Boston Hit-and-Run Accident Involving MIT Professor

    Investigation Continues in Fatal Boston Hit-and-Run Accident Involving MIT Professor
    Police are still investigating a hit-and-run bicycle accident near Kenmore Square that killed an MIT professor this weekend. Kanako Miura, 36, a native from Japan and visiting professor at MIT since 2012, was struck and killed by a truck…
  • May 14

    League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community

    League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community
    On Monday, the city of Cambridge was named a Gold-level bicycle friendly community by The League of American Bicyclists, making it the highest rated city to bicycle in on the East coast. The recognition and ceremony comes in observance of…
  • May 1

    34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA

    34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA
    Thirty-four junior high school students were injured and taken to hospitals following a three vehicle crash involving a school bus yesterday. The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning along Route 9 in Newton when a Metco bus…
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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 15

    Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

    Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway
    We've all been there -- spending hours behind the wheel, wanting nothing more than some shuteye. While most of us make it home safely, there are others who aren't so lucky. According to Yahoo News, there were more than 11,000 people killed…
  • May 12

    New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

    New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England
    Older drivers face some serious obstacles behind the wheel. But there could soon be a way to help them get around some of these problems. According to The Washington Post, officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
  • May 10

    Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

    Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State
    The state of Massachusetts ranked as the 6th most bike-friendly state in the country for 2013. And we pride ourselves on this ranking. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts earned this ranking for good reason. Out…
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Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Comments on injury law. By Heinlein & Beeler P.C.

http://www.bostoninjuryattorney-blog.com/
  • May 10

    Landlord Cited in Deadly Allston Fire

    Landlord Cited in Deadly Allston Fire
    Only days after a fire in an Allston building killed a Boston University student, the owner of the building, Anna Belokurova, has reportedly been cited by Boston police for allegedly running an illegal rooming house, and using the basement of…
  • Feb 28

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester
    It's the worst fear of any parent who sends their child to participate in sports or other youth-related activities - the teacher/coach/leader is an alleged pedophile. Parents in the North Shore Town of Rowley face that chilling reality, as…
  • Feb 28

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester
    It's the worst fear of any parent who sends their child to participate in sports or other youth-related activities - the teacher/coach/leader is an alleged pedophile. Parents in the North Shore Town of Rowley face that chilling reality, as…
Rank this Week: 4171

Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Massachusetts car accident and other personal injury cases. By Bellotti Law Group, P.C.

http://www.bostoninjuryattorneysblog.com/
  • Feb 22

    Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett

    Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett
    Our stretch of mild winter weather in Massachusetts had to end some time and Old Man Winter has returned in grand fashion this February, a month for the record books when it comes to snow. Despite our reputation as hard-nosed and resilient…
  • Jan 17

    Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice

    Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice
    Most New Englanders are used to winters filled with cold, snow, and ice. Unfortunately, we're also aware of the many potential hazards winter storms present. Often, we associate winter weather dangers with driving. While inclement weather…
  • Jan 3

    Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season

    Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season
    The holidays are a time when children, much to their delight, receive many new toys. While your children will undoubtedly enjoy many hours with their new toys, some of these products can be defective and present a very real risk of injury,…
Rank this Week: 4393

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury Law. By Sugarman & Sugarman, P.C.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 20

    Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie

    Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie
    In 2012, more than 78 percent of all products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission were produced by foreign manufacturers. The Banzai Falls Inflatable Pool Slide that was the subject of a jury award in favor of SUGARMAN's…
  • May 14

    Limousine Liability in Massachusett

    Limousine Liability in Massachusett
    Recently, a fire on a limousine in California ended in tragedy and the death of five co-workers who were not able to escape from the vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing a blast of fire from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle quickly…
  • May 7

    Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common

    Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common
    According to a Johns Hopkins study recently reported in the April 2013 issue of the journal Surgery, so-called surgical "never events" occur with shocking regularity. "Never events" include such events as operating on the wrong side of the…
Rank this Week: 4169

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog discusses topics such as boating, car, motorcyle, and pedestrian accidents. By Boston, MA personal injury lawyers Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 492

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts personal injury and wrongful death news. By The Law Office of Neil Burns.

http://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 2084

Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car accidents, work injuries and nursing home neglect. By Jeffrey S. Glassman.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 19

    Drug Reps Rarely Share Side Effects with Doctor

    Drug Reps Rarely Share Side Effects with Doctor
    When a patient is prescribed a drug, that patient has the right to know about any potential side effects the drug may cause. Doctors need to be aware of the potential side effects and risks so that patients can be kept informed, and it is…
  • May 18

    Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent

    Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent
    Protecting kids is the top priority of every parent and parents need to know what types of risks their children face. Every year since 1998, a survey of Massachusetts students has been conducted in order to provide more information to…
  • May 17

    NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving

    NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving
    Everyone today knows that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08. The laws impose this limit to ensure that people do not drive when they are too impaired to react quickly, to pay attention and to make safe…
Rank this Week: 822

Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

By the Cloutier Law Firm.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorney-blog.com/
  • Dec 19

    Lemon Aid, Cars and Inspections - A Consumer Protection Guide to Buying a Car

    Lemon Aid, Cars and Inspections - A Consumer Protection Guide to Buying a Car
    Can I have some lemonade with that defective car please? The Massachusetts "Lemon Aid Law," General Law chapter 90 section 7N, requires a dealership to provide a full refund for a car if the car fails an inspection within seven days from the…
  • Sep 10

    Timber.......Fall, Foliage and Falling Tree

    Timber.......Fall, Foliage and Falling Tree
    The Patriots are playing, the air is cooler and leaves are beginning to change - Fall is approaching. While you are craning your neck this season to enjoy the beauty of the trees around you please be careful - after all, trees do fall down!
  • Sep 5

    Football Related Injuries - Just Part of the Game?

    Football Related Injuries - Just Part of the Game?
    Nothing says "Fall" like the crunch of football pads. As a new school year begins, many Massachusetts children will exchange their flip flops and boogie boards for a pair of cleats and a football helmet.
Rank this Week: 3998

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts products liability, medical malpractice and dram shop liability news. By Alan H. Crede.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 5

    Action Park a.k.a. “Accident Park”

    Action Park a.k.a. “Accident Park”
    Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. You couldn’t make a place like Action Park up. Action Park was a New Jersey amusement park open from 1978 until 1996.
  • Apr 21

    Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop

    Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop
    We’ve blogged a lot about SawStop technology, the revolutionary flesh-detection technology that renders power saw accidents obsolete (see here, here and here).
  • Mar 12

    My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System

    My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System
    This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the premiere of the film My Cousin Vinny and, to commemorate the occasion, our friends over at
Rank this Week: 2045