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Patient Safety Awareness Week

Published: Feb 6, 2019 Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has named March 10-16, 2019 as Patient Safety Awareness Week. The annual initiative fosters heightened communication around topics related to consumer safety, awareness, and education. A significant aspect of this platform centers around discussions regarding medical errors and malpractice,...

Wearing Headphones While Driving

Published: Jan 30, 2019 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is an extremely dangerous activity.  What many of us do not know is that wearing headphones, ear buds, or wireless listening devices are as dangerous as texting while driving. In fact, these trendy listening devices...

Common Car Accident Injuries

Published: Jan 23, 2019 Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Serious Injuries

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than three million people are injured every year in motor vehicle accidents. While the circumstances and impact of every car accident are unique, some injuries are more common than others. Car accident injuries are classified...

Rock Star’s Family Sues for Malpractice

Published: Jan 16, 2019 Medical Malpractice

The family of deceased Soundgarden singer and songwriter Chris Cornell is suing his former physician for allegedly over-prescribing medication. Cornell’s family is asserting that a high amount of Ativan led to his death. The lawsuit names his physician and staff members, and was filed...

Drunk Driving During the Holidays

Published: Dec 12, 2018 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Approximately 29 people in the United States suffer fatal injuries each day in alcohol-related vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The risk of being involved in a drunk driving accident is particularly high during the winter holidays, including Thanksgiving,...