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Norfolk Injury Attorney Blog
A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 near Jefferson Avenue in Newport News sent two people to the hospital. February 03, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was crossing Victoria Boulevard when he was struck by a cab from the Yellow Cab Company Monday evening. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was killed on North King Street in Hampton after falling into the road. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
Charisse Turner was struck by a car on I-64 near Northampton Blvd after she was forced to pull off the road because of a flat tire. January 24, 2012 [Read More]
A federal ban on cellphones for commercial drivers will begin next week on January 3, 2012. This ban means that commercial drivers will no longer be allowed to legally use cellphones while driving and can be stopped for simply having it in their hands. December 29, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Magruder Blvd and Hampton Roads Center Parkway around 5:30 a.m. William Bradley Hicks of Yorktown did not survive the crash. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle last night near Turnpike Road and Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
A Chinese drywall settlement agreement has been reached with drywall manufacturer Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co., which means that thousands of Gulf Coast homeowners will be able to have their homes repaired. December 16, 2011 [Read More]
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 near Jefferson Avenue in Newport News sent two people to the hospital. February 03, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was crossing Victoria Boulevard when he was struck by a cab from the Yellow Cab Company Monday evening. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was killed on North King Street in Hampton after falling into the road. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
Charisse Turner was struck by a car on I-64 near Northampton Blvd after she was forced to pull off the road because of a flat tire. January 24, 2012 [Read More]
A federal ban on cellphones for commercial drivers will begin next week on January 3, 2012. This ban means that commercial drivers will no longer be allowed to legally use cellphones while driving and can be stopped for simply having it in their hands. December 29, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Magruder Blvd and Hampton Roads Center Parkway around 5:30 a.m. William Bradley Hicks of Yorktown did not survive the crash. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle last night near Turnpike Road and Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
Tyler Cassell of Virginia Beach died in a car accident after the driver of the vehicle he was a passenger of tried to flee police and crashed the vehicle. December 13, 2011 [Read More]
A Chesapeake car accident at the intersection of Battlefield Blvd and Walmart Way sent six people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. A 4 year-old girl was injured and is currently in serious condition. December 6, 2011 [Read More]
Another Christopher Newport University student has died from injuries sustained during a head-on collision on I-64 Sunday. Kimberley Brin and Sierra Smith were both killed as a result of the crash. The driver of the other vehicle has a history of DUI related charges. December 6, 2011 [Read More]
A head-on collision on Interstate 64 in Hampton caused the death of a CNU student and left five others seriously injured Sunday morning. December 5, 2011 [Read More]
A woman driving a Navigator ran a red light this morning on Bland Blvd in Newport News totaling 2 vehicles and injuring two. December 02, 2011 [Read More]
On Friday, November 4, 2011 a bicyclist was involved in an accident on Hampton Blvd at Hanover Ave in the Larchmont area of Norfolk around 10:30a.m. Did you witness this accident? November 17, 2011 [Read More]
A bus driver is facing reckless driving charges after a fatal wreck killed three people near Dinwiddie county last Friday. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Sunday afternoon around 3PM on Lynnhaven Parkway near Holland road Sunday. The driver of the motorcycle, 20-year-old Joshua W. Wimberly, was killed. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
Accident occurred on Interstate 85 this morning near Dinwiddie County which resulted in 3 fatalities. The accident involved a logging truck, pickup truck, and charter bus carrying college students. November 11, 2011 [Read More]
A pedestrian was seriously injured on Sunday, November 6 after being hit by a car. The accident occurred at Floyd Thompson and Magruder Blvd in Hampton around 1PM Sunday. November 10, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal three vehicle accident resulted in serious injuries and death. The crash occurred on West Pembroke Avenue and Downing Street when a mini-van and a pickup truck collided. November 10, 2011 [Read More]
Three people were taken to the hospital after a woman, speeding in a Lincoln, rear-ended a mini-van and hit a utility pole. October 27, 2011 [Read More]
A three car accident on US 58 resulted in the death of one person Monday afternoon. The driver of the FedEx truck, Brian Payne, was killed when a vehicle struck his truck. October 7, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal wreck occurred Saturday morning on West Neck Road killing 19-year-old William "Billy" Keipe. The driver, Christopher A. Sell, is facing numerous charges including involuntary manslaughter and DUI. October 3, 2011 [Read More]
An ambulance carrying a cardiac arrest patient was hit by a SUV causing the ambulance to flip onto its side. Seven people were taken to the hospital. The cardiac arrest patient died at the hospital. September 26, 2011 [Read More]
A man distracted by a ringing cell phone caused a five vehicle wreck on US Route 58 in Suffolk last Monday. The driver that caused the accident, Wayne Dennis Butler, currently has a pending reckless driving citation. September 9, 2011 [Read More]
The United States Department of Transportation warns drivers: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," which is part of their annual nationwide campaign on drunk drivers as Labor Day approaches. August 30, 2011 [Read More]
Six people were taken to the hospital this morning with critical injuries after a Volkswagen GTI struck a VDOT truck at a high rate of speed. Alcohol is also believed to be a factor in the accident and charges are pending. August 23, 2011 [Read More]
Norfolk's light rail system opened this morning at 6 a.m. with hundreds of people waiting at various stations to take it for a ride. The light rail will be free to anyone who wishes to ride it this weekend, and a fare of $1.50 per trip will be required starting Monday. August 19, 2011 [Read More]
A cyclist Another person riding a bike along Shore Drive has been struck by a car making this the third time a cyclist has been hit by a vehicle along this road since May. The driver of the truck who struck him has been charged with reckless driving. August 17, 2011 [Read More]
Another collision has occurred on 2nd Street and Brambleton Avenue between a car and a light rail train in Downtown Norfolk. This will be the second accident involving a Tide light rail train in less than a week, with just 2 days before its grand opening. August 17, 2011 [Read More]
Several motorcycle accidents occurred this past weekend on Virginia’s roads causing serious injuries to the motorcycle riders. Both accidents, one in Madison County and the other in Danville, were due to inattentive drivers who failed to yield. August 15, 2011 [Read More]
Police found the body of Jeffery Lee Hooks near a median at the 9200 block of Warwick Boulevard in Newport News Monday. Police believed that his death was the result of a hit and run. Today James Kenneth Wright was arrested and charged with driving while suspended- third offense, and felony hit and run resulting in a death. August 11, 2011 [Read More]
The first car accident involving one of Norfolk's light rail trains occurred this morning at 2nd Street and W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk police are saying that the accident was a hit and run and are looking for the driver. August 11, 2011 [Read More]
A five car accident at the Franklin Turnpike and Piney Forest Road in Danville sent three people to the hospital. One person was critically injured. August 5, 2011 [Read More]
Cecilio Purdena Alaniz and Shirley Mae Tate of Craddockville were killed in a car accident on the Eastern Shore when their car ran off the road. Two others were taken to the hospital with injuries. August 2, 2011 [Read More]
A Motorcyclist lost his leg this morning when a SUV hit him in a Chesapeake crash off of Mt. Pleasant Road. Charlene Knight has been charged with failure to yield the right of way. July 20, 2011 [Read More]
James Anthony Weschler was killed Sunday when his 2011 Chevrolet Traverse caught fire. Police are saying that a faulty fuel line sparked the fire. Michelle Weschler and a 4 year old child were taken to the hospital with injuries. July 5, 2011 [Read More]
Larry Lee Ricketts II was killed when he hit a tree to avoid hitting an ATV on the highway. Robert Brownlie, the driver of the ATV has been charged with driving an ATV on the highway with no taillights and no helmet. July 5, 2011 [Read More]
Three people were injured Sunday when a drunk driver, who also had no license, hit a stopped vehicle. Hurbert Fields who stopped to help a stranded driver was pinned between to vehicles and airlifted to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. July 5, 2011 [Read More]
George Nipper of Virginia Beach was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday on Interstate 64. Five vehicles were involved in the fatal accident which occurred near Robin Hood Road just before midnight. July 1, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal head on collision in Chesapeake at the 2300 block of Moses Grady Trail resulted in the death of 64 year old Dennis Shea and 18 year old Jazmine Foreman. June 22, 2011 [Read More]
After a year and a half of delays and $338 million dollars, HRT has finally announced an opening date for the Tide light rail system. The latest delay in opening the system was because of issues with safety equipment. June 21, 2011 [Read More]
Nine people have been injured in a Hampton accident on Magruder Blvd at Butler Farm Road involving a dump truck. June 15, 2011 [Read More]
Oleg Khovanskiy, 23, ran over a biker in a parking lot and then crashed into a Newport News bank around 11:30 PM last night. The motorcyclist was treated for a broken leg. Khovanskiy is being charged in Hampton for felony hit and run personal injury. June 09, 2011 [Read More]
A school bus accident in Greene County sends the driver of another vehicle and six elementary school children to the hospital. Lori Whittmeyer, the bus driver, is being charged with failure to yield. June 03, 2011 [Read More]
Charlotte based Sky Express Inc., shut down by Department of Transportation after a fatigued driver flipped a bus traveling through Virginia. Kin Yui Cheung has been charged with reckless driving after falling asleep at the wheel, killing 4 people and sending more than 50 people to the hospital. June 02, 2011 [Read More]
Four people are dead and more than 50 others are in the hospital after a tour bus flipped on I-95, about 30 miles north of Richmond, Virginia in Caroline County. The accident happened around 5 a.m. this morning. Driver fatigue is said to be the cause of the accidents. May 31, 2011 [Read More]
Earl Eacho of Richmond, VA was killed in a hit and run as he and his brother attempted to cross the street at Brook Road and Athens Avenue. May 16, 2011 [Read More]
In 2005, Virginia totaled $863 million in car accident related death costs. Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of death to children, teens, and young adults.
College student hit on crosswalk in Virginia Beach
Chun Chang Tang an exchange student from China was hit by a car while crossing the roadway at Pacific Avenue and 15th Street at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach Monday. She was sent to Virginia Beach General Hospital where she underwent surgery. August 5, 2010 [Read More]
10 Tips to Prevent Motor Vehicle Accidents
So, what do you think the most dangerous thing on the road is? Distracted drivers? Sleepy drivers? Speeders? Drunk drivers? Elderly or inexperienced drivers? What do you think about these tips to prevent accidents? [Read More]
Newport News Assistant Police Chief Dawn Barber convicted of DUI.
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Sunday afternoon around 3PM on Lynnhaven Parkway near Holland road Sunday. The driver of the motorcycle, 20-year-old Joshua W. Wimberly, was killed. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
The United States Department of Transportation warns drivers: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," which is part of their annual nationwide campaign on drunk drivers as Labor Day approaches. August 30, 2011 [Read More]
Several motorcycle accidents occurred this past weekend on Virginia’s roads causing serious injuries to the motorcycle riders. Both accidents, one in Madison County and the other in Danville, were due to inattentive drivers who failed to yield. August 15, 2011 [Read More]
A Motorcyclist lost his leg this morning when a SUV hit him in a Chesapeake crash off of Mt. Pleasant Road. Charlene Knight has been charged with failure to yield the right of way. July 20, 2011 [Read More]
George Nipper of Virginia Beach was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday on Interstate 64. Five vehicles were involved in the fatal accident which occurred near Robin Hood Road just before midnight. July 1, 2011 [Read More]
Oleg Khovanskiy, 23, ran over a biker in a parking lot and then crashed into a Newport News bank around 11:30 PM last night. The motorcyclist was treated for a broken leg. Khovanskiy is being charged in Hampton for felony hit and run personal injury. June 09, 2011 [Read More]
A motorcyclist was killed Friday, May 13 around 11:30AM after he struck a car entering the intersection of Portsmouth Blvd and Des Moines Avenue. May 17, 2011 [Read More]
In 2005, Virginia totaled $863 million in car accident related death costs. Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of death to children, teens, and young adults.
A pedestrian was crossing Victoria Boulevard when he was struck by a cab from the Yellow Cab Company Monday evening. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was killed on North King Street in Hampton after falling into the road. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle last night near Turnpike Road and Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
On Friday, November 4, 2011 a bicyclist was involved in an accident on Hampton Blvd at Hanover Ave in the Larchmont area of Norfolk around 10:30a.m. Did you witness this accident? November 17, 2011 [Read More]
A pedestrian was seriously injured on Sunday, November 6 after being hit by a car. The accident occurred at Floyd Thompson and Magruder Blvd in Hampton around 1PM Sunday. November 10, 2011 [Read More]
A cyclist Another person riding a bike along Shore Drive has been struck by a car making this the third time a cyclist has been hit by a vehicle along this road since May. The driver of the truck who struck him has been charged with reckless driving. August 17, 2011 [Read More]
Police found the body of Jeffery Lee Hooks near a median at the 9200 block of Warwick Boulevard in Newport News Monday. Police believed that his death was the result of a hit and run. Today James Kenneth Wright was arrested and charged with driving while suspended- third offense, and felony hit and run resulting in a death. August 11, 2011 [Read More]
After a year and a half of delays and $338 million dollars, HRT has finally announced an opening date for the Tide light rail system. The latest delay in opening the system was because of issues with safety equipment. June 21, 2011 [Read More]
Oleg Khovanskiy, 23, ran over a biker in a parking lot and then crashed into a Newport News bank around 11:30 PM last night. The motorcyclist was treated for a broken leg. Khovanskiy is being charged in Hampton for felony hit and run personal injury. June 09, 2011 [Read More]
Earl Eacho of Richmond, VA was killed in a hit and run as he and his brother attempted to cross the street at Brook Road and Athens Avenue. May 16, 2011 [Read More]
In 2005, Virginia totaled $863 million in car accident related death costs. Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of death to children, teens, and young adults.
College student hit on crosswalk in Virginia Beach
Chun Chang Tang an exchange student from China was hit by a car while crossing the roadway at Pacific Avenue and 15th Street at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach Monday. She was sent to Virginia Beach General Hospital where she underwent surgery. August 5, 2010 [Read More]
A federal ban on cellphones for commercial drivers will begin next week on January 3, 2012. This ban means that commercial drivers will no longer be allowed to legally use cellphones while driving and can be stopped for simply having it in their hands. December 29, 2011 [Read More]
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
A bus driver is facing reckless driving charges after a fatal wreck killed three people near Dinwiddie county last Friday. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
Accident occurred on Interstate 85 this morning near Dinwiddie County which resulted in 3 fatalities. The accident involved a logging truck, pickup truck, and charter bus carrying college students. November 11, 2011 [Read More]
A three car accident on US 58 resulted in the death of one person Monday afternoon. The driver of the FedEx truck, Brian Payne, was killed when a vehicle struck his truck. October 7, 2011 [Read More]
A man distracted by a ringing cell phone caused a five vehicle wreck on US Route 58 in Suffolk last Monday. The driver that caused the accident, Wayne Dennis Butler, currently has a pending reckless driving citation. September 9, 2011 [Read More]
The United States Department of Transportation warns drivers: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," which is part of their annual nationwide campaign on drunk drivers as Labor Day approaches. August 30, 2011 [Read More]
After a year and a half of delays and $338 million dollars, HRT has finally announced an opening date for the Tide light rail system. The latest delay in opening the system was because of issues with safety equipment. June 21, 2011 [Read More]
Nine people have been injured in a Hampton accident on Magruder Blvd at Butler Farm Road involving a dump truck. June 15, 2011 [Read More]
Charlotte based Sky Express Inc., shut down by Department of Transportation after a fatigued driver flipped a bus traveling through Virginia. Kin Yui Cheung has been charged with reckless driving after falling asleep at the wheel, killing 4 people and sending more than 50 people to the hospital. June 02, 2011 [Read More]
Four people are dead and more than 50 others are in the hospital after a tour bus flipped on I-95, about 30 miles north of Richmond, Virginia in Caroline County. The accident happened around 5 a.m. this morning. Driver fatigue is said to be the cause of the accidents. May 31, 2011 [Read More]
In 2005, Virginia totaled $863 million in car accident related death costs. Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of death to children, teens, and young adults.
A pedestrian was crossing Victoria Boulevard when he was struck by a cab from the Yellow Cab Company Monday evening. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
A pedestrian was killed on North King Street in Hampton after falling into the road. February 01, 2012 [Read More]
Charisse Turner was struck by a car on I-64 near Northampton Blvd after she was forced to pull off the road because of a flat tire. January 24, 2012 [Read More]
A fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Magruder Blvd and Hampton Roads Center Parkway around 5:30 a.m. William Bradley Hicks of Yorktown did not survive the crash. December 21, 2011 [Read More]
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents. December 14, 2011 [Read More]
Tyler Cassell of Virginia Beach died in a car accident after the driver of the vehicle he was a passenger of tried to flee police and crashed the vehicle. December 13, 2011 [Read More]
Another Christopher Newport University student has died from injuries sustained during a head-on collision on I-64 Sunday. Kimberley Brin and Sierra Smith were both killed as a result of the crash. The driver of the other vehicle has a history of DUI related charges. December 6, 2011 [Read More]
A head-on collision on Interstate 64 in Hampton caused the death of a CNU student and left five others seriously injured Sunday morning. December 5, 2011 [Read More]
A bus driver is facing reckless driving charges after a fatal wreck killed three people near Dinwiddie county last Friday. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Sunday afternoon around 3PM on Lynnhaven Parkway near Holland road Sunday. The driver of the motorcycle, 20-year-old Joshua W. Wimberly, was killed. November 14, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal three vehicle accident resulted in serious injuries and death. The crash occurred on West Pembroke Avenue and Downing Street when a mini-van and a pickup truck collided. November 10, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal wreck occurred Saturday morning on West Neck Road killing 19-year-old William "Billy" Keipe. The driver, Christopher A. Sell, is facing numerous charges including involuntary manslaughter and DUI. October 3, 2011 [Read More]
An ambulance carrying a cardiac arrest patient was hit by a SUV causing the ambulance to flip onto its side. Seven people were taken to the hospital. The cardiac arrest patient died at the hospital. September 26, 2011 [Read More]
Police found the body of Jeffery Lee Hooks near a median at the 9200 block of Warwick Boulevard in Newport News Monday. Police believed that his death was the result of a hit and run. Today James Kenneth Wright was arrested and charged with driving while suspended- third offense, and felony hit and run resulting in a death. August 11, 2011 [Read More]
Debro Lamonte Wilkerson of Manassas, Va died Saturday after being tased by Prince William County Police. August 8, 2011 [Read More]
Cecilio Purdena Alaniz and Shirley Mae Tate of Craddockville were killed in a car accident on the Eastern Shore when their car ran off the road. Two others were taken to the hospital with injuries. August 2, 2011 [Read More]
James Anthony Weschler was killed Sunday when his 2011 Chevrolet Traverse caught fire. Police are saying that a faulty fuel line sparked the fire. Michelle Weschler and a 4 year old child were taken to the hospital with injuries. July 5, 2011 [Read More]
Larry Lee Ricketts II was killed when he hit a tree to avoid hitting an ATV on the highway. Robert Brownlie, the driver of the ATV has been charged with driving an ATV on the highway with no taillights and no helmet. July 5, 2011 [Read More]
George Nipper of Virginia Beach was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday on Interstate 64. Five vehicles were involved in the fatal accident which occurred near Robin Hood Road just before midnight. July 1, 2011 [Read More]
Nursing Home Negligence; Injury, Abuse & Death
Nursing home injuries, and even deaths, are all too common when: a facility is under staffed, its staff members are poorly trained, or when individual staff members just doesn't care. If you are currently exploring the residency of a nursing home, for yourself or a loved one, be sure to do your research. June 23, 2011 [Read More]
Johnson Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle, Kentucky is being sued, by the estate of a resident who choked to death while nurse did nothing. June 23, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal head on collision in Chesapeake at the 2300 block of Moses Grady Trail resulted in the death of 64 year old Dennis Shea and 18 year old Jazmine Foreman. June 22, 2011 [Read More]
Nine people have been injured in a Hampton accident on Magruder Blvd at Butler Farm Road involving a dump truck. June 15, 2011 [Read More]
Charlotte based Sky Express Inc., shut down by Department of Transportation after a fatigued driver flipped a bus traveling through Virginia. Kin Yui Cheung has been charged with reckless driving after falling asleep at the wheel, killing 4 people and sending more than 50 people to the hospital. June 02, 2011 [Read More]
Four people are dead and more than 50 others are in the hospital after a tour bus flipped on I-95, about 30 miles north of Richmond, Virginia in Caroline County. The accident happened around 5 a.m. this morning. Driver fatigue is said to be the cause of the accidents. May 31, 2011 [Read More]
The family of Mr. Robert B. Adams settled their wrongful death lawsuit against Pete's Auto Service Inc. for $1 million. Mr. Adams was killed when his pickup truck rolled over him after the repair shop neglected to replace a part the was needed to place the vehicle in park. May 24, 2011 [Read More]
Earl Eacho of Richmond, VA was killed in a hit and run as he and his brother attempted to cross the street at Brook Road and Athens Avenue. May 16, 2011 [Read More]
A Yorktown man was found unconscious and with a head injury next to a boom truck behind the Warwick Village Shopping Center in Newport News. The construction accident is currently under investigation by OSHA. September 9, 2011 [Read More]
Accuracy of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis
"Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is often treated in the ED with as many as 80% of all adults with a TBI discharged home the same day without being admitted to the hospital. Accurate identification and diagnosis of a mild TBI is the first step toward providing appropriate clinical care." [Read More]
150,000 Virginians May Have Brain Injury
In Virginia, straight off the news wire concerning brain injuries: An article released in the Virginia Pilot articulated the "silent epidemic" of traumatic brain injuries. This is a fascinating article.
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Over 2,300 patients are being contacted after a nurse improperly used diabetic injection devices on patients. Although the risk is small, officials would like for those patients to be tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. August 30, 2011 [Read More]
Nursing Home Negligence; Injury, Abuse & Death
Nursing home injuries, and even deaths, are all too common when: a facility is under staffed, its staff members are poorly trained, or when individual staff members just doesn't care. If you are currently exploring the residency of a nursing home, for yourself or a loved one, be sure to do your research. June 23, 2011 [Read More]
Johnson Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle, Kentucky is being sued, by the estate of a resident who choked to death while nurse did nothing. June 23, 2011 [Read More]
The general consensus for the reason of skyrocketing medical malpractice premiums, at least according to the media and various insurance company-funded tort reform organizations, was that “frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits” and the “enormous verdicts” awarded to the plaintiffs were solely to blame. [Read More]
Former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey recently wrote an eye-opening article for The New York Times. Ms. McCaughey is the founder of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths, and in this op-ed piece she takes issue with the Center for Disease Control’s new guidelines for preventing hospital infections. [Read More]
The American Association of Justice recently completed a study of the 2006 financial statements of fifteen insurance companies that specialize in medical malpractice. We would like to say that the results or this study are “startling,” but considering that most of the work that we do on behalf of our clients involves insurance companies, we are sad to say that we are not surprised at all. [Read More]
We have all seen those free pens and notepads in our doctor’s office, the ones that make us wonder if our doctor’s advice is as unbiased as it should be. After all, how impartial can you be if you’re being given free gifts and who knows what else from the very companies who want you to prescribe their medication? This is not a new compliant, as over the years there have been numerous allegations that doctors and drug makers are too comfortable with one another, the latter treating the former to lunches, cruises, and lots of free swag. [Read More]
A jury in St. Louis has awarded $358.5 million to sixteen children who suffered injuries when they were exposed to dangerous amounts of
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