2013 Articles
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Posted on Jul 10, 2013 By The Law Offices of Vetchtein & Associates
By now, nearly everyone has heard about statin drugs, such as Crestor, which are prescribed to lower cholesterol levels. These drugs often come with side effects, such as muscle weakness. In March ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2013 By Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel, P.C.
A wrongful death in Massachusetts is described under state law in the following ways: Causing the death of another person through negligence; Causing the death of another by a willful, wanton, or ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2013 By Law Offices of Jason T. Corsover
Lisinopril is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is an ACE inhibitor which causes dilation of blood vessels which reduces the tension and volume of blood passing through veins ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2013 By Sawl Law Group
The California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) issued a press release on July 17, 2012 concerning nursing home abuse and neglect found in state nursing home facilities. The reports were ...
Continue reading "Report Shows Abuse and Neglect in California Nursing Homes" »
Posted on Jul 8, 2013 By The Law Offices of Vetchtein & Associates
After stating that it would not comply with a recall demand by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month, Chrysler reversed its stance in recalling 2.7 million Jeeps. The ...
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Posted on Jul 4, 2013 By Jackson Allen & Williams, LLP
Texas has the dubious distinction of being a state with one of the highest percentages of alcohol-related accidents, injuries, and deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...
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Posted on Jul 4, 2013 By D'Alessandro & Wright, Attorneys at Law
After a traffic accident in which you have been injured, you may wonder why you need an attorney. Unfortunately, a successful resolution to your insurance injury claim is not a total certainty. ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Ward Smith, PLLC
Medical malpractice refers to claims and lawsuits against medical practitioners who violate accepted standards of care when it comes to treating a patient. When a medical error or negligence occurs ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Ward Smith, PLLC
Catastrophic injuries are among the most devastating for people involved in personal injury cases. These injuries are the most serious types from which patients may never fully recover. Examples of ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Hartley and O’Brien, PLLC
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the protective lining of certain organs. The disease is caused by exposure to asbestos. The most commonly affected area of the body is the ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C.
The death of another teenager which occurred last year has resulted in a second lawsuit against the makers of Monster Energy Drink. The 19 year-old California boy died on July 1, 2012 after drinking ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By David A. Zipfel & Associates, LLC
Pfizer, the maker of the anti-cholesterol drug Lipitor is now facing a growing number of personal injury lawsuits. The large number of lawsuits has been consolidated into what is called ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2013 By David Zevan
The general damages The general damages primarily compensate for the pain, the suffering, and the amenity loss which the victim has to deal with after the medical negligence. The general damages can ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2013 By Hartley and O’Brien, PLLC
Benzene is a colorless, highly flammable and toxic chemical that has a sweet smell. It is a widely used chemical in the United States, used mainly as a solvent. It is also used in making other ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2013 By D'Alessandro & Wright, Attorneys at Law
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), more than 1.4 millions drivers in the nation were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs in 2010. MADD has stated ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2013 By James M. Hoffmann
Motorcycle safety When other drivers of larger vehicles are reckless or careless around motorcycles, the likelihood that it could cause an accident that could cause great harm to the motorcyclist is ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2013 By Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones
An injury accident involving two boats on Lake Lanier a couple weeks ago increased momentum in adding to and enforcing boating safety laws at the lake. The boating accident occurred over Memorial Day ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2013 By Mulvey, Cornell & Mulvey
A Portsmouth woman was arrested recently after crashing her vehicle. The driver, 23-year-old K.H., was traveling on Elwyn Road when she hit a mail box, a newspaper box and then crashed into a pole. ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2013 By David Zevan
In North Dakota where there are plenty of jobs to be had, there are also plenty of accidents. Anyone who works on a land-based oil rig in North Dakota or anywhere else needs to be aware of their ...
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Posted on Jun 20, 2013 By Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones
A 16-year-old girl was killed recently after a car surfing stunt with friends. The girl, A.H., was standing on the hood of a friend's SUV while the driver drove down a roadway. Authorities with ...
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