Many Americans believe that tort reform will reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits, lower insurance rates, and make more room in the courts for “real” lawsuits. They believe that tort reform is a rational measure which will benefit the public. In reality tort reform is a concept backed by large corporations which limits the awards […]
Car Rental Companies Can Be Held Liable for Uninsured Drivers
In 2005 a federal law was passed which contained a provision commonly called the Graves Amendment. This amendment protects car rental companies from being held liable for damages and injuries caused by people who rent and drive their vehicles. For those involved in accidents caused by uninsured rental car drivers this has meant that compensation, […]
Breast Cancer Decline Linked to Reduction of HRT
Women have been using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) like Prempro to combat the effects of menopause and hormonal imbalance caused by hysterectomies for years. It was believed that HRT provided not only relief from symptoms, but other health benefits as well. In 2002 it was announced that HRT could significantly increase the risk of developing […]
Drug-Coated Stents : FDA To Review Clot Risk
Heart stents were invented to alleviate the danger of clogged arteries. A catheter with a balloon function and a heart stent is inserted into an artery clogged with plaque. The balloon swells to expand the heart stent, which locks in place, keeping the artery open and the blood flowing freely – in theory. While this […]
Defective Drug Vioxx Opens New Complications For Victims
The Merck and Co. product Vioxx has caused quite a stir in the media since its discovered connection with various heart ailments in patients. Furthering the dilemma for manufacturers and victims alike, a new independent study has released information showing that Vioxx users have an increased risk of suffering from kidney problems, as well as […]
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