A new study that looked at the sleep and driving habits of teens and young adults found that those who reported getting less than six hours of sleep a night were 20 percent more likely to be involved in car accidents. The study, which included youths aged 17-24, found accidents were more likely between the […]
Mother Sues Pharmacy after Daughter’s Fatal Overdose
Simone Allen, a Houston mother, is suing Cullen Pharmacy for a prescription error that she claims took the life of her six-year-old daughter, Jadalyn, in April of 2012. Jadalyn suffered from sickle cell anemia and had been taking a liquid painkiller to deal with discomfort. As pain increased, the girl was prescribed a low dose […]
Dog Bite Liability
When you or a loved one suffers an animal attack, swift legal action is often necessary to secure proper compensation for economic damages including medical expenses, as well as noneconomic damages such as physical pain and emotional duress. However, depending on which state you live in, getting fair compensation may be incredibly difficult. In some […]
Missed Diagnosis is the Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice Claims
A new study published in BMJ Open has found that missed diagnosis is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims made against primary care physicians. The study, conducted by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical School and Trinity College Dublin, took into account over 7,000 studies on medical malpractice before winnowing […]
DaVita Healthcare Centers Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The serious and even fatal side effects of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte have resulted in legal action against Fresenius Medical Care, the company that manufactures and distributes these popular dialysis medications. Initial lawsuits found that Fresenius had distributed internal memos about the dangers of these medications, yet continued to make, distribute, and personally administer the drugs. […]
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