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Birth Fatalities Disproportionately Impact Black Infants and Mothers

Birth mortality rates have long been a staple indicator of public health for countries around the world, which is why it is so alarming that childbirth-related deaths are rising in the United States. In fact, the U.S. is the most dangerous country in the developed…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 4 Jan 2019

Upcoming Solutions for Medical Errors Caused By Poor Communication

Today, medical/hospital error is the third leading cause of death in the United States. While some sources differ, high estimates indicate that up to 440,000 deaths are caused each year by preventable medical errors. In addition to this, a staggering 86 percent of mistakes made…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 2 Jan 2019

Upcoming Solutions for Medical Errors Caused By Poor Communication

Faster Isn’t Safer: Revisiting Speeding Accidents on Nevada Roads

This time last year, I wrote about America’s speeding problem and called for an end to this dangerous behavior. Sadly, 2018 has proven itself to be one of the deadliest years for traffic fatalities in Nevada. Many of these fatalities were caused by speeding,…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 Dec 2018

Dangerous Medical Devices Harm Patients Worldwide

A recent report from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has provided the most exhaustive and in-depth look at the failures of governments worldwide to ensure the safety of medical devices. It presents the case that, “health authorities across the globe have failed to protect…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 27 Dec 2018

LA Police Discover USC Dr. Tyndall Nude Photo Collection

Los Angeles police have uncovered a large collection of homemade pornography inside the storage unit of disgraced ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall, who has bee accused of molesting hundreds of students. The Los Angeles Times reports that within the “trove of pornography,” are pictures of nude wom

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 27 Dec 2018

Asbestos Found in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder

The link between talc and cancer has suddenly become easier to prove. A shocking new report by Reuters indicates that small amounts of asbestos, a known carcinogen, have been lurking in some of the company’s talc — the main ingredient of Johnson & Johnson’s popular baby…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 27 Dec 2018

SAFE Tips to Stop Distracted Driving

It’s the Holiday Season! Everyone is rushing around to finish last minute shopping, attend holiday parties, and take out-of-school children to activities. We live in the digital age which gives us the ability to do anything, and almost everything, from a cell phone. It is…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Dec 2018

Are Self-driving Vehicles the Future of the Trucking Industry?

Today, the nationwide shortage of drivers and new regulations regarding work hours are delaying freight shipments. and preventing truckers from arriving to their destinations in a timely manner. Self-driving trucks with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is one proposed solution that may change the

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Dec 2018

Are Self-driving Vehicles the Future of the Trucking Industry?

J&J Knowingly Sells Baby Powder with Cancer-causing Asbestos

If you regularly use Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) talc baby powder products, as many of us do, you may be increasing your risk of developing cancer. New research has revealed that since as early as 1971, J&J executives, managers, doctors, and lawyers have been aware…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Dec 2018

J&J Knowingly Sells Baby Powder with Cancer-causing Asbestos

Why Kids Have the Power to End Distracted Driving

“Mom, I love you, but I don’t feel safe when you drive me while texting.” That’s where we need to start. Distracted driving statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that at least nine of us are killed — and nearly 1,000…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Dec 2018

10 ELD Exemption Requests Denied by FMCSA Due To Safety Concerns

In an official notice released on Dec. 7, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied 10 electronic logging device (ELD) exemption requests from different trucking organizations. The ELD mandate is a federal government-issued mandate that requires commercial truck drivers to insta

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Dec 2018

Hernia Mesh – What Should You Ask?

By now, most people have heard that there are thousands of product liability lawsuits filed against the makers of permanent polypropylene (PP) mesh implants for both hernias and pelvic repair. Some of the biggest names in Big Pharma are among them – Johnson & Johnson…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Dec 2018