Despite the promising news that motorcycle fatalities decreased by 5.6 percent between 2016 and 2017, there is still no denying that riders are over represented in traffic deaths. In 2016 (the last year of verified stats), motorcyclists contributed to 14 percent of all traffic fatalities…
Even though we’re well into the 21st century and medical technology continues to reach new heights, it seems that delivering a baby in the United States can still be a dangerous event with serious risks. For pregnant moms with preeclampsia or other prenatal/postpartum conditions—it can…
News outlets across the country are reporting news from the Vatican that Pope Francis has accepted 77-year-old Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s resignation as Archbishop of Washington, D.C. However, Wuerl submitted his resignation in 2015 when he turned 75 as required by canon law. Here’s where the…
Florida has joined 12 other states investigating the criminal behavior of the Catholic Church in the sexual abuse of children. Last Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the probe of the seven dioceses in Florida. She stated that she would coordinate with locate prosecutors in…
On October 4, 2018, a mother in Madras, Oregon—a rural area several hours southeast of Portland—filed a lawsuit on behalf of her underage daughter alleging that a McDonald’s employee negligently spilled a cup of boiling hot water onto the girl. The then 14-year-old suffered second…
Bullying in schools, whether involving minors or college students, whether called by another name such as teasing or hazing, is an ever increasing issue in society. In order to tackle this area of law, one first needs to define the acts that constitute the bullying.…
Victims of an ischemic stroke can face unfavorable odds once blood flow to the brain is restricted. The faster an individual receives care, the better their chance of survival as well as regaining their previous quality of life. There’s now hope for such patients in…
Many North Carolina workers worry that if they report a work injury, they will be deported, stalked, arrested, harassed, or worse. In theory, North Carolina law protects injured workers – including undocumented workers – from criminal action or retaliation after they file a work injury claim.…
Hernia mesh repair device failures are under scrutiny in the United States and worldwide as complications associated with their implantation continue to emerge. Used predominantly by doctors to patch abdominal and groin hernias, many of the surgical meshes are now known to shrink, migrate throughout
Errors made by hospital staff in dispensing medication can be dangerous if not lethal to patients—worse, dosing for children or infants poses an even bigger problem, as even a small miscalculation can cause serious medical issues. In fact, medical errors may account for as many…
On October 1, a new law came into effect in Nevada that aims to reduce the number of drunk/impaired drivers on the road. Any individual who is arrested for driving while intoxicated will be required to use an ignition interlock for a minimum of 90…
A dog bite injury can happen in seconds. You are walking down a street. A dog runs from a neighbor’s yard toward your young child. She is bitten by a dog. Or maybe, you are in a park with your dog. A passerby loses control…
