Starwood Hotels has announced a data breach of its hotel chains which appears to be a “point of sales” malware attack, and it appears personal and sensitive information including credit card numbers has been lost. Based on the investigation, we discovered that the point of…
Consumers are finding that some of the “health apps” and other technologies that have become so readily available may be lacking the privacy protections consumers are accustomed to.
It’s time to dust off the snow-blower and move it to the front of the garage for regular use. And it is time to learn that even the most cautious person can still sustain catastrophic injury while exercising extreme care. No logical person would think of…
An inferior vena cava filter (IVC filter) is a type of vascular filter, a medical device that is implanted by radiologists or vascular surgeons into the inferior vena cava in an attempt to prevent life-threatening pulmonary embolisms.
The prescription blood-thinner Pradaxa was first prescribed to prevent blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation. While the anti-clotting action of Pradaxa can treat this condition, it can also lead to potentially fatal bleeding. Pradaxa was approved in October 2010. It was considered an upgr
Cerebral palsy is caused by an abnormality or disruption in brain development, usually before a child is born. People used to think that CP was mainly caused by lack of oxygen during the birth process. Scientists now think that this causes only a small number…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of disability and death in infants and children. The age groups most at risk for brain injury are newborns through age 4 and teens from 15 to 19. Among those ages 0 to 19, each…
If the defendant of a large truck accident is the truck driver, then the driver’s employer may be liable for the actions of their employee driver and liable for the company’s own negligence as well. Under theories of vicarious liability, if the defendant truck driver…
Since last week’s blog post, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued yet another published decision strengthening a medical provider’s independent standing to pursue no-fault benefits. The case is Chiropractors Rehabilitation Group v State Farm Mut Ins Co, found here. As has been the insurance indus
Casinos are an important part of the Atlantic City economy. They require thousands of employees working in various capacities. Working in a casino can be a positive experience but, unfortunately, there is a downside. Casinos are a playground for adults to release their inhibitions and…
The Federal Communications Commission continues to crack down on hotels and convention centers that are blocking Wi-Fi hot spots and forcing consumers onto privately monitored pay networks.
Trucking Accidents: Differences Between Large Trucks and Cars While the differences between large trucks and cars appear obvious to most, each year there are thousands of accidents that could have been avoided had traditional safe driving rules been followed. Underlying the majority of the differenc
