One of the more polarizing issues in the state’s budget talks was Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to put a cap on medical malpractice payments. Doctors and hospitals love it, while consumer groups and trial lawyers hate it. Today, Cuomo’s proposed cap was excluded from the tentative budget agreed to by Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean …
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A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a cruise ship norovirus outbreak led to a 15 percent “attack rate” despite early detection and “aggressive” measures, according to MedPageToday. The January 2009 outbreak led to 236 of the 1,532 passengers falling ill, according to CDC questionnaires completed on the cruise, …
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After receiving 161 reports of adverse events related to Triad Group’s tainted alcohol prep products, pads, wipes, and swabs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is “very concerned,” but has not moved into action. Even after a number of recalls, contamination with the Bacillus cereus pathogen, allegations of a number of illnesses …
Two lawmakers rolled out proposals Wednesday aimed at curbing staged auto accidents that they say are costing the state billions of dollars in fraudulent insurance payouts. Florida is one of the leading states for staged auto accidents, most experts agree. The trouble stems from scammers abusing the state-mandated no-fault insurance, called personal injury protection or …
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The very first thing you should do if you have been seriously injured in an accident is receive medical attention. Even if your injuries do not seem obvious, you should get checked out by a medical doctor. Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injury or neck injuries, do not manifest symptoms for days or weeks …
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An Auburn personal injury attorney said this week that a string of recent snowmobile accidents on Maine trails underscores the need for snowmobile riders to put safety first. \”Snowmobiles are fun to ride, but they\’re not toys. These are heavy, high-powered vehicles, and if they are driven recklessly, an enjoyable day on the trails can …
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The top 11 U.S. cities with the highest crime risk index are Cleveland, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Baltimore, Miami, Memphis, Detroit, Birmingham, Orlando, Atlanta and St. Louis, with Cleveland having the lowest index score and St. Louis having the highest. Shockingly say Personal Injury Attorneys, St. Louis has a crime risk index of 530, which is …
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When a personal injury lawyer states that they have a no-win no-fee policy, that typically means that if the firm takes your case and does not win a verdict or settlement, there will be no fee due. The real question is: are such firms right for your case? Many states specifically limit the amount a …
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The personal injury law firm of Link & Smith has been selected as a 2011 Superlawyer recipient. Link & Smith represents claimants in personal injury cases in the Southeast. Mark Link and Houston Smith have developed a top notch personal injury practice for handling automobile and truck accident cases. The personal injury firm was founded …
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Bringing a sudden end to an emotionally charged trial, Miami personal injury lawyers at Grossman Roth, P.A. and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office have agreed on a $1.575 million settlement for 5-year-old Jace Manning, ensuring the future care of the brain-damaged boy. Jace suffered severe head trauma—including a fractured skull—in February 2006, after allegations of …
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