Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Drug and medication errors account for a large amount of these tragic deaths. Unfortunately, many pharmacists are overworked and also face many distractions throughout their work day. This high pressure job can lead to human errors caused by fatigue and lack of concentration. Here are examples of … [Read more...]
Widow Files Lawsuit Against Georgia Hospital Claiming Bedsores Contributed to Husband’s Death
Olive Mays, a Georgia widow, has sued an Atlanta-area hospital under the premise that their negligence caused her husband to endure fourth degree bedsores that ultimately helped contribute to his death. Mrs. Mays is represented by the law firm of Jonathan W. Johnson, a personal injury attorney in Atlanta who specializes in medical malpractice cases. On December 26, 2013, … [Read more...]
7 Ways a Serious Injury Can Impact Your Life
Personal injuries can range from minor incidents like a broken bone to a serious life altering situation. When you or a loved one has experienced a catastrophic injury, there can be several ways in which your life may change. Before you accept a lawsuit settlement of any kind from the person or party who caused your injury, consider fully how your life has been affected — … [Read more...]
3 Important Differences Between Criminal and Civil Cases
The majority of the US legal system can be divided up into two primary categories: criminal and civil cases. While these two can seem similar in some regards, they’re actually vastly different in many areas. Here are three important differences between criminal and civil cases: 1. Who the Offense Impacted Criminal cases are considered crimes against society rather than one … [Read more...]
Report Accuses FDA of Lagging When Removing Recalled Food From Shelves
According to a report recently issued by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking entirely too long to remove tainted food from grocery store shelves. The report states that the FDA “did not always have an efficient and effective food-recall process that ensured the safety of the nation's food … [Read more...]
Are Child Porn Arrests in the United States On the Rise?
At the National Strategy Conference on Combating Child Exploitation in San Jose, California on May 19, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said: “Unfortunately, we´ve also seen a historic rise in the distribution of child pornography, in the number of images being shared online, and in the level of violence associated with child exploitation and sexual abuse crimes. … [Read more...]
