Year: 2018
What parents should know about the new car seat recommendations
Every three years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reviews recent crash data and their recommendations for car seats. According to the academy, proper use and installation of car and booster seats can reduce the chances of injury or death by 70 percent or more. Late last month, they revised their recommendations. In this post, we will
Talc, asbestos and cancer: 5 things to know
Injured people or their families have filed thousands of cases against Johnson & Johnson involving ovarian cancer caused by personal hygiene products such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. An increasing number of lawsuits are alleging those same talc-based personal hygiene products also cause other types of cancer, including mesothelioma. Here are five important
Tennessee Supreme Court reaches decision in DUI fee case
In an earlier post, we told you about a case our attorneys had spent years litigating that challenged the constitutionality of a fee arrangement associated with statewide DUI convictions. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) was receiving a $250 fee for every successful DUI prosecution involving blood or breath test evidence. Our attorneys argued — and
Home renovation and asbestos exposure: a comparative perspective
Renovating your home can be a satisfying experience, but it’s important to do it safely. This includes being aware of how exposure to asbestos in old building materials can put you and your family at risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos-related diseases. In a post last year, we discussed tips for protecting against asbestos
The risk of walking around intoxicated
By definition, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs involves driving, not walking. Walking while intoxicated, by contrast, is not a crime (except possibly for public drunkenness depending on level of intoxication). But it can result in serious injuries to ourselves or others, in the form of pedestrian accidents. Here are a couple
Jury says Monsanto should pay $289 million to man who got cancer from Roundup
In the first such lawsuit to go to trial, a California jury has ordered Monsanto to pay $289 million to a school groundskeeper who developed cancer after routinely using the company’s glyphosate-based weed killers, including Roundup. After deliberating for three days, the jury found that Monsanto failed to warn consumers of the cancer risks posed
Could ride-sharing apps bring about the end of DUI?
Over the last few decades, policymakers have made numerous efforts to curb drunk driving, with varying degrees of success. Overall, DUI has been trending downward, although not at a fast enough pace for many. That could be changing, if the experience of officials in Miami, Florida, represents a trend. According to the Miami Herald, DUI arrests
Safe school supplies: 4 FAQs on crayons and asbestos concerns
As it becomes time again to stock up on supplies for the upcoming school year, parents should continue to pay careful attention to the products they are buying. One recent news story served as a good reminder. This year the U.S. Public Interest Research Group tested several crayon brands for toxic substances. They found that
HHS report finds patient neglect, false billing in hospice care provided under Medicare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General has just released a report on hospice care provided through Medicare. After synthesizing patient records and Medicare patient data from more than a decade, the Inspector General concluded that, while most patients can rely on hospice care to relieve their suffering, some hospice providers are
Can a DUI affect my gun permit?
It’s bad enough that you’re facing a DUI charge with potential consequences that include losing your driver’s license, mandatory jail time, fines, probation, and attendance at an alcohol education class. But what about your handgun carry permit? If you have an existing carry permit you will not lose it for a first offense DUI conviction.