Wrongful Death Trial In Orange County Focuses Attention on Angelman Syndrome
Trial started this week in a case against the Capistrano Unified School District (“CUSD”) brought by the parents of a special needs child who, as a result of school district employee negligence, was strangled to death while riding a CUSD school bus home from preschool. Kevin Cisler was only three years old and was his… read more
Doctor Claims Riata Heart Implant Had Deadly Defect
A battle is shaping up between the makers of a medical device and a doctor who is saying that a defect in the device directly contributed to the death of more than 20 people. In the March issue of the Heart Rhythm Journal, a medical journal, a doctor has written a report about St. Jude… read more
Civil Trial for 2006 Robinson Helicopter Accident Begins
Since the introduction of the R-44 more than a decade ago, Robinson Helicopter Co. was allegedly aware of the vibrations present in the main rotor mast. According to a statement made by counsel Wednesday, those same vibrations contributed to the 2006 helicopter crash in Riverside County that left an experienced pilot and his brother-in-law dead…. read more
Crown Victoria Safety Record Called Into Question
The Crown Victoria is the vehicle of choice for 85% of law enforcement departments across the country. But does that mean that it’s safe? The Center for Auto Safety reckons not. The Washington D.C. based group is leading a crusade to get the Crown Victoria recalled. Their issue has mainly to do with the placement… read more
Study Illustrates Arsenic Danger In Rice
According to news sources, a new study at the Dartmouth Children’s Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Center shines the spotlight on dangerous levels of arsenic concentrated in rice by analyzing the arsenic in urine of about 200 pregnant woman. The study suggests a causal link between rice consumption and increased arsenic in urine. There are… read more
Collaborative Effort To Reign In On Rising Elder Abuse Problem
According to news sources, a collaborative effort between prosecutors, social workers and police in Salt Lake City is aiming at reducing the rising number of elderly abuse cases. Two men have been recently charged in connection with aggravated abuse cases. In the first case a 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly depriving his father of… read more
Cases Of Elder Abuse May Also Involve Financial Fraud
Many news outlets across the country are reporting a recent case of elder abuse related to financial fraud. The case everybody has been talking about involved an elder who was the victim of Credit Card theft. The alleged thief happened to be the one caregiver who reportedly watched over the senior after she found herself… read more
Dr. Murray Committed a “Horrific Violation of Trust”, Judge Says
According to the news articles released around the time of Dr. Murray’s conviction, the Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor allegedly delivered a severe discourse targeted at the physician. The judge claimed Dr. Murray had committed a “horrific violation of trust” while handling his patient, Michael Jackson. The judge went on to state that the mindless… read more
Jackson Family Wants Dr. Murray’s Sentence To Serve As a Warning To Physicians
Multiple news sources are reporting on the statement read by Brian Panish, the Jackson family’s Los Angeles personal injury lawyer and friend, regarding the impact Dr. Conrad Murray’s actions have had on their family. Panish delivered a statement that asked a judge to impose a sentence for Dr. Conrad Murray that would remind all doctors… read more
Jackson Family Statement From Brian Panish
My name is Brian Panish. I am the attorney and friend of the Jackson family. They have asked me to read this statement on their behalf. There is no way to adequately describe the loss of our beloved father, son, brother, and friend. We still look at each other in disbelief – is it really… read more
Neutral Mediators Can Help You To Deal With Elder Safety Decisions
According to many news sources, there are many of us who face a growing concern related to loved ones or parents in a delicate or fragile health state. The holiday season is usually that time of the year when many of us have to deal with this problem but the worst part is our incapacity… read more
Inspectors Hope To Find Ginger Beef Bacteria Source
The recent recall of Ginger Beef from the Calgary’s Ginger Beef Corp. has triggered an extensive investigation since this product may or may not have allegedly made its way into the U.S. market. According to recent news from various sources, federal inspectors are trying to come to a conclusion regarding the root of the contamination… read more