Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollars
A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the lawsuit individually and as special administrator for her deceased son, Christopher E. Price, Jr., pursuant to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. The mother received treatment at a federally-funded, community-based health center that is a public health service agency of the United States. The United States was the defendant in the case, which was filed in accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act. The complaint alleged ...
Military Dog Advocates Push For New Status For Canines
// Mar 31st, 2013
James Fausone
Veteran Advocate
Currently there are an estimated 2,500 dogs deployed oversees to assist American troops, sent into situations which include detecting explosives and chasing down an enemy while facing combat and gunfire. It is estimated that each military dog saves approximately 150 soldiers during its...
Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Major Portion of U.S. Litigation
// Mar 31st, 2013
Personal injury lawsuits, in which the wrongful action of a person or entity is alleged to cause injury to another’s person or property, account for a large portion of civil litigation in the United States. Personal injury lawsuits are commonly filed over automobile collisions, workplace accidents, medical malpractice...
Cutting-Edge Balancing Wheelchair Can Benefit Vets, Notes Veterans Disability Attorney
// Mar 31st, 2013
James Fausone
Veteran Advocate
A new technology may help vets in more ways than one.
A new wheeled chair which resembles a wheelchair but can go up stairs, over curbs and can even balance on two wheels to allow the rider to “stand” on two feet is an elegant solution for many disabled vets and civilians...
Distracted Driving Is Top Cause of Car Accidents
// Mar 31st, 2013
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council’s Transportation Safety Group, the top cause of automobile accidents is distracted driving. The organization found that distraction was a causal factor in approximately 80 percent of all car crashes.
Those accidents...
Junior Seau had chronic traumatic encephalopathy
// Mar 31st, 2013
It was not surprising to learn that Junior Seau had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Seau took his own life in May 2012 and shocked a nation already reeling over other similar sports deaths. He was a former National Football League (NFL) linebacker, who took punishing blows to the head during game play. It is not...
Large Personal Injury Verdicts Awarded in 2012
// Mar 31st, 2013
The past year saw several juries award plaintiffs large sums in personal injury cases. Here are the three largest awards of 2012, as reported by Bloomberg News.
The largest personal injury verdict of the year was for $900 million, which included $700 million in punitive damages. In Webb v. Trans Healthcare Inc.,...
Texas employers must report workplace injuries and illness
// Mar 31st, 2013
If you work in Texas, it is the law that employers report all injuries and illnesses.
If you have been injured on the job in Texas, or become ill as a result of conditions in your workplace, your employer is obligated to file an OSHA 300 Log. The log must offer a complete picture of the accident and contain the identity...
A Chapter 13 Mortgage Lien Strip May Remove Second Mortgage for Filers
// Mar 31st, 2013
A process known as lien stripping can remove a second mortgage for individuals seeking bankruptcy protection.
Many people are not aware of the benefit a mortgage lien strip. If you have taken out a second mortgage on your home to try and keep your head above water, but foreclosure is looming, filing Chapter 13 will...
Veteran Retirement Home Layoffs Concern Residents, Notes Veterans Disability Lawyer
// Mar 31st, 2013
Jim Fausone
Veteran Advocate
Nursing assistants at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans have been given their pink slips.
In Michigan, almost 150 nursing assistants working in a state-run home for veterans have been told they are being laid off. The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, one of two state-run hospitals for veterans,...
A Call for Virginia Salute to Senior Service Volunteer Nominations
// Mar 31st, 2013
A home health care provider for seniors is asking Virginians to nominate an outstanding senior volunteer for state — and possibly national — recognition.
The Salute to Senior Service program by Home Instead Senior Care celebrates seniors 65 and older who contribute to their community by volunteering at...
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