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- Why Medication Errors Must be Reported
Jan 7, 2016
Medication error reporting is an important action to take when a person is injured as a result of a medical mistake. After victims and their families alert the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the problem, they are urged to also protect their legal rights. Medication errors, according to the FDA, may involve: Incorrect procedures including prescribing errors Order miscommunications Product labeling or packaging errors Health care product defects Monitoring issues and more Between 2000 and 2009, the FDA received more...Read More - Medication Errors are a Nationwide Problem
Jan 6, 2016
Medication errors can kill or severely injure a person. Even a simple medical mistake can have life-threatening consequences. About 82 percent of adults in the U.S. take at least one medication, and 29 percent take five or more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adverse drug events – meaning patient harm resulting from a medication – account for nearly 700,000 emergency department visits each year. Medication errors may occur as a result of: Incorrect...Read More - Sham Pricing Allegations at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Mirror Another Class Action
Jan 4, 2016
A proposed class action lawsuit involving Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s pricing highlights issues very similar to a lawsuit involving the clothing store Justice – a class action lawsuit that recently settled for $51 million. A complaint filed in California federal court this month claims that Macy’s and its owned affiliate Bloomingdale’s have falsely labeled items with prices well above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). When an item goes on sale, the lawsuit alleges, the sale price...Read More - Prevent Automobile Accidents by Prepping for the Winter Driving Season
Jan 4, 2016
There are always dangers on the roadways, but traffic fatalities surge during this time of year as road conditions worsen. During winter driving season, all drivers should remember to exercise caution and prepare themselves and their cars for any potentially hazardous weather to come. CNN reported more than 7,600 people died in auto accidents in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2012. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that drivers are...Read More - Driving Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve Travelers
Dec 31, 2015
Every year, holiday celebrations bring about increased congestion on the roads, and drivers must be even more diligent to stay safe and avoid car accidents. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimated last year that more than 400 deaths and 45,000 injuries requiring medical attention may occur during the New Year’s holiday season. To stay safe on the road this New Year’s Eve, the NSC offers the following tips: Buckle up during every trip. When driving, avoid using electronic...Read More - Class Action Proposed Against Department Stores for Deceptive Pricing
Dec 30, 2015
Macy’s Inc. and Bloomingdale’s Inc. are facing a proposed class action accusing them of misleading customers through deceptive pricing. The department stores have falsely priced items above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) to reflect a bigger discount when the items go on sale, according to a complaint filed in California federal court. Plaintiffs allege the sham pricing involves stores regularly labeling their products with inflated and arbitrary prices and then reducing those prices to represent...Read More - Prevent Auto Accidents this New Year’s Eve
Dec 30, 2015
As another New Year’s Eve celebration approaches, it’s important to remember that irresponsible driving can lead to tragedy. December has been named National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to combat the staggering percentage of traffic fatalities involving drunk, drugged or distracted driving during the holidays. This awareness campaign provides a great reminder for drivers to think responsibly before getting behind the wheel this season. During Christmas and New Year’s holidays, two to three times more people die...Read More - Delivery Maneuvers to Prevent Brachial Plexus Injuries
Dec 29, 2015
A stressful situation arises quickly during a difficult birth. When it involves a macrosomic or abnormally large baby, shoulder dystocia threatens permanent injury. Proper action must be taken immediately by hospital staff to ensure a safe delivery for both the mother and her child. Fortunately, there are specific delivery maneuvers that can prevent brachial plexus injury at birth caused by shoulder dystocia – when the baby is stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. These maneuvers include: McRoberts...Read More - Brachial Plexus Palsy Prognosis: What to Expect
Dec 28, 2015
The physical difficulties of brachial plexus palsy may go away in a few months, or they can last a lifetime. About one-third of infants who suffer from brachial plexus palsy do not recover, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics. Those whose birth injuries are permanent may face a lifetime of doctor appointments, treatments and therapy. When your child is suffering the consequences of medical malpractice, you need an advocate on your...Read More - Anapol Weiss Partner Suggests the Gift of Safety This Holiday
Dec 24, 2015
Joel Feldman thinks safety is one of the best presents parents can give their children this holiday season. In an opinion piece published by the Huffington Post, the Anapol Weiss partner writes that this the perfect time of year to commit to driving safer and modeling distraction-free driving for your kids. The issue of distracted driving is one that is close to Joel’s heart. He and his wife, Dianne Anderson, started EndDD.org to educate the public about...Read More