In a trend that is steadily getting worse, employers and insurance companies are attacking settlements and taking all of the funds that injured parties get in a settlement or verdict. Many times the victims are then left on welfare or medicaid with, yes us, the taxpayers footing the bill for future care. Sadly, many Courts are upholding these greedy practices. Take the case of Deborah Shank...
Four students were killed and at least 11 others were injured when a school bus was hit broadside by a van near Cottonwood MN. The collision caused the bus to collide with a pickup truck and then flip over on it side. The first driver to come upon the scene called 911 and ran to the bus where the bus driver was calling for help to get the children out of the escape hatch in the top of the bus. ...
In response to the number of children killed each year in "non-traffic" auto accidents, the Senate has approved a bill which was sent to President Bush last Thursday. Last year there were 230 children killed from being backed over, choked by electric windows, or run over by cars that rolled out of park. The safety features include an interlock brake system that prevents cars from being moved...
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued a recall of llittle girls "Life of Faith Charm Bracelets" that have excessive amounts of lead in them. The bracelets, manufactured in China of course, have the following religious symbols;Bible, angel, cross, heart, and praying hands, as well as white painted beads. The bracelets were sold in a set that included a child's bracelet as well as...
Proposed legislation in Missouri increase the liability caps in medical malpractice cases for cases of abortion malpractice. . Under the present medical malpractice caps in Missouri, pain and suffering damage awards are capped at $350,000. The new law would make the caps invalid in claims of abortion related medical malpractice. Obviously this will be a hot topic and highly debated between...
Actor John Ritter, best known from his days in the sitcom "Three's Company", died in 2003 at age 54 from a tear in the aorta, at a hospital in Burbank, California. Subsequent investigation by his family led them to conclude that the aorta tear was not treated correctly and, in fact, was misdiagnosed as a heart attack. The Ritter Estate, on behalf of his surviving relatives is now suing his...
A five-month old baby, who was not in a child seat, was reportedly left behind by her father who was later arrested on hit and run accident. Orlando PD were chasing down what they thought was a stolen vehicle when the driver sped off. Shortly after OPD found the vehicle that had been in an automobile accident at South Street and OBT. When the police approached the vehicle they were surprised...
A little boy, only 4 years-old, tragically lost his life last Friday night in a car driven by his 23 year-old mother. The young boy was riding in the front seat of a Ford Contour, unfortunately not wearing his seatbelt, when his mother lost control of the vehicle. The car left her lane of traffic, travelled across into the opposite lane, and struck another vehicle. The driver and two other...
A female tourist was hurt at Disney's Animal Kingdom when the vehicle she was riding in caught fire. On Sunday, February 10 between 3 and 4 pm the fire started near the front of the truck. Officials say an engine hose failure caused the fire and the woman had to be transported to the hospital when she hurt her knee jumping out of the truck. Thankfully, the fire was put out early on and the...
Chattem, Inc. along with the FDA have voluntarily recalled some of the popular Icy Hot Therapy product line. The products are - Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Back- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck and Leg- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heal - Arm, Neck and Leg, single-consumer use "samples" distributed on a limited promotional basis in cartons of 3 oz....