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• Tort Reform Caps Result in Double Tragedy

  Mark Bello | February 22, 2010 2:46 PM | 6 CommentsVoices

  This result in this medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit demonstrates the tragedy of tort reform. Although the plaintiff (a deceased victim’s mother) received a verdict for her...

• What is happening to Toyota is a lesson for any business...

  Troy Schwant | February 22, 2010 2:35 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  I have owned two cars in my life, and both are Toyotas. I still drive a 2000 Toyota Camry. I planned that my next car would be a Toyota. Then the recalls happened. Now there are reports of more...

• Error in Radiation Treatment for Cancer Kills Patient

  Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton | February 22, 2010 2:11 PM | 0 CommentsGreenville, OBX & Rocky Mount, NC

  Recently, the New York Times published an article telling the story of Scott Jerome-Parks. Jerome-Parks was diagnosed with tongue cancer, and doctors recommended radiation therapy to treat his...

• Increasing the Speed Limit to 70 MPH Moves Traffic But May Cost Lives

  Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton | February 22, 2010 2:07 PM | 3 CommentsVirginia Beach, Chesapeake & Suffolk, VA

  In Virginia a recent development in automobile speed restrictions has had many concerned as to the safety of those on the road throughout the state. Virginia will likely raise its speed limit on...

• FDA Wants Avandia Pulled Because Of Heart Attack Risks

  Brett Emison | February 22, 2010 1:59 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that that GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes medicine, Avandia, be pulled from the market because of...

• Yaz Birth Control Linked to Blood Clots, Strokes

  Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton | February 22, 2010 1:54 PM | 0 CommentsNorfolk, Portsmouth & Hampton, VA

  Many women take Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella as a form of birth control, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals (their manufacturer) has also marketed these products as being able to alleviate some symptoms of...

• Academy Of Pediatrics Urges Choking Warning Labels For Certain Foods

  Chrissie Cole | February 22, 2010 1:25 PM | 0 CommentsIndianapolis, IN

  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging federal officials to increase efforts to reduce choking deaths among children. Every five days a child chokes to death while eating in the U.S....

• Dog Packs & Dog Pack Attacks: A Community Danger

  Mark Bello | February 22, 2010 1:00 PM | 3 CommentsVoices

  Dog packs are dangerous and the case described below shows just how dangerous. While many people don’t realize this, dog bite and dog attack cases may be pursued under the dog owner's...

• Misdiagnosis or Cursory Care: Would Being Proactive Prevent Injury or Death?

  Mark Bello | February 22, 2010 12:21 PM | 0 CommentsVoices

  Misdiagnosis is a leading cause of death in the US. In this case, the family of a young mother who died giving birth filed a wrongful death suit in order to provide the baby with some financial...

• Toyota Recall: Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Toyota Documents

  Brett Emison | February 22, 2010 11:48 AM | 1 CommentKansas City, MO

  Following yesterday's revelation that Toyota bragged about saving $100 million by avoiding a full recall because of its ongoing sudden acceleration problem, a federal grand jury has issued a...