Posts tagged personal injury

• Medical Malpractice Damage Cap Struck Down in LA

  Elaine Mandel | October 03, 2006 5:26 PM | 1 CommentLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The amount a victims of medical malpractice can be awarded is limited by law in many states, including California and Louisiana. In those two states, victims' recoveries for pain and suffering were set over two decades ago. But this may be changing.In many states there are limits, or "caps," on what victims of medical malpractice can recover when they sue the doctors or hospitals that caused...

• Demand for Body Parts Fuels Illicit Parts for Profit Schemes

  Michael Eyerly | September 22, 2006 6:19 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The story of what happened to Alistair Cooke's body is illustrative of the huge black market demand for body parts.Recently, a news article chronicled the fate that befell the body of the late Alistair Cooke. Mr. Cooke hosted the long running television series "Masterpiece Theatre" from 1971 to 1992. In the course of his 22 year stint as host, Mr. Cooke became synonymous with the show,...

• California Women Warned About IUDs

  Paul Kiesel | September 10, 2006 11:47 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  California state health officials are investigating physicians who have potentially purchased the medical contraceptive device known as an IUD through unlicenced vendors. The threat to consumers in the distribution of medical devices obtained without regulatory safeguards is a very real issue in today's global community. The Los Angeles Times reported on September 10, 2006, that 850 women in...

• Bill Aims to Curb Dangers of Driving Under the Influence of Cell Phones

  Michael Eyerly | September 01, 2006 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Bill banning use of cell phones by California drivers is sent to Governor Schwarzenegger. Drivers distracted by their cell phones cause thousands of accidents and injuries each year.Having received final legislative approval, Senate Bill 1613 was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday. SB 1613, if passed into law, would ban drivers from taking on cell phones unless they use a hands-free...