American Bar Association Weighs in on Federal Medical Malpractice Bill
In early March, we wrote about the incredible prevalence of medical errors in the United States. Medical errors are the third leading cause of the death in the country. With our growing population and the increasing ease of access to healthcare, the potential for medical errors grows every year. Conversely, it appears that the number…
Read MoreImproving the Standards for Underride Guards can Prevent Injuries and Fatalities in Trucking Accidents
When you are driving on the highway either beside or behind a large, commercial truck, you are reminded of just how massive those rolling machines are compared to your seemingly small, passenger vehicle. That vast difference in size and scale means that some passenger cars are low enough that the front end can slip up…
Read MoreBritax Recalls 71,000 Infant Car Seat for Defective Handles
From their cribs, to their clothing and toys, infants and children come into contact with dozens of products each day. As parents, we tend to take for granted that all of these products are safe and that they will perform in the way that the manufacturer promised they would. Most products do perform as advertised,…
Read MoreLawsuit Will Attempt to Conclusively Link Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder to Ovarian Cancer
The family of Jackie Fox has filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, claiming that their Shower to Shower talc product contributed to the ovarian cancer that caused her death at age 62. The suit alleges that Johnson & Johnson has been aware of studies linking talc and ovarian cancer for more than 30 years, and…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Boost Veterans’ Involvement in Federal Infrastructure Projects
Americans owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans for their brave service to their country. However, that gratitude is not always evident when it comes to some of the obstacles they face when they return from combat and transition back into civilian life. A group of bipartisan lawmakers as introduced new legislation last year…
Read MoreSouth Carolina’s Crumbling Transportation Infrastructure Finally Gets Some Attention
The second regular session of the 121st South Carolina General Assembly kicked off on January 12 and will run through June 2 of 2016. While this news is largely ignored by most people, this session could be critical; the General Assembly has agreed that transportation and infrastructure are the most important legislative focuses. We’ve written…
Read MoreToddler Dials 911, and a Greenville, SC Cop Helped Save Her Day
In Greenville, SC, a two-year-old girl named Aaliyah Garrett was having some trouble, so she dialed 911. Aaliyah’s grandfather, who was in the next room, was unaware that the toddler had dialed 911 until Deputy Martha Lohnes from the Greenville County Sherriff’s office appeared at the front door. As Aaliiyah’s grandfather was answering the door…
Read More10 Tips for Patient Safety and Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
Is there a professional that you trust more than your doctor? You rely on your doctor to be well-informed, to treat you when you are sick and to not cause you any harm. Unfortunately, preventable medical errors made by doctors and other medical professionals are a leading cause of death and injury in the United…
Read MoreWas the Roadway Itself the Cause of This Man’s Death?
A single vehicle accident in Polk County, NC killed one and shut down I-26 Eastbound overnight at the end of January. The accident happened near Saluda at 2:15 a.m., when Tony Joseph Hurst of Chapin, SC crossed the median and flipped his trailer on the interstate. Hurst was wearing a seatbelt, but died on the…
Read MoreWalking Machine May Help Brain Injured Vets
Our military service members face risks that most of us can’t imagine. Active duty members are at risk from blast exposures, increasing the chances of suffering a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. Even veterans and reserve duty members are at higher risk of sustaining these types of injuries because of their service. SoldierStrong…
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