Know the Facts about Water Safety

Know the Facts about Water Safety

Warm weather means water fun! Swimming. Boating. Snorkeling. Fishing. Water parks. Trips to Lake of the Ozarks. Vacations to beaches. It’s fun. There’s nothing to worry about … or is there?

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Another Talc Powder Trial Loss for J&J – $110 Million Verdict

Another Talc Powder Trial Loss for J&J – $110 Million Verdict

A successful jury ruling came for 62-year old Lois Slemp of Virginia on May 4, 2017 in her case against Johnson & Johnson alleging that using its baby powder caused her ovarian cancer.

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Unintentional Injuries in the Home

Unintentional Injuries in the Home

“About 146,571 people died from unintentional injury-related deaths in 2015, according to Injury Facts 2017.”

The good news: with the proper safety precautions and awareness of the hazards, these types of deaths and injuries are preventable.

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Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

When it comes to the care of our elderly family members, we want to make sure they are well taken care of; however, that does not always mean aging at home. Oftentimes, that may mean moving them to a nursing home or assisted living facility. What do you need to know in choosing an assisted living facility?

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Rights of Nursing Home Residents

Rights of Nursing Home Residents

It’s never an easy decision to put a loved one in a nursing home or other assisted living facility. You want to make sure your elderly parent, grandparent or other loved one receives the best care possible.

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Tips for Teen Drivers: The Statistics

Tips for Teen Drivers: The Statistics

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens.

“In 2016, 2,433 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed and 292,742 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes. That means that six teens ages 16–19 died every day due to motor vehicle crashes and hundreds more were injured.”

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Tips for Teen Drivers: Can You Spot a Drunk Driver?

Tips for Teen Drivers: Can You Spot a Drunk Driver?

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teen drivers (ages 15- to 20-year-olds). Teach your teens about potential hazards on the road; make sure your teen knows how to spot a drunk driver.

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Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Warmer weather is always a draw for those who love to ride motorcycles. And, of course, driving a car and driving a motorcycle requires different skills and knowledge. As a driver, what do you need to know about sharing the road with motorcyclists?

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Zimmer Ordered to Pay $2 Million in Hip Implant Case

Zimmer Ordered to Pay $2 Million in Hip Implant Case

In a March 31, 2017 ruling, Zimmer was ordered to pay more than $2 million to a New Mexico man for a defective hip implant with an “unreasonably dangerous design.”

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Lawsuit Update: Proton Pump Inhibitor Heartburn Meds, Kidney Damage

Lawsuit Update: Proton Pump Inhibitor Heartburn Meds, Kidney Damage

A growing number of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of PPI medications. Plaintiffs allege that as a result of taking a PPI for gastric acid-related conditions, they have been diagnosed with kidney injuries including Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN), chronic kidney disease and renal failure.

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