Toddler Found Dead in School Van

The family and friends of a 17-month-old boy, Gabriel Josh-Cazir Pierre, are grieving over his tragic death. During Monday’s high temperatures, the toddler was left unattended and unnoticed in school transportation for close to seven hours. The facts revealed thus far suggest a number of

By |2021-04-16T12:37:27-04:00September 16, 2011|

Eye Injuries lead to recall of Target’s Resistance Cords

Yesterday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 447,000 Target Embark Resistance Cords. At least three injuries were reported, including two persons suffering blindness, due to cord defects.   Consumers were advised to immediately terminate any use of the following

By |2021-04-16T15:13:29-04:00September 9, 2011|

Six Injured in Boat Explosion on Smith Mountain Lake

Six people aboard a 31-year-old cabin cruiser suffered injuries from an explosion caused by a gasoline leak in the stern.  On Saturday, gasoline vapors sparked by the boat's engine caused the boat to catch fire. Sargent Karl Marting, a conservation police officer said the fireball

By |2021-04-16T06:36:57-04:00July 28, 2011|

Hip Implant Litigation

There are several reasons why patients require hip replacement surgery. It is typically recommended for those who suffer from extensive fractures or arthritis. There are several indications for surgery such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis.   Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage that covers

By |2021-04-16T15:14:30-04:00October 4, 2010|

Robotics Surgery Botched Procedure

The da Vinci surgical system is a remote-controlled robot used by surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures. According to its manufacturer, Intuitive Surgical, the robot “combines superior 3D visualization along with greatly enhanced dexterity, precision and control in an intuitive, ergonomic interface with breakthrough surgical

By |2021-04-15T14:35:00-04:00July 27, 2010|

Change the Death on High Seas Act

In 1920 Congress enacted the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) in an effort to provide a remedy for families who lost loved ones, particularly seamen, while engaged in maritime activity.   Initially, the law covered various deaths occurring on the high seas on

By |2021-04-16T06:54:14-04:00July 20, 2010|
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