Various news organizations recently reported about 3-year-old Victoria Wilcher and her family who were asked to leave a Jackson, Mississippi KFC restaurant because of the girl’s facial injuries. An employee is alleged to have approached the family in the restaurant while they were eating and told them that the girl’s injuries were disturbing other diners… Read More
VA Hospital Sued for Negligence Over Delay in Treatment
Most major news outlets have been covering the ever-unfolding story of veterans who received substandard care – or, in some cases, no care at all – from Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals. While government investigations into these allegations are ongoing and the President has promised accountability once those investigations are complete, some families are attempting to… Read More
When an Impartial Examination is Not Enough
A recent decision from the Department of Industrial Accidents’ reviewing board illustrates the sort of circumstances under which an impartial medical examiner’s report can and should be found insufficient. The case involved Mae Roscoe, a sixty-two year old phlebotomist who was injured while working for Brigham and Women’s Hospital. At issue in this case was what… Read More
Ohio Worker’s Hand Crushed in Industrial Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported on June 10 that it had concluded its investigation into an industrial accident that occurred on November 14, 2013. Superior Roll Forming Co. of Valley Center, Ohio, was cited for four serious violations after a worker’s hand was crushed in a 150-ton mechanical power press. OSHA investigators… Read More
Diabetes on the Rise in America
Increase in Diabetes Rate A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that diabetes mellitus now affects approximately 29 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population. This is an increase of about 12% from numbers released in 2010. This dramatic increase was driven by increasing obesity rates, an aging population, and… Read More
Survey Reveals Not All Women Aware of Heart Disease Dangers
As a person who suffers from heart disease myself, I am particularly aware of the danger heart disease poses to people’s health. However, I was curious to see if other individuals were aware of the dangers of heart disease as well. With any number of organizations raising awareness about cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and… Read More
Liability for Fireworks Displays
For some, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. Pools begin to fill, children are out of school (or will be out of school soon), cars are being prepared for summer vacations, and backyard barbeques are happening with regularity once more. Some consider fireworks displays to also be an essential part of summer celebrations…. Read More
Manhattan Employer Cited For Unsafe Working Environment
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a Manhattan women’s jewelry and accessories maker nearly $50,000 for creating an unsafe working environment. The fine comes after Natasha Accessories Ltd. was found to have blocked exits and exposing workers to fire and safety hazards. In particular, there were no directional emergency exit signs to direct employees… Read More
Safety on Off-Road Vehicles
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported that two individuals were injured Monday night when two off-road motorcycles collided on Hardscrabble Road in Auburn. The two bikes collided around 6:40 p.m. near an entrance to a wooded area. Investigators believe the two motorcycles were approaching each other from opposite directions just before the crash. The two… Read More
“Misdiagnosis” Most Common Malpractice Claim in Massachusetts
According to a 2013 study printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association, misdiagnosis was the most common reason patients filed a medical malpractice suit against a primary care physician in Massachusetts. “Misdiagnosis” included claims that the physician rushed through an exam and did not properly read the results, failed to make a referral to an… Read More