When a woman delivers a baby, she places trust in the knowledge and skill of her physician. She assumes that all safety rules will be followed to ensure that her baby is not harmed during the birthing process. Unfortunately, doctors are not always worthy of that trust. When a doctor does not follow safety rules designed to protect the health of mother and child during labor and delivery, the doctor may be held responsible under the law for birth injuries to the child. Cerebral palsy is one of the more common birth injuries in the United States. Complications that arise ...

Distracted driving is an issue that has received a lot of attention from state and federal officials. Many states have bans concerning the use of handheld cellphones or texting while driving, and have serious consequences in place if a driver is caught violating these rules. It is difficult to know exactly how many motor vehicle accidents are caused each year due to distracted drivers. Often, this information is not included on any official reports of the accident, because police officers are not required to ask if the drivers were using cellphones or texting while driving. ...

Researchers project the rate of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's disease could triple in the next 40 years. The report, released in the journal Neurology, found 14 million Americans could be afflicted by the disease in 2050. The Alzheimer's Association currently estimates five million Americans suffer from this form of dementia. The report was issued partially as a call to action. Scientists' with the study state research into curing and treating the disease thus far has not been fruitful. Although drugs are present to delay the disease, they are not effective for ...

Over the last ten years, cell phones have become essential tools for people in nearly every walk of life. Although these devices allow people to stay in touch like never before, they have also led to the emergence of distracted driving as a significant threat on our nation's highways. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. In all, distracted driving related car ...

New York City has its share of charming, older homes and apartments. But for little children, those houses can present a real safety hazard -- lead poisoning by ingesting dust and chips from peeling lead-based paint. Young kids tend to play on the floor and to put their dusty hands and things like paint chips into their mouths. Plus, their smaller bodies allow for a higher concentration of toxic substances when ingested. Lead is also dangerous to unborn children and pregnant women. Lead in house dust is a byproduct of the paint breaking down over the years, especially ...

Coming to a decision to obtain a divorce is often fraught with anxiety, uncertainty and emotional upheaval. Upon making the decision, many couples are in such a hurry to get the actual divorce process behind them that they make poor decisions that can haunt them for years to come. Experienced divorce attorneys in California, and around the nation, agree that there are tips divorcing couples should consider as they prepare to go their separate ways. Do not rush Try to set your emotions aside and step cautiously as you step into the fray. It pays to be careful so ...

Many people assume that if they file for bankruptcy, none of their assets will be protected. However, people in South Carolina may be relieved to find out that "Asset Protection" laws allow them to keep certain assets regardless of their debts to others. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a broad term for a Federal law that allows businesses and individuals to escape from debt and pay off their creditors. Although, there are various types of bankruptcy, the two most commonly used are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ...

Immigration is a controversial topic in the U.S. Business leaders worry about being able to find employees to fill open positions and would like the freedom to hire people from overseas. Labor union leaders fear that businesses choose to hire foreign workers over U.S. workers because foreign workers will accept less pay -- and U.S. workers are missing out on job opportunities. The differing sides tend to become even more entrenched in their viewpoints when the economy is underperforming as is has been in the U.S. since 2008. However, what both groups can agree on is that ...

A study undertaken by the federal Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration shows that a major tax penalty relief program offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been grossly underutilized. The program, known as the First-Time Abatement (FTA) waiver program, would have saved taxpayers nearly $200 million in penalties had they been aware of the program and sought the relief offered by it, the Inspector's report reveals. What is it? The FTA waiver program offers a way to recognize past compliance with tax codes, rules and regulations by giving a veritable ...

In an attempt to decrease the number of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) violations in the state, Tennessee legislators are considering tougher laws at the urging of a number of state senators and the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers organization. One of the biggest changes the proposed law may bring to those convicted of drunk driving concerns ignition interlock devices. What is an ignition interlock device An ignition interlock device operates like a mini-breathalyzer for a person's car. In vehicles that have such devices, the driver ...

Coal mining has been a vital part of West Virginia's economy for generations. Many of today's mineworkers are the descendants of those who toiled long ago for the coal that keeps our state running. Technology has improved mine conditions greatly, making it safer than the miners of yesteryear ever could have dreamed. That being said, though, coal mining is still one of the state's - even the country's - most dangerous jobs. Four men have already lost their lives in mining accidents in 2013, prompting public inquiry and government inspections into the condition of the ...

Many motorists are familiar with the laws regarding drunk driving. If they plan on drinking, they know they need to find a designated driver or another way to get home safely. The harsh penalties for a DUI conviction have made an impression on Arizona drivers. When people think about DUI, many of them immediately connect the offense to alcohol. While this makes up the majority of DUI arrests and convictions, arrests for driving under the influence of drugs are starting to increase drastically in Arizona. According to the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety ...

The Marcellus Shale formation stretches across almost 100,000 square miles of the northeastern U.S., including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. Estimates are that the formation contains as much as 500 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. A method called fracking has allowed drilling companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits. Pumping a mixture of water, chemicals and sand into the shale breaks up rock releasing the gas trapped inside. West Virginia and Pennsylvania have been at the center of the drilling boom. West Virginia accident takes the ...

It is estimated that every 16 minutes a truck accident occurs in the United States. Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Transportation approximately 7% of vehicles on the road are trucks, while approximately 13% of automobile accident fatalities involve trucks? In other words, based solely on the number of vehicles on the road, a truck accident is nearly twice as likely to occur as a car accident. Because of the tremendous size and weight of a truck as compared to that of a car, the injuries to the car driver can often be catastrophic and include paralysis, ...

Often, the responsibility for causing a truck accident belongs to trucking companies that overwork and under-train their employees. Regardless of the level of responsibility held by employers, the personal responsibility of the driver cannot be ignored. Weather, road conditions, and vehicular malfunction are just a few factors, aside from human error, that contribute to the amount of truck accidents occurring each year. Still, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), it is ten times more likely that the driver of the truck is responsible ...

Truck accidents are a major cause of injuries (from light head, neck and back injury to brain injury, scarring and disfigurement, paralysis, loss of limbs, and death); much more dangerous than may be realized. Due to a truck's massive size and enormous weight and power, the slightest mistake by the driver poses a much greater risk to other motorists and pedestrians than other motor vehicle accidents. Further, truck accidents often occur on highways where speed limits are higher. The combination of high speeds and extreme weight contribute to the force of impact involved ...

When personal injury clients consult with a Chicago injury attorney claiming that they were injured by an object, product or other property the first question they are asked is who possesses the item that caused the injury. Often the answer will be I do not know or it was thrown away. Illinois law recognizes a principal called "Spoliation of Evidence" which is a form of negligence. If a defendant destroys physical evidence which the plaintiff needs to prove his case, the law provides relief under the following special circumstances: Where the defendant ...

When clients hire Chicago injury attorneys to represent them in auto accident, workers compensation, and medical malpractice claims, they often fail to realize that the filing of a lawsuit turns their lives into an open book. Perhaps a worker claims that as a result of an injury to their leg they can never work again? They sit for a deposition or other interview under oath describing the pain and suffering they continue to sustain and their inability to run or engage in other physical activities. At the same time they post statements, photographs or video on their social ...

The Illinois Supreme Court recently amended its rules to permitting personal injury attorneys and others to serve legal documents using e-mail. Most Chicago injury attorneys welcome this time and expense saving tool. These attorneys typically work on a contingent fee basis where "time is money". Rather than wait days for "snail mail" to be delivered the internet shortens the time frame to "now". For the first time a trial court has permitted the testimony a party to a lawsuit to occur using the popular internet video conferencing program ...

Government-led proposals to force personal injury cases to be decided in the small claims court have been slammed by lawyers throughout the UK. Now, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has declared the proposed moves to be unfair and have questioned whether the Government has taken the interests of the victims into consideration. The President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, Karl Tonks, revealed: "Government proposals to force claims through the small claims court will result in injured people on their own in court against a defendant insurer. ...

As British Summer Time approaches, at least a third* of New Year's Resolutions have been broken - and there is little doubt that this is a common trend every year. New research,* however, reveals that when your resolutions impact on and help others, you're far more likely to succeed. The study - commissioned by Foresters, the international financial services organisation - wanted to see what resolutions Brits are focusing on this year, as well seeing how determined they are to stick to them! Saving pounds and dropping them are the top two goals, but people also are ...

Experian has announced a renewal of its strategic partnership with Nationwide Building Society for the provision of credit reference and electronic authentication services. The new three-year, multi-million pound contract cements Experian as the primary credit bureau for Nationwide. Nationwide will use Experian's credit bureau data, to better assess new applications for credit, manage existing customers' access to credit and lend responsibly throughout. The building society will continue to use Experian's Delphi for Customer Management (DCM) software, Delphi for New ...

British Airways' has announced Los Angeles as the inaugural destination for its first Airbus A380, with tickets for the flight now on sale. The first A380 to be operated by a UK airline will fly on the "Red Carpet Route" to Los Angeles from October 15 2013, following the delivery of the double-decker superjumbo to British Airways in July. London-based actress Gemma Arterton said: "Working in film means that I spend a lot of time travelling around the world, often to Hollywood. It's essential to arrive feeling fresh and ready for the day ahead, as I ...

Most of the time, when we write about our business, or we are making a request for something of direct concern to us, we know exactly what we are taking about and what we want to say. The problem is that the recipient of your writing does not have this knowledge - our readers cannot read our thoughts, only our words. Clarity, therefore, is paramount. Anything that could be open to misinterpretation will be misinterpreted, at least 50% of the time. Dates and times are a simple, but important, example. 'This Friday', 'tomorrow morning', etc. rely on the reader reading ...

The acceleration of the pace and value of research aboard the International Space Station makes for a lively discussion. A panel of investigators making strides in fields ranging from biotechnology and fundamental physics to astronaut health sat down to talk the topic of station research with colleagues gathered for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Boston last month. The AAAS, a non-profit organization open to the world's top scientists, is respected for its ability to help governments formulate science policy, ...