Jury awards $8.3 million in first DePuy hip replacement case On August 24, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, announced a recall of its highly-touted Articular Surface Replacement hip devices. When DePuy first began to market the ASR hip devices in 2005, the company claimed that the design would last much longer than traditional hip replacement devices. However, reports of adverse patient reactions to the ASR devices began to flood in, until the company was forced to recall the devices. Over 10,750 people filed lawsuits because of the injuries ...

Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of involuntary blood tests This year, the United States Supreme Court will decide whether law enforcement must first obtain a warrant before forcing drunk driving suspects to take a blood test. The court's decision in the case, Missouri v. McNeely will decide the extent that the Fourth Amendment--protection against unreasonable searches and seizures--goes in such instances. Facts of the case The McNeely case began when a Missouri Highway Patrolman pulled over Tyler McNeely for speeding. During the stop, the officer suspected ...

Number of people killed in traffic accidents rose in 2012 Over the past seven years, the number of people who died in motor vehicle accidents across the country has been declining. Unfortunately, that trend reversed in 2012, when the number of traffic fatalities year-over-year increased. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 36,200 people died in auto accidents in 2012. In 2011, there were around 34,600 traffic fatalities -- constituting a 5 percent increase from 2011 to 2012. In addition, the number of people who sustained personal injuries as a ...

As spring time approaches the Ohio Valley, so does the risk of severe storms damaging our homes and businesses. Being prepared in the event you sustain storm damage will make the claim process easier and, in the event your insurer does not handle your claim fairly and in compliance with its policy obligations, you will be prepared to take the appropriate legal action. Below are some helpful hints to assist you in dealing with the results of a damaging spring or summer storm: Read your policy carefully. Know what is and is not covered and whether you have purchased ...

Divorce carries both emotional and financial tolls. Below are a few important tips to avoid some of the most common mistakes: 1. Do not assume your spouse is going to be "fair" or "reasonable" While a good divorce attorney will do their best to help encourage collaboration, sometimes this is not possible. While hoping for the best, it is important to prepare for the worst in the adversarial system. 2. As soon as you feel your spouse may be considering separation or divorce, take steps to protect yourself. - Make copies of all important ...

There are many different types and degrees of burn injuries. Burns can be caused by direct exposure to a flame, natural gas or other explosions, contact with extremely hot objects, exposure to certain chemicals and many other causes. A burn from an accident is referred to as a burn from trauma (a "trauma" being the precipitating event). Burns from trauma can cause severe disfiguration, extreme pain, blistering of the skin, charred or cooked layers of skin, burnt hair, damaged nose, throat, and lungs from smoke inhalation, and many other crippling or disabling ...

The medical treatment required for a burn victim is often multi-faceted and not without complications; burn injury treatment can include skin grafts, plastic surgery, treatment for infections, rounds of antibiotics and pain killers, and more. Also, complications from burn cases can include shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, respiratory distress, mental impairment including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and much more. The intensity and duration of the medical treatment obviously depends greatly upon the severity of the burn. Most people are familiar ...

When thinking of serious injuries, severe burns may not initially come to mind, because they are so rare. But, they are among the most painful and devastating injuries we encounter as personal injury attorneys. In addition to the extremely horrific nature of experiencing a severe burn, the medical treatment the victim requires can often continue for many years; Even after receiving adequate treatment, many burn victims' lives are never the same due to the medical complications, disability, and disfigurement associated with burn cases. Many times negligent individuals, ...

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 82% of Americans take prescription medications and that almost 30% take five or more prescription medications. With all those prescription drugs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that 1.3 million Americans are injured every year from errors in their prescription or errors in the medication. "Pharmacists and drug companies commit pharmaceutical malpractice when they fail to provide proper instructions for taking the medication, mislabel the medications, or fail to adequately and honestly test the drug ...

North Fulton Pest Solutions understands that mosquitoes are an annoyance and a pain when you are trying to enjoy the outdoors. To make your outdoor enjoyment this fall just a little easier and a lot safer, North Fulton Pest Solutions is offering new customers a $50 off coupon for its initial annual mosquito control plan. With the weather finally cooling off to make it easier to enjoy your time outdoors, the need for mosquito control in Atlanta has increased dramatically. A surge in incidences of West Nile virus throughout the southeast has made Atlanta mosquito control ...

Every bride has her perfect wedding day mapped out in her head with each detail planned just so. Unfortunately, many brides discover after they become engaged that the wedding of their dreams is far out of their price range. One of the most expensive costs of all is the detail many brides focus the most energy on: their wedding dress. What is a bride to do? You could blow your budget on the perfect designer dress, or you could try to smile in a dress you just don't love - or is there a third option? Fortunately, there is. Once Wed offers premium used wedding dresses ...

Cummings & Middlebrooks and each Atlanta wrongful death attorney at their firm would like to remind residents that they offer free case consultations to all of their clients. Unlike many law firms that charge a fee for this service, every Atlanta workers' comp attorney you speak to at this firm initially will be doing so free of charge. No matter what the circumstances, they stand by their word. In a still-recovering economy, it is not hard to see why many businesses have rescinded free consultation. Time really is money these days, and it is often an unfortunate ...

The Knoxville bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, want to discuss the recent bankruptcy filing made by car manufacturer American Suzuki Motor Corporation. Known best for its motorcycles, the company simply did not have a solid market in the U.S. to continue selling cars and trucks. According to the bankruptcy attorneys in Knoxville, the firm owes anywhere from $100-500 million in liabilities to 1,000-5,000 creditors, a fact that led them to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early November. Suzuki has acknowledged their shortcomings, but has stated they intend ...

Kaj Designs, one of Trinidad and Tobago's premier fashion houses, will lead the Caribbean as it unveils its latest resort collection, Tribu Sauvage, at the international fashion tradeshow, BLUEPRINT, in Singapore. From May 16 to 19, 2013, Kaj will join Asia's finest as the first Caribbean brand to exhibit and show at the core of Singapore's fashion week, Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX). www.kajdesigns.net Kaj's newest collection marries luxury with the appeal of simple designs that jet set from a relaxing resort setting to fast-paced city life. For the discerning woman, ...

Quinn Lemley "Delivers the goods!" - Vanity Fair with one explosive show stopping number after another with hit songs, "She's A Lady", "Bang Bang", "Boom Boom", "Let Me Entertain You" and many others. A kind of musical feast spanning decades from Cole Porter to Paul Anka. You could say it's the ultimate celebration of the icons who went from Burlesque to Broadway and beyond, such as; Gypsy Rose Lee, Mae West and Sally Rand. The influence of these amazing women is undeniable. Look at Bette Midler, Cher and even Lady Gaga. ...

Prices on items online can rapidly change and sometimes change with wild swings of over 80% in one day. Myshopbase.com, based in Campbell California, recently launched its price comparison and tracking application to help online shoppers understand price trends and make more informed purchase decisions. Myshopbase.com is a free analytic tool where shoppers can select items or favorite categories and get price alerts when prices change. Shoppers can also compare prices and find deals across major internet retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy, Ebay Inc., Edmunds.com and ...

Thai Domain Hosting, one of Thailand's most established quality web hosting service providers and domain registration company with hosting servers in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, US and UK celebrates its 5th anniversary this coming May as a web hosting provider in Thailand. With special offers and discounts available on all Thai Domain Hosting plan, these new promotions invite existing and new customers to participate in their 5th year anniversary celebration. "It is our 5th anniversary and we want to celebrate this milestone with the people who mean the most ...

In his recently released book, management and innovation expert David Silverstein explores why collecting the dots--the information that is all around us--is key to solving problems, and developing innovative strategies and breakthrough ideas. Through real-world examples of some of today's leading companies, the book explores how dot collection can lead you to be more creative and stay ahead of your competitors. You can view the In One Dot, Two Dots, Get Some New Dots, readers will discover: - Why collecting lots of information is so important. - How to accelerate ...

Famed interior designer and author of "my Sicilian kitchen" cookbook, Linda Bilo-Brechtel will host an official appearance and book signing at Rolling Greens inside of SOCO in Costa Mesa, California on Saturday April 13th, 2013 between 11am and 1pm. Guests will be able to meet the author personally as well as ask any questions they may have in regards to the coveted Bilo family Sicilian recipes in an open Q&A forum. Copies of "my Sicilian kitchen" cookbook will be available for purchase, with each copy to be signed and personalized for each guest ...

Several dozen world class producers are engaged in the event, including, among others, Orpalis, Aurora 3D Software, S2 Solutions, UAB 'Prewise', Ashampoo and Mariner Software, offering their most popular applications from many categories. The multiplicity of the prizes enables the users to choose exactly the programs which interest them. You can receive an invitation for the event by registering on the website: http://softfinder.com/software-hunt-giveaway-a Lukasz Kwiatkowski, the Product Manager, says how to achieve this and what is so unique about the event: "The ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – When companies put a human face on their brand, the public usually responds positively. This advertising approach has brought us alarm clocks with sleepy faces and color-coated chocolate candies with legs and arms. But a new study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Marketing, finds there is a greater backlash by the public when a product branded with human characteristics fails. Lead author Marina Puzakova, an assistant professor of marketing at Oregon State University, said even though consumers can tell a camera designed with human ...

The term 'living fossil' has a controversial history. For decades, scientists have argued about its usefulness as it appears to suggest that some organisms have stopped evolving. New research has now investigated the origin of tadpole shrimps, a group commonly regarded as 'living fossils' which includes the familiar Triops. The research reveals that living species of tadpole shrimp are much younger than the fossils they so much resemble, calling into question the term 'living fossil'. Darwin informally introduced the term 'living fossil' in On the Origin of Species when ...

Tonsillectomy may result in fewer severe sore throats and could benefit some adult patients, according to a randomized trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Recurrent severe sore throats result in lost work or school days and frequent use of antibiotics. Researchers from Finland conducted a randomized open trial to determine whether tonsillectomy reduced episodes of severe sore throats (pharyngitis). The trial involved 86 patients, 46 of whom had the procedure and 40 who did not. The primary outcome was the difference in the number of patients ...

Organ donation in Ontario is significantly less common at large general hospitals than at hospitals with clinical programs for transplant recipients, which points to missed opportunities to optimize organ donation, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). To understand whether organ donation rates differed between hospitals that treat transplant recipients and those that do not, researchers looked at all patients (adults and children) who died from catastrophic brain injury in Ontario between 1994 and 2011. After excluding small hospitals ...

DNA, siRNA and miRNA can reprogram cancer cells – that is, if these nucleic acids could cross through the cell membrane. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published today in the journal Therapeutic Delivery shows that cholesterol "rafts" can shepherd genetic payloads into cancer cells. "There are many promising therapeutic applications for nucleic acids, but because they can't diffuse across cell membranes on their own, delivery to cancer cells has been a major challenge. Our method is a promising way to get these drugs inside cancer cells where they can do ...