The Tort Reform Act
Caps on Non-Economic Damages
Parents Vigilant After Slip And Fall Accidents
Each year close to 10 million Americans make a trip to the emergency room after a slip and fall accident. Bumps, bruises, broken bones are the most common complaints, but traumatic brain injury represents a significant risk. After a child is involved in a slip and fall accident, parents must remain aware of the warning signs of concussion and other brain injuries, and inform their doctor and slip and fall attorney when they notice a change in health or behavior.
7 Common Myths About Personal Injury Cases
When victims suffer personal injury due to the fault or negligence of another individual or company, the results are often catastrophic. In addition to the pain and suffering that they often endure, they are often left temporarily, or even permanently disabled. During recovery, personal injury victims are frequently forced to miss work, undergo extensive medical treatment, and often rely on others to provide daily care. Mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses can be financially devastating to personal injury victims and their families.
FDA Creates Liability with Labeling Change
The FDA is in the process of revising labeling requirements for drugs and medical devices. The language has been inserted in a nearly 20-page document regarding regulations related to tobacco, drugs, and medical devices. If adopted by Congress, it would relax labeling requirements currently imposed on pharmaceutical companies and makers of medical devices.