Nursing Home Patient Left Outside to Die
A resident at a Florida nursing home sat outside for hours during almost 100-degree heat without anyone at the facility realizing the man was missing. The man expired from dehydration and heatstroke. Yet, this isn’t the first time the facility has neglected a patient. About Nursing Home Abuse Each year in the United States, an
Read MoreTV Reporter Receives $100M for Sexual Harassment
A former WXYZ-TV reporter received a $100 million settlement after she filed suit against her television employer. The anchor said she experienced almost daily sexual harassment, and the station did little to help curb it. About Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This applies
Read MoreMost Dangerous States to Ride Your Motorcycle
Motorcycle accidents can have life-altering consequences. Even when trying to be the safest as possible, there are still dangers. This list shows the most dangerous states with the highest fatality rates per 10,000 registered motorcycles. 10. Louisiana Fatal Motorcycle Accidents: 8.45 Louisiana is tenth on this list with 96 fatalities last year. There are only
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Weight Loss Pill Recalled Due to Cancer Risk
Following the results of a recent safety trial, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the weight loss drug lorcaserin (Belviq) may increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, the agency recalled the weight loss pill Belviq. About Belviq According to the CDC, around 40% of Americans are obese. Many seek supplements
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
People often assume that violent crimes, including sexual assault and rape, are not a problem aboard cruise ships, yet statistics disagree. In fact, it is scarily more common than many know. So common, in fact, that rape and sexual assault are the two most common kinds of crimes that take place at sea. Unfortunately, cruise
Read MoreVaping Lawsuit Update
JUUL electronic cigarettes have injured thousands of people across the United States. The ages range from 14 to 75. But, it is important to know that help is available. Currently, there are great strides right now to help people injured by JUUL get justice. About JUUL Makers of electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs,
Read MoreHelicopter Whistleblower Says FAA Responsible for Fatal Crashes
A helicopter whistleblower published a troubling report about a company ignoring safety regulations. Their cost-cutting measures allegedly caused two fatal crashes of tour helicopters in Hawaii. Families have been destroyed due to their incompetence. About Whistleblowers A whistleblower is a person who reports or otherwise sheds light on any unscrupulous business practice. This could be
Read MorePreventable Birth Injuries
A birth injury is one suffered by a child during labor or delivery or soon after birth. Birth injuries may range from minor problems such as lacerations or bruising to severe injuries that could prove fatal. Often, there are many preventable birth injuries. About Birth Injuries A birth injury is not a birth defect. A
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Paragard Linked to Serious Injuries
The popular birth control device Paragard has been linked to serious injuries. Thousands of women are now facing a lifetime of complications due to a device that was supposed to make their life easier. The manufacturer knew of these damages yet did nothing to warn women. About Paragard Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals, Paragard IUD
Read MoreFaulty Plane Engine Causes Deadly Crash
An investigation continues after a small plane crashed during takeoff from an airport near Kansas City, killing the pilot and a passenger. Investigators are pointing to a faulty plane engine as the cause of the deadly crash. About Private Plane Crashes In 2017, private plane or general aviation activity has raised 2%. According to ABC
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