One week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case, Wyeth vs. Levine, that would give the Drug Industry and Big Pharma complete immunity, the Center For Justice & Democracy…
Martine Ehrenclou has authored a new book for patients and their loved ones that deals with going to the hospital – and getting out alive. This handbook for patients should be mandatory reading…
The March 2008 Journal of Empirical Legal Studies finds that the supply of OB/GYNs in a state has no relationship to either doctor’s malpractice premiums or a state’s liability laws. Y….
A non-profit organization, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), that monitors health care, has found that 57,000 Americans die each year because they do not receive adequate care…
In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), doctors oppose the Bush Administration attempt to grant complete immunity to drug companies through a doctrine know…
Drug, oil, and insurance companies have spent millions of dollars to generate myths about how lawsuits are out of control and responsible for all of America’s ills. The facts tell a much…
Proponents of civil justice restrictions have made limiting the amount a person can receive from a negligent health care provider when they are a victim of medical negligence a top priority. A…
We hear a lot of propaganda from medical professionals, insurance companies and politicians who try to place the blame for America’s skyrocketing health care costs on the so-called medical…
Insurance companies have had great success in court when the damage to the vehicles is very small. They argue that no one could be injured if the photos show only minor dents and scratches on the…
How do you find an attorney to represent you in Hawaii? Of course it is easy to find an attorney because they advertise. But how do you determine if a particular Hawaii lawyer is the best for you?…
The Washington Post recently reported that our military members are targeted by unscrupulous companies. Kimberly Lankford of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance reported on Sunday, August 3, 2008…
If you go on a Cruise be aware of the following issues to watch out for: 1. Most cruise ship tickets contain contractual statute of limitations (usually one year) 2. Most tickets have a 6 month…