Independent Report Finds L.A. Hospital Negligent
Los Angeles, CA – The findings of an independent investigative report concluded that Martin Luther King-Harbor Hospital was negligent in the death of homeless Angeleno, Edith Rodriguez. Rodriguez died on…
South Carolina ranks as one of best states for physicians
A recent review on the best states to practice medicine was done and South Carolina ranked high on the list for one of the best climates for physicians. The study…
Salmonella outbreak in mangoes sickens 105
A salmonella outbreak in mangoes imported to the United States from Mexico has caused 105 people in 16 states to become ill between July 12 and August 29. Splendid Products’…
Charleston restaurant settles wrongful death suit, will pay $1.1 million
On December 17, a 32-year-old man lost his life after he was involved in a car accident on a bridge in Charleston, South Carolina. The man was driving during the…
Volvo fined for slowly reporting safety defects
Volvo has been issued a $1.5 million fine by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it failed to report safety defects in a timely manner. Car manufacturers are required…
Fraternity convicted in hazing ritual death
Cornell University’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter has been convicted of first-degree hazing and providing alcohol to an underage individual after a 19 year-old pledge died during a hazing ritual in…
NY Jets player involved in car accident
Muhammad Wilkerson, defensive end for the New York Jets, was involved in a two-car accident Saturday morning on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey. According to authorities, Wilkerson rear-ended…
Myrtle Beach motorcycle crash claims retired deputy
A 39 year-old Myrtle Beach man was killed last night on his motorcycle when he crossed the center lanes and was struck by an SUV. The deceased was a retired…
Ben and Jerry’s issues recall for missing allergen advisory
Ben & Jerry’s has issued a recall on its chocolate nougat crunch flavor sold in pint sizes after an allergen advisory statement was not printed on the packaging. The ice…
Hollywood accident caused by faulty tires
A deadly Hollywood accident that occurred Wednesday morning is believed to have been caused by speeding as well as faulty tires. The accident claimed the life of the 16-year-old female driver…
If I am in a wreck, may I use my health insurance to pay for medical treatment?
Short answer: Yes. After an auto accident, the medical care providers who treated you want to be paid, and you want them to be paid. The quickest way for them…
Family blames childs Erb’s palsy on medical negligence
Parents have filed a lawsuit against the hospital and two doctors who delivered their son after they say doctor negligence led to their son’s Erb’s palsy. According to the lawsuit,…
Design defect prompts recall of inflatable slide
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 21,000 Banzai in-ground pool water slides after receiving two reports of serious neck injuries and one reported death. A…
Elementary school crossing guard hit by car
A 35 year-old Summerville woman sustained serious brain injuries earlier this week after she was hit by a teenage driver in front of Sangaree Elementary. Her family says her injury…
Deputy arrested and charged with drunk driving
A Charleston County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Sunday morning after he crashed his car into a guardrail on Interstate 526 and Highway 17. The 37 year-old man has been charged…
NFL concussion lawsuit changes with Easterlings death
One of the 61 lawsuits filed against the NFL will change from personal injury to wrongful death following the suicide of former Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Easterling. Easterling, who played…
Why do I Need a Lawyer for my Auto Accident?
A person who sustains injury in an Automobile Accident has much to deal with after the accident. “Where do I get treatment?” “How do I prove it was the other…
Missing mother found dead in car crash
A missing 26 year-old mother was found dead on Monday in Union County after her family reported her missing Saturday night. According to investigators, the mother of three had been…