A recent New York Times piece included experts who criticized OSHA for failing to protect workers from long-term harm in favor of investigating short term, easily solved complaints. To learn more, read the full story here… “Experts Criticize OSHA For Failing to Protect Workers From Long-Term Health Dangers“ CA
“Permanent cosmetic deficiency” is what singer LeAnn Rimes claims her dentist has left her with in the malpractice suit she recently filed. Rimes said the permanent damage has greatly impeded her career and is also seeking damages for past and future earnings. To learn more, read here. . . Singer LeAnn Rimes Files Malpractice Suit…
A Virginia Beach in-home care provider is found guilty and sentenced to serve time in jail for abuse and neglect of an elderly woman she provided care for. To read the full story, follow the link to “Virginia Beach In-Home Care Provider Sentenced For Abuse of Elderly Patient”.
The West Virginia Senate just passed a bill that placed a $500,000 cap on the amount of noneconomic damages that a plaintiff can collect from suing a nursing home in the state. To learn more, read the full story here… “West Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Cap Damages Paid By Nursing Homes“ CA
What Happened The night manager nurse at a nursing home for dementia patients was fired for cruelly mistreating several patients. The man was found guilty by a nursing and midwifery council professional panel last week after nine allegations of abuse proven during a span from 2007 to 2009. The decision was well received by many…