What Happened: A recent story proved just how costly poor medical care can be. Last week a jury in Nevada handed down a massive $500 million punitive damage award in a case against UnitedHealth Group. The punitive damages were on top of the $24 million that had already been awarded for compensatory damages. The case…
What Happened: If the sponsors of a new bill before the North Carolina General Assembly get their way then the state will repeal its mandatory motorcycle helmet law for those drivers 21 and older. The measure, currently under consideration, would abolish the requirement that all drivers wear a safety helmet when on their bikes, a…
What Happened: Some disturbing statistics were recently released which revealed that the number of fatal motorcycle accidents is poised to hit an all time high. Data collected by the federal government found that 3,922 motorcyclists died on the nation’s roadways in the first nine months of last year. If the projected numbers hold for the…
What happened: More than one hundred consumers have filed lawsuits against the athletic shoe manufacturer Skechers for injuries sustained after using the company’s Shape-Ups toning shoes. The lawsuits allege that the shoes rocker bottom design contributed to their injuries. Some of the injuries reported include broken feet and ankles, leg and hip fractures, tendon and…
What happened: The latest flash-mob craze may appear to be harmless, but its increasing appearance on mass transit is raising safety concerns, especially for the disabled and the elderly. The Harlem Shake, which has gone viral, thanks to the internet, begins when a ‘masked’ dancer starts dancing alone and then everyone joins in. And now,…