The New York Times recently covered the case of a teenage model plane enthusiast who died in a Brooklyn park earlier this month after the remote-controlled plane he was piloting crashed and hit him in the head. The attention the man’s death generated resulted in…
In a recent freak accident, a woman from Atlanta said that her e-cigarette exploded, shooting four-foot flames across her living room and ultimately charring several pieces of furniture. The accident was a bizarre one that left the woman scared about the safety of using the…
After a soldier transitions to civilian life and is no longer on active duty they still have a lot to deal with. Transitioning back to a life of peace is very difficult for many. Countless others have wounds and long term injuries that need constant…
In a recent investigative article by two reporters at USA Today, it was revealed that thousands of doctors across the country are allowed to practice medicine despite having been reprimanded for negligent or even illegal conduct. The report focused on the failure by state medical…
It seems like you can’t open up your e-mail these days or browse the internet without seeing sidebar adds promoting “all natural” cure-alls for products that promise cure almost anything including diabetes. As our population continues to age so does the number of people diagnosed…
In this economy saving money on the cost of medications is a big deal to thousands of Americans. One way people try to save money is by purchasing their medicine through on-line pharmacies. Although there are reputable ones there are many dangerous online pharmacies as…
Making a left turn can be frustrating. It seems like there is always one slow car that prevents you from making the turn and then you have to wait for a slew of cars to pass before you get another opportunity. In some places there…
When it comes to modern birth control it seems there are plenty of options. But many of these options carry dangerous risks and complications. When choosing a birth control it’s important to be informed. Here is a brief overview of some popular brands. Yaz, Yasmin,…
Mirena and Essure are internal forms of birth control that can prevent pregnancy for years at a time. Often after a women has finished having children her doctor will recommend these as an option. However thousands of women have been suffering from side effects from…
The first wrongful death suit against Toyota involving the 2009-2010 sudden acceleration issue has begun in California. The case concerns the death of Norika Uno who died in a 2009 crash. Attorneys suing the automaker on behalf of Uno’s family are asking for $20 million…
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association threw cold water on the recent trend of huge increases in the numbers of robotic surgeries performed each year. Though the number of procedures performed by robots, such as Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci…
Three families in San Francisco recently filed a very unusual injury lawsuit against Boeing and Asiana Airlines. The suit, concerning the recent crash of Flight 214 at SFO International Airport, claims that passengers in the coach cabin suffered more severe injuries than their wealthier brethren…