Are Treadmills Dangerous?
We normally think of exercise equipment as inherently healthy, but a CEO's recent death has many wondering about the health risks of using treadmills. Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and…
Is a Petitioner in a Workers’ Compensation Claim Able to Obtain Copies of His or Her Authorized Treating Records?
Many people who have filed a Worker’s Compensation claim in New Jersey ask whether they are entitled to copies of their treating medical records from the health providers authorized by…
7 Steps to Give Proper Informed Consent
One thing you can always count on during a trip to the doctor's office is signing some paperwork. There will probably be an intake document that provides or confirms your…
Dividend bonanza for Admiral and Direct Line shareholders highlights myth of fraud crisis, 5th March 2015
Britain's two leading car insurers have this week announced yet more bumper pay-outs to shareholders after continuing their profits bonanza in 2014.
3 Basic Steps in an Auto Accident Case
While each car accident case is unique and will have a range of varying issues involved and legal complications that must be tackled, there are three basic steps that must…
People With ‘Invisible Disabilities’ Fight For Understanding
Some disabilities are more obvious than others. Many are immediately apparent, especially if someone relies on a wheelchair or cane. But others — known as “invisible” disabilities — are not.…
MEGAHIT Working Well — But How Much Does It Matter?
From a report by Social Security's Office of Inspector General (OIG): Despite challenges, SSA [Social Security Administration] continued expanding health IT [Information Technology] and partnered with 38 health…
Chinese parents of dead boy accuse clinic staff of medical negligence – South China Morning Post (subscription)
South China Morning Post (subscription)Chinese parents of dead boy accuse clinic staff of medical negligenceSouth China Morning Post (subscription)The grieving parents of a toddler who died after receiving an injection…
Obamacare’s Constitutionality and the Origination Clause: New Evidence
One of the constitutional disputes triggered by the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, is whether by substituting new material for the original House-passed bill (H.R. 3590), the Senate exceeded its constitutional…
NUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campus – Connacht Tribune Group
Connacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campusConnacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway has allayed fears of an asbestos problem on campus after confirmation that the highly toxic substance had been…
Non-Profit Camp for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
Head injures are among the most serious types of personal injuries suffered. Those who are fortunate to survive a traumatic brain injury may be left dealing with physical and mental…
Reducing the cost of medical negligence claims – Lexology (registration)
Reducing the cost of medical negligence claimsLexology (registration)You have to admire those who represent the medical professions and the hospitals. They are constantly striving to reduce the level of compensation…