Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Hazmat Violations Plaguing the Trucking Industry
What if, when driving alongside a commercial truck, you had to worry not only about the possibility of a fatal truck accident, but also being exposed to hazardous materials in the midst of the accident? Unfortunately, that is the reality many motorists find themselves in due to the notorious hazmat violations that have been broken…
Read MoreWhat Is Laboratory Malpractice?
Laboratory personnel have a myriad of responsibilities, from collecting and testing samples to interpreting and recording results. It is the responsibility of the laboratory personnel to administer test results in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. Failure to do so could result in an act of medical malpractice. Laboratory errors are more common than you…
Read MoreCold Weather Affects Cars. Make Sure You Stay Safe.
For people who love the cold, this is the best time of the year. This is the time where daylight savings ends and the temperature begins to drop. Just like everyone has to adjust to the weather by bundling up, drivers will have to adjust to the conditions that the cold weather will cause for…
Read MoreStaffing Shortages Affect Quality of In-Home and Residential Care
Many people search for alternative care for their loved ones outside of the traditional nursing homes and senior care facilities. For elderly adults with physical or age-related disabilities who want to maintain some form of independence, residential care facilities have always been the default choice. But opinions are starting to change. The pandemic contributed to…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Causes Death of Teen Football Player
Elijah Gorham was a 17-year-old student athlete with a heart of gold. His friends and family were always drawn to his charismatic and caring nature. Whenever a student had a problem, he was always the first person to offer a solution with a winning smile. One of the things he loved to do was play…
Read MoreIncrease in Car Crashes and Deaths Since Pandemic
It was no surprise that during the mandatory shutdown last year, the number of cars on the road decreased. You would think that the number of fatal car accidents would have decreased last year due to the limited number of cars in traffic. Yet, recent surveys from traffic experts have shown that there has been…
Read MoreWhen Science Comes with Risks: Couple Sues Over IVF Embryo Mix Up
An IVF mix up in California recently made headlines, illustrating the devastating fallout that can occur when human error and science collide. Although these incidents are rare, when they do occur, families are torn apart. In vitro fertilization (IVF) helps couples with fertility issues conceive their own children, an expensive and physically arduous process. When…
Read MoreZoom 360 Ultralight Strollers Have Been Recalled
We all understand how fragile babies are. The tiniest physical injuries can cause severe harm to babies. What if, as a parent, you are at the mall with your baby and out of nowhere the front wheel on your stroller breaks off with your baby in the stroller? That is the situation that countless parents…
Read MoreHospitals Are Supposed to List Their Prices, But Many Aren’t Complying
Have you ever looked at the price of a product or service from a hospital and thought, “I am probably being overcharged for this?” Well, depending on the product or service, you were probably right. Prior to this year, hospitals and private insurance companies were not required to share their prices with the general public.…
Read MoreThe World Isn’t Ready for Robot Lawyers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many Americans have taken the do-it-yourself attitude to multiple aspects of their life – including their legal affairs. People have downloaded online wills and estate plans, used online scheduling programs to help with their child custody, and used programs to start their own businesses. But a new program by…
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