Nov 18, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
[alert type=”warning”]”The NTSB report revealed that only 1 out of 5 recalled tires is properly taken out of use leaving thousands of defective tires still on the road and able to cause potential danger.”[/alert] According to a recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire failure is the cause of more than 33,000 …
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Oct 17, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Talcum powder is made from the mineral talc which is formed from elements such as magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When ground into a powder it has great moisture absorption capabilities. Since the turn of the 20th-century manufacturers have ground talc and used the powder in consumer products, most notably personal-care products such as baby powder, …
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Sep 19, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Xarelto is a blood-thinning medication that was first released in 2011 to help prevent blood clotting in patients who had undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Soon after it was also being prescribed to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Xarelto was created …
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Aug 8, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
You may have heard the word Mesothelioma on TV or read it in the news, but do you know exactly what it is and why knowing about it may be important to you? The Facts: Mesothelioma is cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or stomach. It is caused by inhaling or ingesting …
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Jul 25, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Have you been in a Semi-truck accident? Statistics estimate that there are 15.5 million commercial trucks (2 million of those tractor-trailers) operating in the United States. While this number only accounts for approximately 5% of motor vehicles, semi-trucks account for over 12% of motor vehicle fatalities. An estimated 80,000 injuries and 4,000 deaths occur each …
read more: Why You Should Hire an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Semi-truck Accident
Jul 6, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Being in an automobile accident can be very traumatizing. Out of nowhere your body experiences physical as well as emotional shock. In such an incident, it can be hard to think clearly and take the necessary actions needed not only ensure your safety at that moment but also prepare for any future complications the accident …
read more: 6 Things You Should Do After an Automobile Accident
Jun 21, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
In 2013, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), which is one of the leading organizations in the fight against kidney disease, estimated that approximately 15 million Americans were prescribed Protein Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications and millions more obtained PPI medications over-the-counter. The purpose of PPI medications is to suppress the excessive production of stomach acids …
read more: Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.May 18, 2015 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Wondering about the types of damages in Personal Injury cases? Personal injury cases would result from property damage, injuries, or other types of losses for which compensation is sought from the source of the cause of the damage. The basic categories in which these damages are compensated from personal injury claims are known as punitive …
read more: Common Types Of Damages In Personal Injury CasesApr 21, 2015 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Any time a person dies, grief and bereavement are a natural part of the experience for loved ones. However, when an unexpected or untimely death occurs as a result of negligence or intent to harm, the grief is compounded by anger, injustice, and shock. Legal Grounds for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit There are two …
read more: Understanding Wrongful Death: Seeking ReparationAug 4, 2014 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Accidents happen constantly. A plate slips and shatters on the floor causing injury, a runner trips on a sidewalk, or a distracted driver bumps into the car in front of him — these are all accidents that occur every day. Unfortunately, many of these accidents cause injuries, and some of these injuries require legal action. …
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