Healthcare Provider Alleged Misconduct The California state insurance Commissioner Dave Jones alleged earlier this week that Sutter Health, one of California's largest health care givers, routinely and fraudulently charged insurers up to hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade for anesthesia services that were not provided, and also double-billed for services performed. If [...]
Dangerous Strollers Take Fingers When you are strolling along, enjoying the day with your child in your Simplicity/Graco stroller, the last thing you want to think about is whether or not your Simplicity/Graco stroller will injure or even cut off your child’s finger. Now, with your child strapped in and seemingly safe, you may have [...]
Hidden Steroids in Nutritional Supplements Causes FDA Investigation The news recently reported that certain bodybuilding enhancement products that are sold as nutritional supplements might contain hidden or unknown steroids or steroid-like substances that can cause serious and permanent injuries. These products may claim to enhance or diminish the effects of hormones like testosterone, estrogen or [...]
Treacherous Taxi Cabs Treacherous taxi cabs cause accidents because of their reckless driving. Yellow cab drivers seem to believe that they have the right to break every rule of the road since they make a living driving. Whether it is speeding, changing lanes suddenly, stopping in the middle of the road, or cutting off cars [...]
Winning a Trial, Part I The mystery of trying a case fascinates lawyers and laypersons alike. The apprehension of standing before a judge and jury, while arguing your client’s position, can be paralyzing. It is at that moment in time, however, when this advocate reaches deep within and finds the words and level of emotion [...]
Stents Can Be Unnecessary! A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Baltimore-area St. Joseph Medical Center that recently informed more than 350 patients that they may have received unnecessary heart stents. St. Joseph is regarded as one of the primary cardiac care facilities in the region. It is alleged that Dr.Mark Midei, who is [...]
Trying Your Case, I The mystery of trying a case fascinates lawyers and laypeople alike. The apprehension of standing before a judge and jury, while arguing your client’s position, can be paralyzing. It is at that moment in time, however, when this advocate reaches deep within and finds the words and level of emotion needed [...]
Your Accident Having an accident is a terrifying experience, especially when injuries are involved. Police, ambulances, and hospitals are typical parts of the process, multiplying the confusion and fear of the victim. It is imperative for the injured victim to have a clear understanding of how to handle and pursue medical treatment, a lost earnings [...]
Toyota Recalls Millions of Cars Toyota announced today that it will recall an additional 1.09 million vehicles in the United States because of problems with gas pedals and floor mats, which comes only a day after Toyota announced that it would suspend U.S. sales of eight models - including the Camry, America's top-selling car - [...]
The “New” Court System The recent budget cuts regarding the New York State court system has had overwhelmingly negative effects. I have been on three trials since the budget cuts, and have experienced first-hand many of the consequences related to the firing of courthouse personnel, says Marc J. Bern & Partners. It wasn't as if [...]