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Ohio Tort Reform Decreases Award in Civil Lawsuit Against Nationwide Insurance

An Ohio Judge decreases a $42.8 damages award against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., of Columbus, Ohio citing 2005 Ohio Tort Reform Legislation that limits emotional and punitive damages. Nationwide plans to appeal while other former Nationwide agents plan to file a class action lawsuit. A lawsuit filed in 2010 alleges that plaintiff Christine Lucarell was…

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Research Links Sleep Aid to Increased Hip Fractures in Nursing Home Residents

Hip fractures in nursing homes are a major concern for our elderly population, and new research shows that medications commonly used to treat insomnia may put nursing home residents at higher risk for fall related fractures. A study published by JAMA Internal Medicine shows nursing home residents who take non-benzodiazepines like Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta…

201303.13
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Zithromax Z-pak Warnings Issued by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer to update the Zithromax Z-pak Warnings label for the widely used antibiotic Zithromax after researchers foundd that the drug can increase the risks of potentially fatal irregular heartbeats. Pfizer’s popular antibiotic azithromycin, sold as Zithromax, Z-pak, and Zmax, often prescribed by physicians to treat bacterial…

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What to-do if you are in a car and motorcycle accident

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, there are certain steps you should take regardless of which vehicle you were operating. After an auto accident, you should: • Get the other motorist’s information, including name, address, contact information and insurance information. • Gather the names and contact information of any witnesses. • Call police…