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…
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…
Four Honda models are affected as Honda recalls 250,000 vechiles. The four models where made between 2004 and 2005 and include the Odyssey minivan, Acura RL sedan, Acura MDX crossover SUV and Honda Pilot SUV. The reason for the Honda recall is the stability assist system may malfunction causing the brake to operate even when…
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…
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced Bumble Bee Tuna LLC has Issue a voluntary Bumble Bee Tuna recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore Tuna and Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna. The recall was issued on March 6, 2013 because the tuna in question does not meet Bumble…
Report by American Academy of Pediatrics examines the effects of drugs on pregnancy, specifically short and long-term effects of nicotine, alcohol, marijuana and illicit drugs on the fetus and newborn when used by women during pregnancy. While many women make positive lifestyle changes when they are trying to have children, others may fail to discontinue…
The Honda Recall of nearly 748,000 Odyssey and Pilot vehicles is due possible airbag failure because of missing rivets in airbag covers. The Honda recall includes 2009 to 2013 Pilot SUVs and 2011 to 2013 Odyssey minivans made at the Talladega County plant in Alabama. According to the Detroit News, some of the vehicles are…
If you have been in an accident, or a family member has been injured or killed in a crash or some other incident, you have many important decisions to make. It is important for you to consider the following: Make and keep records – if your situation involves a motor vehicle crash, regardless of who…
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…
What your case is worth can’t be measured immediately following an accident. Sometime, because of insurance limits there is an issue as to how much can be recovered for you. In order to properly evaluate a case, your lawyer will need time to see your records, talk to doctors, and learn how it has affected…
