Fire on the Mountain: What Happens Next
The Yarnell Hill fire last summer was a shocking and alarming tragedy. On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the elite Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot crew were run down by a fire moving 10 to 12 miles...
View ArticleIKEA Recalls Lamp for Strangulation Hazard
A glowing heart, seashell or star attracts the interest of a 16-month-old child. The cord attached to the magical-looking lamp is within reach of small, grasping hands. The baby dies strangled by the...
View ArticleTorn Meniscus? Do You Need the Surgery?
A lot of people enjoy fun in the Valley of the Sun. Runners and other outdoor enthusiasts take full advantage of the climate, and every so often, they over-train or sustain injury. One common result is...
View ArticleTruck Accident Kills Two, Injures Five on Interstate
Impaired driving has deadly consequences, particularly when a drunk or drugged semi-truck driver causes the accident. Two people lost their lives, and five others were injured when a big rig driver...
View ArticleRx for Fraud: Electronic Health Records
By pursuing a mandate to digitize medical records, the federal government hopes to improve patient care and reduce costs. But recent reports by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) indicate that...
View ArticleSalmonella Outbreak Continues
In September 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated a multistate investigation of an outbreak of salmonella Heidelberg. By October, 278 people had been sickened, including...
View ArticleFinding the Right Expert Witness Can Be Challenging in Arizona Medical...
The price of medical malpractice insurance contributes to the rising cost of medical care. Before medical malpractice cases go to trial in Arizona, the law attempts to prequalify witnesses by...
View ArticleVisibility Plays a Major Contributing Factor in Arizona Motorcycle Accidents
All licensed drivers are responsible for observing the surrounding conditions and yielding the right-of-way in accordance with Arizona law. Still, drivers of large vehicles often fail to notice smaller...
View ArticleKnowledgeable Legal Support Is Vital for Victims Injured in Railroad Crossing...
In 2013, there were 34 railroad accidents involving nonfatal injuries in Arizona, and another 8 accidents that resulted in fatalities. Injuries and fatalities are not surprising results when you...
View ArticleDogs in Danger Are Dangerous Dogs
Most people are willing to assume a certain degree of risk to help someone in distress. However, when the distressed individual is a dog, good Samaritans often fail to understand that the basics of...
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