Two carbon monoxide leaks in the Baltimore area over the past few days highlight the importance of having detectors to alert people when high levels of the colorless, odorless and tasteless, yet toxic, gas is present. >>PRIOR POST (12/21/2009): Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips (more…) Read More
Investigators from the Maryland health department have expanded their ongoing probe into unnecessary heart stent surgery procedures, after finding patterns that suggest there may be a number of doctors who placed unneeded stents into patients for profit. The investigation was sparked by hundreds of cases that… Read More
New federal regulations went into effect last week that require any renovations to older homes be done by someone who is certified to safely deal with the dangers of lead paint, aiming to reduce the risk of lead paint poisoning for children in Maryland and throughout… Read More
As investors continue to pursue individual arbitration claims and lawsuits to recover money lost in Regions Morgan Keegan bond funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state financial regulators from several states have accused Morgan Keegan of committing… Read More
Earlier this month, Minnesota state health investigators indicated that an 82-year-old woman's death was caused by a nursing home medication error and at least two others were injured by a facility that confused the drugs it gave to residents on several occasions. Unfortunately, this story is… Read More
Last year, there was a substantial increase in the size of the largest product liability jury awards against big businesses, including two major punitive damage awards in hormone replacement therapy lawsuits against Pfizer’s Prempro, which seem to reflect an American public that is fed up with… Read More
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is often referred to as “the silent killer” for good reason: the colorless and odorless gas is the leading cause of poison death and injury in the U.S. However, the risk of injury can be greatly reduced by following a few preventative… Read More
In the wake of fraud charges filed over Medical Capital Notes by the Securities Exchange Commission, many investors are exploring their legal options to recover their investment loss. The securities fraud lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating individual arbitration claims against brokerages who sold… Read More
The medical malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential claims for prescription mistakes and medication mix-ups throughout the United States. When a doctor writes the wrong prescription, a pharmacy fills the wrong drug or a nurse dispenses the wrong medication to a patient it… Read More
The FDA has released a helpful list of tips aimed at preventing a potential hospital bed injury. The agency is releasing the guide to what they indicate is a prevalence of complex hospital beds, and the sometimes fatal risk of entrapment by patients. >>RELATED INFORMATION: Hospital… Read More
