Cell phones have completely changed the way we communicate. These days it seems as though everyone is toting one of these devices, meaning we are all in constant contact. Of course, almost every…
According to a University of Michigan study for the National Institute for Drug Abuse, marijuana use trumps Vicodin, Ecstasy, alcohol and tobacco use amongst teenagers. Specifically, the researchers…
Columbia, Missouri—as part of a settlement agreement reached last month, the city has agreed to pay Phillip Lee McDuffy $300,000 after police critically injured the man in 2008 with a Taser…
In response to a new law, the North Carolina Medical Board announced last Monday that it has expanded its website to include malpractice settlements or judgments and criminal records for 35,000…
Earlier this month I wrote about potential changes to auto insurance laws in Michigan. These laws will help level the playing field and protect consumers from profit-hungry corporations. But in…
Unsafe floor mats. Sudden acceleration. Now… engine stalls, sometimes during highway travel. Jane Akre of the National News Desk at InjuryBoard first shed light on this breaking story about a…
According to recently released reports, the former Miss Argentina, Solange Magnano, died of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks the blood supply to the lungs. A pulmonary embolism is a…
Toyota, the world’s larget automaker by sales volume, is facing growing criticism concerning the safety of its vehicles. Over the next few days I will examine some of the things Toyota might not…
Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 111,569 motorcycles after discovering during testing that the motorcycles’ front fuel tank mounts may leak as a result of a front-end crash, creating a…
General Mills is finally taking a step in the right direction in becoming responsible for the nutritional value of their foods. During a time of increased scrutiny of food companies from consumers,…
During the holiday seasons, many people enjoy watching the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story. While we all encourage people young and old alike to enjoy that tale of merriment, it’s probably a…
Kay Plyler, a North Carolina town official, was killed in March 2008 when high winds allegedly blew a rotting tree onto her SUV. Now, Plyler’s family has reached a settlement with the city of…