The Lansing State Journal recently reported that Patrick Cavanaugh was only 39 years old when he died about two weeks after being admitted to Sparrow Hospital. His chief complaints upon admission were shortness of breath, weakness and a fever that lasted ten days.Cavanaugh was a construction worker
Parents have yet another problem to add to their ever-growing list of concerns for their children’s safety. Defective toy products – supposedly designed to entertain and educate children – pose an enormous health risk that many parents may not suspect. These poorly-made playthings put innocent and v
According to Michigan law, Attorney General Mike Cox can only provide legal assistance to the State, the Governor, and the Legislature. In addition to this general rule, the Attorney General of Michigan can also investigate and prosecute claims of fraud against individual or groups of Michigan consu
Dennis Quaid appeared on 60 Minutes on March 16, 2008, to talk about the near death of his twin children who were given a dose of heparin one thousand (1000) times greater than they should have received. Quaid’s children were in the hospital being treated for a staph infection when they were given t
Michigan drivers should be on the lookout for a new type of traffic signal: the flashing yellow left-turn arrow. The new signal will eventually replace all current flashing red left-turn signals. Many of the new signals are already installed, and unprepared drivers may be caught off guard and become
A jury in California returned a verdict in favor of two doctors, a radiologist and cardiologist, who provided treatment to John Ritter prior to his death. John Ritter died in 2003 following a torn aorta while filming a television show. The lawsuit alleged the torn aorta should have been discovered p
Sport utility vehicles have revolutionized the roadways. With their higher stance and substantial proportions, they provide many drivers with peace of mind amid often chaotic traffic conditions. Recently released SUV crash test results, however, suggest that beneath their rugged-looking exteriors, m
Late last month the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the drug manufacturer Baxter International would be recalling all of its remaining Heparin products. Earlier in February, the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory warning doctors and other health care providers not to use Baxter He
Lack of experience can make any task difficult. Practice is required to master even seemingly simple activities. When it comes to something as dangerous and complicated as driving, inexperience can be fatal.A new study emphasizes the point that inexperienced drivers can be dangerous. The focus of th
Patsy Bates was originally approved for health insurance by Health Net effect August 1, 2003. The next month she was diagnosed with cancer. In December Ms. Bates was asked to clarify certain portions of her health insurance application, and then in January 2004 her policy was terminated. This termin
Did you or someone you know take Vioxx and have an adverse reaction? What about being involved in an automobile accident where serious injuries were sustained? If you live in Michigan you are out of luck when trying to hold the pharmaceutical industry or the negligent driver accountable for their ac
Adults and children alike have enjoyed the use of ATV off-road vehicle in Michigan. However, a new study completed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has revealed that more than 500 people nationwide died in ATV accidents in 2006. Children 16 and younger accounted for 20% of ATV relate