Legal

The law around personal injury evolves constantly. In our Legal section, we cover court decisions, legislation, liability trends, and how Michigan injury-law developments and nationwide changes affect your right to compensation.

Baby's Finger Cut Off During Routine IV Removal at Florida Hospital

The family of baby Selena is suing Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and a nurse after the young girl's finger was cut off. Selena's mother, Veronica Olguin, took her daughter the…

By David Mittleman

/ 29 Mar 2012

Pink Slime is On Its Way Out of School Lunches

The pink slime debate has taken on new fervor as parents have pressured school districts to drop the ammonia-based filler added to ground beef. Even the USDA has decided to offer school districts…

By David Mittleman

/ 27 Mar 2012

Parents Forget Kids at Chuck E. Cheese More Often Than You Think

Chuck E. Cheese's is fun for kids and parents alike–kids have a blast playing games, eating pizza and playing with their friends while parents get a breather or two. However, the Chuck E….

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Mar 2012

MCCA Assessment Increase Is Outrageous, Oversight Needed

Over the past year, I have posted several times about the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) and its dubious assertions that it needs more money to stay afloat. This summer, Michigan…

By David Mittleman

/ 23 Mar 2012

Doctors Could Predict Heart Attack in Advance With Blood Test

A heart attack is a very scary and potentially life-threatening event. While doctors can quickly tell that someone is having a heart attack while it is occuring, they can't know in advance…

By David Mittleman

/ 22 Mar 2012

College Kids and The Choking Game

The Choking game is becoming more popular on college campuses, with 1 out of 7 college students admitting to playing the very dangerous game at least once. The Choking game, also known as the…

By David Mittleman

/ 20 Mar 2012

Stoned Driving? Medical Marijuana Brings Up Another Debate

The medical marijuana debate is bringing up yet another debate: how do you tell if someone is too stoned to drive? States that allow medical marijuana use have struggled for years to decide on…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Mar 2012

Doctors' Life Support Skills Fade Shortly After Training

Life-support skills are vital for doctors to save a cardic arrest victim's life. However, new research reveals that those skills will quickly deteriorate after six months to a year of…

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Mar 2012

Radical Acceptance

Sometimes it's difficult to accept your situation in life. You might wish for a different job or spouse, or more money and tell yourself that you won't be happy until these things appear….

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Mar 2012

Tort Reform Doesn't Amount to Large Healthcare Savings

Despite tort reformers' arguments to the contrary, tort reform does not equate to large healthcare savings. According to a white paper released by the Center for Progressive Reform, the costs…

By David Mittleman

/ 16 Mar 2012

LSD to Cure Alcoholism?

New research emerging out of Norway claims that taking one trip on LSD could help alcoholics stay sober for 12 months at a time and may work better than pharmaceutical drugs such as naltrexone or…

By David Mittleman

/ 15 Mar 2012

When Facebook is Too Much: Woman Discovers Shocking Secret About Estranged Husband

Facebook is great for keeping in touch with family and friends (and let's admit it, checking what the people that we went to high school with are doing, although we don't actually talk to…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Mar 2012