With the rise of heart disease, due to dramatic changes in the American lifestyle in the last three to four decades, high cholesterol has become a dangerous health reality for many people. People who are diagnosed with high cholesterol problems take statins, like Lipitor. Statins are basically cholesterol-controlling medicines taken by millions of Americans toContinue reading “Statins and their health risks: FDA, Lipitor and more”
Author Archives: Wormington & Bollinger
Dental Deaths Are a Growing Problem in the U.S., Especially Texas
According to the Dallas Morning News, a dental patient dies every other day in the United States. If you are shocked by this, you’re not alone. While this is a rough calculation based on data gathered right here in Texas, the fact of the matter is that dental deaths are a real – and growingContinue reading “Dental Deaths Are a Growing Problem in the U.S., Especially Texas”
Product Liability & Defective Drugs: A Lethal Combination
Japanese-based drug manufacturer Takeda Pharmaceutical Company had to pay a huge price due to cancer causing properties in it’s drug called Actos. The Actos lawsuit became a prime example of a product liability and defective drug case. With more than 8000 cases filed against Takeda, this case had one of the biggest product liability settlementsContinue reading “Product Liability & Defective Drugs: A Lethal Combination”
Takata Scandal Continues: Airbags Recalled by Several Major Auto Companies
If you keep up with auto industry or national news at all, you’ve likely heard about Takata airbags. Throughout the last year, there have been numerous cases of defective or faulty airbags made by the Japanese auto parts manufacturer, Takata. One of the world’s largest airbag manufacturers, Takata has admitted that some inflators within theContinue reading “Takata Scandal Continues: Airbags Recalled by Several Major Auto Companies”
Understanding the Debt Collection Process
Just the words ‘debt collection’ are enough to make anyone cringe. Whether you owe medical bills, credit card bills, utility bills, or to a person, debtors absolutely dread hearing from collectors looking for money. Even if you have taken the necessary steps to begin paying off your debts, collectors can overstep their boundaries, harassing youContinue reading “Understanding the Debt Collection Process”
Breach of Employment Contract: Texas law about oral/verbal contracts
Texas is an “at-will” state when it comes to employment. That means that an employer can hire someone without signing a formal written contract with the employee and has the power to change or terminate the employment at any time for any reason. With an increase in the informal, more flexible job market globally andContinue reading “Breach of Employment Contract: Texas law about oral/verbal contracts”
The Most Common Types of Nursing Errors
Nursing is one of those fields that requires years of experience and schooling. However, this does not mean that those within the industry are not at risk of making an error from time to time. This is especially true of new nurses. When a nurse steps into his or her assigned unit for the firstContinue reading “The Most Common Types of Nursing Errors”
Florida Hospitals Putting Thousands at Risk Because of Policy Changing
A recent move by the state of Florida has outraged doctors, nurses, and hospital staff members alike, as it is putting thousands of children with heart defects at risk. According to a recent report, Florida hospitals were affected by a change in policy that came as a result of Tenet Healthcare contributing $200,000 to FloridaContinue reading “Florida Hospitals Putting Thousands at Risk Because of Policy Changing”
Are Changes Coming to Texas’ Workers’ Comp Opt-Out Law?
Texas’ workers’ compensation laws are notoriously confusing and have posed serious problems for employers and workers alike over the years. However, this may be coming to an end. At a recent conference, a national association of state lawmakers announced they will be investigating whether or not companies will continue to be able to opt outContinue reading “Are Changes Coming to Texas’ Workers’ Comp Opt-Out Law?”
Report: Elder Abuse is Rising in Texas
Unfortunately, millions of Americans are victims of elder abuse right here in the United States every single year. This abuse is oftentimes at the hands of relatives, friends, caretakers, scam artists, and other supposedly ‘trusted’ people. However, less than 20 percent of all elder abuse cases are reported to the authorities. Recent research indicates thatContinue reading “Report: Elder Abuse is Rising in Texas”