If you’ve traveled any of Texas’ busy highways as of late, you’ve probably noticed an increase in the number of semi-trucks and big rigs on the roads. There are many reasons for this, but the fact of the matter is that it is important to learn how to share the road with these large trucks.Continue reading “How to Safely Share the Road with 18-Wheelers”
Author Archives: Wormington & Bollinger
Big Pharma Continues to Prey on Consumers
It is no secret the United States is in the middle of an opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2017, we have lost more than 700,000 people to a drug overdose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 percent of the 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017 alone were caused by an opioid,Continue reading “Big Pharma Continues to Prey on Consumers “
Hospitals in Pursuit of Increased Revenue Pay Doctors Large Kickbacks
The main goal of a hospital should be to provide health services and care for their patients to have their medical emergencies taken care of effectively. However, there are some hospitals throughout the country that seem fixated on increasing their revenue over providing quality care for their patients. A hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia, namedContinue reading “Hospitals in Pursuit of Increased Revenue Pay Doctors Large Kickbacks”
These Medical Mistakes Led the Pack in 2018
More than 250,000 people die every year in the U.S. from medical errors Medical errors continue to be a problem in the United States. This not only includes doctor errors, but surgical mistakes, wrong dosage, and prescription errors as well. Anytime you go to the hospital or to a clinic of any kind, you assume youContinue reading “These Medical Mistakes Led the Pack in 2018”
How to Spot a Drunk Driver on the Road
One fourth (23.4%) of all drunk drivers are between the ages of 21 and 25 Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way in which we think about transportation, often providing a safe option in a time of need. Although these rideshare services are extremely popular, we still have a very serious problemContinue reading “How to Spot a Drunk Driver on the Road”
Fake Quality-Control Data Raises Concerns About Safety of Drugs
Low-cost generic drugs account for 90 percent of drug supply There is no denying that Americans need generic drugs, but a new report suggests there may be a serious lack of quality control when it comes to the manufacturing of these drugs. The beginning of this story dates to the fall of 2012 when aContinue reading “Fake Quality-Control Data Raises Concerns About Safety of Drugs”
Summer and Motorcycle Accidents
There were 505 motorcycle accident fatalities in Texas in 2017 The temperatures are starting to rise here in Texas and elsewhere throughout the United States, which means more motorcyclists on the roadways. As motorcyclists everywhere excitedly get their bikes ready for the warm summer months, it is important we talk about safety. Unfortunately, with theContinue reading “Summer and Motorcycle Accidents”
Signs of Elder Abuse
5 million elders are abused every single year Elder abuse occurs when a vulnerable elderly person is neglected or abused in some manner by a caregiver or other trusted individual. According to the National Council on Aging, it is estimated that approximately 1 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some level ofContinue reading “Signs of Elder Abuse”
What is Distracted Driving?
Unfortunately, distracted driving is on the rise in the United States, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every single year. In 2017 alone, there were an estimated 40,100 motor vehicle deaths and distracted driving contributed to the loss of 3,166 of these lives. In Texas alone, 1 in 5 accidents involves distracted driving, which isContinue reading “What is Distracted Driving?”
Lennie Bollinger Rising Stars Super Lawyer
We are pleased to announce that Lennie F. Bollinger, of Wormington & Bollinger, has been selected to the 2019 Texas Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyersContinue reading “Lennie Bollinger Rising Stars Super Lawyer”