More than 250,000 people die every year in the United States due to medical mistakes, according to a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins, making those mistakes the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. For patients who are victims of medical mistakes, there are strict time limits in each state for filing a lawsuit. These are known as statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. If a lawsuit is not filed within these time limits, it can be dismissed, even if it is otherwise valid. The specific statute of limitations, in any case, will depend on the facts and circumstances of ...

With everyone staying closer to home this summer, it’s important to be aware of the dangers at/on playgrounds and other common places that could cause children to be injured. Stay safe this summer by following our proposed safety guidelines below:

• Adult Supervision
  • Adult Supervision is a MUST. Young children are not always able to measure distances and have difficulty foreseeing dangerous situations.
• Playground Design Safety
  • The most important factors in evaluating the safety of any playground are proper surface, design and spacing, and equipment inspection and maintenance.