| January 29, 2010 |
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Quality of Care at Wilmington Nursing Home is Questionable
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| WWAY NewsChannel 3 investigated claims that Glencare of Wilmington, an assisted living facility, has been providing substandard care. Here is what they found: The staff failed to provide adequate supervision to residents with dementia and special ... |
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| January 28, 2010 |
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Importance of Wearing a Helmet
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Whether you ride a motorcycle as your main form of transportation or just for fun, it is crucial that you do not underestimate the importance of wearing a helmet. Countless studies have shown that wearing a helmet is highly effective in reducing the ... |
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| January 27, 2010 |
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Premises Liability Claims
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Premises Liability is the area of personal injury law that governs injuries sustained on the property of another. Premises liability laws state that property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe premises at all times, and for making sure any ... |
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| January 26, 2010 |
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Who is Entitled to Social Security Death Benefits?
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Social Security death benefits are available to people who have lost a member of their family. Those who can receive Social Security death benefits include: Spouses Disabled Spouses . Disabled spouses often start receiving benefits at age 50 Divorced ... |
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| January 25, 2010 |
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Types of Medication Errors
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A medication error is one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or hospital can commit. When a patient is given the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of a medication, it can lead to serious injury, ... |
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| January 23, 2010 |
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Pfizer Faces Three Separate Lawsuits Over Chantix
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| According to an article on ClaimsJournal.com, three separate personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer Inc., the pharmaceutical company that created the Chantix, the smoking cessation drug designed to help people quit smoking. The ... |
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| Continue reading "Pfizer Faces Three Separate Lawsuits Over Chantix" » |
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| January 22, 2010 |
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Truck Accident Statistics
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The following information and statistics about large trucks (those whose gross vehicle weight is more than 10,000 pounds) are based on the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: There were 380,000 large truck ... |
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| January 21, 2010 |
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Types of Nursing Home Abuse
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The term “nursing home abuse” refers to more than just physical abuse. Nursing home abuse is a broad term applied to all forms of abuse, including: Physical abuse : Any time a nursing home staff member makes contact with a resident in an attempt to ... |
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| January 20, 2010 |
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Wrongful Death Benefits
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| When an individual is killed due to the negligence of another, the surviving family members have the right to seek benefits by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Types of wrongful death benefits include: Compensation for any hospitalization or medical ... |
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| January 18, 2010 |
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State Toughens Rating System for NC Nursing Homes
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| This month, North Carolina began imposing tougher standards for nursing homes, making it more difficult for the facilities to get a top rating. Starting this month, nursing homes can now receive a four star rating, where as in the past the highest ... |
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| January 15, 2010 |
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Birth Injuries & Your Legal Rights
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Birth injuries are a serious form of medical malpractice that can affect the quality of the baby’s life for years to come, if not permanently. These types of injuries occur when a mistake or error is made during labor or delivery. Perhaps the nurse ... |
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| January 14, 2010 |
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Product Recall: Acer Notebook Computers
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Acer American Corp is recalling 22,000 Aspire-series notebook computers after receiving complaints that the notebooks were short circuiting and overheating, posing a risk of burn injury to users. At this time, no injuries have been reported, however, ... |
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| January 13, 2010 |
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Drunk Driving – Not Just a Criminal Matter
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Drunk driving is not just a criminal matter for those who drive drunk. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you have legal rights that entitle you to compensation under North Carolina personal injury laws. Likewise, if your loved one was ... |
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| January 12, 2010 |
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Questionable Insurance Claims and Staged Auto Accidents
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| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The National Insurance Crime Bureau has reported a 5.4% increase in the amount of questionable car insurance claims submitted between 2007 and 2008. This puts North Carolina in the top ten states with the most “questionable insurance” claims by loss ... |
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