December, 2012
Safety Tips for Winter Driving in Cleveland
We all know that the best way to avoid hazardous winter driving conditions is not to drive at all. Unfortunately, our busy work and holiday schedules alike make this nearly impossible to avoid. When Cleveland’s winter hits, it is especially important to be prepared for the craziest weather conditions. Here are some tips for driving […]
- Categories: Safety, Uncategorized
- Tags: Cleveland, Snow, Winter Driving
Woman Whose Feet Were Amputated in Alleged Medical Malpractice Gets Her Day in Court
Stacey Galette, 32, will finally get her day in a Brooklyn courtroom after both of her feet were amputated in an alleged medical malpractice case. In 2009, Galette underwent a gynecological operation and claimed the surgeons punctured her intestine during the procedure, which ended up causing blood poisoning and a massive infection. As a result […]
- Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Safety, Uncategorized
- Tags: Brooklyn, gangrene, Long Island, Stacey Galette, Winthrop Medical Center
Victim Who Lost Face in Chimp Attack Sought $50 Million
Charla Nash, the woman who lost her face and hands when a friend’s chimpanzee attacked her, will receive a $4 million settlement in the lawsuit filed after the attack. Her attorney stated that the amount is far less than needed to cover a lifetime of medical care. Nash had originally sought $50 million from Sandra […]
- Categories: Laws, Legal News, Personal Injury, Safety
- Tags: Charla Nash, chimpanzee, Connecticut, Sandra Herold
Toyota to Recall 2.8 Million Vehicles Due to Glitch in Steering
Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it is to recall 2.77 million vehicles worldwide, including some of its popular hybrid Prius cars, due to a steering glitch and water pump problems. This is the carmaker’s second multi-million-vehicle recall in just over a month. Toyota stated that the defects had caused no accidents and could each be […]
- Categories: Recalls, Uncategorized
- Tags: Toyota