What Happened A mommy-to-be has a hundred things on her mind and one very special thing in her belly. With all the presents that come with a baby shower and donations from well meaning…
What Happened A nurse’s aide was caught abusing an 89-year-old woman in Bronx, New York (NY) after a loving granddaughter installed a hidden camera in a potted plant. It all started…
Legislators in North Carolina have announced that they will attempt to abolish the state’s auto safety inspection requirement. The bill will be brought up by a House committee later…
Within the next year the Affordable Care Act will take a step towards health care equality by attempting to prohibit small-group insurers from charging women higher premiums than men for…
The 2011 Recreational Boating Statistics from the United States Coast Guard reveal there was a decrease in accidents, but an increase in deaths. In 2011, there were a total of 4588 recreational…
What Happened In June 2011 Michael L. Sparling took a recommended dose of workout booster Jack3d before he attended drill with his Army unit. During the drills Sparling collapsed and was…
Nursing home regulators and patient advocates have begun sounding an alarm about patient safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Experts say that the storm revealed just how ill prepared many…
In 2012, West Virginia nursing homes were in the news when the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that their arbitration agreements were invalid in cases involving personal injury or…
What Happened Just south of Alexandria, Virginia (VA) a man was struck and killed by an Amtrak Train. The accident took place between Backlick Road and the Beltway on February 7,…
What Happened Both the Senate and the House of Delegates passed new legislation in Virginia (VA) to stiffen penalties for drivers who text behind the wheel. Texting while…
In 2003, Texas passed sweeping tort reform legislation that capped non-economic damages that an injured victim could receive from a medical malpractice injury claim to only $250,000 and set…
Several states – including Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Maine, and Oregon – have banned adults from smoking in a car while a child is present, according to nonprofit organization…