Utah is one of 28 states that does not require helmets for all motorcycle riders (required for riders 21 years old and younger). But more than half of motorcycle accidents involving riders not wearing helmets are fatal. That is according to statistics recently highlighted by…
Recent studies indicate that cancer is surpassing heart disease as a leading cause of death across the United States. Breast cancer is a common form of cancer, affecting 1 out of every 8 women. Because of the pervasiveness of the disease, and in order to…
Deaths due to drug overdoses are an epidemic in Utah. But not all deaths are caused by illegal drugs. Many are also caused by prescription errors and improper pain management practices.
It’s something that many who regularly drive in Salt Lake City have anecdotally observed for years: Salt Lake City drivers are terrible. A recent Allstate Insurance’s America’s Best Drivers report confirms those observations. Here are the numbers: Salt Lake City is ranked 78 among the…
Gentamicin toxicity can result from medical malpractice and pharmacy negligence.
The claim for negligent credentialing in Utah medical malpractice raises some interesting legal issues for patients and their families.
Himalayan salt lamps have become very popular around the world, especially in eastern cultures where they originated. The reason they have become so popular, is because of claims of health benefits which range from air purification, increased blood circulation, increased cerebral serotonin levels, improved sleep,…
Poffenbergers Landing, CA – A 57-year-old man lost his life Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, after his vehicle crashed into an irrigation canal in Sutter County near Poffenbergers Landing, according to KCRA. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident occurred around 8:21 AM…
Lakebay, WA – Jordan Henderson, a former teacher at Evergreen Elementary School in Pierce County, has been charged with 12 counts of child molestation. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred between 2022 and 2024 within his classroom during school hours. Families File Lawsuit…
Nipomo, CA ‒ On the night of Tuesday, December 17, 2024, a two-car collision resulted in three people being hospitalized in Nipomo, according to KEYT. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) San Luis Obispo reported that the accident took place near…
