Posted in News on June 19, 2015
As pharmaceutical companies relentlessly keep pumping out new medications for any and all sorts of diseases and ailments, so too does the risk to the consumer increase from negative drug interactions. Medication errors can happen at any point to anyone at home or at a health care facility and are a type of adverse drug… read more
What you should know about the defective air bag recallPosted in News on June 18, 2015
Montana residents should be interested to know that a major automotive airbag manufacturer named Takata has been the center of a major recall that has affected over 30 million automotive vehicles sold in the U.S. alone. What makes the recall so pervasive is that Takata furnishes airbags for many of the world’s leading automotive companies… read more
Is FDA doing enough to remove medical device causing harm?Posted in News on June 5, 2015
Montana residents should be interested to know that, according to some doctors, the FDA may not be doing enough to recall and remove a medical device in use at hospitals which may be putting cancer patients’ lives in danger. According to media reports, in 2013 doctors became aware of a 42-year-old doctor’s cancer while they… read more
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthPosted in News on May 29, 2015
Montana residents should be interested to find out that, on average, nearly 30 motorcycle riders lose their lives on Montana’s roads every year due to accidents and crashes. Over the last 10 years nearly 300 motorcyclists have lost their lives. In addition, nearly 1600 have suffered major injuries that were a result of crashes on… read more
Understanding consumer rights & product liabilityPosted in News on May 21, 2015
Products liability refers to the culpability of any party across the chain of manufacture of a product with respect to any damage that is caused as a direct result of the use of that product. This includes not only the manufacturer of any individual component or part of a product but also the assembling manufacturer… read more
What is robotic surgery and what are its advantages?Posted in News on May 15, 2015
Montana residents who may be getting surgery soon might be interested in knowing about an exciting new frontier in medicine: the burgeoning field of robotic surgery. The days of a surgeon standing over a patient for hours, while performing intricate and complex surgical maneuvers with their hands, may soon be over. Robotic surgery can be… read more
Will “speed limiters” minimize truck accidents?Posted in News on May 7, 2015
Sometimes driving at a high or excessive speed may seem exhilarating and attractive, especially on Montana’s scenic highways. Still, the reality is that driver conduct involving operating vehicles at excessive speeds is not only against the law, but also dangerous. According to the American Trucking Association, speed is identified as a cause of almost 30… read more
Clearing-up the chaos for truck and car accident victimsPosted in News on April 30, 2015
Few situations compare to the chaos, despair and confusion that usually ensue in the wake of a car accident, especially one severe enough to cause injury to those unfortunate enough to be involved in it. The physical and emotional trauma not only affect the victim but their family and loved ones as well. In many… read more
Son of daredevil Evel Knievel causes multi-car crashPosted in News on April 24, 2015
Fans of daredevil Evel Kneivel will find it interesting to learn that recently his son, Robbie Kneivel, was arrested by local law enforcement in Butte, MT for driving under the influence and causing a multi-car crash. According to local authorities, the 52-year-old Kneivel was reportedly driving his 2005 GMC Yukon at excessive speeds when he… read more
Heart attacks in women more likely to be misdiagnosedPosted in News on April 16, 2015
Montana residents should be interested to know that according to a medical study, women tend to wait much longer than men before seeking medical treatment after experiencing a heart attack. Also, once they do get to the ER, more often than not, their symptoms are routinely misdiagnosed. The study used the medical data of 30… read more