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• Road Texting: An Accident Waiting to Happen

  Greg Owen | February 04, 2008 3:23 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Along with the ability to send text messages while driving comes the likelihood of more traffic accidents. Psychologists at the University of Utah say that texting behind the wheel is 50 percent more dangerous than talking on a cell phone while driving. Think about it, if someone was to use a typewriter or a laptop while driving it would be clearly insane. Although, the devise is smaller,...

• Ritter Family Presses Wrongful-death Suit

  Greg Owen | February 01, 2008 3:14 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  You may recall that 54 year-old actor/comedian John Ritter of Three's Company fame died most unexpectedly in September 2003 on, of all days, his 5-year-old daughter's birthday. At the time of his death, Ritter was married to actress Amy Yasbeck. Yesback and Ritter's four children have now filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Los Angeles. Two doctors are named in that suit. According to court...

• Did a Pit Bull or a Person Cause this Child's Death

  Greg Owen | January 29, 2008 5:47 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Sharon, a seven-year-old Kingston girl, was found dead in the basement of her family home a decade ago. She had suffered more than 80 wounds and part of her scalp was torn from her head. Eventually, the child bled to death.The cause Sharon's death is what has experts and police alike at raising questions. The cause of death given by the family of the victim was a pit bull attack. However, one of...

• To Wear or Not to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet

  Greg Owen | January 21, 2008 4:33 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Motorcyclists in Nebraska could have the option to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. Currently in Nebraska the legislature is debating a bill that would allow people 21 years or older to decide whether they want to wear a motorcycle helmet. A safety course would be required for anyone choosing to ride helmet free. In addition, eye wear protection would also be required. This new bill is in...

• Who's the Boss?

  Greg Owen | January 18, 2008 5:19 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Dogs are pack animals, and in their world there can only one pack leader. While it is wise to establish yourself as the pack leader when it comes to your dog, for your own safety, it is just as important how you teach your pet who's boss.After having one cocktail too many, one particular 47-year-old man in Germany wanted to show a dog who was boss, so he began eating out of the dog's dish. That...

• $2.5 Million Awarded Due to Discrimination

  Greg Owen | January 14, 2008 5:34 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Lockheed Martin Corp., will pay $2.5 million to former employee, Charles Daniels, who sued for having been called the N-word and for nothing having been done by Lockheed after he reported the ongoing workplace discrimination. This is the largest settlement with an individual in a racial discrimination case handled by the by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.With respect to the...

• To Avoid a Dog's Bite, Try Changing Your Own Response

  Greg Owen | January 14, 2008 2:10 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Many people have been in a situation where a strange dog approaches sans a leash. Some consider using mace to protect themselves against such a situation. In the event of a dog attack, it is better to have a game plan. Many people automatically go into fit or flight mode - more often flight. In this situation fight or flight is a bad idea. The safest response to an aggressive dog is to remain...

• FDA Issues a Recall on Class of Bone Drugs

  Greg Owen | January 11, 2008 5:24 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Although a defective drug recall has not been issued at this time, the FDA has issued an alert regarding a class of bone-density drugs known as bisphosphonates. It appears the drugs can cause severe bone, joint and/or muscle pain.Severe pain may occur soon after taking the drug, or it may take years to occur. It is currently unknown exactly what the risk of severe musculoskeletal pain is for an...

• Wrongful-death suit filed against Red Robin

  Greg Owen | January 07, 2008 6:04 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  When the parents of a 20 year old young man allowed him to go the grand opening of a new Red Robin restaurant in January 2006, they felt secure in the fact that their young son would be supervised by the management of the restaurant while he was away from home. After all, they had been assured by Pete Cardillo, a manager for Red Robin, that not only would there be supervision, but that he...

• Making a Difference - A Medical Malpractice Story

  Greg Owen | January 04, 2008 5:54 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  As a result of the death of their beloved son Michael, due to what is believed to have been medical malpractice, David and Patty Skolnik helped push through House Bill 1331 better known as The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act."The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act will make public, via a Web site, information about doctors' license status and medical malpractice settlements."...