North Carolina House Approves Binding Arbitration in Med/Mal Cases
The North Carolina House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow parties to enter into binding arbitration if they both agree to it.
California Rail Yards Increase Cancer Risk
Authored by: Randall E. Appleton
A recent Los Angeles Times article reported that recent studies by California air regulators indicated people living near Southern California rail yards face cancer risks from soot as much as 140% higher than other residents.
New Virginia (VA) poll uncovers medical malpractice
A recent poll done in Virginia (VA) by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) shows that nearly 1 in 3 Virginians age 50 or older believe they have been the victim of a medical error.
Authored by: John C.
Brain damage from lead poisoning in Portsmouth, Virginia (VA)
The problem of lead paint leading to health problems continues to be a concern in Portsmouth, Virginia (VA).
North Carolina man killed by two trains.
In a bizarre transportation accident, a man was killed recently in Pelham, North Carolina (NC) when his pick-up was hit by two trains.