April 2, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPApr 2, 2014Medical MalpracticeDo you put complete trust in your doctor? Many patients who are admitted to hospitals believe that the medical professional in charge of their treatment is providing it in a competent and responsible way. Most are unaware that an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 patients die each year from medical [...]
April 1, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 1, 2014 | Asbestos | Did you know that April 1st through 7th marks 2014’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week? While it is usually only a national week of observance in the U.S., the awareness is spreading across many different countries this year. This is not a surprise, seeing as [...]
March 31, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 31, 2014TobaccoDo you fight to breathe the air around you? Everyday, there are individuals who battle to breathe the air around them. Whether they are fighting heavy pollution, second-hand smoke, or cancer that restricts their lung movement, these warriors work hard for the oxygen they need.Did you recently take part in an [...]
March 25, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 25, 2014Asbestos-Related IllnessDeath casts a long shadow over asbestos. The mineral fiber has been used for various industrial purposes for well over 100 years. While it many of the varieties have only been banned in the United States of little more than 20 years, there is a significant body of scientific [...]
March 18, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 18, 2014Product RecallsIn one of the biggest such recalls ever, Graco has agreed to recall 3.7 million child car seats manufactured in recent years even as it officially contests a government request to recall nearly 1.8 million more over a buckling issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday [...]
March 17, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 17, 2014AsbestosKeeping your lungs in their best shape will help you live a longer, healthier life. Many people falsely assume that by not smoking tobacco and staying away from cigarette smoke, they can avoid a deadly disease like lung cancer. The truth is that many different diseases can evolve within your [...]
March 12, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 12, 2014MesotheliomaIf you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be wondering what your treatment options are. It is estimated that patients have twelve to eighteen months to live after diagnosis, but that is not the case for everyone. There are several treatments available for mesothelioma patients, with new ones [...]
March 6, 2014
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLPMar 6, 2014AsbestosYes, most of the time they do, at least in many parts of the country. A recent investigation by the Des Moines Register found that in Iowa, there were only two inspectors to handle the 4,500 asbestos abatement projects throughout the state.The two inspectors enforce different asbestos regulations, [...]
March 5, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 5, 2014AsbestosAsbestos is everywhere. Not only has it been worked into homes, commercial buildings, and consumer products all over America, it can be found naturally within our environment. Six different, naturally occurring asbestos minerals can be found in locations around the country, some of which have been commercially mined for production [...]
