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California Bills Could Improve The State’s Elderly Care
September 10th, 2012
September 10, 2012 California legislation awaiting the governor’s approval could have a direct impact in northern California on the type of care seniors living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can receive. According to the Napa Valley Register, a decision on the legislation must be reached by September 30. Lawmakers have worked for nearly […]
Northern California Hosts Conference To Discuss Traumatic Brain Injury Risks
August 27th, 2012
August 27, 2012 With concussions and other serious traumatic brain injuries receiving more attention as research is beginning to show permanent side effects associated with the injuries, parents and coaching staff in northern California recently held a training session at an Oakland, California, high school on the dangers of California brain injuries, according to the […]
UC Davis Doctor Accused Again Of Medical Malpractice
August 20th, 2012
August 20, 2012 Controversy is swirling regarding allegations of medical malpractice against a neurosurgeon from The University of California-Davis campus. The Sacramento Bee reports the claims of malpractice stem from the doctor performing botched cancer treatments on patients, which resulted in California drug injuries and other medical errors. Court documents from 11 previous medical malpractice lawsuits against […]
Thousands File Claims In Response To Chevron Refinery Fire
August 13th, 2012
August 13, 2012 A fire at a Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, California, just south of San Francisco, has led to thousands of residents filing California environmental injury claims against the company. According to the Associated Press, as many as 3,800 individuals have filed injury claims since the fire erupted following an explosion at the facility this […]
California’s Medical Malpractice Laws Under Heavy Scrutiny
July 30th, 2012
July 30, 2012 California’s laws and regulations regarding the caps on damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits are being challenged by claims that the laws may be unconstitutional. According to The Sacramento Bee, current laws place unfair limits on the amount that can be given to a victim at $250,000, leaving the majority of damages […]
Findings Show Roche Failed To Analyze 80,000 Reports Of Side Effects
June 25th, 2012
June 25, 2012 It has recently come to light that numerous drug injuries may have been overlooked in reports about the possible side effects of medications manufactured by Roche. According to The Sacramento Bee, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) discovered the discrepancies last month during a routine audit. The agency found that roughly 80,000 reports of adverse […]
New Technology Being Tested To Prevent California Car Accidents
June 19th, 2012
June 18, 2012 Last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 32,000 people were killed as a result of motor vehicle traffic safety collisions. In an effort to curb this number, technology is being researched by the auto industry that would prevent accidents before they occur. One such piece of […]
California Highway Patrol Ordered To Pay $2 Million For Wrongful Death
June 11th, 2012
The state of California and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have been ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $2 million to the family of a man who was wrongfully killed by CHP officers. According to The Sacramento Bee, the incident occurred on August 24th, 2008, in eastern San Joaquin County. Police reports […]
New Programs Aim To Decrease Number Of Drunk Drivers in Northern California
June 5th, 2012
June 4, 2012 Shasta County, California, has seen an alarming amount of drunk drivers so far this year, especially among minors. According to KRCRTV 7 News, 19 individuals were arrested over Memorial Day weekend, which is nearly a 20 percent increase from 2011. The issue continued to affect locals following the holiday weekend. This past […]
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Can Strike At Any Time
May 21st, 2012
May 21, 2012 Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a devastating disease that affects around 300 individuals per year. The cause of the disease is considered idiopathic, but often times, there is a strong link between the disease and medications. The disease results in the separation of skin layers, leading to: blindness, blisters or Rashes on the skin […]
