A Louisiana jury has awarded $6.4 million to a woman who was diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos, which was manufactured and sold by Asbestos Corporation Ltd (ACL).
After a seven-day trial, a jury sitting in the...
Survey Finds Significant Number of Teenagers Admit to Texting While Driving
Despite greater awareness of the dangers of texting and driving, many teenagers continue to engage in this dangerous behavior. A recent study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting indicates that more than four in...
Survey: Paramedics Not Receiving Adequate Training in Critical Care
Paramedics play a crucial role in an emergency medical situation. Patients are oftentimes in critical condition and may require care or treatment while en route to the hospital. However, a recent survey of 610 paramedics (317 who work in critical...