What is the life expectancy of U.S. citizens and what is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) publishes vital statistics on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy and trends. The highlights from the most recent data shows that: 1. Average Life expectancy was 78.1 years. [...]
Nursing home abuse and neglect usually occurs when poorly trained or inexperienced caregivers are required to take care of challenging patients without adequate support from nursing home management. At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we are often asked to recommend nursing homes to clients and friends who are facing the difficult task of finding an acceptable long-term [...]
We hear many news stories about semi-truck accidents caused by truck driver negligence and poor road conditions and about lawsuits against truck drivers who drove too many hours, took turns too quickly or were inattentive to the road. Yet, what happens when the truck itself is to blame? A recent study by the Insurance Institute [...]
A recent dermatology journal discussed a case of a 24-year-old man who developed a high-grade fever and open mouth sores after mistakenly taking a high dose of lamotrigine, which is more commonly known as Lamictal. Lamictal is used to treat epileptic seizures and bipolar disorder. The man was immediately admitted to the hospital with erythematous [...]