InjuryBoard Greenville Archives

• Allstate Insurance Company Driven by Greed

  Ric Davis | June 30, 2007 3:56 PM | 2 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Allstate Insurance Co.'s phenomenal growth in profits is directly tied to its drastic reduction in claims payments: The insurer offers paltry sums for legitimate claims, counting on its customers' unwillingness to slog through drawn-out litigation. That's no dark secret or allegation. It's a company policy called "Claims Core Process Redesign," devised by powerhouse corporate consultants...

• Protection From Identity Theft

  Ric Davis | June 29, 2007 9:39 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Since identity theft is of concern, it's important to remember that there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and help protect your privacy and identity. Shred documents containing your personal information before discarding them. Secure your personal information at home and at work. Before disclosing any personal information, make sure you know why it is required and how it will be...

• Medical Malpractice Crisis about the Operating Room and the Board Room, Not the Courtroom

  Ric Davis | June 27, 2007 6:05 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  Study after study confirms that the medical malpractice "crisis" has its roots in the operating room, not the courtroom. A study released by HealthGrades, a consumer advocacy group that rates health care providers, found that an astonishing 1.2 million Medicare patients suffered "adverse safety incidents" in American hospitals over the two-year period, 2002-2004. Of those million-plus...

• Workers Compensation Deform in South Carolina

  Josh Christian | June 26, 2007 5:44 PM | 1 Comments
  Category: Workplace Injuries

  In an article in the Greenville newspaper yesterday the Governor and wealthy business men across the state gathered to sign the new South Carolina Workers Compensation Deform bill. Instead of trying to protect the hard working men and women who form the core values of our country, Governor Sanford has decided to protect profits and businesses. Injured workers will suffer across the state as...

• Medical Malpractice Could Be Reduced If New System Adopted

  Matt Christian | June 23, 2007 6:42 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Malpractice

  A new electronic system developed which could allow doctors to send prescriptions to pharmacies electronically could reduce medical errors and medical negligence. One study suggests that as much as 20% of the 550,000 physicians practicing could use this system but only about 5% are actually employing it.The system would allow doctors to use mobile phones or computers to send the prescriptions. ...

• Nursing Home Neglect and Mandatory Arbitration

  Josh Christian | June 20, 2007 3:05 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  In an article recently posted by the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, the Coalition explains the ill affects of a binding arbitration agreement in a nursing home abuse situation. As is pointed out in this article it is depriving families of choice and accountability for the places in which their loved ones live. In the article, as NCCNHR points out, mandatory arbitration...

• Toxic Lead Paint Leads to Toy Recall

  Ric Davis | June 15, 2007 2:07 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  According to the Assoiciated Press, a massive toy recall could have millions of parents taking their children's favorite toys away. On Wednesday, RC2 Corp. recalled about 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway toys in Canada and the United States, due to concerns that the paint used on them may contain lead. Thomas the Tank Engine is a wildly popular toy among young children,...

• Judge Sets Reduced Award in Vioxx Case

  Harold Christian | June 12, 2007 2:14 PM | 2 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Last year a jury awarded a Plaintiff 51 million dollars in damages against Merck because it's Vioxx painkiller was blamed for the heart attack of a former FBI agent. As reported in the New York Times, Judge E. Fallon, who is a federal district judge in the District Court of New Orleans and is responsible for overseeing all Vioxx litigation in federal courts, had previously granted a new trial...

• Defective Product May Cause Autism

  Josh Christian | June 12, 2007 1:02 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  The US Court of Federal Claims will hear testimony today that a defective product may cause autism. Several thousand parents of autistic children will be presenting their testimony and evidence to a Federal Claims Court so that they may be compensated for defective vaccinations which have caused the lives of their children to be torn apart by autism. Fortunately there appears to be...

• More False Information from the Chamber of Commerce

  Ric Davis | June 08, 2007 3:50 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  There is an interesting story about a misleading commercial the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is running about lawsuit abuse. According to a report released by FactCheck.org, the ad claims lawsuit abuse is forcing families to spend an extra $3,500 a year for goods and services. The problem is that the ad describes a study that estimated the cost of all lawsuits, not just abusive ones. Of course, they...

• Contact Lens Care Products cause Eye Injury / Recall

  Ric Davis | June 02, 2007 3:15 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Advanced Medical Optics announced a voluntary recall of its Complete Moisture Plus TM contact lens solution products. The recall was initiated because of concerns that the product was contaminated and could cause serious eye injury. If you use this product, discontinue use immediately and if you are experiencing problems see your eye doctor immediately. Adverse reactions should be reported...