A West Virginia woman and her husband were given the maximum amount that was allowed by the state for amedical malpractice suit which totals $672,681.67. The couple filed a lawsuit against the United States after the victim, 24 years-old at the time, underwent a hysterectomy that was not necessary. The doctor who was in…
A fatal vehicleaccident took place on Wednesday in Indiana around 6:30 in the morning. The road crash took place on U.S. 31 when an eastbound Volkswagen veered into the direction of a northbound Saturn. As a result, the vehicles collided and the Volkswagen wound up in a ditch while the Volkswagen was hit twice…
A fatal vehicleaccident occurred in Washington around 5:35 in the morning. The accident took place when the driver of a tractor-trailer lost control of their vehicle while approaching traffic on Interstate 270, which resulted in the vehicle jackknifing. The tractor-trailer then rear-ended a Toyota Corolla. As a result, the Corolla hit the vehicle that…
Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products are beingrecalled by National Steak and Poultry. The company sites that the products are being recalled due to the possibility of the chicken being undercooked and possible bacteria contamination. These products were produced on dates ranging from August 20, 2016, through November 30, 2016. The ready-to-eat…
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that drivers nearly double their risk forcar accidents when they miss one to two hours of the recommended sleep the night before. They also report that drowsy driving, only four to five hours of sleep, is equivalent to driving drunk. Scarily, drivers who only get four hours…
Winter time can mean driving in severe conditions and can be dangerous for anyone who is on the roads. Weather conditions can be hazardous and can cause minor to severeaccidents, so it is always wise to be equipped for any type of winter travel. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for…
Trader Joe’s has voluntarily recalled two types ofhummus due to a possible Listeria concern. The Mediterranean and White Bean & Basil Hummus are affected by the recall and were distributed in 30 different states, according to their website. The hummus “use by” date is up to and including 12/15/16, and the plant identification code…
Valspar Cabot has voluntarilyrecalled around 10,000 wood cleaners and wood brighteners due to a faulty cap seal. The company states that the seal can cause contents to leak out and pose a chemical hazard to their consumers. Ingesting, inhaling or skin contact with this product can cause burning and other injuries. The brightener and…
A South Carolina woman was seriously injured when herdog attacked her. She was visiting relatives in Florida and was staying at an apartment when one of her three pit bull mix dogs attacked and could not be pulled off of her. Authorities reported that an officer responded to the 911 call and tried using…
The driver of an 18-wheeler was driving on Thursday in San Antonio, Texas around 5:00 in the morning when their vehiclestruck a median. As a result, the truck’s gas tank exploded and burst into flames. The inhabitants of the truck were taken to receive medical care at a hospital and were released afterward. The…