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Friday, March 12, 2010

50,000 People Killed Each Year from Hospital Infections

A study from the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy at Resources for the Future showed that approximately 50,000 people die each year from hospital acquired infections. Experts note many of the deaths could be prevented with better infection control, including hand washing, improved hygiene and better screening of patients when they arrive. The report noted that the hospital acquired infections cost society more than $8 billion due to longer hospital stays. Rosemary Black, New York Daily News 02/23/2010

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Kennedy Hodges Secures $1.8 Million Verdict

On February 26th, a Harris County jury returned a verdict of $1.8 million for Kennedy Hodges clients in a medical malpractice case. The family of Alexa Ibarra sought damages from an obstetrician due to a brachial plexus injury she suffered at birth. The family claimed that the injury resulted from the physician pulling down to hard on the baby's head following a shoulder dystocia. The physician claimed that maternal forces of labor caused the injury and he was therefore not negligent. The jury disagreed and awarded the clients the majority of the damages requested.

If you are looking for a Houston medical malpractice attorney, please contact us.

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$25.16 Million Awarded in Accutane Case

A jury awarded an Accutane patient $25.16 million in a lawsuit against drug maker Roche Holding AG. The victim claimed that Accutane caused his inflammatory bowl disease (IBS). He first got sick in 1995 after taking Accutane, an acne medication, and eventually underwent five surgeries and had to have his colon removed. Six Accutane users who filed suits have recovered $56 million.

If you are looking for a Houston Accutane lawyer, please contact us.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

$40 Million Awarded in Drunk Driving Case

The estate of a boy who killed by a drunken driver two years ago was awarded $40 million. The boy was killed in January 2008 by a woman who crashed into him after a night of drinking at a local restaurant. The jury apportioned liability between the restaurant, the drunk driver and the city of Tucson. The suit claimed that repairs that had been planned by the city could have prevented the accident. However, the year before, the city scrapped the plans. Kim Smith, Arizona Daily Star 02/15/2010

If you are looking for a Houston drunk driving accident attorney, please contact us.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Kennedy Hodges Sues US Renal Care

Kennedy Hodges, LLP has filed a national lawsuit to recover overtime pay for nurses who worked for US Renal Care Inc. or its related companies from January 1, 2007 forward. Our investigation has revealed that US Renal Care is not paying overtime to its nurses when they work more than 40 hours in a week. Some of the nurses were paid in part on an hourly basis plus a salary. Other nurses were paid in part on a per patient basis plus on call time. Some nurses were paid a flat salary. The lawsuit alleges that none of these nurses are exempt from overtime despite the company’s position to the contrary. The overtime lawsuit against US Rental Care, Inc. will seek payment of back overtime pay, an equal amount as "liquidated damages" or a penalty, plus attorneys' fees and costs of court. If you would like to join this suit to reclaim your overtime pay from US Renal Care or would like to discuss this case further, please call 713-523-0001 or toll free at 877-342-2020. You mail also email your questions to Gkennedy@kennedyhodges.com.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Medication Errors Can Be Deadly

Despite efforts to curb the number of medication errors, pharmacy mistakes still happen at an alarming rate. Medication errors kill at least one person a day and injure about 1.3 million people per year in the U.S., according to the FDA. New efforts are aimed at reducing the number of medication errors pharmacies and health care providers commit. Laura Landro, Wall Street Journal - 01/19/2010

If you are looking for a Houston pharmacy error attorney, please contact us.

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