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• FDA Getting Tough on Human Tissue Companies

  Jack Landskroner | September 18, 2006 6:18 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  In follow up to the FDA's implementation of a Human Tissue Task Force to address the ongoing concerns related to the harvesting of tainted human tissue for cadavers, the government has issued a guidance reminding companies which manufacture human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products that they must comply with FDA regulations. The FDA says in a statement that the guidance is...

• Finding a Good Lawyer v. Getting Stuck with a Bad One

  Jack Landskroner | September 12, 2006 1:37 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  The Ernie the Attorney web log recently posted about the dissatisfaction clients have with their attorneys. In my opinion, the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer is the desire and the ability of the attorney to establish a relationship with the client so a clear understanding of the client's needs can be defined and the effort undertaken to explain the issues to the client so...

• As We Reflect

  Paul Grieco | September 11, 2006 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  As our country reflects on the events of 9/11, it is important for all of us to realize what it means to be an American and how lucky we are to live in this great country. Our founders made sure that the Constitution protected everyone's rights, no matter what race, religion, or creed. The Constitution, guarantees everyone free access to the courts and trial by a jury of our peers. Our...

• Parents Must Be Advocates for Sick Children

  Justin Madden | September 06, 2006 7:24 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  A sick child is a parent's concern. Sometimes, a hospital's determination that a child is well enough to go home, while initially a relief, may not be the right call and it may not be made for the right medical reasons. In such instances, a parent has no choice but to fight for their child, and demand additional evaluations by a doctor.Such was the tragic experience of a parent in Australia. In...

• Wearing a Helmet is Good Practice for Bike Riders

  Jack Landskroner | August 26, 2006 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Whether you are a cyclist or motorcycle advocate, it makes good sense to strap on the helmet before setting out on the roadway. Head injury is one of the leading causes of death to those who venture out on the roadway on two wheels. For example:More than 80 percent of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death to the motorcyclist. Per mile driven, a motorcyclist is 16 times more likely to...

• Plastic Surgery can lead to Medical Malpractice

  Paul Grieco | July 31, 2006 10:15 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  With the popularity of TV shows such as Extreme Makeover and the constant barage of advertisements for face lifts, liposuction, and bariatric surgery, many people think that plastic surgery is a simple procedure with minimal risks. Just the opposite is true. While plastic surgery procedures are "elective" the risks involved, like any surgery, can be substantial and if not performed by a...

• Personal Injury Caused by Careless Driving While Using Cell Phones

  Jack Landskroner | July 30, 2006 7:16 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Those who use cell phones while operating a motor vehicle are three times more likely to be involved in an accident than those who give their full attention to driving their vehicle according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Phone conversations have been shown to cause a cognitive distraction in drivers. In other words, the driver's brain is intensely engaged with the...

• Inadequate Security in Parking Lots Exposes Patrons to Preventable Risk

  Jack Landskroner | July 28, 2006 9:51 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Purse snatchings, vandalism, assaults, car jackings, robberies, abduction, rape and even shootings have become a problem in the parking lots of some of America's most visible stores where there is inadequate security in place. The parking lots of Walmart,Target, Lowes, and many other retail shopping centers have become prime locations for criminal conduct. It is the responsibility of the...

• Do you have a claim beyond workers compensation?

  Paul Grieco | July 27, 2006 7:00 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Most injured workers understand that if they are injured within the course and scope of their employment, they most likely will be eligible for benefits under their states workers compensation system. However, additional compensation may be available . If a workers injuries are caused by an Intentional Tort, a claim against the employer for such an action may be viable. While such a claim is...

• Human Tissue Grafts Continue to Raise Public Health Concern

  Jack Landskroner | July 25, 2006 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Recipients of transplanted human tissue continue to be threatened by the fear of exposure to infectious diseases from donor tissue which was improperly and illegally harvested from cadavers in NY State. Surgical patients that received "allograft" or human tissue during their procedures may have been exposed to communicable diseases including HIV-1 and 2, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus...