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• Fortis/Time/Assurant Health Insurance Denials and Rescissions

  Nick DiCello | May 17, 2008 1:25 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Fortis Insurance Company, now known as Time Insurance Company, and which also uses the name Assurant Health, is one of the largest individual health insurance providers in the United States....

• Victims of Dangerous Railroad Crossing Can Once Again Sue Negligent Railroads

  Stuart Scott | February 26, 2008 1:07 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  In August of 2007, Congress passed an amendment to the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) that will once again permit state tort law claims against negligent railroads that kill or maim citizens and pollute the environment.Prior to Congress passing the 2007 amendment expressly limiting federal preemption under the FRSA, Federal Courts had systematically curtailed citizens' rights to sue a...

• New Proposal on Railroad Crossing Safety Will Do More Harm Than Good

  Halli Brownfield | September 05, 2008 12:03 PM | 1 CommentCleveland, OH

  The American Association for Justice (AAJ) reports that the Federal Highway Administration has proposed a policy that will require yield or stop signs at every railroad crossing in America. This...

• How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?

  Halli Brownfield | May 23, 2008 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Determining whether someone has a case for medical malpractice can be a complex and costly process. Some medical errors are obvious. Examples of these obvious mistakes are surgical instruments...

• Apologies from Doctors for Medical Errors Reduce Lawsuits

  Nick DiCello | May 21, 2008 9:26 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  People who believe they have been injured by another's negligence or reckless conduct often want an apology from the responsible party. Too often, however, as a lawyer, I have to advise clients...

• Recall for Oversized Narcotic Tablets

  Halli Brownfield | November 11, 2008 3:39 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Ethex Corporation and the FDA recently issued notice of a voluntary recall of five generic narcotic tablet products because they may be oversized and contain more than twice the intended level of...

• Group Homes Provide Benefits and Risks: Supervision is the Key to Safety

  Jack Landskroner | March 12, 2007 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Across the country there are homes set up for the benefit of mentally retarded adults and children that require around the clock assistance and supervision. These homes are frequently referred to as Group Homes. These facilities can be a blessing to families that are overwhelmed by the needs of their loved ones with mental deficiencies preventing them from living independent lives. The homes...

• Boating Safety in Ohio

  Margaret Embry | June 22, 2009 2:16 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  According to the Ohio Division of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft, there were 155 boating accidents in 2007 in Ohio. Out of the 155 accidents, there were 80 injuries and fourteen...

• Cleveland Injury Attorneys at Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber, LLP Among 'The Best Lawyers in America'

  Nick DiCello | January 16, 2009 10:17 AM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Five lawyers from Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best lawyers in America® 2009. The recognition highlights the medical...

• Mentor Ob Tape Vaginal Sling Removed From Market

  Nick DiCello | January 15, 2009 3:39 PM | 0 CommentsCleveland, OH

  Vaginal Slings Vaginal Sling: A hammock-like implant device that was supposed to relieve women from embarrassing urine leaks has instead caused serious medical problems - some painful and...