Laptop kills woman
A woman in British Columbia, Canada was killed last month after she collided with a tow truck. The collision itself was not the cause of her death, though. Her...
Read moreAIG sells auto insurance business to Zurich Financial Services, Inc.
In a $1.9 billion deal, American International Group sold its auto insurance business to the Swiss company, Zurich Financial Services, Inc. Last year, AIG had to ask the U.S....
Read moreJuror uses Twitter.com during trial
A juror in a Little Rock, Arkansas courtroom found out first hand how today's technology can tamper with a trial. Jonathan Powell, while sitting as a juror in a...
Read moreGenentech and FDA Announce Withdrawal of Psoriasis Drug Raptiva From the U.S. Market
FDA announces that the psoriasis drug Raptiva is being withdrawn by Genentech from the U.S. market
Read moreDrivers Who Cause Fatal Auto Accidents While Texting Get Prison Time
Shares two stories of drivers who got prison time for causing car accidents while texting resulting in the death of other drivers.
Read moreTeens text message while in the driver seat
Parents should be aware that teen drivers are not only facing distractions from radios or passengers while in the driver seat, but now from text messages via their cell...
Read moreMinor accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries
After learning of the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson of a traumatic brain injury, it has been brought to our attention the dangers of what neuroscientists and surgeons...
Read moreOregon and Washington Firms Recall Products With Pistachios Due to Salmonella Scare
Oregon and Washington firms recalling products with pistachios due to salmonella contamination risk
Read moreLegislation to Phase Out Ownership of Dangerous Pets Passed by Senate
Oregon Senate passes legislation to ban ownership of various exotic pets.
Read moreFDA approved warning labels may not protect drug makers in liability cases
Justice John Paul Stevens announced a major defeat for the pharmaceutical industry on Wednesday March 4, 2009. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the drug-maker Wyeth with a 6-3...
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