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October 30, 2015

Installation of Sobriety Tests in All New Cars Could Decrease DUI Deaths by 85 Percent, Study Says

According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, drunk driving costs the United States (and its taxpayers) more than $132 billion each year. Higher insurance and tax rates, even for those not driving under the influence, time and gas...

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October 28, 2015

Kia Recalls Nearly 400,000 Vehicles for Gear Shift Defect

In a year in which vehicle recalls have hit record numbers, Kia issues its fifth one for the year. This time, the South Korean automaker is recalling 377,000 vehicles because of gear shift defects that can cause the vehicle to...

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October 21, 2015

Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuit

A settlement involving a minimum award of $1.43 billion has been reached in ongoing product liability litigation against Stryker Orthopedics. The 3,000-plus clients represented in the Stryker hip implant lawsuit will each receive a base amount of $300,000 with additional...

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October 14, 2015

More than Just a Helmet: Traffic Safety Tips for Cyclists

Road and traffic safety are not just the responsibility of motorists; cyclists must learn how to prevent accidents effectively as well. This goes well beyond simple rules, such as wearing a helmet. Keep Illinois’ roads safe with the following cycling...

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October 7, 2015

Lack of FDA Regulations on 3D Medical Printing Could be Putting Patients at Risk

The emersion of 3D medical printing has created quite the frenzy due to the stories of lives saved or improved because of the technology. Medical professionals, the media, and even the general public are mystified and entranced by the possibilities,...

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September 25, 2015

Consequences of Tort Reforms: How Minimizing Negligence Penalties for Defective Products Creates Too-Big-to-Care Corporations

There was a time when corporations cared about their products and the effect they had on the general population. It was a time when companies worked hard to prevent the distribution of defective products; when the system failed and a...

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September 17, 2015

Bill to Change New York’s Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Killed by Senate Majority Leader

Despite receiving overwhelming bipartisan support from the Assembly, sponsoring from the majority of the State Senate, and endorsement from New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomono, a bill that would have changed New York’s statute of limitations on medical malpractice will...

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September 12, 2015

Back-to-School Driving Tips for Illinois Teens

With school now in full swing and social activities heating up, more drivers are on the road. More importantly, there are more inexperienced teen drivers on the road, and that means the risk of a vehicular accident is higher. Of...

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