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New Bill May Limit Service Dogs to Veterans, Cautions Veterans Disability Lawyer

September 8, 2012
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) September 7, 2012 – A new package of bills, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (HR 1627), recently passed by both the House and Senate and is awaiting signature by the President. HR 1627 includes a number of new bills intended to benefit members…

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Filing Bankruptcy without a Lawyer is not Wise

September 8, 2012
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Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) September 7, 2012 – Filing for bankruptcy is not an easy process. It is a smart move to work with an Iowa bankruptcy lawyer. Filing for bankruptcy protection is an agonizing process. It takes a lot of thought and consideration about the consequences and whether filing for bankruptcy is…

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Abuse of Brain Injured Patients Alleged at Florida Rehab Institute

September 7, 2012
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) September 6, 2012 – Abuse of patients suffering from brain injuries has allegedly taken place at the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation in Wauchula, Florida. Twenty former and current patients have said residents have frequently been abused, confined and neglected. Additionally, over 2,000 pages of various documents such as police…

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New Study Proves Courts Not Overburdened with Frivolous Lawsuits

September 1, 2012
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Brunswick, GA (Law Firm Newswire) August 31, 2012 – Not even five percent of cases alleging medical malpractice will actually go to trial, according to a new study just released by the American Medical Association. And out of that small percentage, almost 80 percent of cases that do go to trial are found in favor…

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Illinois Department of Transportation Launches Digital Safety Campaign

August 23, 2012
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) August 22, 2012 – Ann Schneider, the Illinois Transportation Secretary, has launched a new safety campaign intended to reduce highway deaths throughout the state. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 The program will display several important safety messages on digital message boards on state roadways and has launched an Internet and social media campaign. According…

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Hit and Run Drunk Driver Kills Pedestrian

August 15, 2012
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) August 14, 2012 – Texan arrested in fatal hit and run was driving under the influence. “In this case, two brothers were walking beside I-37 when one of them was hit by a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser that took off. The man, a 39-year-old, died at the scene,” said Brooks…

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Defective Medical Devices Can Result in Complications, Medical Malpractice Claims

August 4, 2012
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Nashua, NH (Law Firm Newswire) August 3, 2012 – Patients should know their rights if they experience side effects from a medical device. “While medical devices save lives and even enhance them, when they go awry, the unthinkable happens,” said Charlie Donahue, a Nashua medical malpractice lawyer with offices in Keene, New Hampshire. “Consider the…

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Time to Stop Technology Interfering with Driving Insists New Hampshire Personal Injury Lawyer

July 31, 2012
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Keene, NH (Law Firm Newswire) July 30, 2012 – Communication technology is great, but it can be deadly in a vehicle. “Distracted driving kills,” said Charlie Donahue, a Nashua injury and medical malpractice lawyer with offices in Keene, New Hampshire. “You have tons of communications technology in a vehicle and you don’t ignore it. Most…

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Divorce is Soaring Amongst Seniors

July 28, 2012
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Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 27, 2012 – New research has revealed that the rate of divorce has increased greatly among older Americans. The trend is significant, as the United States is already the top country in the world for divorce. As baby boomers enter their golden years, divorce rates may increase even more.…

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The Dilemma of Choosing Assisted Living or a Nursing Home

July 18, 2012
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Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 17, 2012 – The good news is that thanks to medical advances and other factors, people are living longer than ever. The less than stellar news is this extended life span does not necessarily translate into a high quality of life in one’s later years. “With that comes the…

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