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I’m very sorry to hear of your child’s medical issues. Pregnant women must be careful with the medications they consume. Medications can be absorbed through the placenta by the fetus. Doctors who are treating pregnant women must be sure that any medications they prescribe will be safe for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy, the placenta delivers nutrients and minerals that the fetus needs to grow and develop. However, toxins and chemicals can also travel through the placenta. Pregnant women are cautioned not to smoke or drink during pregnancy, as these behaviors can harm the fetus. Also, …

Valsartan is a popular medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It can help lower blood pressure and can also prevent strokes, heart issues, and kidney problems. It is often prescribed to patients who have suffered from heart failure in the past because it is known to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow and circulation. Over the summer, the FDA recalled Valsartan after it was found that the drug was formulated with a chemical that has been linked to cancer. The recall only occurred after 22 other countries had removed the medication from …

It’s not unusual for people who have been laid off or fired to believe that the termination occurred illegally. Many people believe that an employer is required to have a legitimate reason to terminate the employment. While in some states that is true, in California, employers can fire employees for any reason or for no reason at all. California is called an “at-will” state. However, even in at-will states, there are some limitations on what an employer can do. An employer cannot fire an employee if the termination is based on illegal discrimination. An employer also cannot fire an employee …

A woman is suing Uber and Lyft, as well as the company that creates the apps for both services, claiming that she was left permanently disabled as a result of her driver being distracted while using the apps. The accident occurred in 2017. According to court documents, the victim set up a ride through Lyft. During that ride, the Lyft driver, who was also a driver for Uber, allegedly logged into both ride-sharing apps while driving the victim on a freeway. The lawsuit claims that the driver was driving while distracted as a result of using the apps, both of …

You may be able to sue for medical malpractice if you were harmed by Pitocin during childbirth. Your legal options will vary based on the facts of your case. You should speak with a Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney to learn more. Pitocin is a somewhat controversial drug. Many experts believe that it can be dangerous for the mother and child. Pitocin is a synthetic version of oxytocin, which is a hormone released during labor which starts contractions. Pitocin is administered in cases where labor needs to be artificially induced, or if additional contractions are needed. Some believe that Pitocin …

Motorcycles are, unsurprisingly, some of the most dangers vehicles on the roads, even when they are functioning correctly and are being operated safely. Motorcycles offer very few protections for their riders and they often travel and high rates of speed. Many drivers fail to see them, causing accidents. Because of the inherent safety issues with motorcycles, it is critical that they are correctly designed in order to meet riders’ safety needs. If a mechanical problem with a motorcycle is the cause of an accident, the manufacturer may be held liable for damages. Motorcycles have a lot of moving parts, any …

I’m so sorry to hear about your parent’s injuries. When a family chooses a nursing home for a loved one, it is usually a difficult decision. A great deal of time and care normally go into choosing the right place. When an injury occurs, it can be devastating on the family. Every nursing home lawsuit is different. The compensation that your family can expect is dependent on a number of factors that are unique to your situation. Some factors that can be used to determine the value of the case include medical costs, pain and suffering of the patient, loss …

Employees are entitled to certain rights under both federal and state law, including the right to not be harassed or discriminated against in the workplace because of age, sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, and other factors. Employees also have the right to minimum wage, to overtime in some cases, to unpaid time off in certain circumstances, and other rights. When an employee is denied those rights, often the employee will contact an attorney or will choose to file a legal complaint with a state or federal agency. Employers are not pleased when they receive calls from employment attorneys or …

No, being discriminated against in the workplace because you are not from the U.S. is not legal. That is a type of national origin discrimination, which is illegal under state and federal law. You should speak with an attorney to learn more about your legal options. Under state and federal law, it is illegal for an employer or someone else in the workplace to harass or take any negative actions against an employee because of that individual’s national origin. National origin includes a person’s birthplace, linguistic or cultural characteristics, or ancestry. Anyone who believes he or she has been discriminated …

Earlier this year, a taxi driver died after an Uber driver kicked him. The Uber driver has not been charged in the man’s death. The victim’s family is asking that authorities criminally charge the Uber driver for his actions. The taxi driver was double-parked outside a high-rise in Chicago talking with another taxi driver when an Uber driver pulled up behind him and began honking for him to move. The taxi driver did not move. Eventually, the Uber driver pulled up to the passenger side of the taxi and punched the sideview mirror and drove away. The taxi driver pursued …

Construction work is one of the most dangerous lines of work in the U.S. Although strict regulations are in place about safety at construction sites, building collapses are a reality. In many cases buildings collapses occur because construction rules that are in place were relaxed and were not correctly enforced. If a building collapse occurs on a construction site, an injured construction worker is entitled to compensation for his or her injuries. If a building under construction collapses, there are several parties that could potentially be held liable. The general contractor, the building’s owner, a sub-contractor, an equipment manager, or …

A Philadelphia woman is speaking out after an alleged assault that occurred in 2016 by an Uber driver. The woman says she called an Uber car and was asked by the driver to “uncross her legs”. She refused, and the driver allegedly pulled his car over, pulled her sweatshirt over her head, and pulled the woman out of the car. The woman says that bystanders got involved, pushing the man off her, and he fled the scene. The passenger says she suffered knee injuries in the assault, and since then she has been struggling with emotional issues and nightmares. The …