Hunting season is in full swing and hunters have the right to expect the equipment and tools they depend on in the field will function safely. This includes not only firearms, but also bows, tree stands, traps, and blinds. If you use any of these devices that prove...
Month: December 2018
US Maternal Mortality Rates Light a Fire Under Congress at Last
Over the last 18 months, ProPublica and NPR, and USA TODAY, launched in-depth investigations into the causes behind America’s high maternal mortality rates. What they uncovered shocked the country: that the U.S. is the only developed nation whose maternal death...
Preeclampsia Prevention and Treatment
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can lead to high blood pressure and organ damage. If left untreated, it can be fatal for the mother or the baby. Regarding the exact causes of preeclampsia, experts in the medical community believe the disorder...
DO YOU REALLY KNOW HOW FAR AN EXPENSIVE COLLEGE EDUCATION WILL TAKE YOUR KIDS?
I heard a joke a few years ago. It went like this: A couple is at home when their heater breaks. Neither one knows how to fix the heater, so they call the local handyman to come and take a look. He gets to the home, checks out the heater, and diagnoses the problem....
Surrendered Medical License? Just Practice in Another State
It takes a lot for a Medical Review Board to revoke a doctor’s license. That is why, when it does happen, you can be sure that the doctor who lost his or her license must have either done something truly egregious, or have had a number of complaints lodged...
Congratulations, Steve Crandall and Marc Pera, on Your Super Lawyers Selections!
Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that firm co-founders Steve Crandall and Marc Pera have both been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Supers Lawyers list for their work in Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice. Both partners were named to the Top 100...
The Increasing Number of Train Derailments
Due to modern safety regulations, train derailment is not a frequent occurrence in the 21st century – but this year seems to be the exception: On February 11, a freight train derailed in Hughson, spilling debris all over the highway. On August 2, an...