Distracted Driving–Texting While Driving
421,000 people were injured by distracted drivers in 2012. 5 seconds is the average amount of time your eyes are off the road typing or reading a text message. Traveling 55 mph, 5 seconds is the time it takes to travel the length of a football field. These statistics were compiled by the federal government. Read More
Boating Safety and Liability
As the weather improves and temperatures heat up, thousands of Arkansans will head for lakes and rivers for fun and recreation. Nobody loves water sports and fun at the lake more than some of us here at McMath Woods, but we want to remind everyone to be safe out there. Water sports such as tubing, Read More
Stage IV Bedsores (Pressure Ulcers)
Pressure Ulcers remain a significant health issue affecting around 3 million adults. Pressure ulcer prevention should be an important focus of any hospital or nursing home staff. The prevention of pressure ulcers has been a heatlhcare concern for many, many years. “In fact, Florence Nightingale in 1859 wrote ‘If he has a bedsore, it is Read More
Stryker Rejuvenate Modular-Neck Hip System
Many Patients have been informed that Stryker has initiated a voluntary recall of their modular-neck hip stems. The voluntary recall was apparently initiated due to potential risks associated with the stem including fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. This may result in adverse local tissue reactions with pain and swelling. If you Read More
Pressure Ulcers, Bedsores and Patient Safety
It is believed that more than 2.5 million Americans suffer from pressure ulcers, sometimes commonly referred to by patients as bedsores. Medicare estimated that in 2007, each pressure ulcer added $43,180 to the costs of a hospital stay. Pressure ulcers are a huge concern for our elderly being treated in acute care hospitals and nursing homes. As far Read More
Sid McMath: An Arkansan for All Seasons
In case you missed it last week in the Arkansas Times, here is the link to Ernest Dumas’ wonderful article on the life of Governor Sid McMath. https://www.arktimes.com/general/splash/sid_mcmath/#.T9jeCbBYu5I
8th Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Win for Consumers in Case Where Injured Party Represented by McMath Woods’ Attorneys
All purchasers of property and life insurance in Arkansas were protected by an 8th Circuit opinion this morning. Will Bond, Neil Chamberlin and Ross Noland represented a plaintiff in his insurance claim for dismemberment benefits. The insurance company denied the claim and suit was filed. The insurance company moved for judgment on the pleadings citing Read More
2,000 Viking Dishwashers Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 2,000 Viking dishwashers due to a faulty electrical component that can overheat and cause a fire. The recall covers Viking 24″ Professional, Design and Custom Panel dishwashers sold in black, white and other custom colors. The company has received five reports of damages to Read More
U.S. House of Representatives Debates Federal Tort Reform
Check out this video of Rep. Bruce Braley (D – Iowa) speaking out in opposition to H.R. 5, a bill that would limit the ability of victims of medical negligence to recover for their injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Z2Uiorq2o&feature=youtu.be
Infant Tylenol Oral Suspension Bottles Recalled
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a recall of around 574,000 bottles of Infant’s Tylenol Oral Suspension after the company received complaints about the dosing mechanism. Officials for McNeil said customers have complained that the flow restrictor on the dosing syringe was not effective. There have been no adverse effects associated with the recalled products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mcneil-consumer-healthcare-announces-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-infants-tylenol-oral-suspension-1-oz-grape-due-to-dosing-system-complaints-139508363/