Every year 1.5 million people in the United States become sick or severely injured as a result of medication errors, according to the Institute of Medicine. Out of this number, 100,000 die. The most common medication error relates to the administration of a drug, where a patient is given an improper dosage. Other errors involve a doctor or health care professional administering the wrong drug entirely or simply patient misuse of the medication prescribed.

Recently the Florida Supreme Court issued a new Opinion limiting the type of information lawyers can include on their websites. Beginning in June 2010 law firm websites may no longer include testimonials, laudatory statements, and information about past results. While some changes to the current rules were necessary, with the proliferation of advertising it will now be more difficult for prospective clients to determine whether the lawyer they intend to hire has the experience necessary to handle their case. There are however many additional ways to obtain that information. The first and most obvious way it to simply ask the lawyer, over the phone or at the initial meeting, to tell you what qualifies them to represent you.

While no one plans to get into an auto accident, they happen. Though it may be difficult to keep a clear and level head, it is important to understand what to do in the event of an accident to ensure that you protect your rights and your best interests.

It is no secret that the way we communicate and interact with each other has been permanently changed as a result of the advent of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter. Recent statistics indicate that Facebook now has more than 300 million active users – a number that grows by more than 250,000 every day.

With the holidays upon us, consumers are often advised to shop early, in an effort to save time and money.  However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers that products and toys purchased early may have since been recalled. Toys with small parts, broken toys, or even toys made with dangerous substances can be potentially fatal for children.  A recent statistic stated that 44 percent of toy-related deaths were due to choking, while nearly 80,000 emergency room visits for children under the age of five were a result of toy-related injuries.