If you’ve stopped by our blog here lately, you may have seen frequent updates on the diabetes drug Avandia. The drug has been in the news lately due to a heightened risk of the cardiovascular system in patients. Today, two regulatory entities, the European Medicines Agency and the US Food and…
Let’s start with what we know you must have in North Carolina. North Carolina requires you to carry a minimum of liability insurance consisting of split limits of 30/60/25, or in plain English – $30,000 bodily injury liability, $60,000 total bodily injury for all persons in an accident, and $25,000…
In April, we had an informational post on the potential dangers of the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax. The drug, which is used for the for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, is back in the news. An expert panel has concluded that the group of bisphosphonate drugs, which includes Actonel, Boniva in…
A restraint is any device that prevents a patient from freely moving. Restraints can include bed rails, lap buddies, table tops, geri-chairs, and any other device that prevents the resident from moving. Many studies have shown that restraints cause more injuries than they prevent. Thus, before the nursing home uses…
Four lawsuits have been filed in Arizona, California, Illinois and Virginia after Johnson & Johnson recalled their DePuy ASR hip replacement implant a week ago. The cases allege that the metal-on-metal design of the product was flawed. Subsequently, the cases allege that the hip replacement product failed after surgery causing…
It’s that time of year again! The school buses are rolling out, the pencils are being sharpened and the young minds are learning. It’s school time in North Carolina. Following are 10 steps you can take to ensure your child’s school year is a safe and productive one. Teach your…
Each Tuesday of the past four weeks we have been sending out the Hardison & Cochran weekly Motorcycle E-Newsletter out to folks we’ve met at events we’ve attended such as the Freedom Biker Church Open House and the Rocky Mount Harley Davidson Bike Night. Below is a taste of what our…
The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle your vehicle damage claim is generally not practical. The cost of direct attorney assistance is too high. Even a lawsuit without a lawyer’s assistance may not be a reasonable option. A lawsuit takes time. When your primary objective is to get your…
Insurance companies and agents doing business in North Carolina are required to offer Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Combined Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. You are not required to purchase this type of coverage. If you choose not to purchase it, you must reject this coverage in writing per North Carolina Department of…
Dehydration happens when the patient is losing more water than they are taking in. Many nursing home residents do not drink enough water. Mostly, they do not recognize how much water they need. So, it is important that the nursing home encourage nursing home residents to drink as much water…
