With vaping often seen as a “healthier” alternative to smoking cigarettes, the reality is that it’s a habit with severe health consequences. In the essay that won her this year’s Dangers of Vaping Scholarship, Grace Gott highlighted what she sees as a deeper issue related to vaping: mental health. According to Gott, her generation has …
Seth Hadlow Wins Breathing for Tomorrow Scholarship
When Seth Hadlow’s grandmother was growing up, she made a simple promise to her father never to try even a single cigarette before turning 21. On her 21st birthday, she finally tried one and immediately swore them off for the rest of her life. Nevertheless, she was diagnosed with lung cancer when Hadlow was still …
Quality of Life Scholarship Goes to Thomas Hallman
With the over-85 age group becoming one of the fastest-growing demographics in American society, improving quality of life for the elderly is a national priority. That’s why Pintas & Mullins established the Quality of Life Scholarship worth $2,500. This year’s winner is Thomas Hallman. Hallman wrote about his grandfather’s decline in health in his winning …
Meet Future Nurses Scholarship Winner Mandy Cooper
Diagnosed with hearing loss in high school, Mandy Cooper decided to pursue a career as a nurse to help others with similar conditions. In the essay that won her the $2,500 Pintas & Mullins Future Nurses Scholarship, Cooper described how her own experiences with hearing loss impacted this decision. “As a nurse who knows sign …
Jaden Musacchio Wins Pintas & Mullins 2021 Dangers of Vaping Scholarship
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm would like to extend their congratulations to Jaden Musacchio of Cassville, GA, the 2021 recipient of the $2,500 Dangers of Vaping Scholarship. The personal injury firm chose Jaden’s essay based on the eloquent and informative way her essay answered the question, “What are the dangers of vaping and why do …
What Are the Types of Abuse in a Nursing Home?
Neglect is the most common type of nursing home abuse, which includes self-neglect and abandonment. Emotional abuse is also common, but is the most difficult type of nursing home abuse to prove. These are just two of the six types of elder abuse that occur in nursing homes. Self-neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and financial …
America’s Most Ridiculous Laws
People of America, take note. You could pride yourself on being the most law-abiding citizen of your region, but if you live in South Carolina and ever played pinball as a child, you’re not only an arcade guru, but a lawbreaker as well. From legalized incest to harsh restrictions on fortune tellers, here are our …
Cell Phone Use and Brain Cancer
Is there a link between cell phone use and brain cancer? This is a question that has generated a great deal of controversy and debate between researchers, who cannot seem to come to a consensus. As of 2021, research data has yielded conflicting results. Some scientists believe the risk is real, but small. But how …
Statement Regarding the Boy Scouts of America’s Proposed Reorganization Plan
On March 1, 2021, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed a Plan of Reorganization as a first step in the organization’s bankruptcy proceedings. As you read reports of monetary contributions and recoveries for victims, you may notice these amounts are nowhere near the fair amount of compensation for victims. That said, we want you …
LSU Athlete Misconduct Covered Up by University Administration
A new report from USA Today reveals that Louisiana State University administrators remained silent about sexual abuse accusations even though many knew about the sexual and physical assault allegations against student athletes. Freshman Running Back Derrius Guice Accused by Numerous Women Two former LSU students recounted their experiences of sexual assault at the hands of …
Catheters Recalled for Risk of Injury and Death
Recently, the U.S Food and Drug Administration issued multiple advisories relating to catheters, which are medical devices used to drain blood clots or body fluids, among other functions. Some brands of catheters have been in the news and recalled by manufacturers based on FDA advice after patients have died or reported severe injury due to …
Thousands of Ceiling Fans Recalled Due to Faulty Blades
You don’t expect to be in danger from your own ceiling fan. In December 2020, around 190,000 Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans were recalled after people reported being hurt by blades detaching from the fans. So far there have been 47 reports of blades detaching from fans while spinning. In two of those reports, …
Talcum Class Action Lawsuit Powder Case Update
Following recent reports of Johnson & Johnson’s knowledge of asbestos contamination in their powder products, one Florida Jury ordered the company to pay $9 million to an 82-year-old woman, who said a powder product gave her cancer. Despite this settlement, the roller coaster of legal battles will only continue for Johnson & Johnson, who claim …
California Bans 24 Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetic Products
On September 30, California banned two dozen toxic chemicals from cosmetic products, becoming the first American state to do so. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom, bans chemicals like mercury from cosmetic products. There has been growing concern about toxic substances entering beauty and personal hygiene products. For example, …
Boy Scouts of America Faces Biggest Child Abuse Case Against An Organization
Youth organization Boy Scouts of America has been facing abuse allegations for decades. Thousands of young men have come forward with horrific allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of troop leaders. Survivors have been granted until November 16, 2020 to file claims against the organization as creditors in its bankruptcy proceedings. This case might …
Pandemic Prevents Nursing Home Residents From Voting
The Presidential Election is here. Millions of ballots have already been cast to decide the fate of the nation for the next four years. Voting is a fundamental right for a democracy, but many challenges prevent American citizens from exercising their legal rights and raising their voices, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older Americans are …
How Do You Know if You Have Lead Poisoning?
Last week was National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Every year, from October 25- 31, government agencies and non-profits work to raise awareness of lead poisoning across communities. This includes agencies like the CDC and the EPA, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While lead is a naturally occurring element and …
What Is Epithelioid Mesothelioma?
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), epithelioid mesothelioma accounts for 60% of all mesothelioma cases, making it the most common of the three types of malignant mesotheliomas. Luckily, this type of mesothelioma comes with the most promising chance of recovery compared to its counterparts—sarcomatoid and biphasic mesotheliomas. Surgery is often an option for treating …
El Cajon Nursing Home Botches Sexual Assault Investigation
“I was not protected. And when I went for help, I did not get it immediately. And of course, the person who did this to me is still out there. That’s very disturbing.” Catherine Gotcher-Girolamo, 73, was scheduled for a routine diaper change at Avocado Post Acute nursing home in El Cajon, early one morning …
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Bottled Water
PFAS are a set of man-made chemicals used in a variety of common products, from stain and water-repellant fabric, to paints and waxes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered “forever chemicals” because they stay in the environment and human body for a very long time. PFAS chemicals were recently found in groundwater at army …
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