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 …
An elderly woman in a nursing home. She has rights that deserve to be protected.
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 …
A game of pinball: arcade classic or corrupter of children? That depends on your state’s 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
Fall is here, and many are planning to visit family, go on vacations, and celebrate the holiday season. The upcoming months are filled with celebrations and festivals like Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Navratri, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve- something for everyone! Unfortunately, this year, the season is marred by the …
October is breast cancer awareness month. Every year, the National Breast Cancer Foundation uses this month to provide women with breast cancer education, screening, treatment, and support. Breast cancer awareness is extremely important to our firm as we’ve met hundreds of clients who have developed breast cancer from environmental contaminants, harmful drugs, and defective products. …
The death of a young boy has sent shockwaves through eight Houston-area communities. Six-year-old Josh McIntyre of Lake Jackson, Texas died after contracting a highly rare microbe that entered his brain. The microbe, Naegleria fowleri, is a free-living microscopic amoeba. It’s generally found in warm freshwater and soil, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Earlier this year, weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) was pulled off shelves at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which flagged it as a potential cancer risk. Belviq manufacturer Eisai Inc., which is based in Japan, complied with the FDA’s requests. However, it said in a statement that it still believed Belviq’s benefits …