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Potential defense strategies in overcoming an embezzlement charge
The ticking sound of the clock inside your head reminds you that time is running out on your options stemming from an embezzlement charge. Every second and every minute that ticks off correlates with the many consequences that a conviction may bring. Imprisonment, divorce, loss of your job, friends, reputation and status within the…
Who is to blame for a large truck crash?
After suffering a life-altering injury in a road collision with a large truck, you must understand that the finger of blame may point at a number of different players. Maybe the driver was new and inexperienced or even texting behind the wheel. Perhaps the trucking carrier failed to provide the proper training to its…
Getting Older And Driving: A Safety Guide
It’s inevitable: as we age, we face more challenges behind the wheel. Vision issues, hearing impairment, medication effects, cognitive loss — they all can affect driving performance. Adult children may even need to have a serious conversation with their aging parents about their ability to drive, and whether it may be safer for them…
Are premature babies at risk for developing deadly intestinal diseases?
Infants born prematurely suffer through a host of challenges on the path toward stable health. From respiratory difficulties to a weak immune system, parents and hospitals alike must devote significant attention to the health and care of premature babies. Unfortunately, due to numerous circumstances, these infants are at risk for developing life-threatening conditions. Necrotizing…
Doctors, patients concerned about CPAP recall
Millions of people across the U.S. use CPAP machines due to sleep apnea disorders. In a recent blog post, we mentioned that Philips is recalling several of these devices because of the potential for serious health concerns to result from ordinary use. As the issue remains under investigation, both medical professionals and patients are…
Paraquat exposure potentially linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Agriculture is a big part of Mississippi’s economy. Thousands of workers make a living in the industry, growing the crops we need to help feed people throughout the region. Recently, many of these workers have expressed concern over an herbicide that is outlawed in many countries, but legal here in the United States. Paraquat,…