3 Biggest Risks to Your Children This Summer

The countdown until summer break begins and students across Arizona are eagerly awaiting the end of this month for school to let out. This means more kids and teens will be making their way outside to enjoy summer activities like riding their bike, swimming, or simply hanging out with friends. But with these fun…

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Arizona Man Awarded $17 Million in Asbestos, Mesothelioma Lawsuit

A federal jury in Phoenix recently awarded $17 million in damages to the family of George Coulbourn, a retired civilian employee of the U.S. Navy. George died from mesothelioma, the fatal asbestos disease, after working for about seven years removing asbestos-containing gaskets and packing from valves manufactured in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia….

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Four Arizona Hospitals with the Best Safety Ratings

Think of the three nearest hospitals to your home. Which one would you go to if you needed to visit the emergency room? Which would you go to if you were planning to have a baby? Which would you choose if you had to have surgery? Did you choose the same hospital for all…

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4 Arizona Hospitals with the Lowest Rating

Think of the three nearest hospitals to your home. Which one would you go to if you needed to visit the emergency room? Which would you go to if you were planning to have a baby? Which would you choose if you had to have surgery? Did you choose the same hospital for all…

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Signs of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

It’s one of the most nerve-racking decisions you’ll ever have to make: deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home. But it may also be the best decision for both of you. A good nursing home can ensure your loved one gets the attention they need and deserve 24 hours per day….

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ABCs of Water Safety to Avoid Drowning Accidents

Last month, in only a week’s time, a 2-year-old nearly drowned in Tempe after falling in a pool with no fence, a 5-year-old in Glendale died after climbing over a fence and drowning in a pool, and an 18-year-old died after falling in Lake Pleasant and drowning. As temperatures rise and more folks head…

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Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Since the early 80’s studies have suggested a link between talcum powder, used in some baby powder products like Johnson & Johnson, and ovarian cancer. But it wasn’t until recently that its harmful effects have made headlines. This is due in large part to Jacqueline Fox and her family. Jacqueline used Johnson & Johnson…

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6 Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

News of talcum-based products causing ovarian cancer has made headlines in the past few weeks following a $72 million verdict in favor of Jacqueline Fox’s family, a 62-year-old woman who died from ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder (containing talcum powder) for more than 35 years. For women who have used…

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Knapp & Roberts Pro Bono Trial Victory, Jury Awards $3,000,000 In Wrongful Death Case

For more than two years, the Phoenix wrongful death attorneys at Knapp & Roberts have worked toward justice for the parents who lost their son unexpectedly and tragically to a driver high on methamphetamine. Around 6:30 in the morning on March 26, 2013, Raymond Barela fell asleep while driving west on Indian School Road…

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home

You’ve narrowed down nursing homes in a desired area, now what? Before touring homes, you’ll want to know what to look for. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a nursing home: 1.) Check for violations. We recommend looking on both the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services website and…

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