Blog Posts in June, 2013

Month, day, time affects medical outcomes

Part of ancient medicine involved astrology and included specific directives about when not to perform surgeries on certain parts of the body. The lunar cycle was integral in determining when to schedule operations. While the timing of an operation might not seem as relevant today, some studies have shown that timing can affect the outcome of surgery and even impact risks that could be associated ...

Bed bugged tenant receives large cash award.

A recent court decision awarding a tenant a large cash award should put landlords nationwide on alert of a growing rental issue. A 69-year-old tenant sued her landlord over a dangerous property situation in her apartment. The tenant was bitten numerous times by bed bugs while in her apartment. The tenant claimed that her landlords knew of the presence of the bed bugs before she moved in. The ...

Insurance premiums may go up after dog bite

New Jersey residents may be interested to hear that about homeowner liability claims, emphasizing the role that dog bites have on homeowners' insurance rates. According to the Insurance Information Institute, dog bites represent approximately one-third of the amount that is paid out on homeowner insurance liability claims, resulting in approximately $489 million in 2012 alone. The Centers for ...