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The Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group is in the news because we make the news. From record-setting verdicts to thoughtful essays on issues confronting today's attorneys, the Zauzig-Litigation Group is at the forefront. Please read news articles about cases we have been involved with and others around the country we have found of interest. Please review our case results to see some specfific cases we have been involved with.
Read More About Stop Giving Cold Meds to Toddlers, FDA Warns...
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This was a break through year for indigent defense reform. VTLA didn't get involved by accident. Rather we got involved because we couldn't look the other way. And it has been a long, hard road, with more to come.
Read More About The Long Hard Road, by VTLA President Chuck Zauzig...
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Read More About Hasbro Toys Recalls Easy-Bake Ovens... Again....
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The staff of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers who own a Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that children are at risk of injury or death due to multiple safety defects with this off-road vehicle. The ATVs, which were imported by Kazuma Pacific Inc., of Stafford, Texas, were found to have several serious defects. CPSC staff has determined that the Meerkat 50 lacks front brakes, has no parking brake, is missing a neutral indicator light, and can be started in gear. Additionally, the owner’s manual does not contain complete information on safe operation and maintenance of the ATV.
CPSC staff recommends that consumers stop using the product immediately because it is unsafe. The staff recommends that consumers demand a refund of the purchase price from the importer or dealer due to the defective condition of the ATV.
The risk with these ATVs is severe because these vehicles are intended for children age 6 to 11. In many cases, youth riders are just learning how to operate an ATV and may not have the experience necessary to help them avoid hazards associated with this product’s defects.
Kazuma Pacific has refused to provide complete incident or injury information for any of their products. Therefore, CPSC has been unable to determine how many children have been injured. Between December 2006 and May 2007, Kazuma Pacific has impeded CPSC’s efforts to protect the safety of children, by refusing to implement a corrective action plan for this ATV.
Kazuma Pacific has sold at least 2,700 Meerkat 50 ATVs and has stated that they are continuing to sell the units that CPSC staff found to be defective. Kazuma dealers and Web retailers nationwide have sold this ATV since 2003 for between $525 and $825.
CPSC staff is requesting that consumers immediately report any incidents involving the Kazuma Meerkat 50 to the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or to the CPSC Web site at www.cpsc.gov
Read More About Consumer Products Safety Commission: Child ATVs Defective and Dangerous...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 10 patients worldwide are affected by medical errors. WHO has recently released a nine point checklist that it hopes will help doctors and nurses avoid simple mistakes. The list includes things like double-checking similar medication names, ensuring patients are correctly identified, and improving hand hygiene.
WHO figures indicate that 1.4 million people worldwide suffer from hospital-acquired infections at any given time. American treatment is markedly better than the worldwide average, as only one in every 136 patients will become severely ill as a result of an infection caught in a hospital.
Read More About Medical Errors Affect 1 in 10 Patients...
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Virginia Lawyers Weekly article about Chuck Zauzig being elected as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Read More About Virginia Lawyers Weekly: Zauzig brings ‘full view' to VTLA presidency...
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Is there a medical malpractice "crisis?" Not according to the Department of Justice.
For more information, follow the link below.
Read More About The Medical Malpractice "Crisis" Revisited...
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The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has entered into a partnership with ABC Anchor Bob Woodruff and his family to raise awareness of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to administer the newly created Bob Woodruff Family Fund for TBI to assist servicemen and women and their families affected by the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Read More About BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION PARTNERS WITH ABC ANCHOR BOB WOODRUFF TO ASSIST BRAIN-INJURED VETERANS...
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 31, 2006 - Important new, evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacologic treatment of behavior problems associated with traumatic brain injury are published in the October issue (Volume 23, Number 10) of Journal of Neurotrauma, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (www.liebertpub.com). These guidelines are available free online at www.liebertpub.com/neu.
Neurobehavioral disorders including psychiatric and cognitive problems and aggression are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). They can contribute to lifelong disability, impede rehabilitation and recovery, and negatively affect an individual's ability to work and pursue normal family and social relationships.
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Read More About New Guidelines to Treat Behavior Problems Following Traumatic Brain Injury Published in Journal of Neurotrauma...
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Senator George Allen (R) and his opponent Jim Webb (D) have taken opposing stands on tort reform.
In an interview with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Senator Allen supported tort reform legislation, and was quoted as saying "...Frivolous lawsuits have a negative effect on our economy."
In contrast, Democratic Candidate Jim Webb came out firmly against tort reform, citing a series of statistics that show that tort filings have been on the decline, and that tort reform would help big business at the expense of the average citizen.
For more information, please visit the websites of both candidates.
www.georgeallen.com
www.webbforsenate.com
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 31, 2006 - Important new, evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacologic treatment of behavior problems associated with traumatic brain injury are published in the October issue (Volume 23, Number 10) of Journal of Neurotrauma, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (www.liebertpub.com). These guidelines are available free online at www.liebertpub.com/neu.
Neurobehavioral disorders including psychiatric and cognitive problems and aggression are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). They can contribute to lifelong disability, impede rehabilitation and recovery, and negatively affect an individual's ability to work and pursue normal family and social relationships.
For more information, follow the link below.
Read More About New Methods of Treating After-Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries Announced...
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Firm co-founder Charles Zauzig has represented numerous plaintiffs in cases of shoulder dystocia resulting in Erb’s Palsy, Klumpke’s Palsy throughout Virginia, as well as cases of Cerebral Palsy in which an obstetrician acted negligently. If you believe your baby was injured during delivery, a skilled and experienced attorney like Charles Zauzig can investigate the circumstances and determine if the injury could have been avoided.
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Read More About Nichols Zauzig Accepting Birth Injury Cases...
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Mr. Zauzig is listed in the Best Lawyers of America for Personal Injury Litigation
Read More About Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation...
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Read More About VTLA & VADA and Doctors Craft a Mediation Alternative...
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