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Current Coronavirus Crisis Might Just Be the Beginning

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Some experts predict that the 2019-nCo virus might be infinitely more dangerous than the early 2000s SARS outbreak which killed 800 people and infected about 8,000 others. The warning came as the casualty count in China continues to climbed to 2,700 infections and 80 deaths. According to models, the number of domestic infections could reach… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/current-coronavirus-crisis-might-just-be-the-beginning/

Alaska Dentist Extracted Tooth While Riding a Hoverboard

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An Anchorage dentist was convicted on multiple criminal counts, including Medicaid fraud and failing to abide by the medical standard of care. Superior Court Judge Michael Wolverton said the state presented an “overwhelming” amount of evidence during a five-week trial. According to prosecutors, Dr. Seth Lookhart performed a number of unlawful acts. That included sedating… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/alaska-dentist-extracted-tooth-while-riding-a-hoverboard/

Panthers LB Luke Kuechly Announces Retirement

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The 28-year old from Boston College was the Rookie of the Year in 2012 and the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. In 2021, he will not suit up at all. Citing the risk of multiple concussions, Luke Kuechly said he was stepping away from football. Kuechly sustained serious head injuries in 2015, 2016,… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/panthers-lb-luke-kuechly-announces-retirement/

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident

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If you have been involved in a car accident, you know it can be very difficult to think quickly and to know what you should do next. But a wrong move could result in you accepting liability for a crash that wasn’t your fault. That’s why it is pivotal to know beforehand what you should… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-to-do-immediately-after-a-car-accident/

How to Be Safe with Your Baby in the Car

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With their spine still developing and heads large for their bodies, babies are at a higher risk of injury in crashes. If you’ve placed your child riding facing forward, in a crash, his spinal cord could stretch, resulting in serious injuries or death. Hence, we recommend riding with your baby facing the rear in a… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/how-to-be-safe-with-your-baby-in-the-car/

Automotive Assembly Plant Closures And Opioid Overdoses

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A recent study showed an association between automotive assembly plant closures and opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. The study compared counties that had automotive assembly plant closures with ones where the plants remained open from 1999 to 2016. Researchers examined opioid overdose death rates among adults ages 18 to 65 and selected 112 manufacturing… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/automotive-assembly-plant-closures-and-opioid-overdoses/

NC Cancer Cluster Raises Serious Questions

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Five people on one street in a Charlotte suburb have developed thyroid tumors. There is evidence that toxins from a nearby power plant might be responsible for the cancer cluster. Iredell County resident Susan Wind first became concerned when her then-16-year-old daughter developed a small lump behind her ear. Doctors eventually discovered that both she… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/nc-cancer-cluster-raises-serious-questions/