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Nov

Pilot Dies In Alamosa Plane Crash

November 11, 2011

The pilot of a twin-engine plane died in a crash Thursday south of Alamosa, Colorado. According to the Valley Courier, the aircraft went down around 4:15 in the afternoon, shortly after take off.

Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the Cessna 337 went down under “unknown circumstances” in a field near County Roads 11 South and 109, about two miles south of SLV Regional Airport-Bergman Field. Alamosa County Sheriff, Dave Stong, said that the pilot had just left the airport and was headed to Salida in Chaffee County when the crash occurred. He added that the pilot died upon impact in the crash.

Major accident causes according to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation’s General Aviation Accident Analysis Book--For the Years 1982-1989, the Cessna 337 series had a total of 79 accidents, resulting in 63 major injuries and 33 aircraft destroyed. Most accidents occurred in the cruise phase of flight accounting for 39.3 percent of accidents. Of those, 21.4 percent were caused by fuel exhaustion (an additional 3.6 percent from fuel mismanagement), and 12.5 percent were weather related. Mechanical problems were the primary cause in 10 accidents; two were caused by an engine failure, five by the landing gear or brakes, and three by the fuel system.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers at the McDivitt Law Firm handle all types of injury cases, from wrongful deaths to plane accidents. Contact us immediately by filling out a free online consultation form if you have any questions or would just like to discuss your case further.

Oct

Aurora House Fire Kills Boy And Seriously Injures Young Girl

October 31, 2011

An early morning house fire in Aurora, Colorado, has left a boy dead and his sister severely injured. According to Channel 9 News, the fire broke out just after 5:00 in the morning on the 12600 block of East 13^th Avenue, where the mother of the children lives. Witnesses report that the police were called on the residence just before the fire for reports of child neglect.

Neighbors say that it was not uncommon to see the young boy running through the street at all hours, naked and unsupervised. They also say that was the case just before flames erupted from the home. Arapahoe County Emergency Dispatch confirmed that several calls came in at that time regarding a disturbance and smoke at the home where the children had been living for just eight months.

Police arrived at the scene to find the home engulfed in smoke and flames and the mother crying hysterically in the yard. Several attempts to enter the home were thwarted by bars on the windows and doors. This forced firefighters and police to use burglar bars to smash through a window to pull the two young children to safety.

The pair was taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado, where the boy later died and the girl reamins in serious condition.

The Colorado Wrongful Death Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm are available to discuss your case if you have been injured in a fire, by simply filling out a free online consultation form.

Oct

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A Real Threat In Heated Homes

October 26, 2011

With the first big snow storm of the season blowing through Colorado this week, many citizens are beginning to crank up the heat to warm up the house. According to Colorado’s 9 News, many forget to do basic, routine checks of their system to ensure they are not in danger of gas leaks or carbon monoxide build-ups.

Experts say the best way to protect your family and home year-round from carbon monoxide poisoning is to install carbon monoxide detectors within 15 feet of every bedroom door of your home, and check the batteries on the devices several times a year. Also, have a professional come out and check your system before turning it on for the season for cleanliness, buildup, and proper ventilation.

President of Bell Plumbing and Heating, Greg Palmer, stated that over time, small animals building nests or snow crushing the cap of the flue could easily plug heating systems ventilation. These two problems can lead to a deadly build-up of gas in your home. He later explained, “Making sure that your forced air furnace and even your boilers are working correctly, are clean, and so they’re venting properly, that’s your first line of defense in combating carbon monoxide.”

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm would like to encourage everyone to be safe, both on the road and in the home, as we all prepare for the coming winter. Tell us what you do to get ready for the coming winter months in your household by posting to our Facebook page.

Oct

Prostate Cancer Treatment Denied To Colorado Medicare Patients

October 10, 2011

If there is a treatment option available for a cancer patient that is more effective, cheaper, and poses fewer risks than other available treatments, common sense says to use it. However, Medicare in four states, including Colorado, is denying patients just that. Colorado’s 9 News reports that a treatment called Cyberknife, a fairly new form of radiation treatment available for men suffering from prostate cancer, is being denied to patients because of a supposed lack of research behind the procedure.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cyberknife for use more than a decade ago, and while most patients in the United States can receive the treatment, one independent regional contractor is holding out. Trailblazer Health Enterprises, who oversees a four state area including Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, states, “The long term effects are not well understood…conclusions from some of the studies are not known.”

Many in the industry disagree with this healthcare giant, saying new research proves the viability of the procedure. Dr. Gregg Dickerson, MD, says new research culminated from five years of data shows just why the procedure is an outstanding option for most men. He says he has sued Medicare on behalf of Colorado patients more than forty times and won and remarked, “No man deserves to be denied an option.”

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm want to know what you think. Should men have free will over the treatment they receive for a life threatening illness, or is that a decision better left to insurance companies? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page.

Oct

Propecia Found To Possibly Have Permanent Side Effects

October 7, 2011

Millions of men suffer from male-pattern baldness, a progressive loss or thinning of hair from the head. Men seek treatment for the condition numerous ways. Some shave their heads and call it a day, while others look to modern medicine for the cure. A new study is showing, though, that taking certain medications may come with a lifetime of side effects.

The research conducted by George Washington University Professor, Dr. Micheal Irwig, and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that 22 percent of men in the study taking the drug Propecia suffered from persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping use of the medication. Symptoms ranged from low sexual desire and erectile dysfunction to problems with orgasm. The drug is also linked to aggressive forms of prostate and breast cancer.

It wasn’t until recently that the company that manufactures the drug, Merck, acknowledged the long lasting side effects. The company knew the same hormones the drug targets that cause hair loss are the same hormones that affect sexual function; therefore, the company knew all along of the devastating results the drug may have on patients.

The Colorado Drug Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm are available to discuss questions you may have if you have taken a hair loss drug and suffered it’s long lasting side effects. They can be reached by simply filling out a free online consultation form.

Sep

Number Of Infected Rises In Deadly Listeria Outbreak

September 29, 2011

Two pregnant women have been added to the list of those infected by the deadly outbreak of Listeria, which has swept from Colorado to the Carolinas. According to KKTV News, 72 have become ill and 13 have died from the infection with experts expecting more cases to pop up in the coming weeks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the announcement of the latest cases at a news conference Wednesday. Doctors said that the two women and their unborn children are expected to survive, despite the infection sometimes leading to miscarriages, premature delivery, and other health complications.

The outbreak has been traced back to Jensen Farms of Rocky Ford, Colorado, where testing was conducted on numerous melons collected from different sites. The farm has since voluntarily recalled the melons and told consumers who may have the bought the tainted fruit to dispose of it. They added that people should not attempt to clean the fruit, and should throw it away in a sealed plastic bag.

One couple from Colorado Springs has already filed suit against the farm and their suppliers for what they claim was selling food that was “defective and not reasonably safe.” They say the man in the relationship was exposed to Listeria after eating the fruit bought at a local retailer and has been hospitalized with the infection since the end of August.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm urge anyone with cantaloupe in the house to check its origin for safety. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a defective or contaminated product, contact McDivitt Law Firm. Their staff of lawyers can help answer your questions through a free, initial consultation.

Sep

Denver Woman Killed After Being Struck by Light-rail Car

September 21, 2011
A Denver, Colorado woman was killed Tuesday after being struck by a light-rail car at the intersection of 24th and Welton Street. According to Colorado’s 9 News, witnesses said it happened when the driver signaled the woman to hop on and she attempted to board the train.
Witnesses said the 26-year-old woman stood in front of the train, seemingly intoxicated. The conductor waved for the woman to get out of the way and board the train car. She moved to the side of the railway and began pushing the buttons for the door to open as the train began to pull away. She stumbled into a pole, causing her to fall onto the tracks and be trampled by the rail car. The woman was transported to Denver Health Medical Center, where she later died.
Conductors are not supposed to allow passengers on or off the train at this particular stop, even though witnesses say they have gotten on and off the train before at the stop. When the rail’s operator, RTD, was approached with the findings, they said it was at the conductor’s discretion whether or not to allow passengers to board at the stop, but that the policy would be reviewed.
The Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm understand that simple miscommunications are often the cause of accidents, but that doesn’t mean you should suffer. Contact them today to have questions regarding your case answered by their team of attorneys.

Sep

Near Fatal Bee Sting Makes Colorado Man Rethink on the Job Safety Habits

September 16, 2011

With summer wrapping up soon and a nip of fall coming into the air, many of Colorado’s animals and insects are beginning to think about hibernation. This preparation for winter can sometimes make many of the creatures, like bees, wasps, and yellow jackets, become more territorial and, therefore, make them more likely to sting anything they see as a threat. One man from Arvada, Colorado, learned this lesson the hard way and, if it had not been for his friend, he may not have lived to tell about it.

9 News reported that the man was working as a handy man at an apartment complex and had been tasked with cutting some branches from a tree. The cutting disturbed a nest of bees in the tree and one stung the man. Moments later he began to sweat, became dizzy, and noticed trouble breathing. He immediately called a friend who is a nurse practitioner that does home calls. The nurse told his friend to call 911, but to tell him where he was first. The repairman mumbled an address off before falling unconscious. The nurse rushed to the scene where he found his friend unconscious and going into anaphylactic shock. He was able to administer Benadryl, epinephrine, and oxygen to his friend and luckily saved his life.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm encourages anyone who works outside or is very active outdoors to always follow expert advice and protect yourself from a potentially deadly sting by always carrying two Epipens, or shots of epinephrine.

Sep

Seven Injured By Falling Boulders At Red Rocks Amphitheatre

September 12, 2011

Red Rocks Amphitheater is know worldwide for the stunning beauty and almost flawless acoustics the areas surrounding rocks provides. Those rocks will be seen from now on as a danger to those that attended Saturday night’s STS9 concert, after several boulders fell into the crowd and injured seven concertgoers.

Colorado’s 9 News reported that the band was playing the last song of an encore set after a two day run at the venue. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like an explosion, and then several large boulders fell from the surrounding walls and into the crowd near the top of the north steps, from the 50^th row down. The boulders, that were as large as exercise balls, injured seven attendees. One witness reported that the extent of injuries to victims ranged from lacerations and bruises to broken bones. Officials with the venue stated they believe another patron may have been on the rocks and kicked some of the stones loose, causing the slide; however, no individuals have been cited in connection to the case.

According to law, owners of the concert facility and the concert’s promoters are responsible for ensuring the safety of all concert attendees throughout the duration of their time on the premises and can be may be able to be held accountable fro the injuries theses individuals incurred.

If you have been injured in an accident at no fault of your own, contact the Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm.

Sep

Colorado Doctors Paid Millions By Drug Makers

September 9, 2011

New reports show that millions of dollars are being paid to Colorado doctors by drug companies to endorse their medications. The findings have prompted several medical institutions responsible for mediating deals between doctors and drug companies to enact tighter regulations in hopes of slowing and minimizing the practice.

The Denver Post reported the non-profit organization, ProPublica, stated the industry has spent roughly $13.4 million on payments to Colorado doctors since 2009. These payments create a conflict of interest when it comes time to recommend medications to patients. This has created a change in the industry on watch-dogging patterns.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine took control of monitoring all contracts between drug manufacturers and doctors in June of this year, and has since rejected one third of those agreements because of compromised ethical standards. Another organization, National Jewish Health, also monitors doctors prescribing patterns to ensure they are not just prescribing drugs from paying manufacturers.

Although many of National Jewish Health’s doctors are no longer accepting money from speaking engagements, over the last few years, they have had some of the highest compensated doctors in the industry, with some doctors making more than $300,000 a year from manufacturers for speaking engagements.

The Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers with the McDivitt Law Firm can help if you were prescribed a medication that harmed you, such as Avandia, Darvocet, or Paxil. Contact them today if a drug given to you by a doctor has harmed you.

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