Archive for May 2016
Medical Errors May be the Third Leading Cause of Death
Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in America. This is a huge jump from prior estimates. In a February, 2000, report entitled “Medical Errors: The Scope of the Problem”, the Agency for Heathcare Research and Quality stated that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals each year as…
Read MoreRobbins Working with Cape Girardeau County Reorganized Common Sewer District
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the Cape Girardeau County Reorganized Common Sewer District, located outside the limits of the cities of Fruitland and Jackson, Missouri, on its upcoming sewer project. The District will be receiving $14,400,000 in assistance from USDA Rural Development to construct its wastewater collection and…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to a process of settling disputes without a court or jury trial. The most common ADR options are mediation and arbitration. Alternative Dispute Resolution may include Mediation Mediation is by far the most common ADR method. Mediation is used to resolve cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and…
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