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Risk of Measles on the Rise

Measles kill approximately 100,000 people worldwide each year, and most of the victims are children younger than five years old. In recent years, as vaccination rates for preventable diseases have decreased in the United States, the global measles scourge has … Continue reading

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Seattle Crane Collapse Gives Rise to Potential Claims Against General and Subcontractors

A construction crane collapsed from the roof of a building on Saturday afternoon tragically killing four people and injuring four others. Two of the people killed were ironworkers and two others were bystanders. The crane was positioned on the new … Continue reading

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A Rise in Scooters Equates to a Rise in Hospital Visits

If you live in any major city, you have not made it 50 feet without seeing a scooter available to rent with just a click of an app. These scooters are making it convenient for people to zip around town … Continue reading

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Car Accident Fatalities Among Older People Are on the Rise

A report released in March of this year by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paints a startling picture –  traffic fatalities among people 65 and older have increased by 22% from 2008 to 2017. The NHTSA reported last … Continue reading

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Variable Annuity Sales Rise in 2018

Investor Alert: Variable Annuity Sales Increase in 2018 According to an article in Investment News today, independent broker-dealers saw a  rise in sales of variable annuities last year, with 39% of overall VA sales in 2018. Independent broker-dealers sold $39.4 … Continue reading

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