The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act) takes its name from Virginia Graeme Baker, a young girl who drowned after she was trapped under water by the powerful suction from a hot tub drain.
A twin and the youngest of five, 7-year-old Graeme, as her family called her, was the daughter of Nancy and James Baker IV, the son of former Secretary of State James Baker III. A member of her community

 The Food and Drug Administration has issued an important warning about one of the most popular antibiotics.
 Azithromycin – known by the brand names Zithromax and Z-Pak – could cause fatal heart problems.
More than 40 million prescriptions a year are written for azithromycin, for everything from bronchitis to urinary tract and skin infections. But like all drugs, azithromycin has its side effects.
The FDA said one rare side effect could be lethal. It could cause an irregular

TV shows about law and medicine are sometimes realistic, sometimes not.  When Downton Abbey’s Lady Sybil died of eclampsia seizures just after giving birth, some wondered if such a death would happen today.   The answer is both yes and no.
Lady Sybil had undiagnosed pre-eclampsia, a condition that affects as many as one in ten pregnant women. It causes high blood pressure  and protein in the urine from kidney malfunction. It’s also known as “Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension.” 

It’s cold!  But extremely important to keep everyone safe from Carbon Monoxide, which has been called “the silent killer.”    Typically, carbon monoxide is not produced in dense enough levels to harm anyone, but when appliances malfunction, deadly amounts can rapidly accumulate.  Here’s what to do to keep everyone safe:
Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician.  If you rent, ask your landlord to have this done.

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 A Tucson man died yesterday afternoon from injuries he sustained when he was struck while walking in a crosswalk on Monday.  He was 21.
http://tucsonvelo.com/news/tucson-man-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-first-pedestrian-death-in-2013/15194
Unfortunately, studies have shown that pedestrians are NOT necessarily safer in a crosswalk.   According to a Tucson Police Department release, 21 year old Oscar Rodriguez was hit in a crosswalk at Valencia and Country Club Roads at 10 a.m., Monday.  We do not have all of the details on this incident, but

As this Memorial Day weekend approaches, we are reminded of our freedoms, and of the fallen heroes that have given us cause to celebrate. This is also a weekend following graduations. It is definitely a time to commemorate our accomplishments. But precautions should be made before going out to celebrate.
According to the 2010 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Arizona is ranked #9 in the country for total traffic deaths related to DUIs (with 1 being

School is back in session!  Please talk with your children about safety and school bus procedures.  Never let your child cross behind the school bus and always use caution when approaching a school zone. Always obey the school zone speed limit and exercise extra caution. Be alert and stay safe! 
Here are some great tips to share with your children:
Safety rules to follow when waiting for the school bus:
1. Always arrive at the school bus stop on time (or

In a previous blog, I discussed how loss of income benefits are calculated. In general, it’s up to judge or jury to determine how much a person killed would have earned over the remainder of their life, in order to determine the amount of money owed to the survivors. This article discusses a related matter – the time value of money for lost income.

The emotional impact caused by the death of a loved one due to the actions of others can be devastating. Although nothing can bring back the decedent, juries can (and do) award damages for the emotional impact suffered by the loved ones left behind. In addition to compensation for the emotional impact and other personal losses, families of the decedent may also be entitled to compensation for lost wages or income that otherwise would have been earned by the decedent. Here, I’ll describe some of the factors that judges and juries consider in determining how lost wages are calculated.

No one ever imagines having to face the terrible pain resulting from the wrongful death of a loved one. Unfortunately, in Tucson, too many people are left in this position every year.
At Bache & Lynch, we help the family members in their time of tragedy deal with the many issues that must be handled.