Michael Pantoliano

Facts about the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was started in 1959 in an attempt to stop the spread of communism to neighboring countries. The country had split at the 17th parallel in 1954 when the French had attempted to takeover the country but was defeated at Dien Bien Phu. The split wasn't supposed to last, but an election was never held to reunite the North and South. The ruler in the North, Ho Chi Minh, did not agree with the anti-communist... (posted by Michael 2 years 42 days ago.)

Health Care Reform's Effect on Malpractice Caps

While most Republicans and many doctors believe that putting a limit on how much money should be awarded per malpractice suit to quell some of the rising health care costs, others point out this is not the case. According to a survey done, medical malpractice suits only contribute a very small amount to the overall picture. While the notion of addressing medical malpractice caps has been brought to the... (posted by Michael 2 years 114 days ago.)

Tort and Malpractice - Some Clarification

Tort law covers wrong doings that are civil in nature. Tort cases differ from criminal cases in that tort cases involved two private parties and criminal cases involve the State bringing an individual or individuals to trial. Malpractice is negligence by a professional, such as a doctor. Torts generally occur as the result of negligence by an individual. Malpractice is the result of negligent behavior by a... (posted by Michael 2 years 168 days ago.)