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Medical Errors Are No. 3 Cause Of U.S Deaths, Researchers Say
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine says medical errors should rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States — and highlights how shortcomings in tracking vital statistics may hinder research and keep the problem out of the public eye.
Barry Conybeare Appointed to School Board
Barry Conybeare has been appointed to the Board of Education for St. Joseph Public Schools to fill an open board seat vacated in January, 2016.
Berrien County Jury Awards $16 Million to Motor Vehicle Accident Victim
A Berrien County Trial Court jury awarded a $16 million settlement on Oct. 15, 2015, to Harishkumar Patel who was permanently paralyzed in a vehicle accident on I-94 in Berrien County.
Conybeare Law Office Earns Tier 1 Law Firm Rating
The U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers has named St. Joseph, MI-based Conybeare Law Office, P.C., a Tier 1 Law Firm.
Berrien County Bar Association Elects Barry Conybeare
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Berrien County Bar Association elected Barry Conybeare of Conybeare Law Office, P.C., St. Joseph, Mich., as president-elect at its annual dinner meeting in May.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Driving while distracted is a growing problem, according to Southwest Michigan car accident lawyer Barry Conybeare