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Cruise Law News

Coveres admiralty law and cruise ship accidents & injuries. By James M. Walker of Walker & O'Neill.

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/

May 18
Fire Trucks Respond to Carnival Cruise Headquarters - Carnival Denies Fire

Fire Trucks Respond to Carnival Cruise Headquarters - Carnival Denies Fire

And time for weird cruise news. A local news station in Miami reports that smoke was seen coming from the Carnival Cruise Lines headquarters today, prompting worries of a fire inside. Smoke could be seen coming from the top of the Carnival…
May 17
Small Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Canada

Small Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Canada

Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) reports that a cruise ship ran aground yesterday near Sainte-Pétronille, at the south end of Île d'Orléans on the St. Lawrence River. 57 passengers were on board. There are no…
May 16
Cruise Ship Passenger Pleads Not Guilty of Strangling His Ex-Wife & Throwing Her Overboard

Cruise Ship Passenger Pleads Not Guilty of Strangling His Ex-Wife & Throwing Her Overboard

In a disturbing case we have covered over the years, U.S. lawyer, Lonnie Loren Kocontes, entered a plea today of not guilty in the strangulation death of his ex-wife, Micki Kaneski, during a cruise off of the Italian coast seven years…

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Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective products, drug products, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and premises liability. By Richard Schlueter.

http://atlanta.injuryboard.com/

Apr 8
New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

Yet another set of transvaginal mesh cases have been consolidated into an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, as the result of an order issued by a federal judicial panel at the beginning of August 2012. This latest transvaginal mesh MDL…
Apr 6
Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

A leading diabetes treatment drug, Actos, has been the subject of heightened interest recently due to its being implicated in an increased incidence of bladder cancer among patients taking the drug, the announcement of the launch of its…
Apr 4
Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

A group of lawsuits that contend the diabetes drug, Actos, carries an increased risk of bladder cancer are set for an initial trial in Louisiana beginning in 2014. In December, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation assigned…

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Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

http://www.rjrlaw.com/blog/

May 19
Charlotte Police Accumulate Ten DWI’s After Recent Checkpoint

Charlotte Police Accumulate Ten DWI’s After Recent Checkpoint

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police recently set-up a checkpoint along the 6600 block of WT Harris Boulevard near Harris Center Drive in northeast Charlotte. The police were very productive in the amount of charges that were garnered as a…
May 19
Boating Regulations in North Carolina

Boating Regulations in North Carolina

As summer rapidly approaches, many local residents have decided to take to the various lakes in the region, such as Lake Norman, for an enjoyable day of water skiing, fishing, or just plain swimming. However, while it is great fun to…
May 16
What to Expect at a DMV Restoration Hearing?

What to Expect at a DMV Restoration Hearing?

If you are suspected of driving while intoxicated, and when the officer asks you to blow into a breath-test, refusal to take such test will result in the automatic revocation of that person’s license. The revocation will vary, in…

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Texas Injury Law Blog

Covers the rights of individuals injured in accidents. Published by the Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txinjuryblog.com/

May 12
Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

In Dallas County, a female motorcyclist was killed two weeks ago when a car slammed into the back of her motorcycle. Travelling on I-20 at high speed, the accident happened quickly and, tragically, with lethal finality. In response to…
May 12
Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Traditional tort law followed the principle of contributory negligence. Based on the idea that a victim should not be allowed to recover if he participated in the cause of his injury, the old rule of contributory negligence was coldly logical…
May 7
The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

Lawsuits tend to focus on the past: who did what to whom. In addition to placing blame on the irresponsible party, however, personal injury lawsuits are also about the future. They ask questions about what might have been. In fact, although…

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Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, commercial litigation and insurance bad faith. By Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonaccidentinjurylawyer.com/

May 13
Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

May 13, 2013 - Evan Bard, 20, of Agawam, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained in a single car accident, which occurred in Canton at approximately midnight on Saturday. She was a passenger in a...
May 2
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One

May 2, 2013 - Gregory Poole, 55, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, sustained serious personal injuries when he was struck by an SUV. The accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 1:00p.m. while Poole was standing outside of the home…
Apr 29
Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

April 29, 2013 - Barry Russell, 59, of Wareham, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle. Charles Rohrback IV, 19, also of Wareham, was operating his 1994 Acura on...

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West Palm Beach Personal Injury…

West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers truck accidents, medical devices and dangerous products. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA.

http://westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com/

Apr 29
Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year

Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year

When I was a kid, my dad was an avid hunter and we had guns, bullets, bows, and arrows in the house. At a very young age and several times after, he would take me through the same lecture about gun safety, bow safety and how dangerous they…
Apr 23
J&J New Diabetes Drug on the market -- Safer or not?

J&J New Diabetes Drug on the market -- Safer or not?

The field of diabetes drugs is a potentially lucrative one, so it is no surprise that Johnson & Johnson (J&J), through its Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. subsidiary, has entered the market with its new once-a-day medication, Invokana…
Feb 28
The NRA has been right all along -- I give

The NRA has been right all along -- I give

To all my gun owning friends out there who keep telling me that, "the guns are not the problem, its people that are the problem. Guns don't shoot people, people shoot people". Okay, so I guess you were all correct! I give. But, I have to…

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Southern California Injury Law…

Southern California Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents, dog bites, injuries, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and wills and trusts. By Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie.

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

At about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, a motorist fleeing the scene of a shooting struck and killed a 34-year-old male cyclist in Florence. Police were chasing the driver, who is suspected of shooting at his girlfriend’s vehicle,…
May 16
Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

At about 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, one person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision in Banning. The crash occurred on the 10 Freeway east of Highland Springs Avenue. Firefighters extricated one person from the wreckage, and…
May 16
Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

At about 5:24 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, a 54-year-old Davis man was seriously injured in a DUI crash in Vacaville. While traveling on Leisure Town Road in a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 22-year-old De Sean Dennis collided with a 1997 Dodge Neon near…

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Seattle Personal Injury Blog

Covers Washington car accident and other personal injury news. By Premier Law Group PLLC.

http://www.plg-pllc.com/news-publications/

May 19
Drunk Woman Drives Injured Pedestrian to Hospital | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Drunk Woman Drives Injured Pedestrian to Hospital | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

A woman recently picked up a pedestrian who had been hit by a drunk driver from the side of the road, put him in her car and then drove him to the hospital. “Aw, that’s nice,” you might think. Think again. The same woman is…
May 18
Facebooking Doctor Violates Doctor-Patient Relationship | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer

Facebooking Doctor Violates Doctor-Patient Relationship | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer

Having a doctor that you can rely on and trust to take care of you professionally is great. After all, your health is the most important thing in your life. But one doctor took his connection with a patient too far. Dr. Mitchell Cohen of…
May 18
Counterfeit Airbags Sold by Man in Vancouver | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Counterfeit Airbags Sold by Man in Vancouver | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

When you’re in a car accident, you depend on two things to save your life: your seatbelt and your airbags. Oftentimes, those are the things that can mean the difference between injuries and fatalities. That is why the discovery of a man…

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Food Poison Journal

Covers food poisoning and foodborne illness outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

May 18
7 ill in Georgia 10 ill in Texas with E. coli

7 ill in Georgia 10 ill in Texas with E. coli

Outbreaks appear not to be related. At least seven people in Stephens County, Ga., have fallen ill with E. coli in the last several weeks, leading health officials in the area to begin investigating the source of the outbreak, local…
May 17
5 Hospitalized, 51 Sickened in Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak

5 Hospitalized, 51 Sickened in Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak

WRAL reports that the number of salmonella cases in Fayetteville continues to rise, with a total of 51 people showing symptoms of the bacterial infection, Cumberland County health officials said Friday. The number marks an increase from 44…
May 17
Minnesota “Team D” Weighs in on Krinos brand tahini Salmonella

Minnesota “Team D” Weighs in on Krinos brand tahini Salmonella

That is “Team Diarrhea.” State officials investigate Salmonella illnesses linked to Krinos brand tahini Two Minnesota children sickened with strains of bacteria matching those found in national recall Two Minnesota residents…

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California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar & Chase.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

This is the third in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Summer vacation for many is a time to relax and rejuvenate. However, it is also a…
May 16
Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Hang Vu, 60, died from injuries she sustained in a Westminster car crash after a vehicle struck her at the parking lot of a supermarket. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the morning of May 13,…
May 15
Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two people suffered injuries in a Fullerton car crash after two Toyota sedans collided head-on at a street intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision occurred the morning of May 10, 2013 at the intersection of…

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ICBC Law

Covers British Columbia injury claims the the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. By Eric Magraken.

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/

May 17
Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement

Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement

Prosecuting an injury claim to trial often involves thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars in disbursement expenses. If a litigant is victorious can they claim interest on these expenses? Two…
May 16
Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case

Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Court of Appeal upholding a trial verdict finding the City of Abbotsford and a private contractor 80% responsible for a single vehicle collision in a construction…
May 15
Court Ordered Interest Allowed on Unpaid Special Damage

Court Ordered Interest Allowed on Unpaid Special Damage

It is well established that a litigant in a BC injury claim is entitled to court ordered interest on successful special damages claims. What about special damages that are owing but have have not yet been paid? Is…

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Day on Torts

Covers issues relating to tort law, regulations, and trials. Published by John A. Day of Day & Blair.

http://www.dayontorts.com/

May 18
Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities and Their Employees and the Notice Statute

Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities and Their Employees and the Notice Statute

Tennessee law has a one year statute of limitation in a medical malpractice (now called a health care liability) case. Formal legal notice must be given to health care providers who are going to be sued in the case and this notice must…
Apr 27
Important Medicare Subrogation Decision From the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal

Important Medicare Subrogation Decision From the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a private Medicare Advantage Organization plan cannot sue a plan participant’s survivors for reimbursement of medical payments out of the proceeds of an automobile insurance…
Apr 22
Claims That Trucking Companies May Have Against Pilot Flying J

Claims That Trucking Companies May Have Against Pilot Flying J

The news that Pilot Flying J, a company largely if not exclusively owned by Governor's Haslam's family and run by his brother, is the subject of a criminal investigation has made a lot of news in the last week. Headquartered in Knoxville,…

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Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/

May 16
Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Earlier this year, two old friends set out from Port St. Lucie, FL to the Virgin Islands on a sail boat. The two gentlemen are 86 and 71 years old. They had invited another friend who turned them down and warned them that the currents and…
May 15
Is a Sterile-Smell Misleading? How One Dentist's Office Committed Terrible Medical Malpractice.

Is a Sterile-Smell Misleading? How One Dentist's Office Committed Terrible Medical Malpractice.

I always hated going to the dentist. Not only does the sound of the drill make the hair on my neck stand on edge, but the smell is terribly distinct. There is just something sickly sterile about the dentist office. But, in…
May 14
Why is it important to give a full accident report to the police?

Why is it important to give a full accident report to the police?

A majority of those living in the state of Florida, at one time or another, has been involved in an auto accident. Whether it be in a parking lot fender bender or a highway collision, more often than not the police arrive. The investigating…

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Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/

May 19
PBS: Toxic Outbreak of E. coli in Europe a ‘Wake-Up Call’ on Food Distribution

PBS: Toxic Outbreak of E. coli in Europe a ‘Wake-Up Call’ on Food Distribution

A friend emailed me this today. I had not seen it.
May 19
Could Fayetteville Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak Spread Along the Interstate?

Could Fayetteville Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak Spread Along the Interstate?

Nancy McCleary of the Fayetteville Observer reports that more than 1,000 people may have eaten at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux since May 1, the beginning date of a Salmonella outbreak... Continue Reading
May 18
Cause of Fayetteville North Carolina Salmonella Outbreak Found? Ill Employees?

Cause of Fayetteville North Carolina Salmonella Outbreak Found? Ill Employees?

I wonder if any of the employees had been to Vegas? Fayetteville North Carolina WNCN Staff reports that investigators from the North Carolina Department of Health were at a hotel... Continue Reading

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Covers medical malpractice, auto accident, work injury, and wrongful death cases.

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/

May 17
Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
May 14
School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

The company that owns the school bus involved in a recent fatal collision north of Chicago has been involved in a number of personal injury lawsuits. The accident has also focused attention on the dangerous intersection where the collision…
May 9
Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud

Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud

A former police officer for the village of Maryville has been indicted by a grand jury in Madison County, Illinois on charges related to an alleged fraudulent workers’ compensation claim. Richard Turner is facing charges relating to a…

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/

May 15
Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

We've all been there -- spending hours behind the wheel, wanting nothing more than some shuteye. While most of us make it home safely, there are others who aren't so lucky. According to Yahoo News, there were more than 11,000 people killed…
May 12
New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

Older drivers face some serious obstacles behind the wheel. But there could soon be a way to help them get around some of these problems. According to The Washington Post, officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
May 10
Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

The state of Massachusetts ranked as the 6th most bike-friendly state in the country for 2013. And we pride ourselves on this ranking. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts earned this ranking for good reason. Out…

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Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and medical malpractice news and updates. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/

May 16
Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Shirley Rice was injured on two separate occasions in 2010 when she tripped and fell on the cracks in a sidewalk. Not long after, she filed suit. According to a recent article, Rice was given $7,500 to settle her claim against the city of…
May 14
Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma

Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma

"Pastrami on rye" - Pastrami Sandwich. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The Manda Packing Company has recently recalled nearly 500,000 pounds of meat. Recent reports indicate that the recall is due to a possible contamination from Listeria…
May 9
Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect

Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect

When Aavery Ross was riding his bike recently, a black Mercedes struck him. In an interesting turn of events, the driver gave Ross fifty dollars before fleeing the scene. As reported in Oklahoma's Own, Ross is now on the hunt for the driver…

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Personal Injury Law in Arizona…

Personal Injury Law in Arizona Blog

By Erlichman Law Firm.

http://www.animalattackattorneyblog.com/

May 19
Phoenix Car Accident: PPD Officer Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision

Phoenix Car Accident: PPD Officer Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision

Early this Sunday morning in Phoenix, Arizona, a Phoenix police officer was killed, becoming the victim of a hit-and-run car accident. Phoenix Police Department spokesman, Sergeant Steve Martos, stated that the crash occurred at about 3:36…
May 17
Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident: Male Rider Dies in Crash With Car

Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident: Male Rider Dies in Crash With Car

This past Sunday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona, a car-motorcycle accident took place that took the life of a 19-year-old male rider. The crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. in north Scottsdale, at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and…
May 17
Arizona Car Accident: Gilbert Crash Kills Man, Suspect Arrested

Arizona Car Accident: Gilbert Crash Kills Man, Suspect Arrested

On Thursday night in Gilbert, Arizona, a woman was arrested for manslaughter in connection with a car accident that took the life of a man who was working on a broken down car on the side of the freeway. The...

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TortsProf Blog

Covers accident and injury law. By Professors William G. Childs, Sheila B. Scheuerman and Christopher J. Robinette.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/tortsprof/

May 17
Catastrophic Payments and Medical Malpractice

Catastrophic Payments and Medical Malpractice

Terry Baynes of Reuters has written an article about the recent study by a group of physicians at John Hopkins finding that large med mal awards do not contribute significantly to healthcare costs. The article quotes the lead author of...
May 16
Scheuerman on Class Certification in NFL Concussion Litigation

Scheuerman on Class Certification in NFL Concussion Litigation

TortsProf's Sheila Scheuerman has posted to SSRN The NFL Concussion Litigation: A Critical Assessment of Class Certification. The abstract provides: In the world of high-stakes class action litigation, a new theory is emerging that seeks to…
May 14
Rhee on the Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment

Rhee on the Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment

Robert Rhee (Maryland) has posted to SSRN The Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment. The abstract provides: This Article corrects a misconception in corporation law – the belief that principles of tort law do not apply to...

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West Virginia Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal appeals and personal injury law. By Wolfe Law Firm.

http://www.westvirginialawyer-blog.com/

May 8
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty For Taking Part in a West Virginia Painkiller Distribution Ring

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty For Taking Part in a West Virginia Painkiller Distribution Ring

An Ohio resident recently pleaded guilty to taking part in a painkiller distribution ring that consisted of buying pills at locations both in-state and out-of-state and selling them at a Huntington auto repair garage. Jeffrey King pleaded…
Apr 30
Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company Filed in Federal Court in West Virginia

Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company Filed in Federal Court in West Virginia

Recently, several aggrieved customers filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company in federal court, the Southern District of West Virginia. They claimed that the Ford vehicles that they purchased, in the years between 2002 and…
Apr 24
Judiciary Committee of West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Reject Burglary Tools Bill

Judiciary Committee of West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Reject Burglary Tools Bill

Earlier this month, the Judiciary Committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to reject sending a Senate Bill to the House floor for a vote. The Senate Bill would have made it a misdemeanor to keep "burglar's tools," such as…

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Daytona Beach Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury claims. By Bundza & Rodriguez, P.A.

http://www.daytonabeachinjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 21
Texting And Driving

Texting And Driving

At this point, we all know that texting while we drive is a bad idea. However, many of us just can't resist. The fact is that texting while driving leads to increased distraction and an increased risk of a collision. Recent examples of the…
Aug 12
Lawsuit Filed Against Law Firm with Alleged Ties to 1-800-ASK-GARY

Lawsuit Filed Against Law Firm with Alleged Ties to 1-800-ASK-GARY

It is hard to watch television or listen to the radio these days without coming across commercials from an organization called 1-800-ASK-GARY. These commercials utilize spokespeople who urge people to call "Gary" for assistance and guidance…
Jun 17
You Have Rights When You Sign a Contract with a Personal Injury Lawyer

You Have Rights When You Sign a Contract with a Personal Injury Lawyer

As a personal injury attorney practicing in Florida, I normally enter into contingency fee agreements with my clients. A contingency fee agreement is a contract entered into by a lawyer and a client where a fee is charged only if there is a…

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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois Nursing Home Abuse, news, updates and commentary. Published by Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/

May 17
Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

Elder abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that special investigators recently substantiated three cases of abuse and neglect in northern Minnesota nursing homes. Only one of the facilities is disputing the findings. The first…
May 9
Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

In a study funded by the National Institute of Justice, about one in ten seniors reported being neglected or abused in the past year. Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight another significant finding: that the financial…
May 7
Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident

Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident

Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins point to a troubling new study published in the Annals of Surgery detailing the risk of abdominal procedures in nursing home residents. Compared to seniors of the same age undergoing the…

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Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer…

Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers defective products, construction accidents, car and more. By Randall Udelman.

http://phoenix.injuryboard.com/

Feb 22
Eighty-nine Percent of Birth Control Users Believe Mirena Should Be Recalled According To New Poll

Eighty-nine Percent of Birth Control Users Believe Mirena Should Be Recalled According To New Poll

According to a recent poll by visitors of birth-control-talk.com, the popular Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) should be recalled. At the time this blog was published, eighty-nine percent of the women who visited birth-control-talk and took…
Feb 1
Metal On Metal Hip Implant Trials Underway

Metal On Metal Hip Implant Trials Underway

The first Metal on Metal Hip Implant trials began last week in Los Angeles. In the opening statements, Johnson and Johnson was accused of knowingly marketing a faulty hip implant. Johnson and Johnson manufactured the faulty hip implants…
Jan 22
Is Mirena The New Dalkon Shield?

Is Mirena The New Dalkon Shield?

In the 1970s and 80s over 300,000 women filed lawsuits against the manufactures of the Dalkon Shield Intrauterine device (IUD). Now, in a new millennium, a new generation of women are seeking legal counsel for IUD injuries. The latest…

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Features opinions, editorials, and factual reporting in connection with injured victims, defective products, law, drug recall, and other related topics. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA.

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog

May 17
Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley, the gum company, will stop the production of chewing gum that includes a caffeine jolt until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) figures out to how regulate caffeine-enhanced consumer items. The new gum was marketed as Alert…
May 7
Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

They are called “legal” drugs, but for the thousands of fatalities that result from their use the comparison with illegal drugs is a distinction without a difference. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Apr 29
As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

In the United States most hospitals operate for profit so it’s a bit disturbing when a report says that complications actually work to increase the profits of a hospital. In other words, as complications increase, profits increase. Not…

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Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury law with an emphasis on products and drugs liability. By Sheff Law.

http://www.personalinjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 16
COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
May 15
THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…
May 13
CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

The mother of a woman who died during the sinking of a ship during Hurricane Sandy has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the ship, Bounty. Bounty capsized early on October 29th about 90 miles off of Cape Hatteras during the storm. The ship…

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Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers chiropractor malpractice, negligence and injuries. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.chiropracticinjurylawyer.com/

May 16
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
May 16
Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
May 12
Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…

Rank this Week: 566

Product Defect News & Advice

By Bisnar Chase.

http://www.productdefectnewsandadviceblog.com/

May 16
Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru is issuing a vehicle defect recall for nearly 5,400 2013 Outback and Legacy models because the steering may fail. According to a report in The New York Times, the automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
May 15
Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Ranbaxy, an India-based generic drug manufacturer, has pleaded guilty to federal drug safety violations and has agreed to pay $500 million in fines to resolve claims that it sold substandard drugs, The New York Times reports. The article…
May 15
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler has announced a vehicle defect recall for 469,000 SUVs worldwide for problems with the gearshift that could cause the gear to inadvertently shift to neutral. According to an NBC News report, the automaker will update software after…

Rank this Week: 557

Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical licensing, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. By Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm.

http://www.dallasfortworthinjurylawyer.com/

May 18
Mirena IUD Attorney Warns About Perforation Problem

Mirena IUD Attorney Warns About Perforation Problem

As a Texas IUD Attorney and Medical Doctor, I am providing this update regarding the risk of perforation and injuries associated with the Mirena IUD. The FDA has received more than 47,000 reports of injuries and complications associated with…
May 17
Lipitor Diabetes Side Effect Lawsuits Increasing

Lipitor Diabetes Side Effect Lawsuits Increasing

Recently a South Carolina woman filed a product liability lawsuit against Pfizer, claiming that the cholesterol drug Lipitor side effect caused her to develop diabetes. The federal lawsuit was filed by Margaret Clark in the U.S. District…
May 15
Texas DePuy Attorney Warns About Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit

Texas DePuy Attorney Warns About Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit

According to experts, Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopaedics, is facing more than 4,000 lawsuits over the DePuy Pinnacle hip device. The 4,000 plus plaintiffs, allege that the DePuy Pinnacle metal-on-metal design is…

Rank this Week: 580

Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

Covers highway safety, trucking accidents and trucking regulations. By Jeffrey J. Lowe.

http://www.truckingaccidentattorneyblog.com/

May 16
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Product Defect Claims in Truck Accident Not Preempted – Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Product Defect Claims in Truck Accident Not Preempted – Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen

As a Missouri semi truck accident attorney, I was interested to see a trucking accident case that involved multiple defendants, including some with allegedly defective auto products. Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen et al. grew out of a collision…
May 15
Trucking Accident Forces Five Families to Abandon their Home

Trucking Accident Forces Five Families to Abandon their Home

When most people hear the words “trucking accident,” images of fiery collisions involving an 18 wheeler and a crumpled passenger vehicle immediately spring to mind. However, there are other ways people can be harmed as a result of…
May 7
Trucker Criminally Charged in November Roadside Death of Illinois State Trooper

Trucker Criminally Charged in November Roadside Death of Illinois State Trooper

Last fall, I wrote here several times about a serious trucking accident near Litchfield, Ill. that killed an Illinois state trooper. In that case, the truck driver’s license was quickly taken away after federal authorities determined…

Rank this Week: 572

Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. Published by Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/

May 15
EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

We have posted before about Henry Barabin, et al. v. AstenJohnson Inc. and Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc., as a case to watch. Interested readers should note that the 9th Circuit has now set the en banc oral argument in this case for…
May 13
New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

Very excited to note for readers the arrival this week of a brand new partner in Shook Hardy's office in Philadelphia (your humble bloggers home base). Debra S. Dunne, Esq. brings to SHB significant expertise in counseling companies regulated…
May 8
Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

Our readers know how Prop 65 has created numerous issues for product sellers and created much litigation mischief in the hands of overzealous plaintiffs. Interesting that earlier this week, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) said he now…

Rank this Week: 594

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By San Diego, California personal injury attorneys, Walton Barber.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 13
Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

A recent article in the New York Times discussed certain dangers that can await Parkinson’s patients when they’re admitted to hospitals. These patients require specific medications at certain times, and general hospital staff…
May 12
$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

A West Virginia jury awarded $90.5 million in damages to a family who alleged nursing home abuse and neglect back in 2010. The nursing home has taken the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court once already, according to an article in West…
May 3
High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine confirmed that abused and neglected elderly persons face much higher risks for hospitalization, and not necessarily for injuries suffered as a result of their mistreatment. According to Dr. Theresa…

Rank this Week: 583

Food Liability Law Blog

Covers emerging legal threats to the food industry. Published by Kenneth Odza of Stoel Rives, LLP.

http://www.foodliabilitylaw.com/

Mar 27
A "Surprise" for Your Sweet Tooth: FDA Revisits Inedible Objects in Candy

A "Surprise" for Your Sweet Tooth: FDA Revisits Inedible Objects in Candy

Many of you may be familiar with the famous confection known as the Kinder Surprise or Kinder Egg, a toy-filled chocolate that is touted as the single largest children’s candy category in the world. The treat is manufactured by the…
Mar 25
Turn your Bar Bill Into a Federal Case

Turn your Bar Bill Into a Federal Case

A guy walks into a bar . . . No, seriously, a guy walks into a bar. He orders a couple of beers and a couple of drinks. His bill comes. He pays his bill. He leaves. Sounds like something that happens everyday, thousands of…
Mar 18
FDA Cracks Down on Company's Facebook "Likes"

FDA Cracks Down on Company's Facebook "Likes"

Social media has become a critical component of a company’s product marketing and promotion. However, based on FDA’s increased enforcement action around social media activity, it is a risk to be carefully considered. The Food and…

Rank this Week: 584

Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase LLP.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

Mar 26
Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

Distracted driving certainly seems to be more pervasive in the United States than in Europe, a new government study states.
Mar 8
Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

Diana Hanson, 24, an intern at a big cat sanctuary in Dunlap, Calif., was mauled to death by a lion on March 6, 2013. According to an ABC News report, the fatal incident occurred at the Cat Haven in Dunlap, a small town in Fresno County near…
Mar 1
Volvo Offers New Airbags To Prevent Pedestrian Accident

Volvo Offers New Airbags To Prevent Pedestrian Accident

The Swedish car maker best known for its high commitment to safety engineering has taken its features a step further to protect those outside the vehicle as well as inside it. Volvo's 2013 V40, currently on sale in Australia, has…

Rank this Week: 573

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers California personal injury, product liability and auto accident cases. By Brod Law Firm.

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 17
Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the…
May 15
Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

As your San Francisco nursing home abuse law firm, we understand that aging individuals and their families often face many tough decisions. It is difficult to come to the conclusion that your loved one can no longer live alone,...
May 13
San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident

San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident

The wording of most temporary street signs fade from our memories almost as soon as we pass by, but a friend of the Brod Firm reports a sign, posted by a construction zone, that stuck in her memory for decades:...

Rank this Week: 597

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law in Kentucky. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
May 16
Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
May 12
Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…

Rank this Week: 595

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/

May 16
Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuits are guided by state and federal statutes, administrative/regulatory rules, and common law principles. Attorneys working on these cases may draw on any of these in order to ensure proper accountability…
May 14
National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”

National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”

This week--May 12th through May 18th--represents the official “National Nursing Home Week.” With many participants, including the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the event is a yearly reminder of the needs of long-term…
May 13
Medication Errors in Skilled Nursing Facilitie

Medication Errors in Skilled Nursing Facilitie

Long-term living locations catered to seniors are often referred to as “skilled nursing facilities” (nursing homes) and “assisted living facilities.” The basic distinction between these types of homes is the level of…

Rank this Week: 609

California Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers personal injury lawsuits, settlements and news. By Estey & Bomberger.

http://esteybomberger.com/blog

Apr 19
San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
Apr 5
E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
Mar 4
Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday after a collision on the 94 Freeway, CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…

Rank this Week: 599

Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents that cause brain trauma, contusions and concussions. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.braininjurylawyer24-7blog.com/

Jan 3
An old woman, 95 years of age, is a patient at a certain hospital

An old woman, 95 years of age, is a patient at a certain hospital

An old woman, 95 years of age, is a patient at a certain Staten island hospital. On 9 June 1998, she became comatose, cyanotic and unresponsive after she became disconnected from her ventilator machine. An employee of the hospital heard the…
Dec 27
Depression is a disease that affects many American

Depression is a disease that affects many American

Depression is a disease that affects many Americans. In recent years as the unemployment rate has skyrocketed, depression has increased as well. Workers who find themselves in vastly different life circumstances than they had planned for, are…
Dec 23
March of Dimes Brain Injury Facility Gets More Funding

March of Dimes Brain Injury Facility Gets More Funding

Last month, the March of Dimes in NYC received more funding from the provincial government to help open the Acquired Brain Injury Congregate Care Home, a brain injury care home designed and being built to offer support and services for…

Rank this Week: 605

Drug Injury Attorney Blog

Covers dangerous drugs, dangerous medical devices and product liability law. By Jeffrey Lowe.

http://www.druginjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 17
Effexor Lawsuits Removed to Federal Court

Effexor Lawsuits Removed to Federal Court

Babies are at an increased risk of being born with congenital heart problems if their mothers had taken Effexor while pregnant. Lawsuits accuse Pfizer of failing to properly warn the public and healthcare professionals of the heart risks and…
May 17
Effexor Lawsuits Removed to Federal Court

Effexor Lawsuits Removed to Federal Court

With an ever-growing group of lawsuits being filed against Pfizer, the makers of the SSRI antidepressant medication Effexor, it is not hard to believe that the complaints over heart defects associated with the drug were removed to federal…
May 15
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals to Pay $500 Million for Selling Adulterated Generic Drug

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals to Pay $500 Million for Selling Adulterated Generic Drug

Because generic prescription drugs are so much less expensive than name-brand drugs, they are often chosen by money-conscious consumers. In fact, some insurance companies refuse to pay for name-brand drugs when a generic version is available,…

Rank this Week: 640

Drug Injury Watch

Site provides developing information about prescription drug side effects as well as up-to-date news from the legal, medical, FDA, and pharmaceutical sectors. From attorney Thomas J. Lamb.

http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/

May 13
Infuse Bone Graft: Medtronic-Funded Studies Essentially Ignored Serious Medical Complications And Side Effects Associated With Its Back Surgery Product

Infuse Bone Graft: Medtronic-Funded Studies Essentially Ignored Serious Medical Complications And Side Effects Associated With Its Back Surgery Product

A 2009 - 2012 Series Of Investigative Reports Published By The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Exposed Various "Problems" With How Medtronic Went About Boosting Sales Of Infuse (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In the second…
Apr 29
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Efficacy And Safety Study By Yale: Widely Anticipated Results Are Set To Be Released In June 2013

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Efficacy And Safety Study By Yale: Widely Anticipated Results Are Set To Be Released In June 2013

This Controversial Medtronic Spine Treatment Was Put In The Spotlight By June 2011 Medical Journal Articles About Serious Risks And Problems With Infuse (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft product was…
Apr 22
Mirena IUD Migrations And Perforations Requiring Surgical Removals Result In Growing Number Of Lawsuits Against Bayer

Mirena IUD Migrations And Perforations Requiring Surgical Removals Result In Growing Number Of Lawsuits Against Bayer

First Mirena Case Trial, Baugh v. Bayer, Scheduled To Start May 6, 2013 In South Carolina Federal District Court (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The Mirena lawsuit Kelli Baugh v. Bayer Corporation (USDC, District of South…

Rank this Week: 628

Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/

May 7
Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Another day, another cruise ship mishap to raise Carnival Corp.'s tally. Authorities have reported that the California Air National Guard has rescued a man who became seriously ill on a cruise ship (under the Carnival umbrella of cruise…
May 7
Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Did you know that once you board a cruise ship, even if you leave from the United States, you are no longer on U.S. soil, and thus not subject to U.S. laws? Instead, you are in the territory of the flag of the ship (usually Bahamas or…
May 6
TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

There have been 198 reported overboard cruise accidents since 2000, but rarely has there been a chance for the public to actually hear first-hand details from a victim's point of view. While the sad truth is that most individuals who go…

Rank this Week: 622

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

Covers auto accidents, dog bites and workers compensation. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 8
NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

Courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the following advice is offered to keep New Jersey bicyclists safe while they enjoy the ride. Helmets Each year, approximately 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives in the U.S. due to…
Apr 26
Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

According to Lieutenant Mark Ubry, Lawrence Township police spokesman, a car crash shut down electrical service to businesses and residences in the Franklin Road area for several hours. As reported by Lawrenceville Patch, only one vehicle was…
Apr 16
What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

New Jersey Transit wants to provide bicyclists the greatest amount of accommodations possible. According to njtransit.com, bicycle access to terminals, facilities, and services is encouraged and supported by New Jersey Transit. Permits are…

Rank this Week: 656

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer…

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, personal injury and wrongful death. By Reiff & Bily.

http://www.philadelphiacaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 18
Airbag and Fuel System defect Lawyer Weighs In On Recent 2013 Nissan and Infinity Recall

Airbag and Fuel System defect Lawyer Weighs In On Recent 2013 Nissan and Infinity Recall

We are lucky to live in a time when automobiles are recalled, as a matter of course, whenever facts reveal that it may be defective and potentially dangerous. But, on the other hand, it is pretty alarming when a major automobile manufacturer…
Mar 9
Justice for Victims of Truck and Bus Accidents Caused by Drivers Being Forced to Work too Many Hour

Justice for Victims of Truck and Bus Accidents Caused by Drivers Being Forced to Work too Many Hour

In the last few years, our firm has undertaken multiple cases against bus companies and trucking companies, in which people were killed and catastrophically injured because a driver had been forced to drive more than the maximum allowable…
Mar 5
Inexperienced Drivers and Poorly-Designed Vehicles such as SUV’s and Passenger Vans: A Lethal Combination

Inexperienced Drivers and Poorly-Designed Vehicles such as SUV’s and Passenger Vans: A Lethal Combination

Despite years of warnings about the tendency of oversized vehicles such as SUVs and passenger vans to roll over, the oversized passenger van has become steadily more popular. The problem is that, as the sizes of these vehicles increase and…

Rank this Week: 653

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com

Feb 7
Student Drowns But School Found Not Responsible; Slade v. Board of School Director

Student Drowns But School Found Not Responsible; Slade v. Board of School Director

The estate of the decedent, Kamonie Slade, and his parents, brought a lawsuit against the administrators of the public school he was attending at the time of his death from drowning in a class outing. The case was brought under the due…
Feb 6
Dismissal of Construction Site Case Reversed by Court of Appeals; Sojka v. Bovis Lend Lease

Dismissal of Construction Site Case Reversed by Court of Appeals; Sojka v. Bovis Lend Lease

Christopher Sojka was working as a carpenter on Chicago's Trump Tower as it was under construction in 2008. While standing on the upper floors of the construction project, Sojka attempted to fix a steel cable when the wind knocked him back…
Jan 31
Limit in Insurance Coverage Affirmed in Porch Collapse Case; Ware v. First Specialty Insurance Corp.

Limit in Insurance Coverage Affirmed in Porch Collapse Case; Ware v. First Specialty Insurance Corp.

In 2003, a three-story porch in Chicago's Lincoln Park collapsed during a party. Thirteen people were killed and another 29 were injured. Insurance coverage was an issue taken up in a declaratory judgment action in the chancery division of…

Rank this Week: 654

Cerebral Palsy Law Blog

Covers cerebral palsy and pediatric brain injury. By Burke & Eisner.

http://www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com/

Jan 24
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Jul 20
Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

In a refreshing change from all the lawyer blogs that talk about Brachial Plexus (this one included), I found a blog that explains a lot about the functional anatomy of the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle. It is a list with a description of…
Jul 20
Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

In a refreshing change from all the lawyer blogs that talk about Brachial Plexus (this one included), I found a blog that explains a lot about the functional anatomy of the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle. It is a list with a description of…

Rank this Week: 658

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