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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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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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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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Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyers Blog

Comments on Massachusetts social security disability law. By Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

May 18
SSDI for Mental Disorders Involves Complex, Intensive Analysi

SSDI for Mental Disorders Involves Complex, Intensive Analysi

In most cases, diagnosis of mental disorders are the result of highly-educated guesses. It's for this reason that our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys know that it can be so tough to get an approval for federal benefits…
May 15
Social Security Disability Bias Claims to Be Settled

Social Security Disability Bias Claims to Be Settled

While a number of administrative disability law judges have filed suit alleging they have been forced to decide disability cases in favor of claimants, another suit, alleging the exact opposite, is poised to be settled. Our Boston Social…
May 11
Boston SSDI Lawyers Advise Securing Private Disability Insurance Too

Boston SSDI Lawyers Advise Securing Private Disability Insurance Too

There is no question that federal disability insurance is an important financial safety net to millions of Americans who, unable to work, would otherwise become destitute. Still, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance claims lawyers…

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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…

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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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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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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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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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Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. By Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman LLC.

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

May 19
Asbestos Defendants Hype Fraud Risk Concern

Asbestos Defendants Hype Fraud Risk Concern

As a number of states and even the federal government are looking to expand the "transparency" of asbestos trust claims throughout the country, The Wall Street Journal recently delved into the issue of alleged fraud by claimants. Our Boston…
May 17
New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist

New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist

Asbestos is a killer. Manufacturers and employers knew this for decades, even as they continued to peddle products that contained the deadly material, putting both workers and consumers at risk. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that…
May 13
Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett

Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett

A new report released by a group effort involving some of the state's most outspoken worker safety advocates reveals that mesothelioma remains a serious threat to Massachusetts workers. In "Dying to Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and…

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St. Louis Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury and workers compensation. By Joshua P. Myers.

http://www.saintlouis-injury-lawyer.com/

Sep 8
The Cost of Receiving Electronic Records in Missouri Now Has a Cap

The Cost of Receiving Electronic Records in Missouri Now Has a Cap

Many Missouri personal injury attorneys keep a client's files in secure electronic documents in order to reduce the reliance on paper. Electronic documents also makes accessing and storing files easier. Since personal injury cases require…
Sep 5
Illegal Exotic Pet Injures Springfield, Missouri Girl at Wal-Mart

Illegal Exotic Pet Injures Springfield, Missouri Girl at Wal-Mart

During a routine trip to Wal-Mart, and eight-year-old girl was injured in Springfield, Missouri. The little girl was walking through the Wal-Mart parking lot accompanied by her father when she saw a Macaque Monkey sitting in a parked…
Aug 25
New Research Shows That Antidepressants are Harder on Senior

New Research Shows That Antidepressants are Harder on Senior

New studies are now telling that SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil and Effexor may not be the best option for seniors. The drugs seem to have more negative side effects for seniors. Drugs like Paxil and Effexor are in a class of…

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Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

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

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…
May 16
Does a Delayed Reaction at a Stop-light Give Rise to Reasonable Suspicion?

Does a Delayed Reaction at a Stop-light Give Rise to Reasonable Suspicion?

The answer is, as it oftentimes is with the law, it depends. If a driver is delayed at a green light in North Carolina, this appears to be an extremely fact specific inquiry. When initiating a traffic stop, police simply need…
May 16
U.S. Government Proposes Decreasing BAC Level from 0.08 to 0.05

U.S. Government Proposes Decreasing BAC Level from 0.08 to 0.05

The United States Government has proposed cutting the threshold for drunken driving from 0.08 blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) to 0.05 slicing the standard almost in half. This proposal came about after statistics illustrate…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog discusses topics such as boating, car, motorcyle, and pedestrian accidents. By Boston, MA personal injury lawyers Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

May 15
Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Massachusett’s highest court is mandating that there be a new trial in the Framingham premises liability lawsuit filed by Cleber Dos Santos against two property owners. Dos Santos became paralyzed from the chest down after he flipped…
May 8
Measure Would Give Victims of Massachusetts Sex Abuse Lawsuits Until Age 55 to Sue for Personal Injury

Measure Would Give Victims of Massachusetts Sex Abuse Lawsuits Until Age 55 to Sue for Personal Injury

A measure is being proposed that would raise the statute of limitations for victims of Massachusetts child sex abuse so that they would have until age 55 to sue for personal injury damages. Currently, most victims in the state have only until…
May 6
MA Man Dies after Boat Crash on the Taunton River

MA Man Dies after Boat Crash on the Taunton River

A Taunton man was killed yesterday after a boating accident on the Taunton River, and the boat’s operator has been charged with homicide by vessel while operating under the influence. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. when the…

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Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

Published by Nationally Focused Mesothelioma Attorneys. Ferraro Law Firm

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

May 3
Bill Would Enhance Worker Protections From Asbestos, Other Hazard

Bill Would Enhance Worker Protections From Asbestos, Other Hazard

The primary reason so many people in this country have been terminally sickened by exposure to asbestos is that employers and manufacturers failed in their obligation to warn workers of the dangers and to take all precautionary measures to…
Mar 11
$35 Million New York Mesothelioma Verdict For HVAC Worker

$35 Million New York Mesothelioma Verdict For HVAC Worker

A New York jury decided in favor of a heating, vent and air conditioning worker who had sued industrial manufacturer Crane Co. for his repeated and prolonged exposure to asbestos, eventually leading to a diagnosis of mesothelioma. Handing…
Mar 4
Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies - Fighting for the True Victim

Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies - Fighting for the True Victim

A rare form of aggressive, terminal cancer sweeps across the industrialized world over the course of several decades, caused by exposure to asbestos produced by businesses that know the risks, yet continue to use it anyway. Those who are…

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Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car accidents, work injuries and nursing home neglect. By Jeffrey S. Glassman.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 18
Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent

Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent

Protecting kids is the top priority of every parent and parents need to know what types of risks their children face. Every year since 1998, a survey of Massachusetts students has been conducted in order to provide more information to…
May 17
NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving

NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving

Everyone today knows that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08. The laws impose this limit to ensure that people do not drive when they are too impaired to react quickly, to pay attention and to make safe…
May 17
Massachusetts Malpractice Watch: Hospital Infections Devastate Patient

Massachusetts Malpractice Watch: Hospital Infections Devastate Patient

When you go to a hospital, you expect that you will get treatment and hopefully get better. Unfortunately, many patients pick up something that they don't expect while they are in the hospital: a severe infection. A wave of dangerous…

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New York Personal Injury Attorneys…

New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers auto accidents, civil rights, construction accidents and personal injury. By Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 18
Brain Injury - Brain swelling or brain bleeding can now be diagnosed using non-invasive wireless signal

Brain Injury - Brain swelling or brain bleeding can now be diagnosed using non-invasive wireless signal

A new inexpensive prototype device provides non invasive and instant diagnosis of brain injury to determine if the brain is swelling or if it is bleeding.The device can be combined with a cell phone for remote diagnosis according to a new…
May 18
Medical Malpractice - Hospital Negligence - methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be killed with metal ions attached to clay

Medical Malpractice - Hospital Negligence - methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be killed with metal ions attached to clay

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a specific staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and therefore very difficult to treat. If not diagnosed on time MRSA can be life threatening. MRSA is a major…
May 18
Medical Maplractice - Misdiagnosis - New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College study shows that a third of patients treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) are misdiagnosed

Medical Maplractice - Misdiagnosis - New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College study shows that a third of patients treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) are misdiagnosed

According to a new study by New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW), usual methods to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal problems are controversial and lead to a high…

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Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/

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
May 17
Hit Twice with E. coli, Sarah Advocates Food Inspection Transparency

Hit Twice with E. coli, Sarah Advocates Food Inspection Transparency

Sarah Schacht has the dubious distinction of being a client of mine – twice – 20 years apart. However, Sarah has turned her double bad luck into a positive –... Continue Reading
May 17
Minnesota Links Recalled Krinos Brand Tahini to Salmonella Illnesse

Minnesota Links Recalled Krinos Brand Tahini to Salmonella Illnesse

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old – have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame... Continue Reading

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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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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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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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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…

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Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slips and falls, dog bites and other accidents. By Christopher F. Earley.

http://christopherfearley.typepad.com/massachusetts_personal_in/

May 16
Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?

Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?

There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client. Here are some, but not all, of those factors: 1) Has the Statute...
Apr 22
Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?

Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?

If you have sustained a work-related injury, and missed at least five calendar days from work, then you are entitled to Massachusetts workers compensation coverage. Generally, your employer's workers compensation insurer must pay your medical…
Apr 15
New Practice Area Announcement

New Practice Area Announcement

My office is now handling Massachusetts workers compensation cases. If you, a loved one, or a friend, has been injured on the job, call my office for a free consultation. I look forward to helping you.

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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…

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Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 15
Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane

Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane

Have you ever wondered what happens to your car before you drive it off the lot? Well if you haven’t that’s fine, because I’m here to tell you. Before they can be approved for distribution to consumers, the vehicles that you…
May 14
Keep Your Friends and Yourself Safe, Don’t Drink and Drive

Keep Your Friends and Yourself Safe, Don’t Drink and Drive

The United States government is in the midst of some pretty extensive budget cuts, and for over 300 million Americans, this is something that is hitting close to home. College tuition is rising at rates never before seen, and student loans…
May 13
Sharing Illinois Roads with Motorcyclists is an Essential Part of Traffic Safety

Sharing Illinois Roads with Motorcyclists is an Essential Part of Traffic Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation have been working tirelessly for decades to promote driver safety in the United States, and because of their efforts, car accidents, pedestrian accidents,…

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Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers…

Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog

Covers railroad accidents and F.E.L.A. (Federal Employers Liability Act) claims. By Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton.

http://railroadaccidentfelalawyers.com/

May 15
CSX Launches Investigation After Employee Injured In Charlotte, NC Train Crash

CSX Launches Investigation After Employee Injured In Charlotte, NC Train Crash

By Randy Appleton, VA/NC Railroad Injury Attorney CSX has announced that it will be conducting an investigation into a recent accident that took place outside of Charlotte, North Carolina and left one track maintenance employee injured.…
May 14
Railroad Workers Hurt by Third Party Negligence Have FELA claims Against Employer

Railroad Workers Hurt by Third Party Negligence Have FELA claims Against Employer

By Rick Shapiro, Railroad Worker Injury Attorney Our firm represented a railroad engineer against CSX under the provisions of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). This case is somewhat unique since the engineer’s injury did not…
May 13
Railroad Workers Injured In Chemical Explosion Caused By Train Derailment Sue CSX

Railroad Workers Injured In Chemical Explosion Caused By Train Derailment Sue CSX

By Richard Shapiro, Virginia (VA) Railroad Injury Attorney The Paducah & Louisville Railway and CSX are currently facing lawsuits from workers who were injured in a fire that occurred during the cleanup of a derailed train. Two…

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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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Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

By Breakstone, White & Gluck.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 13
Bike Month: Time for Massachusetts to Think About Safety

Bike Month: Time for Massachusetts to Think About Safety

Bike Month is a time to enjoy cycling - and learn about efforts to protect cyclists in Massachusetts.
May 13
Massachusetts SJC: Neurologist Not Liable for Patient's Harm to Third Party; Failure to Warn Patient About Driving Does Not Create Liability

Massachusetts SJC: Neurologist Not Liable for Patient's Harm to Third Party; Failure to Warn Patient About Driving Does Not Create Liability

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court refused to extend the common law duty to warn for physicians; third person injured by man suffering brain tumor and seizures could not sue the driver's neurologist.
May 2
Texting While Driving Study: Voice-to-Text is Not Safer

Texting While Driving Study: Voice-to-Text is Not Safer

A new study released during April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month shows voice-to-texting is not safer than manually texting while driving.

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Podiatry Malpractice Blog

Focused on medical malpractice, specifically in the Podiatric field. Published by podiatrist and attorney Michael A. Quinn.

http://www.podiatrymalpracticeblog.com/

Apr 15
Podiatrist sentenced to probation for drug charge (North Carolina)

Podiatrist sentenced to probation for drug charge (North Carolina)

A Grifton podiatrist was sentenced to probation and a fine for a drug charge. Dr. Paul Joseph Civatte, 52, was given a sentence of 12 months of probation and a fine for a reduced charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The case dated…
Apr 7
Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)

Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)

Dr. Dave Dai Quang Pham, a St. Louis podiatrist, is accused of trying to exchange prescription drugs for sex. The St. Francois County Prosecutor charged 49-year-old Dr. Pham with possession of a controlled substance with intent to…
Apr 4
Missouri Podiatrist pleads guilty (MO)

Missouri Podiatrist pleads guilty (MO)

A St. Louis, Missouri podiatrist has plead guilty to obstructing a federal audit when she provided the Medicare program with a false and backdated treatment record, U.S. said Thursday.

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Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/

May 19
Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

There are several factors an attorney must consider when deciding to take on a new personal injury case. And potential plaintiffs should understand how these factors influence an attorney's decision to take or reject a case, and how these…
May 19
NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

According to a periodical released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in June, using electronic devices while driving is a "serious safety problem." And the organization has the numbers to back up its claim. At least 1 in 2…
May 16
Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…

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South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers auto accidents and consumer product recalls. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.southfloridainjurylawyersblog.com/

May 18
South Florida Hospital Infections a Growing Concern

South Florida Hospital Infections a Growing Concern

The term “superbugs” sounds like something out of a horror movie, but in fact superbugs are very real. Superbugs are antibiotic resistant infections that are tough to kill. The most famous and well-known superbug is called MRSA,…
May 17
Red Light Cameras Solving Accident Mysteries?

Red Light Cameras Solving Accident Mysteries?

One Fort Lauderdale pedestrian is counting his blessings today, as he escaped death from a two-car accident. According to the Sun Sentinel, it was all caught on the intersection's red-light camera. The accident happened at roughly 5:00 p.m.…
May 15
Motorcycle Accidents in Focus this May

Motorcycle Accidents in Focus this May

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes May 2013 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycles can be easily hidden in traffic, so it critical for motorists to watch for motorcycles to ensure everyone's…

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Personal Injury Law in Arizona…

Personal Injury Law in Arizona Blog

By Erlichman Law Firm.

http://www.animalattackattorneyblog.com/

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...
May 16
Phoenix Car Accident: Crash Involves PPD Officer, Elderly Couple

Phoenix Car Accident: Crash Involves PPD Officer, Elderly Couple

Earlier today, on this Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona, a Phoenix Police Department officer was involved in a car accident that was allegedly caused by a driver who had run a red light. The crash occurred at around 9:30 a.m., at...

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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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Mid South Trial Lawyer

Covers personal injury news and developments. By Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis.

http://www.midsouthtriallawyer.com

May 17
Mirena Lawyer Comments on Centralization of Cases for Perforation of Uteru

Mirena Lawyer Comments on Centralization of Cases for Perforation of Uteru

FREE NATIONWIDE CASE EVALUATIONS: CALL 1-800-632-1404 Our team of attorneys are now investigating claims and prepared to file Mirena lawsuitsinvolving the intrauterine contraceptive device Mirena®. Manufactured by Bayer Healthcare…
May 9
Transvaginal Mesh Attorney (TVM Attorney) Highlights Risks and Benefit

Transvaginal Mesh Attorney (TVM Attorney) Highlights Risks and Benefit

FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404 Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson…
May 9
Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer (TVM Lawyer) Notes On Study Highlighting Risk

Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer (TVM Lawyer) Notes On Study Highlighting Risk

FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404 Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson…

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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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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Reports on Massachusetts car accidents. By Altman & Altman LLP.

http://www.bostoncaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 14
League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community

League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community

On Monday, the city of Cambridge was named a Gold-level bicycle friendly community by The League of American Bicyclists, making it the highest rated city to bicycle in on the East coast. The recognition and ceremony comes in observance of…
May 1
34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA

34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA

Thirty-four junior high school students were injured and taken to hospitals following a three vehicle crash involving a school bus yesterday. The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning along Route 9 in Newton when a Metco bus…
Apr 25
Fatigued Driving in Massachusetts: As Dangerous as Driving Drunk

Fatigued Driving in Massachusetts: As Dangerous as Driving Drunk

Fatigued driving is probably familiar to every driver, especially early morning commuters and those driving late at night. While some may think that getting behind the wheel fatigued can be harmless, it is actually quite dangerous. In fact…

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Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers…

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/

May 14
Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Ranbaxy USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, an Indian generic pharmaceutical maker, has agreed to pay $500 million to settle fines related to claims that it made false statements to the FDA about its…
May 10
Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

According to a new study by Russian scientists, younger women with less serious cases of pelvic organ prolapse and those who had hysterectomies appear to be more at risk of experiencing post-surgical complications after they are implanted…
Apr 29
Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Drug-Induced Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder caused by an adverse allergic reaction to medications. While there may be several causes of general SJS, Drug-Induced SJS is caused by a…

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Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accident law. By William D. Kickham, Esq.

http://www.bostonaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 13
Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent

Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent

Every parent – and of course, every soccer Mom – knows all too well the chaos and confusion that comes with the territory, when you shuttle your children around in the car. What tunes should you play on the radio? How to handle…
May 10
Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented

Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented

This blog post is for all of the parents out there who might be reading this. If your child is at home with you right now, lean over and give him or her a big hug, and thank your lucky stars that he or she is safe. And if you by chance are…
May 3
Boston University Student’s Death In Fire Shows Safety Risks of Older Structure

Boston University Student’s Death In Fire Shows Safety Risks of Older Structure

Binland Lee was 22 years old and set to graduate from Boston Univeristy later this month. Tragically, she is dead today, killed last Sunday, April 28 2013, in a three-alarm fire that tore through her apartment in Allston. Beyond Ms.…

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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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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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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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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…

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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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Fort Lauderdale Car Accident…

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com/

May 19
100 Deadliest Days for Teenage Drivers in Florida

100 Deadliest Days for Teenage Drivers in Florida

The summer months may be some of the most exciting for our teens, but they can also be some of the most dangerous. Because they're out of school and on summer break, kids get to spend more time behind the wheel, and that puts them at a…
May 16
Florida Law Enforcement Target Aggressive Driver

Florida Law Enforcement Target Aggressive Driver

Earlier this month, law enforcement officials throughout the state of Florida kicked off a safety campaign safety as they begin a summer of enforcement measures. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles…
May 11
Underride Guards Strong Enough to Protect You in a Lauderdale Trucking Accident?

Underride Guards Strong Enough to Protect You in a Lauderdale Trucking Accident?

The tractor-trailers of today do a pretty good job of keeping passenger vehicles from sliding underneath in the event of a collision. You have the underride guards to thank if you've ever struck the rear of a semi. But much improvement to…

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Child Injury Laws Blog

Covers child injury and child safety issues. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

http://www.childinjurylaws.com/

May 18
What Needs To Be Proved In Order To Win A Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

What Needs To Be Proved In Order To Win A Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogWhat is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a disorder that usually occurs during pregnancy or during childbirth. Lack of oxygen to the brain causes brain damage to areas of the brain that…
Apr 18
Do Not Under Estimate the Damage Caused by Dog Attacks To Children

Do Not Under Estimate the Damage Caused by Dog Attacks To Children

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogDogs have been long labelled as a man’s best friend. Children love playing with their pet dogs, and are constantly left with dogs unsupervised. This has become quite a hazardous…
Mar 19
Pediartic Brain Injuries Related To Car Accidents – What Statistics Tell Us?

Pediartic Brain Injuries Related To Car Accidents – What Statistics Tell Us?

This post originally appeared on Child Injury Laws BlogThe injuries inflicted on a child during a car accident can have lifelong consequences. With head trauma and brain injuries, sometimes these consequences will not be apparent until later…

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