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Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers cerebral palsy, crib death, Erb's palsy and other forms of birth injuries. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagobirthinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
International Birth Injury Cases Highlight Value of Illinois Justice System

International Birth Injury Cases Highlight Value of Illinois Justice System

Recently, RTE, Ireland’s national television and radio broadcasting agency, published a harrowing story involving a mother whose fight for justice for her brain damaged daughter finally came to fruition. The High Court of Ireland ruled…
Jun 13
Long-Term Study Results Show Benefit of Surgery for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

Long-Term Study Results Show Benefit of Surgery for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

There is still no “cure” for the many forms of cerebral palsy. While stem cell therapies offer hope that one day damaged parts of the body which create cerebral palsy can actually be re-grown properly, scientists are still in the…
Jun 5
Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment

Ensuring A Family Actually Receives Birth Injury Settlement Payment

In financial terms, Illinois birth injuries can be the most damaging type of preventable harm caused by negligence. The cost of medical bills to deal with the injury are usually enormous, and that is not even including the staggering sums to…

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Phoenix Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Arizona accident and injury news. By Abels & Annes, P.C.

http://www.phoenixinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Phoenix Launches New Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Phoenix Launches New Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Faced with an increasing number of pedestrian accidents and pedestrian fatalities every year, the Phoenix Police Department is starting a new program to increase awareness of pedestrian safety issues among those on foot as well as drivers in…
Jun 14
Deadly Crash in Chandler after Car Runs Red Light

Deadly Crash in Chandler after Car Runs Red Light

Early Friday morning, the intersection of McQueen Road and Ray Road in Chandler saw a fatal collision between a truck and a minivan after one of the vehicles ran a red light. Details are not yet clear as to who caused the crash but local…
Jun 12
Toddler Drowns in Arizona Pool After Parents Lose Sight of Her

Toddler Drowns in Arizona Pool After Parents Lose Sight of Her

A 2-year-old girl drown in a Litchfield Park pool earlier this week after her parents lost sight of her for two to five minutes, according to local police. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at a family gathering that the…

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Illinois Bicycle Law

Covers Illinois cycling laws and news. By Michael Keating.

http://www.illinoisbicyclelaw.com/

Jun 18
Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company

Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company

The Chicago Bike Flag from the IL Bicycle LawyersAs in any field where there are negotiations, trial attorneys use the term "low ball" offer to describe offers to settle legitimate claims for relatively small amounts. Over the years, this…
Jun 17
Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child

Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child

Keating Law Offices has successfully obtained a $20,000.00 settlement for an Oswego bicyclist injured in a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision. The bicyclist was riding southwest bound on East Washington Street through its intersection with…
Jun 12
Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi

Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi

The authors of a recent study entitled "Making Trails Count in Illinois" suggest that Illinois is failing to adequately develop and promote its bike trails and these failures are hurting local businesses. The 2012 study was spearheaded by …

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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/

Jun 18
Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a troubling phenomenon in our nation's nursing homes: the unnecessary use of antipsychotic drugs. Medications such as Seroquel, Risperdal and Zyprexa are being given to seniors throughout…
Jun 14
Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services recently affirmed that, within the past several years, the state has seen a troubling increase in the abuse of older…
Jun 10
Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

Nursing home neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent verdict out of Faulkner County, Arkansas surrounding the death of a nursing home resident. The woman's family was awarded $5.2 million in damages after the jury…

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Food Poisoning Law Blog

Covers compylobacter, E. coli, food poisoning, food safety, hepatitis A, listeria, norovirus, salmonella and shigella. By Pritzker Ruohonen.

http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/

Jun 18
E.coli Infections Made Worse By Antibiotic

E.coli Infections Made Worse By Antibiotic

E.coli infections cause severe illness characterized by abdominal cramping and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody. Vomiting and a mild fever can accompany these symptoms, which can last for days. It's a serious illness that feels serious, but…
Jun 17
Video: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Los Burritos in Lombard, Illinoi

Video: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Los Burritos in Lombard, Illinoi

In the video below, attorney Fred Pritzker discusses the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Los Burritos Mexicanos, a restaurant in Lombard, Illinois. Fred has helped many E. coli victims and their families obtain compensation from…
Jun 17
Burger & Beer Bash Campylobacter Lawyer

Burger & Beer Bash Campylobacter Lawyer

National food poisoning lawyer Fred Pritzer and his Bad Bug Law Team are investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter associated with people who ate at the Burger & Beer Bash in Vallhala, New York, on June 6. As the Westchester…

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Missouri Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Missouri motor vehicle crash, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. By The A.W. Smith Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.missouriinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 18
Rear-end Collision Results in Serious Injurie

Rear-end Collision Results in Serious Injurie

In Vernon County, three people are seriously injured after a rear-end collision. On June 13, 2013 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Lerri McFadden, age 55 of Stockton, Missouri was operating a 2009 Ford F150 along with passenger Connie Fisher, age…
Jun 17
Wrongful Death in Head-on Collision Crash

Wrongful Death in Head-on Collision Crash

In New Madrid County, one woman is wrongfully killed in a head-on collision crash after the driver of another vehicle crossed the center line. On June 16, 2013 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Noah Sprouse, age 16 of New Madrid, Missouri was…
Jun 16
Fatal Crash Due to Driver's Failure to Stop

Fatal Crash Due to Driver's Failure to Stop

In Stone County, two are fatally injured after the driver of the vehicle failed to complete a stop at a stop sign and was hit by another vehicle. On June 14, 2013 at approximately 4:05 p.m., Richard Blubaugh, age 66 of McPherson, Kansas was…

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Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Indiana injury law. By Tabor Law Firm.

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

Jun 18
Summer Safety Series - An Introduction

Summer Safety Series - An Introduction

um•mer [suhm-er] noun 1. the season between spring and autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox 2. the period comprising the months of June, July, and August in the U.S. 3. a period of hot,…
Jun 11
Personal Injury Q&A

Personal Injury Q&A

1. What should I do after an accident? DO seek prompt medical care for your injuries; some injuries may be worse than they initially appear. DO document your injuries and any treatment you receive. DO take photographs of the scene of the…
May 21
Indiana State Police Memorial Honors Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Indiana State Police Memorial Honors Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Every year in May, Indiana State Police districts throughout the state hold memorial services to honor the memory of those who have died in the line of duty. On May 15, 2013, one such memorial was held at the Indiana State Police Post on…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury topics such as auto accidents, premises liability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and dog bites. By Chicago, IL Personal Injury Lawyer, David Abels.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child

10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child

A Bartlett man who hit and killed a 10-year-old boy last summer with a boat has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence. The accident happened last summer in the Chain O' Lakes…
Jun 17
Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash

Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash

A 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a speeding car in Bridgeport on Friday night. The driver of the car did not stop after the crash and fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. The crash happened as the woman…
Jun 14
Chicago Bike Week Hits the City

Chicago Bike Week Hits the City

Chicagoans likely saw an increase in bicycle traffic through the city this week in honor of the annual celebration of Chicago Bike Week. Designed as a way to promote cycling within the city limits, Bike Week events took place throughout the…

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Watermans Solicitors Blog

Covers personal injury law.

http://www.watermans.ws/blog/

Jun 18
The Socking Truth: This is why you must wear a helmet

The Socking Truth: This is why you must wear a helmet

The nation hooted with laughter when James May strapped a colander to his head and biked the length of Vietnam. The Top Gear presenter could have hurtled across the country sporting a pair of comedy underpants decorated with Jeremy…
Jun 11
How to avoid slips and trips in the construction industry

How to avoid slips and trips in the construction industry

What’s up doc? The Bugs Bunny cartoon “No parking hare’s” incorrect signage is just one of the unsafe features in this classic. As Bugs attempts to outwit the construction worker, lack of proper planning, inadequate…
Jun 4
A slips and trips toolbox talk: Talk the talk AND walk the walk

A slips and trips toolbox talk: Talk the talk AND walk the walk

TED talks are motivational and interesting talks from industry leaders and well-known people that take place around the world. From Bill Clinton to the founders of Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, inspirational people of their knowledge…

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The Gomez Firm Personal Injury…

The Gomez Firm Personal Injury Blog

Covers incidents resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.

http://injury.thegomezfirm.com/blog/

Jun 18
13 injured in Collision caused by Wrong-Way Driver Near Escondido, CA

13 injured in Collision caused by Wrong-Way Driver Near Escondido, CA

Monday afternoon in an area near Escondido, CA a man who has been identified as Rick Allen Walker, resident of Canyon County, was arrested after endangering the lives of multiple individuals by driving the wrong way on the 14 freeway. News…
Jun 14
Bus Driver Killed in Crash in Downtown Los Angele

Bus Driver Killed in Crash in Downtown Los Angele

In the early hours of the morning on Wednesday June 12, 2013 a fatal accident took the life of a Los Angeles Bust Driver. The accident happened in downtown Los Angeles a involved a MTA bus and a tow truck. According to reports the tow truck…
Jun 13
At midnight in Anaheim,CA on June…

At midnight in Anaheim,CA on June 12, 2013 and bicyclist was hit by a car . The driver of the car fled the scene and is still at large. Police reports indicated that victim, who was not publicly identified, sustained serious head…

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Brain and Spine Injury Law Blog

Focuses on brain and spine injury awareness, education, news and information. By Timothy Titolo.

http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/

Jun 18
Using EEG in Head Injury Patient

Using EEG in Head Injury Patient

Definition of EEG EEG or electroencephalogram, is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a "painless procedure that uses small, flat metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp to detect electrical activity in your brain." In cases of…
Jun 11
How The Brain Keeps Track Of Similar But Distinct Memorie

How The Brain Keeps Track Of Similar But Distinct Memorie

How does the brain keep track of similar but distinct memories? Scientists at the SALK Institute FOR Biological Studies think they have made inroads on answering the question. Have you ever misplaced your keys and racked your…
Jun 4
Brain Can Rewire Itself

Brain Can Rewire Itself

A Damaged Brain Can Rewire Itself It has generally been thought that once a brain is damaged, the damage is permanent. But a new study shows that the brain can actually rewire itself. This is different from what we previously knew…

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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/

Jun 18
$25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury

$25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury

A pattern that is sometimes seen with soft tissue injuries is that of significant recovery with a lingering occasional flare up of symptoms. Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry,…
Jun 17
Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential

Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential

Reasons for judgement were recently shared with me addressing the scope of permissible lay witness opinion evidence addressing an athlete’s potential to advance in a professional sport. In the recent case (Albert v. Politano) the…
Jun 14
Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court

Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court

Generally opinion evidence is only admissible at trial by a duly qualified expert. One exception to this rule relates to lay witnesses being able to provide a Court with opinions in limited circumstance. Reasons for judgement were…

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Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer…

Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers legal news and case developments in personal injury, product defect, and medical malpractice law. By Berniard Law Firm.

http://www.louisianapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
When is a Hotel Responsible for the Injury of a Guest?

When is a Hotel Responsible for the Injury of a Guest?

We hear about injuries to customers resulting in large settlements in the news frequently. In any industry, there is some risk that clients or customers will be injured during the time they are patronizing the establishment. When these…
Jun 17
Appeal Necessary in Car Accident Case Where District Court's Finding of Fact Stray

Appeal Necessary in Car Accident Case Where District Court's Finding of Fact Stray

On a June night in 2006, Jeryd Zito was driving on a highway going through Plaquemines Parish when an ambulance appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Zito swerved to avoid it, but was not fast enough, hitting the left back corner and the left…
Jun 14
LMMA’s Medical Review Board and How “Medical Malpractice” is Defined

LMMA’s Medical Review Board and How “Medical Malpractice” is Defined

According to a provision of the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act (LMMA), a medical malpractice claim against a private health care provider is subject to dismissal on an exception of prematurity if the claim is not first presented to a…

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Lake County Illinois Car Accident…

Lake County Illinois Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car, bike and train accidents. By Elman Law Group LLC.

http://www.lakecountyillinoiscaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Fatal Vehicle Accident In Old Mill Creek, Illinoi

Fatal Vehicle Accident In Old Mill Creek, Illinoi

There was a fatal vehicle accident in Old Mill Creek, Illinois on Sunday afternoon, June 16. Details on the accident and its causes appear limited. However, according to a June 17 Lake County News-Sun article titled “Waukegan man dies…
Jun 11
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Concerning Highland Park Pedestrian Accident

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Concerning Highland Park Pedestrian Accident

There has been a settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Labor Day 2012 death of Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento, 5, of Highland Park. According to court records, the details of the settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit filed…
Jun 10
Fatal Vehicle Collision On Route 173 In Unincorporated Antioch

Fatal Vehicle Collision On Route 173 In Unincorporated Antioch

There was a fatal vehicle accident in unincorporated Antioch this morning, involving a head-on collision between a car and gravel truck. The accident happened at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Route 173, about 1.5 miles west of Lake Avenue. The…

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Oklahoma Law Blog

Covers Oklahoma personal injury news. By McIntyre Law P.C.

http://www.oklahoma-law.com/blog/

Jun 18
Pet-friendly Oklahoma: Dog Parks and Hotel

Pet-friendly Oklahoma: Dog Parks and Hotel

Thrilled that summer’s finally here? Looking to do something with your best friend? No, not your BFF… your four-legged, furry, always-happy-see-you best friend. Lucky for you (and the pup), there are plenty of Oklahoma…
Jun 11
Don’t let it happen: Babies Dying in Hot Car

Don’t let it happen: Babies Dying in Hot Car

While distracted driving is a major modern-day danger on the road, parents are distracted in lots of ways related to their vehicles – the fact that most of us are armed daily with a smartphone and a to-do list a mile long is just…
Jun 4
Hazards of Single-load Laundry Detergent Packet

Hazards of Single-load Laundry Detergent Packet

Baby- and child-proofing your house can be daunting, but it’s necessary. If you have a young child, you may already be taking lots of precautions when it comes to hazardous chemicals in your home. Although there are endless ways that…

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Maryland Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Maryland medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury law. By Brassel, Alexander & Rice, LLC.

http://www.marylandinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 18
The Complex Relationship Between Doctor-Intern Work Hours and Medical Malpractice

The Complex Relationship Between Doctor-Intern Work Hours and Medical Malpractice

Patient safety advocates frequently explain that anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 patients die each and every year in the U.S. as a result of preventable medical errors. Placed in context, this means that medical mistakes are the third…
May 13
Maryland High Court Opinion Stresses The Importance Of Knowing The Terms Of Your Insurance Policy

Maryland High Court Opinion Stresses The Importance Of Knowing The Terms Of Your Insurance Policy

Last month, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an important decision regarding the validity of insurance policy exclusions in situations where the insured might reasonably expect to be covered. The opinion is of particular import because…
Apr 29
New Legislation Regarding Dog Attacks Fails In Maryland General Assembly

New Legislation Regarding Dog Attacks Fails In Maryland General Assembly

A few months ago, this blog discussed the controversial Maryland Court of Appeals decision in Tracey v. Solesky, which singled out pit bulls as an "inherently dangerous" breed of dog and excluded them from Maryland's traditional "one bite…

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Wynn & Wynn Blog

Covers injury and workers' compensation law.

http://www.wynnandwynn.com/our-blog/

Jun 18
Domestic Violence a Growing Problem in Massachusett

Domestic Violence a Growing Problem in Massachusett

In the state of Massachusetts and throughout the nation an epidemic is occurring; an epidemic that many people would rather not talk about, but one that has affected nearly everyone in one way or another. Domestic violence. Studies have…
Jun 12
Can Passengers in a Car Accident Receive Damages?

Can Passengers in a Car Accident Receive Damages?

Just about every driver in Massachusetts will at one time or another have some sort of involvement in a car accident. The headaches and hassle of insurance claims that can follow can leave many drivers feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes, we may…
Jun 4
Business Law-When Investigating A Business Partner

Business Law-When Investigating A Business Partner

Owning your own business can present many challenges and difficulties. Having a partner can ease the pressures of owning a business to begin with, and many extremely successful businesses are built on strong partnerships. What if partners are…

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North Carolina Personal Injury…

North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers car accidents and premises liability. By Lee Law Offices, P.A.

http://www.northcarolinapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 18
Carolina Charter Bus Accident Involves 28 Students, Kills Driver

Carolina Charter Bus Accident Involves 28 Students, Kills Driver

A recent school charter bus accident in South Carolina left 28 students quite shaken. Luckily, no students were seriously injured, but we can't say the same about the driver. According to FOX 28, the students were heading from South Carolina…
Jun 16
Defective Vehicle Watch: Automakers in for Some Major Recall

Defective Vehicle Watch: Automakers in for Some Major Recall

Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have called for a recall of all 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and the 2002 to 2007 Jeep Libertys for a fault gas tank design. The Administration says that these…
Jun 13
Carolina Boating Accidents Too Often Fueled by Alcohol

Carolina Boating Accidents Too Often Fueled by Alcohol

Despite the known dangers of drinking and driving, boaters in North Carolina and nationwide continue to struggle with giving up their beers and drinks, whether on the road or on the water. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol is the…

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Washington DC Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car safety, auto accident, personal injury law, and medical malpractice issues. By Kenneth J. Annis & Associates.

http://www.washingtondcinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Keep Your Eyes On the Road

Keep Your Eyes On the Road

There is a major disconnect between your eyes and your brain when a person is driving but on the phone. Be it the person is answering a phone call, imputing and address into a GPS or even using a voice-activated application to send text…
Jun 12
Too Many CT Scans Performed on Children in the U.S.

Too Many CT Scans Performed on Children in the U.S.

JAMA Pediatrics is the oldest continuously published pediatric journal in the United States, which publishes peer-reviewed journals for physicians and other children and adolescent health care professionals, whom published a study on June 10,…
May 24
Medical Malpractice Payments Do Not Really Have an Effect on Healthcare Costs in the U.S.

Medical Malpractice Payments Do Not Really Have an Effect on Healthcare Costs in the U.S.

Medical malpractice payments do not really drive up healthcare costs, says a study conducted by Johns Hopkins. The study released by Johns Hopkins in early May 2013, shows that health care costs only rise about 1% when payouts are made in…

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Spencers Solicitors Blog

Covers personal injury law in the UK.

http://www.spencerssolicitors.com/blog/

Jun 18
Pre medical offers, adding insult to injury

Pre medical offers, adding insult to injury

Following a road accident there are many organisations that try and make contact with those involved. These typically include the driver's insurance company, repair garages or vehicle hire companies. Increasingly however,…
Jun 14
Spencers appoints solicitor responsible for winning one of the largest police compensation payment

Spencers appoints solicitor responsible for winning one of the largest police compensation payment

Spencers Solicitors has appointed Emma Melia née Hodson as a senior solicitor to lead a major injury team. Emma joins Spencers to continue representing catastrophically injured people. One of the largest damages awards Emma has…
Jun 12
Don't underestimate your employer's Accident Book

Don't underestimate your employer's Accident Book

From slipping on spilt coffee to mishaps with faulty machinery, workplace accidents usually result in taking time off to recover from injuries. Whilst most people are able to return after a period of recuperation, others never work again due…

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Louisiana Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, injuries and product liability news. By DuÃƒÂ©, Price, Guidry, Piedrahita & Andrews.

http://www.louisianainjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Randy Piedrahita Switch to GOP Recognized at Luncheon

Randy Piedrahita Switch to GOP Recognized at Luncheon

Last year before the November Presidential election, former Counsel for the Democratic Party and Executive Committee Member Randy Piedrahita quietly switched his voter registration to Republican. On June 11, 2013, at the Ronald Reagan…
Jun 17
27 Fatal Auto Accidents in Louisiana Troop G in 2012; DWI Checkpoint in Bienville Parish

27 Fatal Auto Accidents in Louisiana Troop G in 2012; DWI Checkpoint in Bienville Parish

In Louisiana State Police Troop G, 27 fatal crashes were investigated in 2012, with 22% of those Louisiana auto accidents involving impaired drivers. Louisiana's DUI or DWI laws apply to operators of motor vehicles, aircraft, watercraft,…
Jun 16
Left Turning Motorist Kills Louisiana Motorcyclist in Tangipahoa Parish

Left Turning Motorist Kills Louisiana Motorcyclist in Tangipahoa Parish

LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES!!! According to performance measures developed by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The Governor's Highway Safety Association, 80 motorcyclists were killed in Louisiana accidents in…

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wvaccidentlawyer

Features personal injury, wrongful death, workplace accident, and safety articles. West Virginia By Jeffery L. Robinette.

http://wvaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com/

Jun 18
Fatal Crash on I-79 at Westover WV Exit

Fatal Crash on I-79 at Westover WV Exit

Samantha Schaub, 21, of Indianapolis Indiana was headed north on Monday, June 17, 2013 when her 1997 Ford Explorer suddenly crossed the median and crashed into a Jeep which was headed south on I-79 near Morgantown, WV. Schaub was…
Jun 11
Three Deaths in same Motel Room within Two Months: Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Three Deaths in same Motel Room within Two Months: Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is emerging as the most likely cause of death of an 11-year-old boy and two elderly guests in the motel room almost two months apart in Boone NC. Boone police said emergency responders found elevated levels of…
Jun 7
Trailer Sway Main Cause of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Collisions on WV Highway

Trailer Sway Main Cause of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Collisions on WV Highway

What is a Trailer Sway Collision? Each year in West Virginia there are multiple highway collisions involving pull-behind recreational trailers that have flipped over due to high winds and “trailer sway.” …

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Louisiana Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. By Broussard David

http://www.louisianalawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Train Derailment Injuries Many- Investigation Underway

Train Derailment Injuries Many- Investigation Underway

The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating a recent derailment outside New York City. Of particular interest to the Board is if the rail was broken before or during the accident causing injuries to many. Seventy-two…
Jun 17
Geismar Plant Explosion Kills Two, Injures 76

Geismar Plant Explosion Kills Two, Injures 76

An explosion at the Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar, Louisiana, claimed one worker's life and left seventy-seven others injured. The explosion occurred in an area of the plant that was producing propylene, a highly flammable gas. …
Jun 14
Geismar plant explosion kills one, injures 77

Geismar plant explosion kills one, injures 77

An explosion at the Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar, Louisiana, claimed one worker's life and left seventy-seven others injured, including two in critical condition. The explosion occurred in an area of the plant that was…

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Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Greenberg, Stone & Urbano, P.A.

http://www.miamipersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
What is Product Liability?

What is Product Liability?

Watching the news in Miami, one will notice that products are frequently recalled because they are either designed or manufactured improperly resulting in loss or injury. As a matter of fact, each year, U.S. federal regulatory agencies…
Jun 17
Florida Law Finally Bans Texting While Driving.

Florida Law Finally Bans Texting While Driving.

It is astonishing how many people in Miami text while driving. Just yesterday, I observed a person behind the wheel driving down Biscayne Blvd., staring at his phone, texting with both of his hands as his car swerved from lane to lane. We…
Jun 15
Important Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Florida

Important Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Florida

With the advent of summer comes the advent of another time-honored and much-loved tradition throughout our country: bringing out your motorcycle. Millions of people across the United States own motorcycles. In fact, there are over four…

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Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, personal injury verdicts, truck accidents, and uninsured motorists. By Miller & Zois.

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Can Lawyers Properly Value Personal Injury Cases?

Can Lawyers Properly Value Personal Injury Cases?

When trying to figure out the settlement value of a personal injury case, trial attorneys pull from usually only one resource: they're own experience. We pull from our own cases and from cases we have heard about from other lawyers. But how…
Jun 10
Michael Jackson Trial

Michael Jackson Trial

I'm quoted a bit talking about some of the details of the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. I realize I have been blogging a bit less of late. I'm about to pick it back up. I just do not blog as much in May and June. I do much of my…
Jun 4
New Maryland Rule

New Maryland Rule

Technology is slowly eroding our privacy. Personally, and I'm in the minority, I'm think it is a fair trade-off. I'm okay if Apple and Google know where I am every second of the day. I'm not doing anything all that interesting. But most…

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Aronberg Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg.

http://aronberglaw.com/blog

Jun 18
DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

June is an important month – it includes Flag Day, Fathers Day, and it is also the month during which the United States celebrates LGBT Pride Month. What we often forget about June, though, is that it is the month …
Jun 17
P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

In this blog, we’re going to outline for you the basic information behind a few recent stories in the world of personal injury law. The first story revolves around an Iraq war veteran receiving a jury award of millions of …
Jun 10
Philadelphia building collapse

Philadelphia building collapse

On June 5th, at the corner of Market St. and 22nd St. in center-city Philadelphia, a four-story building, in the process of demolition, collapsed prematurely and unexpectedly over an adjacent thrift shop, wreaking havoc on those inside and…

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St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published By Ryan R. Cox and Associates, L.L.C.

http://www.stlouiscaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Dangers of Leaving Kids in Hot Cars in Missouri's Summer

Dangers of Leaving Kids in Hot Cars in Missouri's Summer

There have been at least eight children (mostly infants and toddlers under the age of 2) who died over the spring because they were left by a caregiver or trapped in a hot car. According to NBC News, seven of these fatalities happened in the…
Jun 6
Doing Your Part to Prevent Slip and Fall Accident

Doing Your Part to Prevent Slip and Fall Accident

Officials with the National Safety Council are talking about slips, trips and falls, in an effort to help to keep you safe. What they're trying to do is to encourage residents to practice the safest behaviors around some of the top causes of…
May 25
Safe Missouri Travels through Memorial Day Weekend

Safe Missouri Travels through Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here and many of you will be setting out to enjoy our state's recreational possibilities. As a matter of fact, experts are predicting that close to 34 million people will be hitting the road over the long holiday…

Rank this Week: 2390

St. Louis Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers sidewalk, swimming pool, dog bite and other accidents. By Ryan R. Cox and Associates, L.L.C.

http://www.stlouis-injurylawyer-blog.com/

Jun 18
Dangers of Leaving Kids in Hot Cars in Missouri's Summer

Dangers of Leaving Kids in Hot Cars in Missouri's Summer

There have been at least eight children (mostly infants and toddlers under the age of 2) who died over the spring because they were left by a caregiver or trapped in a hot car. According to NBC News, seven of these fatalities happened in the…
Jun 6
Doing Your Part to Prevent Slip and Fall Accident

Doing Your Part to Prevent Slip and Fall Accident

Officials with the National Safety Council are talking about slips, trips and falls, in an effort to help to keep you safe. What they're trying to do is to encourage residents to practice the safest behaviors around some of the top causes of…
May 25
Safe Missouri Travels through Memorial Day Weekend

Safe Missouri Travels through Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here and many of you will be setting out to enjoy our state's recreational possibilities. As a matter of fact, experts are predicting that close to 34 million people will be hitting the road over the long holiday…

Rank this Week: 5105

Maryland Workers Compensation…

Maryland Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation and injury law. By Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz L.L.C.

http://www.marylandworkerscompensationattorneys.com/

Jun 18
Preexisting Condition Does Not Disqualify Baltimore City Employees Seeking Line-of-Duty Disability

Preexisting Condition Does Not Disqualify Baltimore City Employees Seeking Line-of-Duty Disability

A Baltimore City employee is not precluded from qualifying for line-of-duty disability if he or she has a preexisting medical or physical condition that contributes to his or her disability, according to a recent decision by Maryland's top…
May 21
Worker's Firing Does Not Bar Workers' Compensation Benefit

Worker's Firing Does Not Bar Workers' Compensation Benefit

An employee's firing does not bar workers' compensation benefits if the claimant's evidence demonstrates that his or her disability caused the subsequent inability to find work, the Court of Special Appeals has ruled. The court's ruling stems…
May 1
Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill

Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill

The General Assembly has taken action on several Workers' Compensation bills in this year's session. Twenty-five bills dealing with Workers' Compensation matters were introduced. The bill calling for Commission decisions to be emailed will…

Rank this Week: 2554

North Carolina Car Accident…

North Carolina Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers car accidents, drunk driving, and injuries to children. By Lee Law Offices.

http://www.northcarolinacaraccidentlawyersblog.com/

Jun 18
Bicyclist Struck and Killed in Carolina Forest Accident

Bicyclist Struck and Killed in Carolina Forest Accident

Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal accident that killed a bicyclist in Carolina Forest. According to News13, the accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. near Plantation Lakes. According to the Chief…
Jun 17
Alcohol Blamed for Carolina Crash Involving First Responder

Alcohol Blamed for Carolina Crash Involving First Responder

A Charleston County emergency responder and four additional bystanders were hit by a vehicle that plowed their crash scene. According to News13, both of the accidents happened along Ashley Phosphate Road. The second accident was allegedly…
Jun 15
Risk of Fires and Explosions Prompts Vehicle Recall

Risk of Fires and Explosions Prompts Vehicle Recall

Motor vehicle safety starts with proper manufacturing. Automakers are responsible for testing vehicles to ensure that they are safe for consumers. If a feature malfunctions or if a vehicle is found to be dangerous for drivers, passengers or…

Rank this Week: 1800

Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

Jun 18
Insurers Hold Attorney-Client Privilege in Instances where Bankrupt Corporation with No Officers or Directors is the Insured

Insurers Hold Attorney-Client Privilege in Instances where Bankrupt Corporation with No Officers or Directors is the Insured

In Melendrez v. Superior Court (download), 214 Cal.App.4th 1343 (2013), the California Court of Appeals, Second District, recently resolved the issue of who may verify discovery responses on behalf of a bankrupt entity with no directors…
May 31
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT PUBLISHES ANOTHER OPINION LIMITING POOL OF DEFENDANTS AVAILABLE TO PLAINTIFFS IN CALIFORNIA ASBESTOS LITIGATION

CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT PUBLISHES ANOTHER OPINION LIMITING POOL OF DEFENDANTS AVAILABLE TO PLAINTIFFS IN CALIFORNIA ASBESTOS LITIGATION

The California Supreme Court recently resolved conflicting opinions from state appellate intermediary courts on the subject of whether, or under what circumstances, a plaintiff may sue a dissolved out of State corporation in California. In…
May 20
Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

The House of Representatives subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law is currently considering the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act.” The bipartisan legislation, introduced by…

Rank this Week: 1651

Georgia Injury Law Blog

Providing information, resources, and commentary for injured people and their families. Published by the Robert Katz Law Firm

http://www.georgiainjurylawblog.com/

Jun 18
Three People Killed in Truck-Ambulance Accident in Georgia

Three People Killed in Truck-Ambulance Accident in Georgia

An out-of-control truck is being blamed for a deadly accident in Irwin County in South Georgia recently that killed three people. The accident killed two paramedics and a patient who was being transported to the hospital. According to…
Jun 3
Fatigued Driving Causes More Fatal Car Accidents Than Earlier Believed

Fatigued Driving Causes More Fatal Car Accidents Than Earlier Believed

Drowsy driving is one of the most underestimated causes of accidents, especially since it’s difficult to determine exactly how many motorists dozed off at the wheel just before the car wreck. However, one fact is clear. These…
May 20
More Effort Needed to Reduce Georgia Bicycle Accidents and Fatalitie

More Effort Needed to Reduce Georgia Bicycle Accidents and Fatalitie

Bicyclists in the metro Atlanta region continue to remain at high risk for injuries and fatalities. New data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that there were 14 “pedalcyclist” accident…

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Michigan Auto Law Blog

Provides tips, news and information for Michigan auto accident victims, drivers, and lawyers. By Steven M. Gursten.

http://www.michiganautolaw.com/auto-lawyers-blog

Jun 18
Driverless cars are here

Driverless cars are here

California, Florida and Nevada pass laws allowing testing of driverless cars, Michigan is not far behind Driverless cars may sound like something out of the Jetsons. But believe it or not, these automated, self-driving vehicles…
Jun 17
What is Michigan’s car seat law?

What is Michigan’s car seat law?

Many parents aren’t familiar with the car seat law in Michigan. According to the State of Michigan, Michigan’s child passenger safety law requires the following: Children younger than age 4 to ride in a car seat in the rear seat.…
Jun 15
How the threat of truck accident lawsuits force companies to care

How the threat of truck accident lawsuits force companies to care

I read an article in the New York Times, How Healthcare is Learning from Litigation. It refutes the common belief that it is the injury lawyers filing tort lawsuits that drive up costs. While the article mainly focuses on medical ……

Rank this Week: 893

New York Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Nicholas Rose, PLLC

http://www.newyork-injurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
New York Senate Passes Sweeping Distracted Driving Measure

New York Senate Passes Sweeping Distracted Driving Measure

A state bill that would suspend the licenses of teens and other new drivers caught texting behind the wheel has gained a groundswell of support, most recently passing the state senate in its likely bid to become law. Having already gained…
Jun 15
Fatal Demolition Accident in Philly Drives Home NYC Construction Danger

Fatal Demolition Accident in Philly Drives Home NYC Construction Danger

Officials are calling it a "bungled demolition." Demolition workers in Philadelphia were reportedly tearing down an empty, four-story building when the structure collapsed onto a nearby thrift store, trapping numerous people inside, killing…
Jun 12
New York Dog Bite Bill Progressing in State Senate

New York Dog Bite Bill Progressing in State Senate

New York boy Frankie Flora was just 5 years-old when he was viciously attacked by his cousin's pit bull. Four sections of his scalp were ripped form his skull, and he required a skin transplant from a donor. His right cheek was torn from his…

Rank this Week: 1368

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident…

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Summer, Distracted Driving and the Increased Risk of Red-Light Collision

Summer, Distracted Driving and the Increased Risk of Red-Light Collision

As we have discussed in previous blog posts, distracted driving is an increasing danger to drivers and other motorists sharing the road. The few seconds it can take to check your cellphone for a text, glance at the headlines, or read an…
Jun 16
Fuel Tanks, Leaks Pose Risk of Fires and Explosions: Spark Recall

Fuel Tanks, Leaks Pose Risk of Fires and Explosions: Spark Recall

Auto defects can create serious hazards for drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. When a significant number of accident reports indicate the faulty manufacturing of a vehicle is the cause of injury, the government may…
Jun 12
Keeping Kids Out of Hot, Florida Cars through Summer

Keeping Kids Out of Hot, Florida Cars through Summer

Car accidents don't always refer to collisions. There are many other risks associated with our vehicles. One of the most dangerous is child injury, especially here in the Sunshine State. According to CNN, there have been at least 8 child…

Rank this Week: 1395

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car, motorcycle and trucking accidents, including those caused by drunk driving. By Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, P.A.

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

Jun 18
New Regulations Limit “Hours of Service” for Trucker

New Regulations Limit “Hours of Service” for Trucker

State and federal regulations limit truck load size, speed, equipment, as well as driver schedules. Driver fatigue is a well-documented problem in the trucking industry where drivers have an incentive to speed and chase the clock. Truck…
Jun 17
Summer Safety: Baseball and Brain Injury Prevention

Summer Safety: Baseball and Brain Injury Prevention

Summer means baseball season for many players and their families. Whether you are a coach, parent or athlete, it is important to remain aware of the dangers of baseball and injury. Head injuries can be catastrophic and are commonly associated…
Jun 14
Local Woman Killed in Fort Myers Pedestrian Accident

Local Woman Killed in Fort Myers Pedestrian Accident

Fort Myers police officers have identified a female pedestrian who was killed when she was hit by a passing pickup. According to FOX4, the accident happened on Evans Avenue and Colonial Boulevard. Accident reports indicate that the…

Rank this Week: 1668

The Virtual Lawyer

Discusses the law, legal news and the practice of law in England and Wales. By Steve Cornforth.

http://thestevecornforthblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Jun 18
Another case to shout about - will anybody listen?

Another case to shout about - will anybody listen?

Janet (not her real name) is 15. Back in 2010, she was hit by a 4 x 4 and suffered catastrophic injuries. The facts are fairly straightforward. She was crossing a busy single carriageway between a line of cars that was stopped at traffic…
Jun 13
What do you think of your lawyer?

What do you think of your lawyer?

One of my recurring themes is how to make the law and lawyers accessible to all. It is fair to say that that is quite a challenge. We are not the most popular profession in the world by any stretch! Even the good works that we do are…
Jun 11
Hillsborough - edging closer to justice (2)

Hillsborough - edging closer to justice (2)

I mentioned last week that we were edging closer to justice for the families of the 96 Hillsborough victims when the hearing date was fixed for the new inquests. I also mentioned that the QC representing the police had suggested that the…

Rank this Week: 2600

California Personal Injury Lawyers…

California Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers California personal injury law concerning slip and fall injuries, hit and run accidents, and car accidents. By the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch.

http://www.californiapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 17
Man Killed in Calabasas Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death

Man Killed in Calabasas Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death

A 25 year old man from Calabasas, John Westerlund, was killed in a Calabasas motorcycle accident on Wednesday. According to The Acorn, the Calabasas accident occurred on Las Virgenes Road, when the driver of a pick up truck pulled out in…
Jun 14
3 People Killed in Tragic Pico Rivera Car Accident

3 People Killed in Tragic Pico Rivera Car Accident

A Pico Rivera car accident last night has resulted in the death of a man and two children, who were thrown from the car after the head on collision. According to the Los Angeles Times, the car accident in Pico Rivera apparently happened when…
May 23
California Medical Malpractice - Unfair Limits on Pain and Suffering

California Medical Malpractice - Unfair Limits on Pain and Suffering

In 1975, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act ("MICRA") was set into law in California. This law unfairly limits the amount of money that a victim of medical malpractice can receive for his or her pain and suffering to only $250,000. …

Rank this Week: 2824

Texas Personal Injury Attorney…

Texas Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Texas accidents. By Schechter McElwee Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.

http://www.smslegal.com/blog

Jun 17
Brain Injury Could Be a Risk Factor for Homelessne

Brain Injury Could Be a Risk Factor for Homelessne

Few injuries are as devastating as a traumatic brain injury. These injuries often result in auto and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents or slip and fall accidents. However, the results of a new study point to yet another disturbing…
Jun 16
Caffeine Helps Truck Drivers Avoid Accident

Caffeine Helps Truck Drivers Avoid Accident

It is called the most popular drug in the world, and is easily one of the most consumed beverages on the planet. There's no doubt that Americans are addicted to their coffee. However, new research finds that caffeine could actually help save…
Jun 13
Robotic Device Helps Paralyzed Patient to Move through Mind Control

Robotic Device Helps Paralyzed Patient to Move through Mind Control

Offshore workers who have suffered a spinal cord injury, and are no longer able to move their lower limbs, may be interested in the recent development of a mind-controlled robotic exoskeleton. The device works on a command by the user in the…

Rank this Week: 1518

The Verdict

Topics range from Iowa to the national scene but concentrate heavily on Iowa cases. By Stephen D Lombardi.

http://www.lombardilaw.com/blog/

Jun 17
ATV, Jet Ski, Moped, Pilot vs Deer & Train Crashes – 4 Dead

ATV, Jet Ski, Moped, Pilot vs Deer & Train Crashes &#8211; 4 Dead

It’s been a weird week in the world of PI law. All are serious accidents and ended with four deaths that include a river, a city street, a deer and a train crossing. And then there is the moped being driven by the football player.ATV…
Jun 16
Cleavage in the Courtroom - It's Court, Not A Cocktail Party

Cleavage in the Courtroom - It's Court, Not A Cocktail Party

Maybe some women shouldn’t be trial lawyers. Maybe, just maybe their sense of fashion is getting in the way of doing their job, the administering of justice and representing their clients. Remember the client? You know the ones who are…
Jun 13
Oskaloosa Car-Tractor Accident Leads to Two Teens with Serious Injurie

Oskaloosa Car-Tractor Accident Leads to Two Teens with Serious Injurie

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, two teenagers were in a vehicle on Highway 163 near Oskaloosa. The driver, a 17-year old boy from Knoxville was driving a Toyota Camry when he struck the back end of a John Deere tractor pulling a field…

Rank this Week: 484

New York Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers New York medical malpractice, car accident and construction accident laws. By Law Offices of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC.

http://www.newyorkinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 17
Major Victory in White Plains Truck Accident

Major Victory in White Plains Truck Accident

White Plains truck accident lawyer Michael Joseph won a major jury verdict in the Westchester Supreme Court. The case involved a truck accident where a City of White Plains garbage truck rear ended a pick up truck which was stopped at a red…
Mar 22
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Shuts Down New York City Bus Companies for Safety Violation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Shuts Down New York City Bus Companies for Safety Violation

Our New York bus accidents lawyers regularly represent New Yorkers who are injured in bus accidents of all sorts including metropolitan transportation in New York City and Westchester, as well as motor coach accident. Recently two large bus…
Mar 20
New Decision in New York Defective Sidewalk Case

New Decision in New York Defective Sidewalk Case

Our New York City and White Plains personal injury lawyers have represented countless people who were injured in a trip and fall accident on a broken sidewalk, defective sidewalk or a pot hole in the street. Often people are initially…

Rank this Week: 2878

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident

Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles are dangerous machines, even when used by a safe driver. To some, that thrill and risk of weaving in and out of traffic on the highway is part of the appeal of owning a motorcycle, but it is important to know the difference…
Jun 14
Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober

Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober

Alright, so I know we just published an article about driving under the influence yesterday, but our lawyers recently came across a very interesting piece, and we wanted to share it with you. The concept of a designated driver has been…
Jun 13
Drugged Driving Making Its Way Into Public Consciousne

Drugged Driving Making Its Way Into Public Consciousne

By now the vast majority of the American public is aware of all the facts and statistics regarding drinking and driving. If you watch television or surf the web frequently, you probably don’t go more than a few days at a time without…

Rank this Week: 553

Oregon Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injuries to minors, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse & neglect, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death. Published by Portland, Oregon personal injury attorney Matthew D. Kaplan.

http://www.oregoninjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Salem Lawmakers Bow To Insurance Industry, Stall Key Oregon Consumer Protection Measure

Salem Lawmakers Bow To Insurance Industry, Stall Key Oregon Consumer Protection Measure

We all know that lobbyists carry a lot of weight in Washington, Salem and other state capitals nationwide, but the lack of political will currently on display in Salem is especially hard to watch. At issue is House Bill 3160. According to a…
Jun 12
Study Seeks to Broaden Definition of Distracted Driving

Study Seeks to Broaden Definition of Distracted Driving

Perhaps we should have seen this coming. Even as consumer groups and public awareness campaigns have worked to raise awareness of distracted driving here in Oregon and elsewhere, the distractions in our cars have evolved. That conclusion…
Jun 7
Chrysler's Refusal to Recall Jeeps Raises Serious Issue

Chrysler's Refusal to Recall Jeeps Raises Serious Issue

Last week I wrote about the shocking and indefensible position of some car companies and car dealers that rental vehicles should be allowed to remain on the road, and even resold, while they are subject to recall notices but not yet repaired.…

Rank this Week: 589

Campylobacter Blog

Covers campylobacter outbreaks and news. By Marler Clark.

http://www.campylobacterblog.com/

Jun 17
Burger & Beer Bash Linked to Campylobacter Illnesse

Burger & Beer Bash Linked to Campylobacter Illnesse

Bacterial contamination was being blamed Monday for an outbreak of foodborne illness following the popular Burger & Beer Bash in Westchester County earlier this month. The county Health Department said... Continue Reading
May 29
PA’s The Family Cow Dairy Linked to Raw Milk Campylobacter Illnesses.

PA’s The Family Cow Dairy Linked to Raw Milk Campylobacter Illnesses.

The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Health today advised consumers to discard raw milk produced by The Family Cow in Chambersburg, Franklin County, because of potential bacterial contamination. Agriculture and... Continue Reading
May 23
Campylobacter strain linked to cow-share dairy farm on the Kenai Peninsula

Campylobacter strain linked to cow-share dairy farm on the Kenai Peninsula

The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is investigating another outbreak of Campylobacter infection associated with the consumption of raw milk. This new outbreak is associated with raw milk distributed by the same... Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 1539

Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Florida car accidents, wrongful death, and bicycle accidents. By Salpeter Gitkin, LLP.

http://www.florida-injury-attorneys-blog.com/

Jun 17
Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die

Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die

Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin were in a Coconut Creek, Florida collision on Saturday that ended with Hirt dead, sources indicate. Police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and have not said…
Jun 17
Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33

Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33

33 people were injured in Miami, Florida on Thursday after a deck at a popular restaurant gave way, dropping around 100 people into the ocean, news sources report. At least two of the victims sustained serious injuries and are being treated…
Jun 14
John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer

John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer

John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida allegedly struck an unmarked patrol car and fled the scene on Wednesday, news sources report. Information regarding the victim's identity was not immediately available following the incident; reports…

Rank this Week: 800

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