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Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Fort Worth personal injury and workers' compensation law. By the Law Office of Stephen O'Rear, P.C.

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

May 14
A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

If you have a fire or someone breaks into your house and you need to file a claim on your homeowner's insurance, you could be in for a long and tedious process if you haven't done your home work properly, particularity with respect to your…
Apr 17
WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to lawfully claim ownership to real property originally owned by another person. The statute governing the rules of adverse possession is Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code…
Mar 19
USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

If you car is damaged in a accident and you file a claim with your insurance company, you may be told that you have to have the vehicle repaired at a certain facility or that you must use certain types of parts to repair the vehicle. If this…

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Food Poisoning Law Blog

Covers food safety issues. Published by Pritzker Rhuohonen and Associates.

http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/

Nov 29
McDonald's Salmonella Outbreak in Bloomington, Illinois, Linked to Sick Worker

McDonald's Salmonella Outbreak in Bloomington, Illinois, Linked to Sick Worker

The McDonalds on South Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois, has been associated with a certain type of Salmonella -- Salmonella Stanley -- in connection with an outbreak of illness in Central Illinois. People started to get sick in…
Nov 26
McDonald's location in Bloomington, IL, Temporarily Closes Over Salmonella Scare

McDonald's location in Bloomington, IL, Temporarily Closes Over Salmonella Scare

The McDonald's restaurant on South Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois, has a suspected connection to Salmonella illnesses and the restaurant was voluntarily closed out of an abundance of caution by the proprietor. The McLean County…
Nov 23
Wrongful Death Lawyers for Listeriosi

Wrongful Death Lawyers for Listeriosi

Four listeriosis patients died in the 2012 Whole Foods Listeria cheese outbreak and a woman sickened in the outbreak lost her baby during pregnancy. This devastating outbreak was traced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Rank this Week: 976

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

Covers employee regulation, wage and hour laws, and buying and selling a business in the food services industry. By the Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC.

http://www.newyorkrestaurantlawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

As of today, all school sports teams in Boston must have compulsory training on concussion and head injury management procedures in order to reduce the number of head injuries sustained in contact sports for the under 18s.
Nov 26
Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Results of a survey published last week show that 76 per cent of motorists believe change is needed to reduce the number of car accidents involving young people.
Nov 26
Asbestos free Australia?

Asbestos free Australia?

Australia is putting a pilot scheme in place which could see it become the first country in the world to remove asbestos from all its buildings and eliminate asbestos related diseases.

Rank this Week: 991

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 19
What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

Personal Injury Insurance
Nov 15
What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

Being bitten by a dog can be a frightening and painful experience. Knowing what steps to take in the moments immediately after a dog bite is important for both your health and your legal standing. As dog bites are often distressing, it can be…
Nov 9
How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

Receiving Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

Rank this Week: 1012

Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury, auto accident, and medical negligence news. By Estey & Bomberger, LLP.

http://www.losangelesinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Oct 9
Teen Boy Tragically Killed in Upland Hit-and-Run Accident

Teen Boy Tragically Killed in Upland Hit-and-Run Accident

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 13-year-old boy was tragically killed Monday night in a hit-and-run collision that took place at the intersection of Campus Avenue and Arrow Highway in Upland. According to police, the crash occurred shortly before…
Oct 4
Teen Girl Tragically Killed in Collision Involving Suspected DUI Driver

Teen Girl Tragically Killed in Collision Involving Suspected DUI Driver

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - A 17-year-old girl was tragically killed after the vehicle she was riding in crashed into the back of a Nissan late Tuesday night in West Covina. California Highway Patrol officers said the driver of the car, Arianna…
Sep 24
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Skechers Shape-ups Broken Toe Injurie

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Skechers Shape-ups Broken Toe Injurie

Q. What are the symptoms of a broken toe? A. The most common symptoms of a broken toe are: swelling, bruising, difficulty bearing weight, pain, and reduced range of motion. If these symptoms persist, even after you stopped wearing Skechers…

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Personal Injury Law Update

Covers personal injury trends, resources, verdicts and legislation. By D'Amore & Associates.

http://www.personalinjurylawupdate.com/damorelaw/

May 17
Watching for rider

Watching for rider

Improving cooperation between all road users and motorcyclists will help to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.
May 8
Police and pedestrian

Police and pedestrian

Police enforcement of pedestrian crosswalks improves safety for up to a year. Watch this video of a dangerous pedestrian crossing in Southeast Portland...
Apr 30
This Saturday: Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo

This Saturday: Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo

D'Amore Law Group is a proud sponsor of Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo, free with zoo admission on May 4, 2013 - read more

Rank this Week: 1048

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…

Rank this Week: 1052

Central New York Injury Lawyer…

Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and municipal liability. By Michaels & Smolak, P.C.

http://www.centralnewyorkinjurylawyer.com/

May 4
Suing For Injuries Caused By Stray Farm Animals In New York

Suing For Injuries Caused By Stray Farm Animals In New York

You're driving along a country highway, rounding a curve, when ---- bam --- you run into a cow. Yes, a cow! Why? Farmer Brown left a gaping hole in his fencing, and the big dumb animal wandered out. Can you sue the farmer for this obvious…
Apr 24
What Does This Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Teach New York Personal Injury Victims?

What Does This Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Teach New York Personal Injury Victims?

Everyone loves a fighter. Someone who, when faced with great tragedy, hardship, or injustice, doesn't just lie down and give up, but shoulders on and fights back. That's why the story of Adrianne Haslet, a Boston Marathon bombing victim, is…
Apr 16
CNY Injury Lawyer Has The Boston Marathon Blues -- No True Justice

CNY Injury Lawyer Has The Boston Marathon Blues -- No True Justice

There is no true justice on this earth. Believe me, I'm in the justice business, so I know. And it's not our fault. Our justice system, even the much decried personal injury law system, does the best it can. But it still falls…

Rank this Week: 1044

Listeria Blog

Covers listeria news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.listeriablog.com/

May 2
Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk

Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk

Health officials in Pennsylvania are advising customers of Stump Acres Dairy in York County to discard any raw milk purchased from the dairy after a sample tested positive for Listeria... Continue Reading
May 2
Meatballs with Listeria

Meatballs with Listeria

P.E. & F. Inc., a St. Louis establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food... Continue…
Apr 7
More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria

More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria

The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall... Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 1054

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog /…

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog / Blawg

Covers biker and motorcycle legal issues, safety tips, motorcycle ride reports and personal injury information. By Norman Gregory Fernandez.

http://bikerlawblog.com/

Oct 19
New posts coming soon.

New posts coming soon.

I have been super busy since returning from my epic around the nation RV trip. I am still catching up. Stay tuned for some new articles real soon. Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Sep 14
Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12

Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12

Just an FYI, I am back from my vacation as of 9/6/12. Many things happened after my last update. I will be writing an article soon to tell you what happened! Norm
Aug 28
A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.

A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.

Today on 8-28-12, Liz and I rode from Deadwood, South Dakota to Mount Rushmore. Both Deadwood and Mount Rushmore are located in the historic Black Hills of South Dakota. I have ridden many twisties all over the USA and Canada. The Black Hills…

Rank this Week: 1035

Personal Injury Law Journal

Covers motor vehicle accidents, injury law and workers' compensation. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/

May 17
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013. The article discusses…
May 9
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Assisted Living Facility Litigation: An Overview,” published in the New Jersey Law Journal on May 6, 2013. …
May 8
Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Almost anyone who has driven on a major highway in the US has seen some version of a digital billboard in use. In the Garden State, digital signs and billboards have become commonplace, giving information on everything from traffic…

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Randy Barnhart - Trial Lawyer

Covers defective autos, vans, trucks and tires, and insurance bad faith.

May 16
Colorado Exculpatory Agreement Valid - 10th Circuit Rule

Colorado Exculpatory Agreement Valid - 10th Circuit Rule

In Squires v Breckenridge {download}, decided May 7, the 10th Circuit found a "release" or exculpatory agreement valid under Colorado law. The court began its analysis as follows: “[a]greements attempting to exculpate a party from…
May 1
Colorado Celebrates Law Day

Colorado Celebrates Law Day

This week, people across the United States will observe Law Day. It is a time each year to celebrate the rule of law and the role the courts and legal system play in helping people peacefully resolve disputes in modern society. Here in…
Apr 15
Colorado Supreme Court reverses discovery of an iPod

Colorado Supreme Court reverses discovery of an iPod

In Gateway Logistics Inc. v. Smay, 2013 CO 25, the Colorado Supreme Court held that privacy rights can bar over-reaching discovery requests. A party to the case “sought to inspect personal and business computers, smartphones, and other…

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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,…

Rank this Week: 1140

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney…

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers accidents and personal injury. By Ackerson Law Offices.

http://www.kentuckypersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 10
Bethany L. Hardman Killed In Auto Accident

Bethany L. Hardman Killed In Auto Accident

Bethany L. Hardman, age 29, of Wilmore, Kentucky was killed in a Jessamine County Kentucky auto accident. This Kentucky car crash occurred on Thursday just before 9:00 a.m. as Ms. Hardman's 2002 Saturn attempted a left hand turn from Clear…
May 10
Paducah Kentucky Accident Injures Two

Paducah Kentucky Accident Injures Two

Kimberly Youngblood, age 50, of Kevil, and Benjamin Crabtree, age 30, of West Paducah were both injured in a Kentucky auto accident that occurred on Woodville Road. The accident happened as Youngblood was attempting to pass Crabtree's…
May 8
UPDATED STORY: Latonya Hunt Of Sidon Mississippi Kill In Louisville Kentucky SUV Accident

UPDATED STORY: Latonya Hunt Of Sidon Mississippi Kill In Louisville Kentucky SUV Accident

As the story and the legalities were discussed in an early posting, including photos of the accident, (Click here for link to earlier story link), a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a SUV accident in Louisville Kentucky on…

Rank this Week: 1106

Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

By Mark Perlmutter & Brooks Schuelke.

http://austin.injuryboard.com/

Feb 22
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun

The thousands of women who have suffered serious injury and pain due to complications from the implantation of transvaginal mesh are paying close attention to the progress of the first bellwether trials of mesh manufacturers Ethicon and C.R.…
Feb 2
Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie

Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie

In a showing of unity between two historically acrimonious professions, doctors and lawyers are working together to reshape tort law and continue to force insurance companies to promptly pay the funds due to doctors for services performed.…
Dec 31
Defective Tire Recalls in 2012

Defective Tire Recalls in 2012

As we close out 2012 and begin traveling to celebrate the start of 2013, roadway safety should be our number one concern. Four major tire recalls of the past year have taught us to thoroughly inspect our vehicle’s tires before and after…

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Maritime Injury Law Blog

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels. By Beard, Stacey, Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP.

http://www.maritimeinjurylawyersblog.com/

Feb 8
Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability

Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability

Laws regarding saving human life are not always cut and dry. According to federal law, 45 USC Section 2304, the master of a vessel must aid anyone at sea who is in danger of losing their lives, as long as...
Feb 1
Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard

Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard

On January 30, a 23-year-old fisherman was air-lifted from F/V NORTH SEA, a Seattle-based Coastal Villages Region Fund crab boat. According to reports, NORTH SEA crewmembers called the Coast Guard that afternoon when the man was seen…
Jan 25
Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel

Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel

The Coast Guard received a May Day message at approximately 2:30 a.m. last night from the fishing vessel GENESIS A. The vessel was reportedly aground on a sand bar at the mouth of Willapa Bay near Leadbetter Point. A helicopter...

Rank this Week: 1150

Council Bluffs Personal Injury…

Council Bluffs Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers personal injury law, safety and tort reform. By Craig Kelley.

http://councilbluffs.injuryboard.com/

Jan 25
FDA on Metal-on-Metal Hips: Some Patients at Higher Risk Than Other

FDA on Metal-on-Metal Hips: Some Patients at Higher Risk Than Other

The serious—sometimes life threatening—problems of metal-on-metal hip replacement devices has been a major news story ever since several of the manufacturers issued recalls of millions of devices. To date, Smith & Nephew,…
Jan 18
Is Your Household Vulnerable to a Tip-Over Incident?

Is Your Household Vulnerable to a Tip-Over Incident?

Usually when we think about injuries related to product safety, we think about something that went wrong with the product. We think of the big newsworthy, attention-grabbing cases of the gel fuel in fire pots exploding, or the infant baby…
Dec 12
CPSC Seeks to Force Recall of Nap Nanny Infant Recliner

CPSC Seeks to Force Recall of Nap Nanny Infant Recliner

Yet another infant product is in the news this week for concerns over the product’s safety. This time it is the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners, manufactured by Baby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, PA. Last week, the Consumer…

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CT Personal Injury, Medical…

CT Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Accident Lawyers

Discusses motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, child injury, medical malpractice, venue, insurance claims, and negligence. By Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP.

http://hcwlaw.com/blog.html

Dec 4
Connecticut Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

Connecticut Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

Under construction.
Nov 27
Fatal North Haven, CT Accident Leaves Male Driver Dead and Female Passenger Seriously Injured

Fatal North Haven, CT Accident Leaves Male Driver Dead and Female Passenger Seriously Injured

A crash happened in North Haven around 10 p.m. on the southbound side of the Interstate Highway 91 on Sunday night. The driver, 24-year-old David Cooley, of North Haven, was killed. His passenger, Paige Camera, 24, of Meriden, is in critical…
Nov 26
Woman Charged with DUI in Ledyard, CT Crash from September

Woman Charged with DUI in Ledyard, CT Crash from September

Back on Sept. 30 accident on Route 117 in Ledyard led to two women each having to be extricated from their vehicles with the “jaws of life”. The 2:30 am accident was very severe. Jennifer A. Macomber, 32, of 890 Colonel Ledyard Highway,…

Rank this Week: 1120

Personal Injury Blog

Covers Texas personal injury news and information. By E. Michael Grossman.

http://www.injuryblawg.com

Nov 29
Thomas Rendon Injured by Motorcycle Accident on Laurent in Victoria, TX

Thomas Rendon Injured by Motorcycle Accident on Laurent in Victoria, TX

Thomas Rendon sustained moderate injuries on November 28, 2012 after he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Victoria, TX. Police said that Rendon was riding along Laurent Street at about 8:45 a.m. when a vehicle pulled out in front of…
Nov 27
Jon-Luc Lewis Hit and Injured by Semi-Truck on US-59 in Edna, TX

Jon-Luc Lewis Hit and Injured by Semi-Truck on US-59 in Edna, TX

According to local news reports from Edna, TX, 21-year old Jon-Luc Lewis was injured on November 18, 2012 after his motorcycle was hit by a semi-truck along US-59. Lewis was riding north along US-59 near the Lavaca River when a semi-truck…
Nov 27
Kenneth Dux Injured in Richardson, TX After Alleged DWI Accident

Kenneth Dux Injured in Richardson, TX After Alleged DWI Accident

According to local police reports in Richardson, TX, Kenneth Dux was critically injured on November 27, 2012 after an accident along Central Expressway’s frontage road. Dux and his wife, Carol Dux, were passenger’s in Matthew Leon’s van…

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San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers…

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers product recalls, auto accidents, and personal injury news. By Kerckhoff Law.

http://www.sandiegopersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Nov 18
The Top Ten Ways To Prevent A Car Accident In San Diego Or El Centro ~

The Top Ten Ways To Prevent A Car Accident In San Diego Or El Centro ~

The following advice is given in an effort to assist drivers while on the road, in order to avoid accidents: 1. Avoid using the "fast lane." By using the center or right lane on multi-lane roads, you have more "escape routes" should a…
Nov 17
Per The FDA, No Deaths Linked To Energy Drinks ~

Per The FDA, No Deaths Linked To Energy Drinks ~

The Food & Drug Administration recently announced that it doesn't have enough evidence to regulate energy drinks despite dozens of reports that link the drinks to consumer deaths. Despite the fact that high-caffeine energy drinks have been…
Nov 13
Helpful Tips For Plaintiffs Involved In Automobile Accidents ~

Helpful Tips For Plaintiffs Involved In Automobile Accidents ~

Have you been involved in an automobile accident? Are you at fault? Are you unsure about what you should do (or should have done) in order to preserve your rights in dealing with the other party's insurance company? Or are you the victim…

Rank this Week: 1089

Personal Injury and Social…

Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog

Information for injured persons and Social Security disability claimants in Texas. By Robert A. Kraft

http://www.injury-and-disability.com/

Aug 13
Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Beginning today I am discontinuing this blog, after seven years — since April 2005. I started another injury blog at about the same time, and my original plan was to discuss different topics on the two blogs. Over time, the content became…
Aug 10
Friday Fun

Friday Fun

I've seen plenty of five-piece bands, and I've seen even more pianists. But until now I've never seen five guys play one piano — and actually make pretty good music.
Aug 9
Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Here's one from the "life is stranger than fiction" department. This is the full story reported by Mashable.com: In yet another example of why you shouldn’t text and drive, a Texas college student drove off a cliff while…

Rank this Week: 1080

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…

Rank this Week: 1211

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Aronfeld Trial Lawyers

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

May 17
A Miami Lawyer on the Sante Fe Trail

A Miami Lawyer on the Sante Fe Trail

Sitting in a French bakery before it opens is one of life's great pleasures. I arrived late last night to Santa Fe, New Mexico to attend the American Association for Justice's Leaders Forum. The dry chill of an early morning in New Mexico…
May 17
What Should I Do If I Am Injured On A Cruise?

What Should I Do If I Am Injured On A Cruise?

Injured cruise ship passengers face some of the most difficult legal hurdles of all personal injury cases. For example, when someone slips and falls on a cruise ship, most cruise lines require any potential lawsuit be filed within one year…
May 16
Florida Must Lower Blood Alcohol Limits-- Now

Florida Must Lower Blood Alcohol Limits-- Now

Drunk driving accidents are not really accidents; they are crimes. They kill thousands of innocent people every year. The National Transportation Safety Board has proposed a solution that I believe is right--lower the legal blood alcohol…

Rank this Week: 1218

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/

May 17
Portland Wrongful Death Issues Emerge in Niteclub Shooting

Portland Wrongful Death Issues Emerge in Niteclub Shooting

Even as police investigate the death last week of a 33-year-old man outside a Northeast Portland strip club the circumstances surrounding the incident have raised serious questions about how well the club was handling its security…
May 9
Oregon Product Recall: BMW acknowledges air bag issue

Oregon Product Recall: BMW acknowledges air bag issue

The really surprising thing about the BMW recall announced this week is not the fact that some older models in the German carmaker’s line had what USA Today describes as “potentially shrapnel-producing airbags.” Rather, it…
May 6
Police Search for Oregon Hit-and-Run Driver

Police Search for Oregon Hit-and-Run Driver

An Associated Press dispatch republished this morning in The Oregonian recounts a Salem hit-and-run car accident last night that that left a tow-truck driver injured. According to the news agency a tow truck was parked Sunday evening on a…

Rank this Week: 1214

Salmonella Blog

Provides surveillance and analysis on salmonella news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark, LLP, PS.

http://www.salmonellablog.com/

May 17
Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella Krinos brand tahini is Brewing

Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella Krinos brand tahini is Brewing

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
May 16
Holiday Inn Sickens 44 with Salmonella in North Carolina

Holiday Inn Sickens 44 with Salmonella in North Carolina

As of Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. there are 44 individuals with signs and symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection; 36 from North Carolina and eight out of state. Five... Continue Reading
May 15
Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Outbreak – Mae Freeman Speaks Out

Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Outbreak – Mae Freeman Speaks Out

Greg Barnes of ABC New 11, Cumberland County Health Director Buck Wilson says potentially close to 100 people may have been exposed to salmonella at a Fayetteville hotel’s restaurants. The... Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 1217

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 17
Timing of Discovery Obligation

Timing of Discovery Obligation

Lawyers always argue over anything where there is not black and white set rules. (Actually, we argue when there are set rules, too.) No one exactly knows the rules of the sequences of discovery because the rules are whatever the motions'…
May 14
Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?

Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?

Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said we should lower the blood-alcohol limit from .08, the current standard, to .05. The NTSB argues that the U.S. is too lenient when it comes to drunk driving and wants the U.S. to…
May 9
Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company

Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company

Last week, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland decided the case of Davis v. Martinez. This was an appeal where the trial court entered an order that permitted the underinsured motorist insurer (State Farm) to participate in the trial…

Rank this Week: 1159

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Covers auto and truck accident,medical malpractice and products liability issues. By national law firm Miller and Zois.

http://www.accidentinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
You Can't Drive Your Bike Drunk, Hit a Pothole and Bring a Successful Personal Injury Lawsuit Because the World Is Not That Crazy

You Can't Drive Your Bike Drunk, Hit a Pothole and Bring a Successful Personal Injury Lawsuit Because the World Is Not That Crazy

The Indiana high court ruled on Monday, agreeing that plaintiff's claim in bike accident case should be dismissed against a local municipality because there is no liability if you get drunk and hit a pothole. I gotta tell you, I'm a personal…
May 16
Zometa Loss at Trial

Zometa Loss at Trial

A New Jersey state court gave Novartis a defense verdict in a jaw injury lawsuit in this mass tort claim. The issue in this cases is largely about warnings: what did Novartis have to communicate to doctors about the risks of Zometa with…
May 14
RV Power Awning Recall

RV Power Awning Recall

Domestic USA has announced the recall of its 9100 Power Awnings, Weatherpro Awnings and Motor Service Kits. It has been determined that if an important step was bypassed in the installation of the power awnings, it could potential damage…

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Missouri Injury Lawyer Blog

This blog covers personal injury topics such as drug safety, Missouri Verdicts and Settlements, Missouri Legal Decisions, and Traffic Safety. By St. Louis, Missouri Injury Lawyer Jeffrey Lowe.

http://www.missouriinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 15
NuvaRing Lawsuits Allege Negligence

NuvaRing Lawsuits Allege Negligence

Merck & Co., a major pharmaceutical company, is facing over 1,000 lawsuits over NuvaRing, a vaginal contraceptive. According to the allegations and numerous reports, NuvaRing has been linked to blood clotting, or venous thromboembolism,…
May 14
Bill to Reinstate Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Missouri Malpractice Cases Die

Bill to Reinstate Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Missouri Malpractice Cases Die

As a Missouri medical malpractice attorney, I was very pleased last year when the Missouri Supreme Court struck down our state’s cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Non-economic damages are payments for injuries…
May 8
Insurer Must Cover, and Employer Must Indemnify Client Against, Workplace Injury Lawsuit – Harleysville Insurance Co. v. PDSI

Insurer Must Cover, and Employer Must Indemnify Client Against, Workplace Injury Lawsuit – Harleysville Insurance Co. v. PDSI

When someone is injured in a workplace involving more than one contractor, it can be difficult to sort out who is obligated to cover the resulting damages. As a Missouri workplace injury lawyer, I always start these cases by determining which…

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New York Injury Talk Blog

Covers automobile accidents, birth injuries, brain injuries, personal injury, product liability & recalls, workers' compensation, and workplace injuries. B Wingate, Russoti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP.

http://www.nyinjurytalk.com/

May 14
Safety Tips for New York Motorcyclist

Safety Tips for New York Motorcyclist

In the year 2011, there were 5,336 motorcycle crashes in the state of New York. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reports that 162 motorcycle operators and six motorcycle passengers were killed in those crashes and 5,180 people…
May 7
Car Crashes into Queens Auto Shop Killing Mechanic

Car Crashes into Queens Auto Shop Killing Mechanic

A vehicle veered out of control and crashed into a Queens auto shop, killing a worker after being involved in a rear-end collision. The Western Queens Gazette reports that the fatal crash occurred at the New Pamir Auto Body Shop on 126th…
Apr 23
Elderly Man Injured in DWI Crash

Elderly Man Injured in DWI Crash

Two drivers were injured in a New York City car accident that resulted in the both vehicles crashing into scaffolding. According to an NBC news report, the crash occurred at 48th Street and Sixth Avenue near Rockefeller Center. Officials say…

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News Blog

Covers auto accidents, drug litigation, and medical malpractice. By Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC.

http://www.cssfirm.com/news-blog/

May 14
Mirena IUD May Have Problem

Mirena IUD May Have Problem

In today’s world, drug companies continue to develop new contraceptive devices and birth control pills as the [...]The post Mirena IUD May Have Problems appeared first on .
Apr 26
Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know

Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know

In our representation we find that our clients are hungry for information regarding the Stryker hip implant [...]The post Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know appeared first on .
Apr 23
Before You Speak With Broadspire About Your Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Claim-Read This Post

Before You Speak With Broadspire About Your Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Claim-Read This Post

On January 3, 2013, Stryker announced that it had hired Broadspire, a third party claims administrator and [...]The post Before You Speak With Broadspire About Your Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Claim-Read This Post appeared first on .

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Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/

May 13
Florida Considers Bill Potentially Impacting Patient Safety

Florida Considers Bill Potentially Impacting Patient Safety

Last month, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill, by a vote of 101 to 16, that would double the number of pharmacy technicians each pharmacist can supervise from three to six. The pharmacists remain responsible for signing…
May 6
Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital

Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated one of its website pages regarding medication error and consumer awareness. One of the stories included is a cautionary tale for all hospitalized individuals receiving medication…
Apr 29
Improperly Mixed Nutritional Supplements Given to 186 Babies & Children in Compounding Error

Improperly Mixed Nutritional Supplements Given to 186 Babies & Children in Compounding Error

Authorities for Alberta Health Services (AHS), located in Edmonton, recently announced another major pharmaceutical error, which this time may have impacted some 186 sick children. This is the third major pharmaceutical/compounding error that…

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Florida Injury Attorney Blawg

Covers Florida personal injury, medical malpractice and workers' compensation news. By Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A.

http://www.floridainjuryattorneyblawg.com/

May 13
Florida Subjects Medicaid Recipients to Arbitrary Medical Malpractice Limit

Florida Subjects Medicaid Recipients to Arbitrary Medical Malpractice Limit

Not willing to accept the voice of the people as expressed through jury verdicts, the Florida Legislature has imposed arbitrary limits on how much individuals harmed by medical negligence/malpractice can be compensated for their losses.…
May 11
Maintain Motor Vehicle Bodily Injury (BI) Insurance Coverage to Avoid Suspension of Florida Drivers License (DL)

Maintain Motor Vehicle Bodily Injury (BI) Insurance Coverage to Avoid Suspension of Florida Drivers License (DL)

Florida drivers are surprised to learn that their license privileges can be suspended following a crash determined to be their fault which results in death or bodily injury. They mistakenly believe that being in compliance with the state's…
May 5
"Full Coverage" Vehicle Insurance Does Not Mean What Most Floridians Think

"Full Coverage" Vehicle Insurance Does Not Mean What Most Floridians Think

The subject of this blog is a recurring theme in our law firm and in every law firm in the state involved in motor vehicle accident litigation. Insurance coverage is a key issue in every Florida motor vehicle accident case. It is relevant…

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Scott and Fenderson Law Blog

Covers Florida accident law.

http://www.scottandfenderson.typepad.com/

May 10
Don't Text and Drive

Don't Text and Drive

New study shows that texting and driving even more dangerous than drinking and driving.
May 3
Linda Hunsinger Wins Joyce Ann Nelle Memorial Scholarship Award

Linda Hunsinger Wins Joyce Ann Nelle Memorial Scholarship Award

Our own Linda Hunsinger has been awarded a scholarshi pfor excellence and professionalism in paralegal studies.
May 2
CLAIMS ADJUSTERS ETHICAL OBLIGATION

CLAIMS ADJUSTERS ETHICAL OBLIGATION

What is a claims adjuster and what ethical obligations are they supposed to follow? Claims adjusters work for insurance companies, as such they have an inherent conflict of interest when dealing with claimants. The adjuster is there to…

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West Virginia Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car and ATV accidents. By the Wolfe Law Firm.

http://www.westvirginiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 6
West Virginia Woman Sues Property Owner For Tripping Hazard At Apartment Complex

West Virginia Woman Sues Property Owner For Tripping Hazard At Apartment Complex

A West Virginia woman who tripped and injured herself while visiting her daughter in Huntington has sued the company that owns the property, claiming that it failed to properly maintain the premise. A mother visited her daughter's apartment…
Apr 30
West Virginia Man Sues Golf Course After Being Injured By An Overturned Golf Cart

West Virginia Man Sues Golf Course After Being Injured By An Overturned Golf Cart

Recently, a man from Wayne County filed a lawsuit against Twin Silos of Lavelette LLC after suffering an injury from an overturned golf cart. In 2011, Gregory Farley spent the day at Twin Silos golf course playing golf with his friends. At…
Apr 24
West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment Ruling Against Injured Worker, Citing Lack of Detailed Evidence

West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment Ruling Against Injured Worker, Citing Lack of Detailed Evidence

In a previous post, we discussed the fact that West Virginia is a "notice pleading" state. Notice pleading is the most common form of pleading in the United States. When the injured party hires a West Virginia personal injury attorney and…

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New York Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

New York Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers national and New York based elder neglect and nursing home abuse news. Published By Gallivan & Gallivan.

http://www.newyorknursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 2
Possible Link Found Between Depression and Dementia

Possible Link Found Between Depression and Dementia

A report in the New York times suggests a possible link between depression and later in life dementia. The Times report cites a study from the British Journal of Psychiatry. Although the study conductors could not find a direct causative...
Apr 23
Brooklyn Nursing Home Seeking Funding to Continue Therapy Dog Visit

Brooklyn Nursing Home Seeking Funding to Continue Therapy Dog Visit

The Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care located in Brooklyn's Manhattan Beach neighborhood, was hit hard when Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast. In the months that followed, residents were able to find comfort in the visits…
Apr 23
Closed Florida Nursing Home Had Been Opened by Convicted Felon

Closed Florida Nursing Home Had Been Opened by Convicted Felon

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is reporting that Harmony Healthcare Nursing Home, which had its doors shut in 2011, was opened and operated by two men convicted of Medicaid fraud in New York in 1979. The nursing home was closed amid findings...

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Product Liability Law Blog

Covers defective product topics such as auto recalls, automotive product liability, defective seatbelt and restraint systems, electrical product defects, and toxic tort/environmental cases. By The Gilbert Law Group

http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/

Dec 4
Tire Blowout Lawsuit Blames Bridgestone for Texas Rollover Crash

Tire Blowout Lawsuit Blames Bridgestone for Texas Rollover Crash

A mother and daughter are suing Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations for Texas auto products liability. The plaintiffs, Staci and Joanna Mathes, blame a faulty spare tire for the 2010 SUV rollover crash that they left them with serious…
Nov 30
Backyard Trampolines are Dangerous, Warn Pediatrician

Backyard Trampolines are Dangerous, Warn Pediatrician

In an updated statement recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the group is once again strongly discouraging the use of trampolines in homes and backyards. Dr. Michele LaBotz, who co-authored the "Trampoline Safety in…
Nov 27
Liquid Laundry Packets Can Cause Child Injuries, Poisoning, Warns CPSC

Liquid Laundry Packets Can Cause Child Injuries, Poisoning, Warns CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an alert cautioning that single-load liquid laundry packets may be harmful to kids. The reason for this, said the CPSC, is that some of the chemicals contained in them are toxic. The federal…

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Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Georgia automobile accident, personal injury, trucking accident and wrongful death issues. By Victor J. Faenza.

http://www.atlantapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Nov 23
Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I was depressed to read in the AJC online about another pedestrian being hit by a car and critically injured in Marietta, Georgia. According to the article, the pedestrian was struck last Friday night…
Nov 11
What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

Experience, experience, experience! In my opinion, the most important thing to look for when hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle personal injury or wrongful death claims in metro Atlanta and north Georgia is experience. And not just…
Nov 4
If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

One of the many things I do as an Atlanta personal injury lawyer is to understand all the factors that can affect the value of a personal injury lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit arises out of a car accident, tractor-trailer accident, a slip and…

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Law Offices of Ryan Harris Blog

Highlights settlements and verdicts for the Law Offices of Ryan Harris.

http://www.harrispersonalinjury.com/blog/

Nov 21
Tractor-Trailer Accidents: More Common than You’d Think

Tractor-Trailer Accidents: More Common than You’d Think

Accidents involving large commercial trucks are far more common than you’d think. Not only do they happen every single day, but every 16 minutes in the United States! These commercial trucks– also known as tractor-trailers, big-rigs,…
Oct 31
Philip Alexander, 2012 Young Attorney FINALIST

Philip Alexander, 2012 Young Attorney FINALIST

Congratulations to our very own Philip Alexander, Philip has been selected as a San Diego County Young Attorney for 2012!
Oct 24
We’ve earned the 2012 Clients’ Choice Award Presented by Avvo

We’ve earned the 2012 Clients’ Choice Award Presented by Avvo

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce that because we have received numerous client reviews with an average rating of 4 stars, Avvo.com (a creditable website that ranks attorneys) has presented us with the Clients’ Choice…

Rank this Week: 1183

Northern California Accident…

Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

Published By Estey & Bomberger, LLP

http://www.northerncaliforniaaccidentattorneyblog.com/

Oct 8
One Motorcyclist Killed, One Injured in Head-on Collision in Siskiyou County

One Motorcyclist Killed, One Injured in Head-on Collision in Siskiyou County

YREKA - A head-on collision that left a Fort Jones resident and an Etna man seriously injured is being blamed on distracted driving, the Siskiyou Daily has reported. The accident happened on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at approximately 2:55…
Oct 4
Teen Cyclist Struck by Car in San Leandro Intersection

Teen Cyclist Struck by Car in San Leandro Intersection

SAN LEANDRO - A teenage bicyclist was hurt Wednesday morning when he was hit by a car, Mercury News reported. The accident occurred at the intersection of Liberty Street and 163rd Avenue. According to the news report, the cyclist, a…
Sep 27
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Skechers Shape-ups Back Injurie

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Skechers Shape-ups Back Injurie

Q. I thought one of the benefits of wearing a Skechers Shape-ups was back pain relief? A. One of the many benefits of Shape-ups touted by Skechers was back pain relief, however, a number of consumers have experienced the opposite - the…

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Georgia Workers' Compensation…

Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation law in Georgia. By Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

May 17
Lawsuits Result When Workers Severely Burned

Lawsuits Result When Workers Severely Burned

Some of the most painful injuries anyone can suffer are burns. A Houston man recently suffered severe burns, as reported by Worker Injured in Akzo Nobel Plant Fire Files Lawsuit, Claiming Company Didn't Provide Safe Working Environment.…
May 14
Lawsuits Result When Workers Severely Burned

Lawsuits Result When Workers Severely Burned

Some of the most painful injuries anyone can suffer are burns. A Houston man recently suffered severe burns, as reported by Worker Injured in Akzo Nobel Plant Fire Files Lawsuit, Claiming Company Didn't Provide Safe Working Environment. In…
Apr 25
Injured worker receives $2 million settlement

Injured worker receives $2 million settlement

Ladders are dangerous items. An employee was working for a security systems company at the IKEA store in Atlantic Station. He fell from the ladder he was standing on while installing the security system. As a result he shattered his…

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Virginia Injury Attorney Blog

Covers wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, nursing homes and class actions cases, news and legislation. By Avery T. â€œSandyâ€ Waterman, Jr.

http://www.virginiainjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 16
Virginia: Medical Malpractice – a Lawyer’s Magazine

Virginia: Medical Malpractice – a Lawyer’s Magazine

Trial is the monthly magazine of the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”). Its May 2013 is its annual issue on “Medical Malpractice”. Five articles are featured: “Dangers of Electronic Medical…
May 9
Virginia: Vehicle Accident - a Lawyer's Settlement

Virginia: Vehicle Accident - a Lawyer's Settlement

This week a lawsuit scheduled for Court–facilitated mediation was settled by Mr. Waterman. It arose out of a 3–car crash on I-64 East near Victoria Boulevard in Newport News, Virginia, involving residents of Hampton, Yorktown, and…
May 3
Virginia: Patient Fall - a Lawyer’s Recovery

Virginia: Patient Fall - a Lawyer’s Recovery

Eason v. Sentara Hospitals [and] Sentara Careplex Hospital, No. 12000470 is an alleged wrongful death or survival case pending in Circuit Court for the City of Hampton, Virginia. On January 19, 2013, Plaintiff obtained a written expert…

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Product Liability Attorney Blog

Covers various product liability topics such as hormone replacement therapy, Ketek, Trasylol, and Vioxx settlements. By St. Louis, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois personal injury law firm, Carey & Danis.

http://www.productliabilityattorneyblog.com/

May 16
SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

A new study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine is suggesting that patients taking SSRI antidepressants like Paxil may be at an increased risk of complications during surgery. The risks include bleeding and death. During…
May 15
Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression

Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression

According to information from a new study that was published in the journal Current Biology, animals (including humans), “often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of…
May 13
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical

With over 40 lawsuits already filed against Cook Medical over vaginal mesh complications because of the company's Surgisis and Stratasis products, the case filed on April 2, 2013 by a Georgia resident did not come as much of a surprise. The…

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New York Legal Blog

Offers information and articles related to injury and accident law, criminal law, and immigration law in New York. Published by Mark Siesel.

http://www.nylegalblog.com/

May 14
Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death

Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death

The New York Times reported this week that the family of Derek Boogard, the ex-New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild defenseman, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. The suit alleges, among its many claims, that the league…
Mar 14
Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case

Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case

Last week, a Los Angeles County jury awarded 8.3 million dollars to retired Montana prison guard Loren Kransky for pain and suffering and medical expenses he suffered from a defective artificial hip implant manufactured by a division of…
Mar 11
First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston

First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston

On February 20, 2013, the first of what is sure to be numerous personal injury lawsuits resulting from the disastrous Carnival Triumph cruise was filed in Galveston County District Court in Texas by Kathy Marie Armstrong. As anyone who has…

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Brain Injury Lawyer

Covers compensation for brain injuries, personal injury claims, and selecting a brain injury lawyer. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.braininjurylawblog.com/

May 8
International Brain Injury Association Call for Abstract

International Brain Injury Association Call for Abstract

The International Brain Injury Association has announced the call for abstracts for the 10th World Congress on Brain Injury, which will take place on March 19-23, 2014 in San Francisco. The call for abstracts is posted on the IBIA…
May 6
Sex Lives Often An Overall Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury

Sex Lives Often An Overall Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury

Health Day News recently issued a story on a study published in NeuroRehabilitation in which the author Jhon Alexander Moreno, a neuropsychologist at the University of Miami, analyzed the results of fourteen studies that together included…
May 3
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Detects White Matter Abnormalities and Associated Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Adolescent TBI

Diffusion Tensor Imaging Detects White Matter Abnormalities and Associated Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Adolescent TBI

Researchers in Australia and Cincinnati utilized diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to examine the long‑term alterations in white matter microstructure following traumatic brain injury in adolescents. The researchers utilized DTI in…

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Drug Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers adverse drug updates, preemption, and drug product liability litigation. By Pogust Braslow & Millrood.

http://www.druginjurylawyerblog.com/

May 7
JUDGE OKS CLAIMS OF STRICT LIABILITY AGAINST DRUGMAKER

JUDGE OKS CLAIMS OF STRICT LIABILITY AGAINST DRUGMAKER

A federal judge has opened a window for plaintiffs to make a claim for strict liability against prescription drugmakers on a manufacturing defect theory. Despite developing case law in the opposite direction, U.S. District Judge Malachy…
May 7
Liver Toxicity Risks with Samsca

Liver Toxicity Risks with Samsca

On April 30, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued their second alert to patients and health care providers concerning the drug tolvaptan (SAMSCA). The warning had two main points: Tolvaptan use should be limited to no more…
Mar 15
More Bad Press for Fresenius Medical

More Bad Press for Fresenius Medical

On March 14, 2013, Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), announced that it has received yet another reprimand from the FDA, indicating that the agency found that the company failed to properly study artificial kidneys being used in…

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