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Chicago Illinois Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other personal injury news. By Elman Law Group.

http://www.chicagoillinoiscaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 23
"Wrong-Way Driver" Accident On Chicago Skyway

"Wrong-Way Driver" Accident On Chicago Skyway

There was a "wrong-way driver" accident this morning (May 23) on the Chicago Skyway, near 85th Street. Four people were injured. The accident happened at approximately 5:04 a.m., when a Honda driving north in the southbound lanes collided…
May 13
Fatal Accident On Kennedy Expressway

Fatal Accident On Kennedy Expressway

There was a fatal accident this morning on the Kennedy Expressway at Cumberland Avenue involving a semi truck and three cars. Details on the accident appear limited at this time.
May 8
Fatal Collision Between Car And Police SUV On Chicago's South Side

Fatal Collision Between Car And Police SUV On Chicago's South Side

There was a fatal accident this morning involving a collision between a Chicago Police SUV and a car. The accident happened on Chicago's South Side, at 76th Street and Yates Boulevard, at approximately 10:20 a.m. The police officers were…

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Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/

May 23
Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible

Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible

As reported in Oklahoma's Own, a former teacher was fired from his job after handing a Bible to one of his students. Walk Tutka has now filed a wrongful termination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the school…
May 21
Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against Zoloft

Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against Zoloft

English: Zoloft (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Recently, an Oklahoma woman filed a lawsuit against Zoloft in a federal court in Philadelphia. Her lawsuit, which is based on products liability, claims that the popular antidepressant caused serious…
May 16
Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

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

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

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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 23
Westchester County Settles Playland Wrongful Death Claim

Westchester County Settles Playland Wrongful Death Claim

In a case we wrote about almost six years ago, Westchester County and the owner of the “Mind Scrambler” ride at Playland have agreed to settle the wrongful death case of the late Gabriela Garin, a 21 year old Playland employee who…
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…

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This blog covers topics such as Admiralty & Maritime Law, Crime Victims Rights, Defective Products, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Security Negligence. By Miami, Florida Injury Attorney Gerson & Schwartz.

http://www.miamiinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Florida Court of Appeals Declares That Permanency Of Car Accident Injuries Is A Decision For The Jury

Florida Court of Appeals Declares That Permanency Of Car Accident Injuries Is A Decision For The Jury

This past March, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals tackled an important issue in the case of Smith v. Llamas, addressing the inquiry as to whether a Florida car accident victim’s injuries are temporary or permanent and if…
May 22
Florida Court Holds That Co-Owners Of A Vehicle Are Liable For Each Other’s Negligence

Florida Court Holds That Co-Owners Of A Vehicle Are Liable For Each Other’s Negligence

Earlier this year, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals addressed the question as to liability of a co-owner of a vehicle for injuries caused by the negligent driving of the car’s other owner. In Ortiz v. Regalado, Andy…
May 21
What Consumers Need To Know About Class Actions Lawsuits As They Relate To Product Liability Claim

What Consumers Need To Know About Class Actions Lawsuits As They Relate To Product Liability Claim

Earlier this year, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals addressed the question as to liability of a co-owner of a vehicle for injuries caused by the negligent driving of the car’s other owner. In Ortiz v. Regalado, Andy…

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Seattle Personal Injury Blog

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

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

May 23
Washington State Patrols on the Rise for the Next Two Weeks | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Washington State Patrols on the Rise for the Next Two Weeks | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Beware, distracted drivers! (Which we’re sure none of our readers are…) The Washington State Patrol takes their job very seriously, and over the next two weeks, they will be watching the roads especially closely. The additional…
May 22
Speed Demon Knocks Out Power in Oregon Town | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Speed Demon Knocks Out Power in Oregon Town | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

It’s always fun to take a new car for a spin. One driver took his fun a little bit too far in Boring, Oregon of all places. The 42-year-old from Battle Ground, Washington had just purchased a Chevrolet Corvette and decided to take a…
May 21
Goat Jams Up the Garden State | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Goat Jams Up the Garden State | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Commuters in the Garden State faced some nasty traffic this morning because of… a goat? That’s right, a goat reportedly escaped onto the Pulaski Skyway, a road that thousands of drivers use every day to get to the Holland Tunnel…

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Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse…

Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home safety and abuse. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomanursinghomeabuselawyer.com/blog/

May 23
Fallin Urged to Reconsider Medicaid Expansion

Fallin Urged to Reconsider Medicaid Expansion

Last year, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin declined to expand Medicaid coverage for the state of Oklahoma. Fallin stated that the expanded coverage would not only be expensive, but would render Oklahoma further dependant on federal money that…
May 21
Medicare Fraud Bill Headed to Governor Fallin

Medicare Fraud Bill Headed to Governor Fallin

Recently, the Oklahoma House overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at decreasing Medicaid fraud across Oklahoma. Authored by Senator Josh Brecheen, Senate Bill 27 passed the Oklahoma house 86-1. If the bill becomes law, the Oklahoma Health…
May 16
Oklahoma Nursing Homes for Veterans Criticized

Oklahoma Nursing Homes for Veterans Criticized

According to a recent report released by the state, workers at Oklahoma nursing homes for the nations veterans work long hours with little pay and inadequate guidance. The report indicates that these conditions often lead to serious problems…

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Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

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

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

May 23
Motorcyclist Killed in Riverside Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in Riverside Crash

Quecannon Nihipali, 40, was killed in a Riverside County motorcycle crash, which officials say, occurred when he was lane splitting. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred on May 20, 2013 when…
Mar 26
Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

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

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

Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

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

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Oklahoma Injury Law Help Center

Covers Oklahoma personal injury law topics, including car accidents, slip & falls, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and other related legal questions. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomalawyer.com/HelpCenterBlog/

May 23
Cash-Now Lawsuit Loans Under Fire

Cash-Now Lawsuit Loans Under Fire

The latest in a long line of “fast cash” borrowing enticements is what is known as the lawsuit loan. According to a recent article, this type of lawsuit funding has hit “critical mass,” and is attracting attention from…
May 21
Medical Malpractice Suit Over Wisdom Teeth Settle

Medical Malpractice Suit Over Wisdom Teeth Settle

The parents of teenager Jennifer Olenick were horrified when, on March 28, 2011, their daughter died during a routine wisdom tooth extraction. According to recent reports, the parents have now settled the resulting lawsuit out of court. Only…
May 16
Bill to Protect Agritourism Businesses from Premises Liability Signed

Bill to Protect Agritourism Businesses from Premises Liability Signed

As a recent article reports, Governor Mary Fallin has now signed into law a bill that limits the liability for agritourism operators across the state of Oklahoma. State Rep. Scott Biggs and Senator Ron Justice sponsored the bill, which is…

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Pasco County Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Pasco County, Florida personal injury law topics. By Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.pascoinjuryattorney.com/

May 23
Wesley Chapel Truck Accident Attorney :: I-75 Dump Truck Collision Kills Man, Seriously Injures Toddler

Wesley Chapel Truck Accident Attorney :: I-75 Dump Truck Collision Kills Man, Seriously Injures Toddler

The driver of a dump truck pulled into speeding traffic on I-75 Tuesday morning, causing a collision that killed a Wesley Chapel man, critically injured his wife and seriously injured his granddaughter. According to the Florida Highway…
May 16
Pasco County Auto Accident Attorney :: Zephyrhills Man Creates 'Quiet Zone' - Device that Prevents Texting While Driving

Pasco County Auto Accident Attorney :: Zephyrhills Man Creates 'Quiet Zone' - Device that Prevents Texting While Driving

Zephyrhills businessman Brandon Butts has invented what is called the Quiet Zone, a device to prevent texting while driving, in order to combat the nationwide problem of teens and adults texting while in the driver's seat. After reviewing…
May 9
Pasco County Child Burn Injury Lawyer :: 1-Year-Old Boy Burned on 12 Percent of his Body By Boiling Water

Pasco County Child Burn Injury Lawyer :: 1-Year-Old Boy Burned on 12 Percent of his Body By Boiling Water

A 1-year-old Land O' Lakes child was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital Sunday night after suffering severe burn injuries after coming into contact with boiling water from a stove at a Land O' Lakes home. The boy was burned on 12 percent…

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California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 23
Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released the top 10 cities where mail carriers are most often the victims of dog attacks. Once again, Los Angeles has earned the dubious distinction of leading the pack when it comes to the most dog attacks on…
May 23
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

This is the fourth in a series of five articles that will focus on traveling safely during the summer. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Before hitting the roadways this summer, it is critical that drivers take a few…
May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

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

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Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accident law in and around Oklahoma City, OK. By Clayton Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomacaraccidentlawyer.com/blog/

May 23
Two-Car Collision Kills Claremore Man

Two-Car Collision Kills Claremore Man

A recent two-car collision in Mayes County has left one man dead. According to recent reports, 59-year-old Paul Bickford was driving his 2001 Ford Econoline van Northbound on State Highway 82 when he crossed the centerline, causing the fatal…
May 21
Former Judge Indicted for Embezzling Money Meant for Medical Bill

Former Judge Indicted for Embezzling Money Meant for Medical Bill

An Oklahoma grand jury has indicted a former judge for embezzling money from his former clients. In total, the multicounty grand jury issued three indictments against Craig S. Key. Although Key’s law office was sealed last March, the…
May 16
Maintain Caution in Construction Zone

Maintain Caution in Construction Zone

Most drivers have likely been in the situation where they are already late for work or an activity, and run into construction. Although drivers may be tempted to speed through construction zones, a recent article points out that this is never…

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Miami Injury Lawyer Blawg

The Law Offices of Mark A. Kaire, P.A.

http://www.miamiinjurylawyerblawg.com/

May 23
Spinal Cord Injury Facts and Statistic

Spinal Cord Injury Facts and Statistic

Occurring in numbers too frightening to consider for some, spinal cord injuries take a significant toll each year on families, individuals, and medical expenditures. The life changing effects of a spinal cord injury can range from temporary…
May 20
Plastic Surgery Injury and Negligence Statistic

Plastic Surgery Injury and Negligence Statistic

If you or someone you love is considering plastic surgery of any kind, you would be best to become fully aware of all of the risks associated with surgery in general and your particular surgery in particular. As the population is aging the…
May 16
Methadone Dangers and Side Effect

Methadone Dangers and Side Effect

What is methadone? Methadone is a man-made (synthetic) compound. It is a narcotic (opioid) analgesic. This means it's made by man for the purpose of treating pain. However, it is also used to treat opioid dependency. As an anti-addictive,…

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Idaho Injury Law Blog

Covers accident and injury claims. By Holzer Edwards, Chtd.

http://holzeredwardsinjurylawyers.com/

May 23
Wrongful Death Claims In Idaho

Wrongful Death Claims In Idaho

When a person is killed because of another person’s neglect or a company’s recklessness, Idaho law allows a lawsuit to be brought for wrongful death. Until Idaho Code section 5-311 was passed, a negligent person had no…
May 7
Children’s Personal Injury Claims and The Minor’s Compromise: Special Problems and Special Protection

Children’s Personal Injury Claims and The Minor’s Compromise: Special Problems and Special Protection

If your child is injured in a car crash, while in the care of another person, or while participating in an activity, you may need to address your child’s personal injury claim. These types of events are both unexpected and…
Apr 2
One Concussion Can Lead to a Changed Brain- Be Sure Any TBI is Fully Evaluated in Your Injury Case

One Concussion Can Lead to a Changed Brain- Be Sure Any TBI is Fully Evaluated in Your Injury Case

Even one concussion can lead to long-term structural damage to the brain and long-term negative health effects. A recently reported new study points to the long-term consequences of concussion. As lawyers focused on brain injury,…

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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/

May 23
Ambulance Driver Falls Asleep on the Job

Ambulance Driver Falls Asleep on the Job

Jan Care Accident Injures Three People in Doddridge County: West Virginia State Police are investigating an ambulance crash that happened in Doddridge County on the night of May 20, 2013. A Jan-Care ambulance…
May 19
Elderly Man Runs Car into Crowd During Damascus, VA Parade

Elderly Man Runs Car into Crowd During Damascus, VA Parade

Who Will Most Likely Be Named in the Resulting Lawsuits? On Saturday, May 18th, 2013 an elderly driver plowed his 1997 Cadillac into a crowd of dozens of people at the Hikers Parade at the Trail Days festival, an annual celebration…
May 8
One Killed and One Injured by a Truck while changing a Tire on I-79

One Killed and One Injured by a Truck while changing a Tire on I-79

On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Michael Mario Schreiner, while changing a tire on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 79 near the Star City exit, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. Schreiner was found already deceased when the…

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California Personal Injury and…

California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog

Offers information and insights for consumers regarding personal injury law, insurance, and the tort system. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.calpiblog.com/

May 23
Information you MUST get at the scene of the accident

Information you MUST get at the scene of the accident

I have talked about this before. It is even part of my presentation when I speak to high school students. What information do you need to get at the scene of an accident? First, if the police come and separate...
May 17
More on total losse

More on total losse

I have written a lot about total losses before. You can find those articles here. But it bears repeating since so many people ask me this: why can't we use Blue Book value? The simple answer is that Blue Book...
May 10
FAQ: Why are they closing my claim?

FAQ: Why are they closing my claim?

Question: I was involved in a car accident. I am still treating and the adjuster told me that he is going to close my claim. Why? Answer: Sadly, the answer is "because they can." The insurance company can open a...

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Tucson Personal Injury Blog

Discusses personal injury matters. By Bache & Lynch.

http://www.tucsonpersonalinjurylaw.com/injury-center/

May 23
Tucson Bicycles — Please Watch for Bicycle

Tucson Bicycles — Please Watch for Bicycle

Once again, there is tragedy in the Tucson community. A 64 year-old bicyclist was struck and killed this morning. The man was riding his bicycle north on Mission Road and was in the middle of the intersection when a car…
May 16
Do I really need a lawyer?

Do I really need a lawyer?

If you need legal help, understanding your choices and the impact they may have is important. You can often avoid costly and complicated issues if you consult a lawyer before you have a legal problem. A lawyer can evaluate your situation and…
Apr 30
Personal Injury Law: What You Need to Know

Personal Injury Law: What You Need to Know

From our Arizona State Bar: Most of us have heard the phrase “personal injury,” but many people may not be sure exactly what it means. Common examples of personal injury negligence claims include car accidents, slip and fall…

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Products Liability and Injury…

Products Liability and Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Defective Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Products Liability, and Medical Malpractice. By Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro Davis, Inc.

http://www.productsliabilityinjurylawyer.com/

May 23
ELDER ABUSE—ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

ELDER ABUSE—ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

Daniels v. Sunrise Senior Living, Inc., (Fourth District, January 4, 2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 674, 151 Cal.Rptr.3d 273, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 250, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 185 A woman whose 93-year-old mother died following her stay at a…
May 16
PRODUCTS LIABILITY—NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

PRODUCTS LIABILITY—NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

Fortman v. Förvaltningsbolaget Insulan AB, (Second District, January 10, 2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 830, 151 Cal.Rptr.3d 320, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 437, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 441 A woman who suffered severe emotional distress when she…
May 9
PRIMARY ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK—IN-HOME CAREGIVERS

PRIMARY ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK—IN-HOME CAREGIVERS

Gregory v. Cott, (Second District, January 28, 2013) --- Cal.Rptr.3d ----, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 1027, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 1217 An employee of a home care agency who was working as an in-home caregiver for an 85-year-old woman…

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Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

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

http://www.truckingaccidentattorneyblog.com/

May 23
Study Finds Federal Trucking Industry Regulators Have Stepped Up Shutdown Order

Study Finds Federal Trucking Industry Regulators Have Stepped Up Shutdown Order

As a Missouri trucking accident lawyer, I’m a big fan of federal enforcement of safety regulations. Often, when a fatal trucking accident is ruled the fault of the truck driver, there’s a violation of a federal safety regulation…
May 16
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Product Defect Claims in Truck Accident Not Preempted – Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen

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

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

Trucking Accident Forces Five Families to Abandon their Home

When most people hear the words “trucking accident,” images of fiery collisions involving an 18 wheeler and a crumpled passenger vehicle immediately spring to mind. However, there are other ways people can be harmed as a result of…

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Madison Bike Blog

Focuses on Wisconsin bicycle laws, advocacy, biking issues, bike races, bicycle legal news. By Clayton Griessmeyer.

http://madtownbicyclelawyer.blogspot.com/

May 23
Traffic Circles and Bicyclist

Traffic Circles and Bicyclist

Recently a traffic circle is the city of Vancouver was removed after the city council learned it ranked in the top 10 intersections for car-bike crashes. A local cyclist described difficulty in seeing cars around the corners. Here…
May 23
Woman Hits Bicyclist Then Brags About it on Twitter

Woman Hits Bicyclist Then Brags About it on Twitter

Emma Way from England hit a bicyclist with her car. Instead of stopping, she tweeted:The police wrote her back with the following tweet:
May 20
2013 Almonzo 100

2013 Almonzo 100

Below are some pictures from the 2013 Almonzo 100 Gravel Bike Race and my Garmin profile. About 1000 participants rode gravel together in perfect weather. Total elevation was over 6,000 feet. A few monstrous climbs…

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Workers' Law Watch

Covers workers’ compensation law and drug injuries. By Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP.

http://workerslawwatch.com/

May 23
Making A Difference In Washington – The Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers’ Compensation Settlement Agreement Act

Making A Difference In Washington – The Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers’ Compensation Settlement Agreement Act

Posted in legislationMedicareworkers compensationIn addition to helping our clients receive the benefits they are entitled to through the courts and other adversarial means, we are prooud to work with our elected officials to produce…
May 20
Five US Airports that Put Employees and Passengers At Risk For Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Five US Airports that Put Employees and Passengers At Risk For Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Posted in Environmental tobacco smokeSecondhand Smoke Is Deadly Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. Air pollution from secondhand smoke five times higher outside smoking rooms…
May 16
Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Posted in workplace accidentsWorkplace Injuryworkplace safetyToday’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. During cancer research in 1986 an accident created the first man-made nanoparticle, an…

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Florida Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida auto accidents, auto insurance, and personal injury claims. By The Law Offices of Flaxman & Lopez.

http://www.floridacaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 23
How Significant is Fatigued Driving as a Cause of Car Collisions in Coral Gables and Other Communities?

How Significant is Fatigued Driving as a Cause of Car Collisions in Coral Gables and Other Communities?

A study of driver fatigued was recently conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in association with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The researchers concluded that fatigued driving is a leading cause of car…
May 21
New Study Suggests Distracted Driving in Florida and Across the Country May be More Pervasive Than Once Thought

New Study Suggests Distracted Driving in Florida and Across the Country May be More Pervasive Than Once Thought

With Florida poised to potentially pass legislation which would allow police to charge drivers for texting behind the wheel, there is renewed interest in the issue of distracted driving. While motorists and experts agree that distracted…
May 16
Recovering From a Car Accident in Tamarac Can Take Years – Here’s How to Get on the Road to Healing

Recovering From a Car Accident in Tamarac Can Take Years – Here’s How to Get on the Road to Healing

A serious car collision in Tamarac can result in severe injuries, including spinal cord injuries, burns, and other injuries. In addition to being painful and devastating, these injuries can require literally years of healing time and…

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Mass Tort Litigation Blog

By Professors Byron Stier and Howard Erichson.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/mass_tort_litigation/

May 23
Lawyering for Group

Lawyering for Group

The papers from the Fordham Law Review Symposium Lawyering for Groups are now online. Howard Erichson & Ben Zipursky wrote the Foreword. Other contributors include..... Elizabeth Burch, Adquately Representing Groups Kristen Carpenter…
May 15
Distributive Justice in Action

Distributive Justice in Action

There is a very nice, lauditory article on Kenneth Feinberg in the New York Times today: "One Man Disperses Charity After Tragedy in Boston." The interesting thing about the compensation funds Feinberg is often asked to run are the…
May 15
Distributive Justice in Action

Distributive Justice in Action

There is a very nice, lauditory article on Kenneth Feinberg in the New York Times today: "One Man Disperses Charity After Tragedy in Boston." The interesting thing about the compensation funds Feinberg is often asked to run are the…

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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/

May 23
Representative Pascrell Introduces Legislation Requiring Stronger Standards for Youth Football Helmet

Representative Pascrell Introduces Legislation Requiring Stronger Standards for Youth Football Helmet

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Legislation Requiring Stronger Standards for Youth Football Helmets Bill Would Help Protect Young Athletes from Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries The Brain Injury Association of America asked me to pass this…
May 21
Tablet Based TBI Testing

Tablet Based TBI Testing

Testing for Traumatic Brain Injury in sporting events and wars can be difficult. Typically testing requires big equipment like MRI machines. These machines cannot practically be available on the sport or battle field where the injury…
May 10
Traumatic Brain Injury Act Reauthorization 2013

Traumatic Brain Injury Act Reauthorization 2013

The impact of legislation regarding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is of interest to my readers. Therefore I present the following by the Brain Injury Association of America. TBI Act Reauthorization 2013 On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, the…

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The Chicago Bicycle Advocate

Covers bicycle defects, accidents and laws. By Brendan H. Kevenides.

http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/

May 23
Dealing With A Hit-And-Run, How To Protect Yourself

Dealing With A Hit-And-Run, How To Protect Yourself

The following appeared in Cycling Legalese, the column I write for Urban Velo:Q: While riding I was sideswiped by a car and they ran. My injuries were quite severe and I spent some time in the hospital. Is this a no win situation for…
May 21
51 Year Old Chicago Bicyclist Struck By Young Driver Whose View May Have Been Obscured

51 Year Old Chicago Bicyclist Struck By Young Driver Whose View May Have Been Obscured

A 51 year old man was struck by a car while riding his bicycle at the intersection of North Sacramento Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago on May 7th. The heavy collision left the cyclist with injuries to his right leg…
May 17
Cycling Club President Gives Video Tour Of Dearborn Bicycle Lane

Cycling Club President Gives Video Tour Of Dearborn Bicycle Lane

Anne Alt, president of the Chicago Cycling Club, takes us on a tour of the Dearborn Bike Lane in the middle of a busy work day. (Courtesy of The Chicago Tribune). I agree with Anne's take on its importance in encouraging new,…

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Arkansas Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers boat accidents, motorcycle accident, and nursing home abuse in Arkansas. By Paul Pfeifer.

http://www.arkansasinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Arkansas Boating Accident

Arkansas Boating Accident

The University of Arkansas student who drove the boat in a boating crash that killed two fellow Arkansas students admitted consuming alcohol before the wreck occurred. An incident report indicates that the boat driver was arrested on…
Apr 17
Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Company Scam

Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Company Scam

A federal court lawsuit alleges that an insurance company was perpetuating a scam using "phantom insurance" has been filed seeking class certification. Basically, the insurance customer alleges that the company increased the value put on…
Apr 13
Fracking Truck Causes Accident in Arkansa

Fracking Truck Causes Accident in Arkansa

My family and I, traveling north on Highway 5, just minutes before you get to El Paso, Arkansas, passed by an accident involving a small passenger vehicle and what appeared to be an 18-wheeler gas truck. There were police and ambulance…

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Aronberg Law Firm Blog

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

http://aronberglaw.com/blog

May 23
Greeting Summer in a Responsible Way

Greeting Summer in a Responsible Way

While summer won’t officially commence until June 21st, it sure feels like summer down here in the sunshine state! Though we are blessed with beautiful weather all year long, the summer months in South Florida comprise a time when we…
May 17
Reasons to Hire an Attorney after an Auto Accident

Reasons to Hire an Attorney after an Auto Accident

So, you’re on your way home from work when somebody behind you, distracted by their cell phone, slams into the back of your car. You step out, back aching, and look over the damage. This seems pretty straight-forward. The…
May 15
Stricter D.U.I. Laws may be on the Horizon

Stricter D.U.I. Laws may be on the Horizon

On Tuesday, May 14th, officials at the federal National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made an informed declaration and suggestion regarding the benchmark for what should determine what counts as driving under the influence of…

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Louisiana Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.louisianalawyerblog.com/

May 23
Drunk Driver Crashes into House before Injuring Family of 6 in Separate Accident

Drunk Driver Crashes into House before Injuring Family of 6 in Separate Accident

A drunk driver in Gretna crashed through a homeowner's bedroom before fleeing the scene in his vehicle and injuring a family of six, including four children, in a separate accident just a few moments later. The drunk driver's blood alcohol…
May 16
Lafayette Parish Second in Binge Drinking

Lafayette Parish Second in Binge Drinking

Lafayette recently ranked second in binge drinking in the state. The Lafayette binge drinking rate (binge drinking is defined as five drinks for a man and four drinks for a woman in a single sitting) was 21%. St. James Parish ranked first…
May 9
Offshore Workers Most Likely To Die

Offshore Workers Most Likely To Die

A recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention study reveals that oil and gas industry workers are seven times more likely to be killed while working than all other workers in the United Sates. Offshore fatalities from 2003-2010 were used…

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Miami Resort Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida personal law issues associated with resorts and the hospitality industry. By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP.

http://www.miamiresortinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
During Holiday Weekends Violent Crimes Increase

During Holiday Weekends Violent Crimes Increase

Recent news reports reveals an increase in hotel occupancy rates and average daily rates throughout South Florida. As a whole, South Florida saw its hotel occupancy climb and rates rise too. Indeed, South Florida's economy is greatly…
May 22
Memorial Day Weekend Road Trip Travel Tip

Memorial Day Weekend Road Trip Travel Tip

The summer is almost here. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to what many are predicting will be a very hot South Florida summer and active driving season. As for driving, holiday drivers received some good news prior to the…
Feb 25
Vacation Turned Disaster--Carnival Cruise Ship Strands Passengers and Crew in Mexican Water

Vacation Turned Disaster--Carnival Cruise Ship Strands Passengers and Crew in Mexican Water

Anything is possible on vacation. You might have a fantastic time, the vacation of a lifetime. Or, you may have that vacation of a lifetime for other not so memorable reasons. The passengers aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' ship the Triumph…

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South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.southfloridainjurylawyersblog.com/

May 23
"Silver" Rating Protecting Elderly Drivers in Broward, West Palm Beach

"Silver" Rating Protecting Elderly Drivers in Broward, West Palm Beach

We've got to keep an eye on the elderly drivers in our family and now that concern has prompted the proposal of an additional new-car rating from officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To help keep older…
May 18
South Florida Hospital Infections a Growing Concern

South Florida Hospital Infections a Growing Concern

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

Red Light Cameras Solving Accident Mysteries?

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

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Greenville SC Personal Injury…

Greenville SC Personal Injury Attorney Blog

By Ryan Montgomery.

http://www.ryanmontgomerylaw.com/blog/

May 23
New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer

New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer

New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer Texting and Driving Attorney | Distracted Driving Lawyer Greenville, SC The Canary Project is a new iPhone and Android App that allows parents to check on their teens to make sure...
May 22
Three factors may discourage teen texting

Three factors may discourage teen texting

Tougher laws, stronger enforcement and parental modeling could significantly reduce the number of deaths and injuries from teenage texting while driving. A growing number of car accident cases involve a driver who is distracted by receiving…
May 21
Drunk Driver Kills Simpsonville Man; Injures Child

Drunk Driver Kills Simpsonville Man; Injures Child

Drunk Driver Kills Father and Injures Daughter Greenville Car Accident and Wrongful Death Lawyer When I read the recent news story about Lawrence Brown being charged with a felony DUI that lead to the death of Kevin Wayne Webster, it...

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Maine Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Maine car accidents, motorcycle accidents and products liability cases, news and laws. By Peter Thompson & Associates.

http://www.maineinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Eliminating Risks for a Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Accident

Eliminating Risks for a Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Accident

Whether you're from here, or you are up visiting for the holiday, all drivers are asked to be safe out there as our roadways will be packed with long-weekend, Memorial Day vacationers. Our Portland car accidents attorneys are asking you to…
May 22
Traffic Collision Reduction Goal of Federal Infotainment Guideline

Traffic Collision Reduction Goal of Federal Infotainment Guideline

Federal regulators are hoping to reduce the number of car accident injuries in Maine and throughout the country by introducing auto manufacturer guidelines on infotainment centers that will hopefully cut down on driver distractions. Bangor…
May 12
Maine Texting Ban May Not Be Well-Enforced, Report Say

Maine Texting Ban May Not Be Well-Enforced, Report Say

The rush to implement texting-while-driving bans in recent years was viewed as a rush to save lives. But the truth is, such legislative actions do very little if the resulting laws aren't actively enforced. Unfortunately, as our Bangor car…

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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/

May 23
Tipping the Scale

Tipping the Scale

Earlier this week, I came across two interviews with the Minister of Justice, Chris Grayling. The first was the one with Catherine Baksi of the Gazette that I mentioned in my last blog. The second was a TV interview on BBC North…
May 20
What price do we put on Justice?

What price do we put on Justice?

The government is far from finished with its cuts to legal aid. I have already talked about the plans to introduce competitive tendering for Criminal Legal aid work and the intention of a well known trucking company to enter the bidding…
May 16
Insurers accuse law firms of flouting referral fee ban

Insurers accuse law firms of flouting referral fee ban

It is just over a month since the Government’s ban on referral fees in Personal Injury cases came into force. As we know this was driven by the insurance industry that then used the ban, and the supposed savings, to drive down fees…

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New York Law Thoughts

Covers New York personal injury topics. By Carol L. Schlitt.

http://nylawthoughts.com

May 23
Once I Settle My Case, How Soon Will I Be Paid? When Will I Receive My Settlement Check?

Once I Settle My Case, How Soon Will I Be Paid? When Will I Receive My Settlement Check?

As soon as a personal injury case settles, clients want to know, “when will I be paid?” We answer our clients with a Case Closing Report that provides a timeline on when a client will be paid and exactly how much. In general, once…
May 20
The Schlitt Law Firm Announces Paid 2013 Summer Internship and Scholarship

The Schlitt Law Firm Announces Paid 2013 Summer Internship and Scholarship

The Schlitt Law Firm has announced that is sponsoring a paid legal internship position for the summer of 2013. At the completion of the internship, the firm will also provide a $500 college stipend. Carol L. Schlitt explains, “We want…
May 17
A Very Happy Client

A Very Happy Client

We work hard to fulfill our promise of Remarkable Service. Here’s a note we received this morning from a very happy client: "If I can shout it out from the roof tops that you’re the greatest Lawyer in the world, I would. "

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

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

May 23
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis is Leading Cause of Malpractice for Radiologist

According to a new study, the most common cause of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against radiologists is the misdiagnosis of breast cancer. That error accounted for the majority of cases in a study that was published in Radiology, a…
May 20
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
May 17
Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…

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Florida Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home abuse. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.floridanursinghomelawyerblog.com/

May 23
$90M Nursing Home Abuse Verdict Upheld

$90M Nursing Home Abuse Verdict Upheld

A nursing home in West Virginia tried recently to fight a $90 million verdict - but a judge upheld it, saying that the amount was not excessive nor unconstitutional and that it was intended to accomplish punishment and deterrence. Riviera…
May 19
Lauderdale Lakes Nursing Home Lawyers Troubled by Abuse Footage

Lauderdale Lakes Nursing Home Lawyers Troubled by Abuse Footage

Another nursing home abuse case made headlines recently, this time of an 85-year-old dementia patient from Ontario, whose family captured on video her horrific mistreatment at the hands of four different caregivers. Our Lauderdale Lakes…
May 15
Port St. Lucie Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Applaud New Law

Port St. Lucie Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Applaud New Law

Lawmakers in Oklahoma have passed a law allowing nursing home residents and/or their family members to install electronic monitoring systems in their loved one's rooms. Our Port St. Lucie nursing home abuse lawyers understand that this…

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Day on Torts

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

http://www.dayontorts.com/

May 23
Major Changes to Tennessee Wrongful Death Law - Death of a Spouse

Major Changes to Tennessee Wrongful Death Law - Death of a Spouse

Under the law of wrongful death in Tennessee, the spouse of the decedent typically has the principle right to pursue a wrongful death claim. However, from time to time cases have arisen where the marriage effectively but not legally…
May 18
Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities and Their Employees and the Notice Statute

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

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

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

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a private Medicare Advantage Organization plan cannot sue a plan participant’s survivors for reimbursement of medical payments out of the proceeds of an automobile insurance…

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Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

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

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

May 23
Carla Rescia Injured in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Hit-and-Run

Carla Rescia Injured in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Hit-and-Run

Carla Rescia was injured in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida hit-and-run car accident on Sunday while trying to rescue her poodle from oncoming traffic outside of her home, news sources report. Rescia sustained minor injuries in the crash and was…
May 23
Isaac Cruz, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1-Year-Old, Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision

Isaac Cruz, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1-Year-Old, Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision

Isaac Cruz, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida 21-month-old, was injured in a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday after he ran into oncoming traffic, news sources report. The driver fled the scene following the crash; Cruz sustained serious injuries and…
May 21
Cheryl A. Bazilus Killed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bus Accident

Cheryl A. Bazilus Killed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bus Accident

Cheryl A. Bazilus was killed in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida bus accident on Saturday, news sources report. The accident occurred when Bazilus tripped and fell in front of a charter bus. Bazilus, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are…

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Cruise Law News

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

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/

May 23
Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights: A Step in the Wrong Direction?

Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights: A Step in the Wrong Direction?

Late yesterday afternoon the cruise industry's trade organization, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), announced in a press release that it was adopting a cruise passenger "Bill of Rights." The "Bill of Rights" is primarily a…
May 21
"Sickened" By Molestation of Child on Disney Dream, Brevard County Attorney General Vows to Zealously Prosecute Cruise Ship Crime

"Sickened" By Molestation of Child on Disney Dream, Brevard County Attorney General Vows to Zealously Prosecute Cruise Ship Crime

Disney Cruise Line's decision to sail its Disney Dream out of the jurisdiction to Nassau, Bahamas has caused concern and outrage not only with the local police department in Brevard County but has also caught the attention of the new Attorney…
May 21
Did Disney Cruise Line Really Sail a Crime Scene from the U.S. to Nassau? International Press Focuses on Disney Child Molestation Case

Did Disney Cruise Line Really Sail a Crime Scene from the U.S. to Nassau? International Press Focuses on Disney Child Molestation Case

In a case likely to have long term ramifications for the image of Disney Cruise Line (Magical Cruise Company), the story of Disney-flying-a-child-molester-back-to-India which was broken by a local news station in Orlando last night has…

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Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 23
Understanding What Settlement Means in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Understanding What Settlement Means in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Boston Scientific is a medical device company that has produced a number of products including transvaginal mesh. Transvaginal mesh is a type of surgical mesh that was used to treat women suffering from conditions including stress urinary…
May 22
Dialysis Infections Down But Patients Still Face Many Risk

Dialysis Infections Down But Patients Still Face Many Risk

When a person does not have functioning kidneys that can remove waste from the body, dialysis is generally the only viable treatment unless or until a kidney transplant takes place. Dialysis can keep a patient alive for a long time, even…
May 21
New Lawsuit Filed Against Boston Scientific Corporation

New Lawsuit Filed Against Boston Scientific Corporation

Throughout the United States, women have been taking action against medical device manufacturers that showed a callous disregard for their health and safety. These women had transvaginal mesh implants using surgical mesh that was approved by…

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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/

May 22
California Judge Issues Harsh Judgment against Wells Fargo

California Judge Issues Harsh Judgment against Wells Fargo

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a ruling ordering Wells Fargo to reimburse customers after finding that the business practices employed by the company were misleading and unlawful. The judgment award totals $203 million, which…
May 21
Are cysts a side effect of using Implanon?

Are cysts a side effect of using Implanon?

Question: Can I sue for not disclaiming that it is a possible side effect?Question Detail: I have had the birth control implant for 2 years now and (to make this short and to the point) in the medical disclaimer it states may cause ovarian…
May 20
Head Injuries in High School Athletes are Often Overlooked

Head Injuries in High School Athletes are Often Overlooked

High school football players report that while they are aware of the risks of concussions and head injuries associated with sports, they often do not inform their coaches when they receive an injury or experience concussion-like…

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Salmonella Blog

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

http://www.salmonellablog.com/

May 22
Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to Tahini

Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to Tahini

A total of eight persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from six states. The number of ill persons identified in each... Continue Reading
May 22
294 Sickened with Salmonella at Las Vegas Firefly.

294 Sickened with Salmonella at Las Vegas Firefly.

According to today’s REPORT from the Southern Nevada Health District, the epidemic curve as of May 20, 2013 is presented in the figure below and shows a total of 294 people... Continue Reading
May 21
Boulder’s Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Mix

Boulder’s Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Mix

Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix,... Continue Reading

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Tortini

Covers issues in the law of torts, products liability, evidence, and expert witnesses. By Nathan A. Schachtman, Esq., PC.

http://schachtmanlaw.com/blog/

May 22
Asbestos Litigation Blue

Asbestos Litigation Blue

Mr. Curtis Geatz alleges that he has mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure, including exposure to crocidolite from having smoked Kent Micronite filtered cigarettes for nine months, in 1955-56. Geatz v. Benjamin Moore & Co.,…
May 22
As They WOE, So No Recovery Have the Reep

As They WOE, So No Recovery Have the Reep

Late last year, Justice York excluded Dr. Shira Kramer’s WOE-ful opinion that gasoline fumes from an alleged fuel-line leak caused Sean Reep to be born with cerebral palsy. Reeps v. BMW of North America, LLC, 2012 NY Slip Op…
May 19
Where Are They Now? Marc Lappé and the Missing Data

Where Are They Now? Marc Lappé and the Missing Data

The recrudescence of silicone “science” made me wonder where some of the major players in the silicone litigation are today. Some of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses were characters who gave the litigation…

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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 22
What You Should Know if You’re Considering a Transvaginal Mesh Procedure

What You Should Know if You’re Considering a Transvaginal Mesh Procedure

Surgical mesh is a medical device made of absorbent biologic or non-absorbent synthetic material commonly used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Transvaginal refers to how the surgical mesh is…
May 21
Two NY Metro Trains Crash in New Haven

Two NY Metro Trains Crash in New Haven

More than 70 people have been injured in a train accident that involved two Metro-North passenger trains. According to a CNN news report, a train heading from New York City to New Haven derailed and struck another train in Bridgeport,…
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…

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New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer…

New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers liability, accident, malpractice, and insurance topics. Published by Albuquerque, New Mexico attorneys at The Fine Law Firm.

http://www.newmexicoinjury.com/

May 22
Semi Driver Arrested for DWI Following McKinley County Propane Truck Crash

Semi Driver Arrested for DWI Following McKinley County Propane Truck Crash

In late April, a single-vehicle accident involving a propane truck reportedly closed State Road 122, Interstate 40, and a set of Burlington Northern Santa Fe train tracks in McKinley County. According to New Mexico State Police, the…
May 21
Safety Advocates Push for Federal Law Aimed at Reducing Severity of Truck Crashes in New Mexico, Nationwide

Safety Advocates Push for Federal Law Aimed at Reducing Severity of Truck Crashes in New Mexico, Nationwide

The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) has reportedly combined forces with a group of individuals who were directly impacted by a crash with a tractor-trailer in an attempt to build support for additional legislation aimed at semi-truck safety. …
Apr 28
Speed Likely Played a Factor in Negligent Single-Vehicle Accident that Killed Three and Injured Two in Albuquerque

Speed Likely Played a Factor in Negligent Single-Vehicle Accident that Killed Three and Injured Two in Albuquerque

A single-vehicle wreck in southeast Albuquerque has reportedly claimed the life of three people and injured two others. According to a spokesperson for the Albuquerque Police Department, Tasia Martinez, witnesses stated the 20-year-old…

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New York Personal Injury Attorneys…

New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 22
Negligence - Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) significantly increase hospital profit margin

Negligence - Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) significantly increase hospital profit margin

The average profit margin for a hospital to treat an infected patient is $ 55,000 while the margin to treat a similar patient without infection is just $ 6,500 according to a recent study from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine…
May 22
Personal Injury - Women suffering from severe injuries are less likely to receive trauma care than men suffering from severe injury

Personal Injury - Women suffering from severe injuries are less likely to receive trauma care than men suffering from severe injury

Severely injured women are 21% less likely to receive appropriate care in a trauma center than men. Results are similar for women injured after a fall or a car accident, across all income levels and also when comparing rural versus urban…
May 21
Personal Injury Prevention - New OSHA Campaign targets work accidents and illnesses among young people

Personal Injury Prevention - New OSHA Campaign targets work accidents and illnesses among young people

Every 9 minutes a young worker suffers injury at work. In 2010, 328 teens died and 110'000 were injured at their workplace. Most accidents are due to unsafe equipment, insufficient training and supervision, dangerous work not appropriate for…

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