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Modesto Personal Injury Lawyer…

Modesto Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, negligence and product liability. By the Law Offices of Tai C. Bogan.

http://www.modestopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 27

    Car Accident Near Modesto Kills Young Woman

    Car Accident Near Modesto Kills Young Woman
    Hitting the Road As the spring weather heats up, more and more Modesto and Stockton families and 'weekend warriors' will be 'hitting the road' to their respective recreational destinations. Unfortunately, some of these families will be…
  • Dec 30

    U.S. Judge In California Approves 1.1 Billion Dollar Class Action Settlement Against Toyota

    U.S. Judge In California Approves 1.1 Billion Dollar Class Action Settlement Against Toyota
    Class Action Settlement As a Modesto personal injury lawyer, this writer was all ears when he was informed that Toyota was settling a class action lawsuit for 1.1 billion dollars. The settlement may be the largest ever against an automaker…
  • Oct 28

    Dog Bite Liability & Halloween

    Dog Bite Liability & Halloween
    Every year my family participates in Halloween from our Modesto home. We also have a dog in our family so I wanted to post a blog entry about Halloween and dog safety. Halloween can be fun for kids and parents alike. Dressing up like ghosts,…
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New York Asbestos Defense…

New York Asbestos Defense Litigation

Covers the current state of asbestos defense litigation in New York State, with resources for the insured and self-insured defendant, as well as defense counsel. By Eric C. Genau.

http://asbestoslitigation.typepad.com/newyork/
  • May 18

    Volunteer Social

    Volunteer Social
    In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
  • May 10

    Volunteer Social

    Volunteer Social
    In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
  • May 3

    Volunteering

    Volunteering
    Many times when you have a good free time, thanks to a break that give where you work or for any other reason, people think of a holiday where you can relax and enjoy the rest, however when it comes to taking a vacation or make a good use of…
Rank this Week: 451

News Blog

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 .
Rank this Week: 1210

North Carolina Product Liability…

North Carolina Product Liability Blog

Covers legal issues relating to child safety, crashworthiness, and product liability matters. Published by D. Harrison Wood, Attorney at Law.

http://www.ncproductlaw.com/
  • May 1

    Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima

    Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima
    Nissan has issued a recall of about 123,000 Altimas. The recall affects 2013 models. Apparently, Nissan had a faulty gauge on on an air pump that was either under or over inflating the spare tire causing them to blow out. According to…
  • Apr 11

    3.4 Million Cars Recalled

    3.4 Million Cars Recalled
    Toyota, Nissa, Honda and Mazda have issued a recall affected 3.4 Million vehicles. The recall revolves around possible faulty airbags that may cause a fire or inadvertently fire causing personal injuries to the occupants. The large…
  • Mar 22

    Jury Finds Against Nissan

    Jury Finds Against Nissan
    A NJ jury found in favor of a man who was injured when a tire fell off a truck, hit the roof of his Nissan Altima and caused severe personal injury. The Plaintiff's attorneys argued and provided evidence that the design of the Altima was…
Rank this Week: 3231

Northern Virginia Personal Injury…

Northern Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers general injury and accident law topics. Published by Brien Roche Law.

http://www.northernvirginiapersonalinjuryattorney.com/
  • Apr 27

    Administrative Law-State Rule

    Administrative Law-State Rule
    These rules and regulations can be very important. Suppose you wanted to assert a claim against a motel owner because of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred while you were in the motel. The type of claim that would be asserted would be a…
  • Apr 25

    Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation

    Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation
    At the federal level, all regulations are published within the Federal Register. They are also contained within a document known as the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). The C.F.R. can be found in a law library and is generally organized…
  • Apr 12

    Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce

    Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce
    The rule making process consists of the following four steps. 1. The agency publishes proposed rules. 2. Members of the public are given the opportunity to comment on those rules. 3. The rules may be revised based upon the public’s…
Rank this Week: 4031

Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/
  • May 16

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

    Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
    Shirley Rice was injured on two separate occasions in 2010 when she tripped and fell on the cracks in a sidewalk. Not long after, she filed suit. According to a recent article, Rice was given $7,500 to settle her claim against the city of…
  • May 14

    Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma

    Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma
    "Pastrami on rye" - Pastrami Sandwich. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The Manda Packing Company has recently recalled nearly 500,000 pounds of meat. Recent reports indicate that the recall is due to a possible contamination from Listeria…
  • May 9

    Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect

    Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect
    When Aavery Ross was riding his bike recently, a black Mercedes struck him. In an interesting turn of events, the driver gave Ross fifty dollars before fleeing the scene. As reported in Oklahoma's Own, Ross is now on the hunt for the driver…
Rank this Week: 402

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers Pennsylvania workers' compensation and product liability news. By Michael O'Connor & Associates, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1514

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.personalinjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 16

    COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

    COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
    If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
  • May 15

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

    THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED
    A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…
  • May 13

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

    CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY
    The mother of a woman who died during the sinking of a ship during Hurricane Sandy has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the ship, Bounty. Bounty capsized early on October 29th about 90 miles off of Cape Hatteras during the storm. The ship…
Rank this Week: 762

Pill Mill Monitor

Pill Mill Monitor

Covers dangerous drugs and prescription drug diversion. By Van Wey Law, P.L.L.C.

http://www.pillmillmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 4443

Prescription Drug Liability Law…

Prescription Drug Liability Law Blog

Covers class actions, pharmaceutical liability and tort reform. By David Austin.

http://www.prescription-drug-liability-law-blog.com/
  • Jul 14

    Merck Seeks Cut in $47.5M Vioxx Award

    Merck Seeks Cut in $47.5M Vioxx Award
    No surprise here.  One expects that Merck will attempt to reduce any judy verdict.  Be interesting to see what the judge rules...Merck & Co. on Friday urged a New Jersey judge to slash a jury's $47.5 million award to an Idaho postal worker…
  • Jul 11

    Study says that heart risks with vioxx started sooner

    Study says that heart risks with vioxx started sooner
    So the Wall Street Jouranl came out and reported on a study that was recently completed that may show that heart risks may start earlier than the 18 months that had been previously reported
  • Apr 6

    Zelnorm Withdrawn from the market

    Zelnorm Withdrawn from the market
    Recent News this last week involved Zelnorm.  Zelnorm is a drug used to treat IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome).  It has apparently been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, angina and stroke. Here are…
Rank this Week: 3285

Product Defect News & Advice

Product Defect News & Advice

By Bisnar Chase.

http://www.productdefectnewsandadviceblog.com/
  • May 16

    Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

    Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect
    Subaru is issuing a vehicle defect recall for nearly 5,400 2013 Outback and Legacy models because the steering may fail. According to a report in The New York Times, the automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
  • May 15

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

    Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine
    Ranbaxy, an India-based generic drug manufacturer, has pleaded guilty to federal drug safety violations and has agreed to pay $500 million in fines to resolve claims that it sold substandard drugs, The New York Times reports. The article…
  • May 15

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift
    Chrysler has announced a vehicle defect recall for 469,000 SUVs worldwide for problems with the gearshift that could cause the gear to inadvertently shift to neutral. According to an NBC News report, the automaker will update software after…
Rank this Week: 659

Product Liability Attorneys Blog

Product Liability Attorneys Blog

Covers defective prescription drugs, medical tests and medical devices. Ferraro Law Firm.

http://www.productliabilityattorneysblog.com/
  • Apr 13

    FDA: Recalled Knee Replacement Devices Cause Serious Health Problem

    FDA: Recalled Knee Replacement Devices Cause Serious Health Problem
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that a previously-recalled device used for surgical knee replacement is likely to cause serious health problems. Our product liability lawyers understand that the manufacturer, Stryker…
  • Feb 7

    NHTSA: Defective Vehicles Affect Millions Annually

    NHTSA: Defective Vehicles Affect Millions Annually
    Toyota, the top-selling vehicle manufacturer in the United States, issued yet another recall late last month - somewhat unsurprising given the fact that the company recalled more vehicles than any other last year, according to a recent report…
  • Jan 17

    Inquiry Launched Into Elderly Bed Rail Death

    Inquiry Launched Into Elderly Bed Rail Death
    After hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries over the course of more than a decade, the federal government is finally launching a formal investigation into the safety of bed rails used by nursing homes and home health care…
Rank this Week: 5239

Product Liability Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1180

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 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…
  • May 7

    Issues of Product Safety: Facts of Medical Devices and Medication

    Issues of Product Safety: Facts of Medical Devices and Medication
    In the first entry of our Product Safety blog series, the legal team at Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro Davis, Inc. discussed general issues related to defective products. While any product may potentially be defective, drugs and medical…
Rank this Week: 934

Products Liability Prof Blog

Products Liability Prof Blog

By William Mitchell College of Law Professor J. David Prince, Professor Michael K. Steenson and Professor Kenneth Ross.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/products_liability/
  • Aug 16

    About Products Liability Prof Blog

    About Products Liability Prof Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of Products Liability Prof Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jul 10

    Taking stock of the last 20 years of product liability law

    Taking stock of the last 20 years of product liability law
    The popular Drug and Device Law blog posted a piece yesterday where they reviewed the developments in product liability law for the last few decades and graded them in relation to help to their corporate clients. It is a nice...
  • Jul 2

    GM Product Liability Plaintiffs Better Off Than Secured Creditor

    GM Product Liability Plaintiffs Better Off Than Secured Creditor
    General Motors Corporation has agreed to assume responsibility for all future liability claims filed after the automaker emerges from bankruptcy, regardless of when the vehicle was made. GM had planned to include its product liability claims…
Rank this Week: 1553

Randy Barnhart - Trial Lawyer

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…
Rank this Week: 1101

Searcy Law Blog

Searcy Law Blog

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

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog
  • May 17

    Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

    Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum
    Wrigley, the gum company, will stop the production of chewing gum that includes a caffeine jolt until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) figures out to how regulate caffeine-enhanced consumer items. The new gum was marketed as Alert…
  • May 7

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

    Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime
    They are called “legal” drugs, but for the thousands of fatalities that result from their use the comparison with illegal drugs is a distinction without a difference. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
  • Apr 29

    As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

    As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit
    In the United States most hospitals operate for profit so it’s a bit disturbing when a report says that complications actually work to increase the profits of a hospital. In other words, as complications increase, profits increase. Not…
Rank this Week: 550

Searcy Mass Tort

Searcy Mass Tort

Covers medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort issues. By Searcy Denney.

http://www.searcymasstort.com/blog/
  • May 17

    Cancer Drug Avastin Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    Cancer Drug Avastin Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria
    The controversial cancer treatment drug Avastin (bevacizumab) has one more warning attached to it – the drug has been associated with two deaths and 52 cases of flesh-eating disease. The drug’s maker, Hoffman-LaRoche Ltd.,…
  • May 7

    Another Potentially Dangerous Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recall

    Another Potentially Dangerous Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recall
    A Florida compounding pharmacy will recall its sterile drug products because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fears they may be contaminated. The latest recall covers 91 batches of sterile product made at Balanced Solutions Compounding…
  • May 1

    Is There a Link Between Crestor and diabetes?

    Is There a Link Between Crestor and diabetes?
    It has long been suspected that certain types of cholesterol-fighting statin drugs might present a risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) and that the risk might be dose dependent. Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and strokes by…
Rank this Week: 937

Seeger Weiss LLP Blog

Seeger Weiss LLP Blog

Covers consumer protection matters.

http://www.seegerweiss.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4243

Simmons Firm Law Blog

Simmons Firm Law Blog

Covers mesothelioma, asbestos exposure and more.

http://www.simmonsfirm.com/blog/
  • May 12

    Bridgeton Landfill: Rolling Stone Magazine Puts Spotlight on Underground Fire

    Bridgeton Landfill: Rolling Stone Magazine Puts Spotlight on Underground Fire
    Posted by Simmons Law Firm May 13, 2013 The fugitive emissions and underground fire stemming from the Bridgeton Landfill in North St. Louis County has received national coverage from an article published  Friday in Rolling…
  • May 9

    Simmons Employee Golf Tourney to Feed Area Elementary Student

    Simmons Employee Golf Tourney to Feed Area Elementary Student
    Posted by Simmons Law Firm May 10, 2013 Elementary school children in the free and reduced lunch program in the Alton School District will receive additional support during weekends this coming school year. The beneficiary of…
  • Apr 15

    Asbestos Facts and Stats You Should Know

    Asbestos Facts and Stats You Should Know
    Posted by Simmons Law Firm April 16, 2013 April 1 through 7 was officially designated as “Asbestos Awareness Week” by Senate Resolution 66 by the U.S. Senate. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization has…
Rank this Week: 1554

South Carolina Products Liability…

South Carolina Products Liability Law Blog

Covers the latest trends in South Carolina products liability law. By Brian Comer.

http://scproductsliabilitylaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 16

    DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

    DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief
    I returned from the DRI Products Liability Conference on April 5th, and I am just now getting around to blogging about it.  This was my fourth conference, and my (and I believe DRI's) first at Gaylord National Resort (picture to the…
  • Mar 29

    New Captain of the Ship

    New Captain of the Ship
    I wanted to briefly depart from my usual discussion of products liability and speaking/writing/CLE engagements to congratulate my friend and partner, Mike Pitts, on becoming Collins & Lacy's new Managing Partner.  Mike is in our…
  • Mar 28

    New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

    New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd
    Yesterday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a new products liability decision, Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Opinion Number 5106.  There were some real procedural issues in this case at the trial court level that…
Rank this Week: 2153

Springer-Lyle News and Updates

Springer-Lyle News and Updates

Covers product defects and recalls. By Springer & Lyle, LLP.

http://springer-lyle.com/newsCMS/
  • May 9

    Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

    Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West
    The following article is taken from the Houston Chronicle regarding the devastation experienced from the massive explosion in the city of West between Waco and Hillsboro, Texas. Click here to read the article and view additional pictures from…
  • Feb 25

    Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse

    Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse
    The following from the Texas Tribune, reports that a San Antonio woman is caught between the errors of medical staff and Texas legislation referred to as “tort reform” resulting in a punitive back-fire for seeking compensation for…
  • Feb 25

    Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

    Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement
    Over a year ago, Johnson & Johnson announced a new head of their orthopedics division claiming a fresh start after recalls of their hip replacement. New information surfaces about the new head of orthopedics, Andrew Ekdahl, who is tied to…
Rank this Week: 1510

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.subrogationrecoverylawblog.com
  • May 7

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa
    If you are a subrogation professional who handles construction defect claims in Texas, you may have heard references to the case of Ewing Construction Company v. Amerisure Insurance Company, 684 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2012).  In Ewing, the…
  • Apr 18

    Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)

    Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)
    A severe recent federal court decision in New York state emphasized the importance of having your subrogation counsel identify and notify the insurer for potentially responsible parties of subrogation claims as soon as possible. In 2008, the…
  • Apr 9

    California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act

    California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act
    A California court has given new meaning to the judicial maxim “on a clear day you can foresee forever!”  In Collins v Navistar 2013 DJAR 4169, the Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District, held that a manufacturer could be…
Rank this Week: 1946

Tennessee Personal Injury Blog

Tennessee Personal Injury Blog

Tracks important appellate opinions concerning Tennessee's civil justice system including opinions affecting personal injury, insurance law, business torts and comsumer protection. By the Adams Law Firm.

http://tennesseepersonalinjurylaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2410

Texas Injury Law Blog

Texas Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.txinjuryblog.com/
  • May 12

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

    Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family
    In Dallas County, a female motorcyclist was killed two weeks ago when a car slammed into the back of her motorcycle. Travelling on I-20 at high speed, the accident happened quickly and, tragically, with lethal finality.   In response to…
  • May 12

    Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

    Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law
    Traditional tort law followed the principle of contributory negligence. Based on the idea that a victim should not be allowed to recover if he participated in the cause of his injury, the old rule of contributory negligence was coldly logical…
  • May 7

    The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

    The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past
    Lawsuits tend to focus on the past: who did what to whom. In addition to placing blame on the irresponsible party, however, personal injury lawsuits are also about the future. They ask questions about what might have been. In fact, although…
Rank this Week: 104

The Airbag Blog

The Airbag Blog

Focuses on airbag defects, recalls, litigation and technology. By Taras Rudnitzsky.

http://www.theairbagblog.com
  • May 16

    Honda Recalls Half-Million Vehicles for Air Bag Safety Defect

    Honda Recalls Half-Million Vehicles for Air Bag Safety Defect
    Honda is recalling 561,422 model year 2001-2003 Honda Civic, model year 2002-2003 Honda CR-V, and model year 2002 Honda Odyssey vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal…
  • Nov 8

    Dangerous Counterfeit Air Bag

    Dangerous Counterfeit Air Bag
    The government agency responsible for car and truck recalls (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has recently issued a Safety Advisory warning consumers about the dangers of counterfeit airbags.
  • Mar 22

    Airbag Safety Recall Prompted by Infiniti Side Airbag Defect

    Airbag Safety Recall Prompted by Infiniti Side Airbag Defect
    Nissan is recalling 1,349 model year 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags. Non-deployment of side…
Rank this Week: 3939

The Benzene and Asbestos Blog

The Benzene and Asbestos Blog

By Simmons Cooper.

http://www.benzeneasbestos.com/
  • Oct 23

    Healthy Lung Month: What Do You Know about Lung Disease?

    Healthy Lung Month: What Do You Know about Lung Disease?
    Posted by Simmons Law Firm October 24, 2012 In support of Healthy Lung Month, we want to spread awareness regarding how lung disease affects people in the United States. While there are many types of lung disease, lung cancer…
  • Oct 21

    Occupational Lung Disease

    Occupational Lung Disease
    Posted by Amy Fair October 22, 2012 People are often surprised at how many conditions of the lungs are caused by workplace exposures. These conditions fall into the category of occupational lung disease and are caused by…
  • Oct 16

    Healthy Lung Month: Get the Facts about the Clean Air Act

    Healthy Lung Month: Get the Facts about the Clean Air Act
    Posted by Simmons Law Firm October 17, 2012 Clean air is important for healthy lungs. That’s why we feel it’s important to celebrate the accomplishments of the Clean Air Act, which was passed in 1970.
Rank this Week: 5017

The Legal Reader

The Legal Reader

Discusses product liability law and lawsuits.

http://legalreader.squarespace.com/
  • Feb 22

    Triumph cruise plaintiffs not likely to be triumphant

    Triumph cruise plaintiffs not likely to be triumphant
    Cruise lines take advantage of favorable contract law to make sure their legal liability is limited.  So don’t place any bets in favor of the plaintiffs: MIAMI - Lawsuits are already filed in this month's disastrous Triumph…
  • Feb 21

    Class action lawsuit filed over ill-fated cruise

    Class action lawsuit filed over ill-fated cruise
    We all knew this was coming: A Florida maritime law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of passengers aboard the ill-fated Carnival Triumph. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in Florida, says that Carnival Corp. was negligent…
  • Feb 21

    From Conservative Court to Activist Court in One Decision

    From Conservative Court to Activist Court in One Decision
    When is a conservative court not a conservative court?  When it expands tort liability, apparently: Last month, in Wyeth v. Weeks, the Alabama Supreme Court adopted an aggressive new theory of tort liability that threatens to…
Rank this Week: 1461

The New York Medical Malpractice…

The New York Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Provides an overview of New York medical malpractice and products liability involving medical devices. By Andrew J. Barovick.

http://www.thenewyorkmedicalmalpracticelawblog.com
  • Apr 23

    For Some Automakers, Transparency Stops at the Windshield

    For Some Automakers, Transparency Stops at the Windshield
    As I write, it is a beautiful spring day in the greater NYC area. It is the kind of day that motivates you to get out on the road in your sporty convertible and take the top down. You know, let the breeze fly through your hair as the sun…
  • Mar 15

    Silence Hurts: Hip Replacement Recall Rekindles Debate on Medical Ethic

    Silence Hurts: Hip Replacement Recall Rekindles Debate on Medical Ethic
    It’s a difficult time to be someone injured through medical malpractice or products liability. A recent article in The New York Times talked about how a number of doctors working for Johnson & Johnson on the DePuy hip replacement…
  • Jan 6

    Guns Are Not Good For Children And Other Living Thing

    Guns Are Not Good For Children And Other Living Thing
    The New England Journal of Medicine recently responded to the mass shooting of elementary school children in Newtown, CT, by publishing an article entitled “Preventing Gun Deaths in Children.”  Despite the sense of temporary…
Rank this Week: 1628

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • May 16

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor
    Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…
  • May 14

    Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall cost soars to $230 million

    Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall cost soars to $230 million
    The financial fallout of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall is deepening, with the defective device costing its manufacturer another $40 million in the last three months. Stryker Corp., based in Michigan, has now incurred a total of…
  • May 13

    CPSC Approves New Rule to Improve Stroller Safety

    CPSC Approves New Rule to Improve Stroller Safety
    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, charged with overseeing the safety of consumer products, approved a notice of proposed rulemaking last week to create a federal safety standard for strollers. The new regulation aims to prevent…
Rank this Week: 395

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers product warnings, recalls and lawsuits.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • Nov 25

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient
    In a new study recently announced, investigators found that an increasing issue in the healthcare industry arises when doctors fail to inform pharmacists that they have discontinued a specific patient's medication and the pharmacist continues…
  • Nov 25

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive
    In a controversial policy opinion released recently by the Committee on Gynecologic Practice by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the group argued for allowing oral contraceptives (OCs, or birth control pills) to be…
  • Nov 24

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled
    Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co. has issued a recall for its custom window shades. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a defect with the window shade cords can allow a child to become entrapped and poses a possible…
Rank this Week: 2314

Toxic Tort Litigation Blog

Toxic Tort Litigation Blog

Covers toxic tort litigation topics, including product liability, environmental litigation, contamination, pollution, toxicity, toxicology, diminution of property value, Value Assurance Plans, and medical monitoring. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.toxictortlitigationblog.com/
  • May 16

    No FIFRA Preemption, No Problem!

    No FIFRA Preemption, No Problem!
    In Gresser v. Dow Chemical Co., Ind. Ct. App., No 79A02-1111-CT-1014, 4/30/13, the plaintiffs in this toxic tort case alleged that their children developed a variety of illnesses after a purported exposure to Dursban TC in their home…
  • May 3

    Second Circuit Grapples with Medical Monitoring

    Second Circuit Grapples with Medical Monitoring
    On May 1, 2013, the Second Circuit issued an important decision in Caronia v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2d Cir., No. 11-0316 (5/1/13). The Court provides an excellent summary of the law concerning medical monitoring claims in New York state and…
  • Apr 26

    Comcast Corp. v. Behrend Decision Levels Class Action Playing Field

    Comcast Corp. v. Behrend Decision Levels Class Action Playing Field
    The Foley Hoag Product Liability Update is a good source of information concerning developments in product liability and related law for product manufacturers and sellers. Published quarterly, the Update is prepared under the aegis of…
Rank this Week: 1392

Toxics Defense

Toxics Defense

Features commentary, news and analysis of cases involving the defense of toxic torts claims. By Barbara Adams.

http://bradams.typepad.com/toxics_defense/
Rank this Week: 2825

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer…

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and product liability By Hall and Sethi PLC.

http://www.virginiapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 18

    "Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave." Part 1: President Steger's First Press Conference - Laying Down Some Silk

    "Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave." Part 1: President Steger's First Press Conference - Laying Down Some Silk
    This is the first of a series of postings about Virginia Tech President Charles Steger's explanations why he issued no warning to the Virginia Tech campus the morning of April 16, 2007 - a warning that two students had been shot, one…
  • Feb 4

    Hospital Errors - Part I

    Hospital Errors - Part I
    While some politicians were posturing about "frivolous lawsuits", claiming they were a cause of increased health care costs (despite the absence of any reliable studies so finding) a 1999 National Institute of Medicine report told a real tale…
  • Feb 4

    "TO ERR IS HUMAN" - Hospital Errors Which Harm

    "TO ERR IS HUMAN" - Hospital Errors Which Harm
    Hospital staff still fail to report most patient harm
Rank this Week: 4177