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Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers maritime injury law news and updates in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Published By Schletker Law.

http://www.maritimeinjurylawyerblog.com/

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Rhode Island Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Rhode Island auto accidents, medical malpractice and personal injury law. By Joseph Lamy.

http://www.rhodeislandinjurylawyerblog.com/

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California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

Nov 20
Bicyclist Severely Injured in Orange County Truck Accident

Dalia Albert, 26, was seriously injured in an Orange County truck accident after her bicycle crashed into a semi-trailer the afternoon of November 19, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the big rig, driven by 29-year-old Juan Soto, was in the right lane of eastbound Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach. He was apparently waiting at the light to turn right on Gothard Street. Albert was riding her bike east in the bike lane when the light turned green. Albert kept... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:47 am
Nov 20
Do You Need A California Car Accident Lawyer

A California Personal injury claim can vary in complexity. Some require experienced attorneys, while others can be settled without one. People who are involved in a car accident can handle their own claims. It is similar to handling your own injury. If you injury is a scratch to the leg you can put some antiseptic on it and a Band-Aid. If you have a broken leg that needs to be set, I don't think you want to handle it yourself. This is the same with auto accidents. The more serious the accident,... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:01 am
Nov 19
Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Car Accident Kills Pedestrian

Kristi Nicole Turner, 20, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident on November 13, 2009 after she was struck by an SUV while crossing the street. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, Turner stepped in a crosswalk at Marine and Lemoli avenues in El Camino Village, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, when she was hit by an eastbound 1993 Chevy Suburban. Turner died at the scene. The driver of the Suburban kept going without stopping at the site of the accident. Witnesses... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:16 am

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The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Michael L. Saile, Jr.

http://www.sailelaw.com/blog

Nov 5
PennDot reminds young drivers to be distraction-free

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) reports that 23,059 PA car accidents involving 16- to 19-year-old drivers occurred in 2008, resulting in 194 fatal PA accidents. Ten percent of these Pennsylvania car accidents were caused by some degree of driver distraction. Statistics show that distractions while driving are the major contributors to highway car accidents involving teenagers and young adults. Other contributing factors include speeding, driver inexperience, and improper... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 01:08 pm by Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq.
Nov 3
The overwhelming majority of PA drivers buckle up…

An October 2009 report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows that Pennsylvania drivers overwhelmingly make the choice to buckle-up. PennDOT found that 87.9 percent of motorists engage their seatbelts when driving, an increase from 86.7 percent of motorists in 2007. It is believed that safety enforcement on the part of municipal police departments and the Pennsylvania State Police is in large part responsible for the rise in seat belt usage. Are you familiar with the... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:40 am by Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq.
Oct 30
Legal News You Can Use! — October 2009.

If you are not on Saile & Saile LLP's mailing list, you can find our October 2009 newsletter here: Newsletter.pdf If you wish to be on our mailing list, please submit a case submission form and provide us your name, mailing address, and email address. In October's newsletter we discuss: What's new at Saile & Saile LLP. What is E.N.R.A.D.D. Philadelphia's ranking among the safest driving cities. DUI arrests up among women. Whether or not to give a recorded statement to the auto insurance... Posted on October 30, 2009 at 06:33 am by Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq.

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Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy &...

Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy & Birth Injury Blog

Covers Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, and birth injury issues from a legal perspective. Published by Robert A. D'lorio.

http://www.cerebralpalsybirthinjuryblog.com/

Nov 21
Prematurity Awareness Month

November is Premature Awareness month. Being born early puts children at risk for developing many conditions including cerebral palsy. When a child is born prematurely often their lungs may not be fully developed. This lack of pulmonary maturity can be very dangerous for the child. Often, a delivery may have been prevented / delayed or medications should have been administered to help the child develop more rapidly. Failing to adhere to these standards of care may constitute medical... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 03:10 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio
Nov 19
Cerebral Palsy: Sharing the News of a Child’s CP

I have written in the past of David Sexton's articles in the New York Times pertaining to his son's cerebral palsy. This week David writes about going to a family wedding and discussing his child's condition for the first time with family and friends. As with his stories in the past David writes candidly about his life and the broad spectrum of emotions that he faces as he raises a child with cerebral palsy. Here is a link to the article and to see David Sexton's previous essay's type in "David... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:09 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio
Nov 17
Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Obtains $77 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Last month a New York Jury delivered a $77 million dollar verdict for a child that suffered a lack of oxygen at birth that allegedly caused the child to develop cerebral palsy. The lawsuit alleged that after noticing signs of fetal distress the doctors and hospital staff attempted a vaginal delivery rather than performing a c-section. According to the lawsuit his delay caused the child to suffer brain damage. Posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:58 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio

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Poppe Law Blog

Focuses on personal injury, professional malpractice and unfair claims handling by insurance companies. By the Poppe Law Firm.

http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/

Nov 6
Legal Malpractice--How Your Laywer Can Stick it To You Again....

One major issue that arises in many legal malpractice cases is whether the client can recover damages from the lawyer in a legal malpractice case if the damages were not collectible (or questionable) in the underlying case. Here is an example: Mr. Drunk Driver crashes into Mr. Innocent. Mr. Drunk Driver doesn't have any insurance to pay for Mr. Innocent's injuries, nor does Mr. Drunk Driver have money or assets. Mr. Innocent finds a TV advertising lawyer that promises to get him a quick... Posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:00 am
Nov 5
Louisville Bat Maker Hit With $850k Verdict

WAVE 3 announced the verdict on October 28th regarding the case against the maker of Louisville Slugger bats, Hillerich & Bradsby. Guilty. The Lewis & Clark County District Court in Helena, Montana found H & B guilty for failing to place a warning label on aluminum bats the company produced which played a role in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Patch in 2003. Judge Kathy Seeley ruled in favor of the Patch family and ordered H & B pay $850,000 in damages. In 2003, Brandon Patch... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:00 am
Oct 25
DWT--Driving While Texting. Death on Kentucky Roads

Normal.dotm 0 0 1 698 3981 The Poppe Law Firm 33 7 4888 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Will Kentucky pass laws prohibiting texting while driving? Well, there is a bill pending in the Kentucky state legislature that could do exactly that in 2010. Rep. Rick Nelson, D-Middlesboro, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the 2010 regular session that would make "texting" while at the wheel a no-no. It also would prohibit drivers under the age of 18 from using any cell phone.... Posted on October 25, 2009 at 06:00 am

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Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog /...

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog / Blawg

Biker and motorcycle legal issues, safety tips, Websites, motorcycle ride reports and general personal injury information, news and commentary. Published by California attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez.

http://www.bikerlawblog.com/index.php?blog=1

Nov 14
Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild

The consummate Biker Song of all time! I do not know about you, but this song sure does get my dander up for a ride! California Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Biker Lawyer Original post blogged on b2evolution. Posted on November 14, 2009 at 12:18 pm by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Nov 13
Motorcyclist dies during motorcycle stunt; This did not have to happen

VICTORVILLE - California A motorcyclist died Monday afternoon (11/9/09) after he lost control while doing a wheelie in a residential neighborhood and slammed into a tree in front of a home, officials said. The rider was westbound in the 16200 block of Nisqualli Road around 1 p.m. when he hit a curb, lost control and veered in and out of the street, according to witnesses and Sgt. John Emmens, of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Victorville station. Ramiro Barbosa Jr. said he saw the rider... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:41 am by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Nov 13
Police to hold DUI Checkpoints in Stockton, California

STOCKTON - California The Police Department will hold checkpoints tonight and Saturday to catch drunken drivers. The checkpoint starts at 6 p.m. and continues until 2 a.m. It will be set up in the area of Roosevelt Street and Wilson Way. On Saturday, the checkpoint will be at March Lane and Holiday Drive during the same hours. Staffing at the checkpoints is paid for by a grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety. Police earn grant for traffic patrols STOCKTON - California The Police... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:27 am by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
Boston-Based Consumer Watchdog Announced 2009 List of 10 Most Dangerous Toys

When shopping for kids' toys this year, here is a list of products that World Against Toys Causing Harm, a Boston-based consumer watchdog group, is placing on its list of "most dangerous toys" because of the injury risks that WATCH says the items pose: &#xe2€&#xa2 Spy Gear Viper Blaster: May cause eye injuries. &#xe2€&#xa2 Disney-Pixar Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher. WATCH says the Toy is a choking hazard and may cause impact injuries and eye injuries. &#xe2€&#xa2 Cat "Rugged" Mini: Toy construction vehicle comes with... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:22 pm by Altman & Altman
Nov 17
Woman Files Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accusing Yarmouth Police Officer of Using Excessive Force to Apprehend Boyfriend

Camille Campos is alleging police brutality in the Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit she has filed against police officer Christopher Van Ness and the town of Yarmouth. The officer fatally shot Andre Luiz de Castro Martins following a high-speed police pursuit. At the time, media reported that on July 27, 2008, Van Ness attempted to pull Martins, 25, over. A police pursuit ensued when Martins wouldn't stop the vehicle. Campos says her boyfriend, a Brazilian national, wanted to avoid arrest... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 08:14 pm by Altman & Altman
Nov 14
Massachusetts Dog Attack: English Bulldog Seriously Injures 77-Year-Old Woman

A 77-year-old Wollaston, Massachusetts woman sustained serious bite injuries when she was attacked by an English bulldog outside her home. The dog, which will be put down, belongs to a neighbor. This was the second time the animal had bitten the elderly victim. Lee Salvucci bitten on her arms and left leg during the dog mauling. Her backyard is next to the dog owner's yard and there is no fence separating the two properties. The dog, named Cooper, managed to attack Salvucci after chewing... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 04:51 pm by Altman & Altman

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Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice issues related to minors and children. Topics include child safety, crimes against children, as well as medical care and health issues. By Jacksonville, Florida Injury and Accident Attorney, David A

http://www.floridachildinjurylawyer.com/

Nov 21
Orlando, Florida – Sixteen-year-old Prostitute’s Baby Held Hostage by Pimp

The Orange County, Florida Sheriff's Office made ten arrests recently, stemming from an investigation into an internet prostitution ring. The investigation took place over several weeks and included individuals in seven Florida counties. One of the alleged prostitutes arrested was a sixteen-year-old girl. She told police that her pimp was holding her five-month-old baby hostage, and that if she did not return to him with the money, he would keep the baby. Deputies found the baby some time later... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 03:30 am by David A. Wolf
Nov 20
Chipley, Florida – Missing Baby, Shannon Dedrick, Found Alive; Mother and Aunt Arrested

Shannon Dedrick, the Florida seven-month-old who was reported missing from her home over a week ago, was found alive recently. The girl was found lying hidden in a small box under the bed of her babysitter / step-aunt, Susan Baker. Shannon appeared to be in good health. According to police, Ms. Baker had asked the child's mother, Crystina Lynn Mercer, to give her permanent custody of the child, and Ms. Mercer handed the girl over to her. Police became suspicious of Ms. Baker after learning that... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:30 am by David A. Wolf
Nov 19
NRA Pushing to Ban Adoption Agencies from Inquiring about Prospective Parent’s Gun Ownership

Adoption agencies placing children with Florida parents are reportedly required by the Florida Department of Children and Families to inquire if the potential parents keep guns or ammunition in their home. Recently, a Brevard County, Florida couple hired an attorney after they took exception to being asked that question. The lawyer called a lobbyist for the NRA, who decided to try to change Florida law to restrict adoption agencies from asking about gun ownership. According to the NRA, gun... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:30 am by David A. Wolf

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Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers Iowa and national personal injury law. By Steve Lombardi.

http://desmoines.injuryboard.com/

Nov 20
Trucker Hits Stray Cow on Highway and Dies. Is anyone at fault?

Who's to blame when a stray cow comes in the path of a moving vehicle? I'm sure that's just what the family of the driver of a semi trailer is asking today. At about 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday October 20th 2009 a still unidentified man hit a cow in the middle of Iowa Highway 14 between Chariton and Millerton. After the truck hit the cow it went into a ditch and then into a creek. Apparently the truck driver died. In rural Iowa this isn't such a rare occurrence. With cases like this one, lawyer-talk... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:01 am by Steve Lombardi
Nov 19
Where is defensive medicine when you need it?

I wonder if I could die from defensive medicine not being practiced in Iowa. Over the weekend Barbara drove me to the local clinic because I was sick as a dog and coughing so hard my lungs and chest and upper back muscles ached. The doctor walks in looks in my ears and throat, listens to my heart and lungs and says he's putting me on antibiotics. And I thought what no x-ray or blood tests? Just drugs? No definitive diagnosis? Wait a minute. I thought about H1N1 and everything written about... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:48 am by Steve Lombardi
Nov 19
What happens when a member of your hunting party decides he wants to take “random target practice”?

In this case the death of an 18-year-old from Manchester was caused by accidentally being shot by a member of his own hunting party. These men were hunting on Monday October 19th 2009 about one mile north of Dundee when a member of the hunting party decided to take some random target practice and accidentally shot and killed a fellow hunter. The member of his hunting party was unidentified according to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. The dead man was out of sight behind some dense foliage... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:01 am by Steve Lombardi

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Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal and personal injury topics such as auto accidents, criminal law, medical malpractice, practicing law, and products liability. By Ronald V. Miller of the Law Offices of Miller & Zois.

http://www.marylandlawyerblog.com/

Nov 18
Dodgeball Lawsuit

Deadspin has post about a boy who has filed a lawsuit over injuries suffered while on the bleachers of a dodgeball middle school. Apparently, the boy was in a car accident and had dental work done. The ball broke his new bridgework. First, I think Deadspin completely screws up by naming the boy. I cannot imagine what the point would be. The one thing that has some appeal from a plaintiffs' lawyers point of few: they were using soccer balls for the dodgeball game. That is just an awful idea. But... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:40 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 17
How Did the Ravens Win Last Night?

I think a strong fan base was the key! Posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:22 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 16
Tennessee Woman Gets Twelve Years for Sleeping with a 17 Year-Old Boy

Another Above the Law link. A former Portland High School teacher convicted of having sex with her underage teacher's aide has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The title of the post is a little misleading. She is eligible for parole in four years. She was a teacher who slept with the student who was in high school. Maybe she should go to jail for that, she is in loco parentis and all of that. But the kid was a month from turning 18. Twelve years seems insane? Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:44 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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Missouri Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.missouriinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
High-End Manufacturer Recalls Umbrella Strollers for Finger Amputation Risk

As a Missouri defective product lawyer, I was very interested when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Maclaren strollers Nov. 9. Maclaren, a British manufacturer of high-end baby products, agreed to recall ten years' worth of umbrella strollers after the CPSC received reports of at least 12 children who had lost fingertips because their fingers were caught in the hinges of the folding stroller. (Families that own the strollers can find more information about the... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:29 am
Nov 12
Regulators Failed to Consider Many Cases of Unintended Acceleration in Toyotas

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about a Los Angeles Times report on the recall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Officially, the recall is because of defective floor mats that can cause accelerators to get stuck open, causing unintentional acceleration that can propel the vehicle uncontrollably and cause serious accidents. A total of 19 deaths have been reported because of this safety flaw. In the older post, I wrote that the Times suggested advanced features in newer vehicles -- or... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:42 am
Nov 4
Report Shows Automatic License Suspension for Accused Drunk Drivers Isn’t Automatic

As a Missouri car crash lawyer, I have followed the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's series on problems with Missouri drunk driving laws with great interest. On Nov. 1, the newspaper published a third installment in the series, on the revocation of driver's licenses for drivers who refuse to take a breath test. Like many states, Missouri has an "implied consent" law allowing the Department of Revenue to take away the driver's licenses of people who refuse an alcohol or drug test -- in Missouri, they... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:10 am

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Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective products, drug products, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and premises liability. By Richard Schlueter.

http://atlanta.injuryboard.com/

Nov 22
Good Samaritan In Covington Struck By Hit And Run Driver

There's an old proverb that says "no good deed goes unpunished". And while this cynical out look on life is not always true, it unfortunately sometimes is. Take, for example, the story of the young man in Georgia who was struck by a speeding vehicle while he was trying to help a stranded motorist. According to CovNews.com: It all happened at around 12:15 a.m. when [the victim] was at his home just outside Porterdale. According to him, he heard a commotion outside and opened the door to see what... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 01:56 am by M. Brandon Smith
Nov 21
Georgia Mother Killed By DUI Driver

This past week, an off-duty police officer saw a Toyota driving the wrong direction as the driver drove west on an eastbound lane of I-20. This was moments before a deadly DUI crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in Atlanta, Georgia. Just earlier that evening, the Welch family had a gathering at a relative's house in Douglasville. Sameyka Rochel Welch and her dad, Ed Ford left their relative's house at the same time. Welch drove behind her dad until she got onto I-20. It was around this time, 3:30... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 11:56 am by M. Brandon Smith
Nov 19
Texas Day Care Licensing Needs Reform

With more and more two-parent households needing both parents to work outside of the home, and more single-parent households being created, the number of young children in daycare is rising. We trust daycare providers to create a safe environment for our children, and to make sure our children are safe when we cannot watch them ourselves. And while many daycare centers are reliable and staffed by trained professionals, we cannot always guarantee that our children are safe, as a recent incident... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 01:27 pm by M. Brandon Smith

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Atlanta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and discrimination and employment law. Published by Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyers, The Law Offices Of Robin Frazer Clark.

http://www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 19
Georgia State Bar Executive Committee Meets in Thomas County, Georgia

As a member of the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, I am proud that our Executive Committee makes a concerted effort to get outside of Atlanta and meet our fellow Georgia Bar members in the four corners of the state. Last week's meeting in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia is a prime example of this. We enjoyed lunch first with many members of the local Thomas County Bar , which is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit. We met at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, which is... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm by Robin Frazer Clark
Nov 18
New 2010 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Picks Are Here

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Picks for 2010 came out today and for the first time ever, roof strength was tested and included in the ratings. This means the Institute is seriously acknowledging the likelihood of rollover accidents and the survivability of them depending on what type of car you are in. Automobile manufacturers have traditionally tried to ignore roof crush standards, but they really can't now. Especially given the high center of gravity of an SUV, that... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:06 pm by Robin Frazer Clark
Nov 17
Road Safer Sunday is November 29: Let's Make Georgia Roads Safer

5,000 Deaths a Year Can Be Stopped By Tom Hodgson Congress should be commended for its work on the Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 in the U.S. House, and the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act in the Senate. The two pilot safety bills were introduced in reaction to the Feb. 12 crash of a commuter airliner near Buffalo, N.Y., in which 50 people tragically perished. The new laws will enhance pilot training... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:23 pm by Robin Frazer Clark

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www.Ecoliblog.com

Covers E. coli outbreaks, recalls, legal cases and resources. By Marler Clark.

http://www.ecoliblog.com/

Nov 17
Fairbank Farms Sickens at Least Four in Maine

According to AP, Maine officials are reminding consumers to check their freezers for recalled ground beef after four people were hospitalized for E. coli poisoning. Last month, Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., recalled almost 546,000 pounds of fresh ground beef that had been distributed in September to stores from North Carolina to Maine. Federal officials have said 28 people may have become ill, and two may have died, from the possible E. coli outbreak. The ground beef was sold at Shaw's and... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Nov 17
Fairbury Steaks, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef

Fairbury Steaks, Inc. a Fairbury, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall include: * 10-pound packages of "BULK FRESH GROUND BEEF." The packages were placed in boxes and bear the establishment number "EST. 5726" inside the USDA mark of inspection on a label. The products were... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:37 pm
Nov 13
Second Lincoln parent files suit in E. coli contamination

A second Lincoln family is suing a Massachusetts business that is accused of supplying burger meat tainted with E. coli bacteria during a Lincoln Middle School trip after which several students and staff became sick. Lincoln resident Barry Santos is the plaintiff on behalf of his daughter Lynn Santos. Lynn and other Lincoln sixth graders and staffers spent Oct. 13 through Oct. 16 doing activities on a class trip at Camp Bournedale in Plymouth, Mass. On the the trip's last day, they ate burgers.... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:33 pm

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Maryland Accident Law Blog

Covers national and Maryland state tort and workers compensation legislation. Also focuses on boating, car, motorcycle, pedestrian and truck accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful death. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandaccidentlawblog.com/

Nov 19
Toddler Dies in Maryland Entanglement Accident Involving Drapery Cord

A 2-year-old boy has died after becoming entangled in a drapery cord in his Damascus, Maryland home. Thapelo Andre Kwofie's parents found him unconscious at around 3pm. They administered CPR to him before an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital. He was pronounced dead soon after his arrival at Shady Grove Hospital. Montgomery County, Maryland police are investigating the tragic accident. Window Cord-Strangulation Accidents According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about one... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:20 pm by Lebowitz & Mzhen
Nov 16
Maryland Man Dies from Burn Injuries Sustained in Frederick Gas Station Fire

A 26-year-old Germantown, Maryland man has died from burn injuries he sustained in a fire at a gas station pump in Frederick. Ainsley Gordon caught fire, as did his sport utility vehicle and the gas pump that was next to the vehicle. Gordon was filling up a gas can when the fatal burn accident happened. Investigators are trying to figure out what happened. They are saying that the victim wasn't smoking or using his cell phone when the fire broke out. Gasoline Burn Accidents: &#xe2€&#xa2 1.1 million... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 03:20 pm by Lebowitz & Mzhen
Nov 10
Multiple Human Errors Cited in Maryland Aviation Accident Involving Medevac that Crashed, Killing Four

According to federal transportation safety officials, multiple human errors contributed to the Maryland medevac crash that claimed the lives of four people in Prince George's County on September 27, 2008. One of the people who died was 17-year-old Ashley Young, one of the Maryland car accident victims with low-level injuries who was being flown to a hospital. The other Waldorf, Maryland car crash victim, 19-year-old Jordan Wells, survived the Maryland medevac accident has undergone over 20... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:44 pm by Lebowitz & Mzhen

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North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog

This blog covers personal injury topics such as bicycle, car, and truck accidents, dangerous drugs, injuries to minors, pedestrian accidents, products liability and wrongful death. By North Carolina Injury Lawyer, Michael A. DeMayo.

http://www.northcarolinainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 19
Dangerous Drug Lawsuit: Man Claims Diabetes Drug Avandia Caused Heart Attack

A 58-year-old man has filed a dangerous drug lawsuit against GlaxosmithKline because he says that the medication Avandia caused his heart attack. Kenneth L. Bryan had taken the prescription drug for his diabetes. In his personal injury lawsuit, Bryan claims that he suffered a heart attack two years after he started taking Avandia. As a result, he says he has had to undergo multiple angioplasties, four bi-pass surgeries, and other procedures. Bryan contends that Avandia is an unreasonably... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:36 pm by Michael A. DeMayo
Nov 16
North Carolina Wrongful Death Lawsuit Names City of Morganton and Three Officers as Defendants

The sister of a man who died after being Tasered in 2007 is suing the city of Morganton and three Department of Public Safety officers for his North Carolina wrongful death. Pamela Carroll wants the case to go to trial. Her brother, Donald Grant Clarke, sustained brain injuries when he fell into a concrete porch after the officers Tasered him. According to Carroll's wrongful death complaint, Capt. Richard Brendle, Sgt. Charles William Perry, and Officer Justin Lerch violated Taser use standards... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:22 pm by Michael A. DeMayo
Nov 11
North Carolina Injuries to Children: 1 Million Maclaren Strollers Recall Warns about Fingertip Amputation Hazard

North Carolina and South Carolina parents with Maclaren strollers have reason to be concerned following reports that 12 children suffered fingertip amputations in the hinges of the foldable umbrella models. Following the child injury accidents, Maclaren and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling approximately one million strollers. In some of the injuries to children cases, fingers were lost. Carlos DeWinter, 23 months, lost his right pinky in July 2003. He underwent multiple... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 05:27 pm by Michael A. DeMayo

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Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/

Sep 30
Toyota recalls 3.8 million vehicles over safety issue with floor mat

Attention all readers, this is a very important blog post. If you are a Toyota driver or know someone that is, please read and share this important information. It could help save your life or the life of a loved one. The Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. The recall affects Toyota models from 2004 - 2010. Specific models... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 07:18 am
Sep 30
Driver distractions caused nearly 6,000 deaths in 2008

Driver distraction caused the deaths of nearly 6,000 people and the injuries of 500,000 people last year according to new government reports on auto safety. There is a correlation of using mobile devices while driving. This includes texting while driving and talking on the cell. Transportation officials recently released a report that showed driver distraction being involved in 16 percent of all fatal crashes in 2008. The Transportation report shows that 515,000 people were injured and 5,870... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 04:44 am
Sep 15
City of Parkland is one step closer to texting while driving ban

In the City of Parkland the texting while driving debate is heating up. On Monday night city commissioners made history when they unanimously approved the ban which would make it illegal to send text messages while driving. Fines for violators could be as much as $100. If approved, this would be the first municipality in Broward County to take such measures for driver safety. A second and final vote will be taken on September 23rd. A ban on texting while driving is not new. Seventeen states... Posted on September 15, 2009 at 08:07 am

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California Personal Injury and...

California Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Blog

Offers tools, tips and articles. By Jackson & Wilson.

http://jwinjuryblog.com

Nov 23
Mitch Named 2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year!

Saturday night Mitch and I attended a wonderful event sponsored by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and held at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach, California. With family and friends in attendance, Mitch was proud to accept this year's award for Orange County's "Top Gun" Trial Attorney of the Year relative to the outstanding results in achieve in a tragic wrongful death. This year, through its silent and live auctions, the event supported two charities: the... Posted on November 23, 2009 at 02:00 am by Mitch Jackson
Nov 17
45 Life lessons. No, this isn't legal stuff but it sure is good!

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:" 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone..4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will.... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:13 pm by Mitch Jackson
Nov 16
Our New Trial Lawyer Tips Blog is Attracting Nationwide Attention!

Our relatively new Trial Lawyer Tips Blog at www.TrialLawyerTips.com has the attention of several very prominent law blogs and trial attorneys across the country. Each day, 10-20 new subscribers join hundreds of other daily readers who enjoy reviewing and commenting on various approaches and techniques to successfully trying cases. Four new articles at our blog include&#xe2€&#xa6 "Shine a Bright Spotlight on an Expert's Excessive Fees" "On Direct, Have a Good Witness Testify in the Morning""Grab... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:00 pm by Mitch Jackson

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New York Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers the civil justice system, New York Courts, injury law cases and news. Published by Attorney Eric Turkewitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 20
Linkworthy

New York gets a new blogger, doing his thing at Lou and The Law. Lou has been an occasional commenter here, and comes from the defense side of the aisle having worked as senior trial attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance for almost 30 years. Worth reading for New York practitioners is Late Expert Disclosure Affidavits, and it is worth it because the statute governing expert affidavits doesn't actually have a time frame in it. John Hochfelder rants against New York's appellate judges who knock... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:50 am by Eric Turkewitz
Nov 18
My Guest Blog at Kevin, M.D.

Last month, Kevin Pho, M.D., of Kevin, MD fame, had an op-ed in USA Today on potential solutions to medical malpractice litigation issues. I've responded to that piece, and he has it as a guest blog today: How a personal injury lawyer views the medical malpractice system Dr. Pho runs the most widely followed doctor's blog in the medical blogosphere, and he appears frequently on op-ed pages. Posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:56 am by Eric Turkewitz
Nov 15
Outsourcing Marketing = Outsourcing Ethics (5 Problems With Outsourcing Attorney Marketing)

Five months back there was a Metro train crash in Washington DC, and I watched from a distance to see who/how/where/when the web would be used by lawyers to find victims. And one of the things we saw was that one of the gazillion attorney search firms that infect the web was soliciting clients. Given that these search firms are agents of the lawyers, that raised the problem of attorneys using the web to solicit. Thus was born this little formula in June: outsourcing marketing = outsourcing... Posted on November 15, 2009 at 10:00 pm by Eric Turkewitz

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Drug Injury Watch

Site provides developing information about prescription drug side effects as well as up-to-date news from the legal, medical, FDA, and pharmaceutical sectors. From attorney Thomas J. Lamb.

http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/

Nov 20
Drug Industry Document Archive (DIDA) Adds 15 More Pharma-Related Documents To Collection In November 2009

This Archive Contains Some "Secret" Documents Only Made Public In The Course Of Lawsuits Filed Against Pharmaceutical Companies (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Created and maintained by the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), the Drug Industry Document Archive (DIDA) contains over 1500 documents, many of which were previously secret and only made public as a result of lawsuits filed against drug companies. In September 2009 Kim Klausner, who is the Tobacco Digital... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:36 pm by Tom Lamb
Nov 17
Consumers Union’s Safe Patient Project Forum Webcast: “To Err Is Human, To Delay Is Deadly”

Marks 10th Anniversary Of IOM Study On Medical Errors And Raises Concerns About Lack Of Progress (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The Consumers Union's Safe Patient Project (formerly Stop Hospital Infections) is holding a forum, "To Err Is Human, To Delay Is Deadly," in Washington, DC, today, Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. There is a free live webcast on this "To Err Is Human, To Delay Is Deadly" forum on the day of the event. If you cannot tune in then, a... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:33 am by Tom Lamb
Nov 11
Anemia Drugs Procrit And Aranesp May Increase Twofold The Risk Of Potentially Fatal Blood Clots

Results From Large Long-Term Study Show Association Between These Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents And Venous Thromboembolism (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In late October 2009 we learned that the results from the Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aransep Treatment (TREAT) indicated that the anemia drug Aranesp might cause an increased risk for stroke in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Just a couple of weeks later we have been presented with a possible... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 01:45 pm by Tom Lamb

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Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of accident law such as car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and trucking accidents. Published by Missouri Injury Lawyer, Ryan Bradley of The Bradley Law Firm.

http://www.missouriaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Nov 21
Holiday traveling turns tragic for some

Thanksgiving is a time for being with family and friends and this often means lots of traveling. In fact, 33 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles by car to see their loved ones, according to a NPR report. This extra traffic will be accompanied by a tragic increase in the number of car accident deaths and injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 people were killed in car and truck accidents last year over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend. Many... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 10:33 am
Nov 19
Missouri car accident on Highway 94 sends four to hospital

Four people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a two-car accident on Highway 94 in St. Charles County, Missouri. This Missouri injury accident occurred just east of Route DD when Jo McCall, 66, lost control of her Jeep Cherokee, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. McCall's Jeep crossed the center line into the path of a 2008 Saturn Outlook, driven by Timothy Barrett, 53. Barrett was unable to avoid the collision and the two vehicles collided head-on, totaling both the car... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:28 am
Nov 17
Missouri car accident injures two in Clay County

Frances Lewis, 49, and Anita Janssen, 41, were injured in a two-car Missouri injury accident at 11 a.m. Monday morning. The investigating officer described the accident as a rear-end collision. Lewis was traveling northbound on I-35 in a 1985 Mercury and Anita Janssen was riding with Robert Janssen, 43, in a 2007 Ford. Lewis had to stop in the middle of the roadway and Robert Janssen was unable to avoid slamming into the back of Lewis' car. Lewis' injuries were described as serious and he was... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:18 am

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Injury Blog

Covers injury and accident news. From the law firm Owen, Patterson & Owen.

http://www.opolaw.com

Jun 1
Three Die on Motorcycles in Three Counties

In three different counties in Oklahoma, on three consecutive days, there were three fatal motorcycle accidents involving riders sans crash helmets. "OHP trooper Mark Basinger stated, despite working a number of accidents, three deadly motorcycle accidents are out of the ordinary." The decedents are: Jackie Sams, 69. He died from head injuries on Monday when he was involved in an auto versus motorcycle incident in Ardmore; then on Tuesday in the county of Tishomingo, 24-year-old Brett Hughes... Posted on June 1, 2008 at 10:00 am by OPOStaff5
May 30
FDA Announces Product Recall

International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. has announced that they are conducting a voluntary product recall of their dietary supplement product known as Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs. The recall was announced as a result of the company being notified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a potentially harmful undeclared ingredient known as hydroxyhomosildenafil. The FDA believes that hydroxyhomosildenafil is an analog of sildenafil, which is an active ingredient for Erictile Dysfunction (ED). One... Posted on May 30, 2008 at 10:33 am by OPOStaff5
May 29
Pit Bull Bites 10-Year-Old in Face

A previously harassed Pit Bull bit ten-year-old Tyquavious Clark on Tuesday evening in Macon, Georgia. When asked what had happened, the victim stated "We were walking through, going to the park and then the girl was playing baseball and then she hit the ball over the fence and then the dog came out when she opened the gate&#xe2€&#xa6 then he jumped on me." It seems the neighborhood kids often harass the dog in question by shaking the fence. This really is an unfortunate, but not uncommon, story. The... Posted on May 29, 2008 at 03:09 pm by OPOStaff5

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Day on Torts

Covers "blue chip" tort cases, business torts, comparative fault, damages, discovery, medical negligence, products liability and wrongful death. By John A. Day.

http://www.dayontorts.com/

Nov 22
New Medical Malpractice Case Filing Statistics

Here is the most up-to-date data on medical malpractice case filings in Tennessee. Regular readers know that effective October 1, 2008 the General Assembly imposed significant restrictions on patients who want to file a medical malpractice suits. The new law, which was modified again effective July 1, 2009, requires pre-suit notice and the filing of a certificate of good faith. For the 12-month period ending September 30, 2008, 644 medical malpractice lawsuits were filed in Tennessee. A... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 01:55 am
Nov 20
"Old Warriors"

Gary Gwilliam from California has written a very interesting article called "Old Warriers" for Plaintiff Magazine. Read the article here. Posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:14 am
Nov 19
The Boss in Nashville

There are two reasons there is not a substantive post today. First, I am speaking for three hours at our Justice Programs seminar today and am quite busy. Second, my wife Joy and I went to see Bruce Springsteen in concert last night in Nashville and I did not get to bed until 12:30 this morning. The Boss gave a great 3-hour show, and included one of my favorite songs, Badlands; Lights out tonight, trouble in the heartland. Got a head-on collision, smashin in my guts man. Im caught in a... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:40 am

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Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers trucking accidents and trucking accident legal news, cases, and issues with a focus on South Carolina Law. By Michael Jeffcoat.

http://www.truckaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Sep 3
Road Rage and Tractor Trailers are a Volatile Mix - Just Ask Carlos Perez

Imagine, one minute driving along the freeway without a care in the world, and the next minute looking in your rear view mirror and seeing nothing but the grill of a semi truck. That's exactly what happened to Carlos Perez of Geneva, New York, on August 21, 2009. Mr. Perez was driving his car with three other passengers, including two children, 12 and 5, on the New York State Thruway. Trucker Ronald J. Constable, Jr. of Earlton, New York was hauling kerosene on the same stretch of road. The... Posted on September 3, 2009 at 06:21 am
Aug 29
*** WARNING: THIS IS A VERY GRAPHIC VIDEO *** Texting While Driving PSA

Click here: [www.youtube.com] Proceed with caution here, but this video captures the truly awful consequences that arise when drivers do not look out for the other guy and operate their vehicles safely. In the aftermath of major collisions, we help people begin to pick up the pieces and put their lives back together. I hope and pray that you are never in this situation, but if you are, be sure to get the help you need. Posted on August 29, 2009 at 06:36 am
Jul 29
Michigan Big Rig Wreck Causes Overpass to Melt

If anyone needs a reminder about just how dangerous truck accidents can be to the public, read this. On July 15, 2009 in Hazel Park, Michigan, a tractor-trailer exploded under an overpass causing the overpass itself to literally melt and disintegrate. The driver of a car was on a winding section of Interstate 75 when it lost control and spun into a passing semi. The semi was hauling over 13,000 gallons of fuel. It lost control and flipped, causing a second tractor-trailer carrying produce to... Posted on July 29, 2009 at 08:30 am

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The Injury Blog

Covers car accident cases, and personal injury cases in the news.

http://blog.totalinjury.com/

Nov 4
Texting - Deadly Encounters

Texting - a seemingly harmless activity - appears to be far more dangerous than the general public thinks, especially when driving. Sending text messages while behind the wheel can cause serious injuries and may even be deadly. In Oxford, England, Phillipa Curtis was sentenced to 21 months in prison for texting while driving. The 22-year-old was texting her friends when she hit the car in front of her and killed Victoria McBryde. Curtis rammed her vehicle into McBryde's rear end, killing the... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 02:35 pm by mbrickley
Oct 28
Attacked by Swinging Doors

On June 21, 2007 an elderly woman walked into a Target department store in Rosemont, Ill. - completely unaware she was going to suffer brain injuries. As Claire Putnam walked through the main entrance to the store, the automatic swinging door hit her - knocking her on the ground. When she fell, her head hit the ground - hard. While Putnam was still on the ground the door swung back and struck her with another blow to her head. NBC Chicago aired the video from Target surveillance cameras on the... Posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:32 am by mbrickley
Oct 24
Jail Inmate Won $4.5 Million in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Behind bars in Gilroy, Calif., Vincent Cardinalli filed a lawsuit against his case witnesses for personal injuries and won a $4.5 million lawsuit - per an article in the Gilroy Post-Dispatch. Cardinalli is accused of more than 100 felonies related to his family-owned tow truck business and currently awaiting trial. He sued the two witnesses - Maria Shiraki and her and her mother-in -law Clara Shiraki - for emotional distress, defamation of character, personal injury and breach of contract.... Posted on October 24, 2009 at 01:02 pm by mbrickley

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Florida Personal Injury Lawyer...

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Blog covers topics such as boating and car accidents, as well as medical malpractice and slip/trip and fall accidents. Published by Florida lawyer Joseph I. Lipsky.

http://www.floridapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 9
Pedestrians More Likely to Die in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale

As Florida Lawyers handling personal injury and wrongful death cases, we've learned of yet another report which demonstrates how dangerous the roadways are for pedestrians in South Florida. According to a recent report, the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area achieved the dubious honor of being named one of the nation's most dangerous areas for pedestrians. The study indicates that because our roads were designed to speed up traffic, people walking along any given road in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale are... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:07 am by Joseph I. Lipsky
Nov 8
Trip and Falls Cause Most Injuries to Elderly

According to a recent study, more than a third of all people over the age of sixty five fall each year. Unfortunately, more than one fall in 10 results in a serious injury, like a fractured hip. As Florida Lawyers, we too often seen the devistating affects such injuries from such trip and falls at stores, parking lot and shopping centers, have on our older clients. Thankfully researchers are beginning to further study, through wireless sensors in carpets, clothing and rooms, older individual's... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:21 pm by Joseph I. Lipsky
Sep 30
Pedestrians and Bike Riders Involved in Double the Accidents with Hybrid Cars

In the desire to go "Green," the steady increase in hybrid cars on the road are causing a drastic increase in the number of car accidents with pedestrians and bicycle riders. According to a recently released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to the lack of noise generated from hybrid engines, pedestrians and cyclists are less likely to hear such vehicles that were turning, slowing or backing up. Thankfully, in light of this unintended side-effect, vehicle... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 07:43 am by Joseph I. Lipsky

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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/

Nov 19
New York Personal Injury Case-The Deposition-Part 2

In the previous article in this series, we focused on the preparation for your deposition. Now that you have properly prepared for your deposition, here are the do's and don'ts for your testimony. First, make sure that you clearly understand the questions you are being asked, and if you don't, say so. I tell my clients that they have three options: tell the defense attorney that you need the question rephrased, ask to speak with me, or have the court reporter read back the question--sometimes... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:39 am by Mark Siesel
Nov 16
New York Personal Injury Case-The Deposition--Part 1

In your lawsuit for injuries suffered in a New York car crash, Bronx trip and fall, construction accident, from a defective or dangerous product or a dog bite, (to name a few examples), the single most important event in that lawsuit before the trial is known as the deposition, or "examination before trial." During the deposition, you are placed under oath, and then asked a series of questions by the defense attorneys about your personal background, education, employment history, your accident,... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:39 pm by Mark Siesel
Oct 27
New York Accidents--Notice Of Claim Must Be Filed When Suing Municipality

Here are three very common scenarios for prospective clients who come for their free consultation to our White Plains, New York law offices. The client was walking on a public sidewalk and tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk, suffering serious injuries. The potential client was injured in a New York car crash with a car or truck owned by a village, town or city. While entering or leaving a municipally owned building, the client slipped and fell in an area which had not been plowed,... Posted on October 27, 2009 at 04:35 am by Mark Siesel

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer...

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 21
Illinois Teen Safe Driving program receives national honor, seeks to reduce Illinois, Chicago car accidents involving teenagers

The state has been recognized for its efforts to reduce serious and fatal Illinois car accidents involving teenagers. The Chicago car accident lawyers and the Illinois child injury attorneys at Abels & Annes encourage parents to visit the Operation Teen Safe Driving program with their young drivers. Motor Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for one-third of all deaths. In 2007, 11 teens between the ages of 16 and 19 died every day in motor vehicle... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 07:51 am
Nov 19
State targets reduction in Illinois traffic deaths as holidays approach

The state of Illinois has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of fatalities on Illinois roadways this year by at least 100. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police announced Operation Save 100 began Thursday and will run through the end of 2009, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Chicago injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys at Abels & Annes published a report last week at Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog taking a look at the 1,043... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 01:46 am
Nov 16
Two killed, 10 injured in separate weekend Chicago car accidents

Two people were killed and at least 10 others injured in separate weekend Chicago car accidents. The fatal accident posted originally posted early Monday on our Chicago Car Accident Lawyers blog has claimed another life and led to criminal charges against the driver. A 27-year-old driver of an Oldsmobile Alero was killed after being broadsided by a Chevy Malibu at the intersection of 75th and State streets shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday. An 87-year-old passenger in the Malibu also was killed.... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:33 pm

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NYInjuryLawBlog.com

Covers New York auto insurance, medical malpractice and workers compensation. By the Ziff Law Firm.

http://www.zifflaw.com/blog

Nov 20
Elmira Motorcycle Crash Demonstrates Danger Turning Vehicles Pose to Bikers

As a personal injury attorney who handles a LOT of motorcycle crashes, I feel confident in saying that one of the greatest dangers to bikers is turning vehicles. As every biker well knows, people in cars just don't see bikers; they turn in front of them and cut them off not because they are malicious, but bikers just don't register on their radar. The majority of the motorcycle collisions I handle in New York and Pennsylvania involve cars turning in front of motorcycles, and unfortunately,... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:28 am by Adam Gee
Nov 18
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Malpractice Payouts Are At All-Time LOW

Despite what insurance companies and doctors may want us to believe, there is NOT a medical malpractice lawsuit "crisis." The fact is, 2008 marked the LOWEST number of malpractice payments by physicians since at least 1990 (when the records were first kept). It's possible that last year saw the lowest number of payments EVER. Who's hiding the good news - and why? I discovered this startling statistic via the Day On Torts blog by Tennessee injury attorney John Day. John does a great job of... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:24 am by Jim Reed
Nov 17
New Anti-Subrogation Law for New York State Could Curb Insurance Companies’ Greedy Practices

Last week, the New York State Legislature passed an anti-subrogation bill. To the general reader, I realize this news needs some explanation, but believe me, this is VITAL information for anyone who lives in New York State and it is GREAT NEWS for NY consumers! Roy A. Mura, posted about the new law on his excellent blog, Coverage Counsel. Roy gives a very technical explanation, but the real gist of it is that this new law will prevent health insurance carriers in N.Y. from getting away with... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 10:12 am by Jim Reed

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Long Term Disability Law Blog

This blog covers all aspects of long term disability advocacy. Topics include long term disability benefits and claimant tips. By Riemer & Associates.

http://www.longtermdisabilitylawblog.com/

Aug 14
Riemer Convinces Court to Award his client $180,466 in Attorney Fees

On August 5, 2009, the Federal District Court in New York City ordered INA Life Insurance Company of New York, a subsidiary of CIGNA, to pay our client $180,466.60 in attorney fees. This award follows a battle for long term disability benefits, where the Court found that CIGNA's denial of long term disability benefits was arbitrary and capricious. The lawsuit was subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"). Under ERISA, the Court may in its discretion award the plaintiff... Posted on August 14, 2009 at 08:50 am by Scott Riemer
Apr 20
Riemer invited to Speak at Prestigious Disability Conference

On June 15, 2009, Scott M. Riemer was one of the featured speakers at the 12th National Advanced Forum on Resolving Disability Insurance Claims & Litigation in Boston. The conference was sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference included speakers who are leading plaintiff and defense lawyers as well as top medical experts. The topic of Mr. Riemer's discussion was "The Impact of MetLife v. Glenn on the Standard of Review and Discovery." Please take a look at ACI's... Posted on April 20, 2009 at 07:05 am by Scott Riemer
Apr 17
Riemer Convinces Court to Award Wide-Ranging Discovery against Hartford

In Jacoby v. Hartford, 254 F.R.D. 477 (S.D.N.Y. 2009), the Federal District in New York City ordered Hartford to produce thousands of pages of documents pertaining to Hartford's inherent conflict of interest. Rejecting Hartford's claims of confidentiality and burdensomeness, the Court ordered Hartford to respond to plaintiff's interrogatories and document demands, including the full production of Hartford's BMS Claims Manual and SIU Reference Manual. The Court also rejected Hartford's claim... Posted on April 17, 2009 at 12:19 pm by Scott Riemer

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Massachusetts Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, business law, litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate & real property, and wills, trusts, and estates. By Massachusetts lawyers Wilson & Whitaker.

http://www.massachusettslawyerblog.com/

Jul 13
Beware, LinkedIn Reviews and Employment Law Issues

Sarah Randag, recently posted on the ABA Journal a labor and employment law post, LinkedIn Reviews Can Come Back to Haunt Employers, Lawyers Say, which opens with, Management-side employment lawyers are advising their clients against writing recommendations for current or recent employees on LinkedIn. The same argument could be made on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media web site. Does your company have a social media policy? If so, are you tracking or keeping a record of what is being... Posted on July 13, 2009 at 07:35 am by Kevin P. Whitaker
Jul 11
Self-Employment Income and Massachusetts Child Support in Divorce or Divorce Modification, Not Always What You Think or Report to the IRS or MA DOR

Modification of a MA child support order was recently discussed in the Massachusetts Appeals Court case, Kenneth R. Whelan vs. Kathleen A. Whelan. One of the issues discussed in this case involved self-employment income as it relates to MA child support obligations. In a footnote, Note (17), the court writes: (17) New Child Support Guidelines became effective in Massachusetts on January 1, 2009. The new Guidelines define income as "gross income from whatever source regardless of whether that... Posted on July 11, 2009 at 07:49 am by Kevin P. Whitaker
Jul 1
Kevin Whitaker featured in Patriot Ledger for Blog on Privacy Law and Policy

Thank you to the Patriot Ledger and Reporter Julie Onufrak for covering my Privacy Law and Policy Blog in today's business section, Weymouth lawyer blogging about the Internet and privacy. It was a pleasure to meet Julie and we had an interesting discussion on the future of media, blogs, newspapers, as well as privacy issues. Posted on July 1, 2009 at 05:32 pm by Kevin P. Whitaker

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Mass Tort Litigation Blog

By Professors Byron Stier and Howard Erichson.

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

Nov 18
So What Should the Law Do About Jury Variability?

In my previous post pointing readers to Tim Lytton's thought provoking post on TortsProfBlog, I neglected to mention our own Byron Stier's work on the same issue. Interested readers might look to his piece, Jackpot Justice available on SSRN. Here... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:19 pm by Joe Tort
Nov 17
On the So-Called "Litigation Lottery" in Torts

Tim Lytton has a very interesting post up on Torts Prof Blog about the tort system and the accusations of a litigation lottery. Here is the link. I am very interested in Lytton's critique. I think he is right that... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:00 am by Joe Tort
Nov 16
Around the Web

Dan Levine, Pair of Plaintiffs Lawyers May Face Different Fates in 9th Circuit Disciplinary Action, The Recorder (discussing disciplinary action in Nicaraguan pesticides case). Francis E. McGovern (Duke), The Second Generation of Dispute System Design: Reoccurring Problems and Potential Solutions,... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:46 pm by Joe Tort

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Product Liability Law Blog

Covers defective product topics such as auto recalls, automotive product liability, defective seatbelt and restraint systems, electrical product defects, and toxic tort/environmental cases. By Arvada, Colorado product liability lawyers, Gilbert, Ollani

http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/

Nov 17
Two Judges Refuse to Seal the Record in Toyota Document Discovery Abuse Case

As a follow-up to my September 4, 2009 blog entitled, "Toyota Rollover Lawsuits: Automaker's Former Attorney Accuses Auto Manufacturer of Concealing Evidence in Over 300 Auto Products Liability Cases," U.S. District Judge George H. King, the judge presently assigned to the case, refused to grant Toyota's request to seal the lawsuit in the face of Toyota allegaions that Toyota will suffer "further harm" if the complaint is not sealed. Just four days after the suit was filed, District Judge... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:43 pm by Jim Gilbert
Nov 16
Defective Clothing: Family Files $30 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Blair LLC After 80-Year-old Woman’s Chenille Bathrobe Catches Fire

Nearly five years after Atwilda Brown died from severe injuries that she sustained when her chenille bathrobe caught fire, the elderly woman's family is suing Blair LLC for her wrongful death. They are seeking $30 million. The 80-year-old was making tea on February 12, 2005 when the tragic accident caused by the defective clothing happened. She is one of nine people who have died because a Blair chenille robe caught fire. Most of the victims were elderly people. Three of the people who died... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:05 pm by Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C.
Nov 14
Seat Belt Syndrome: Child Safety Continues to Take a Back Seat

More needs to be done to prove child safety when it comes to seat belts-especially as not all US states require that kids ages 4-8 use booster seats. Unfortunately most seat belts are unable to properly fit over the bodies of many children to ensure maximum protection, which can result in catastrophic seat belt-related injuries, known as seat belt syndrome, during a car accident. Just last year, one 7-year-old's life changed forever when she sustained seat belt-related injuries during a... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:40 pm by Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C.

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California Nursing Home Abuse...

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By San Diego, California personal injury attorneys, Walton Barber.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Nov 16
Nursing Home Penalized by Department of Public Health

Ninety-two-year-old Robert Doscher was admitted to Valley Gardens Health Care, a for-profit nursing home, on May 18, 2007. He came from a hospital where he was being treated for a mini-stroke, and other heart issues. Upon admission to the nursing home, he needed the use of a walker, and the plan was to stabilize his health, and transfer him to an assisted living facility. He required the use of a walker when he was admitted, and it was initially planned that he could be discharged to a... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:32 am by Walton Law Firm
Nov 12
Are you a consumer attorney? Join Consumer Attorneys of California.

/**/ George Washington once said: Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. Letter of Instructions to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments [July 29, 1759]. The advocates of consumer rights, viewing the resources of defense firms and corporate defendants, can relate to the trepidation felt by the out-numbered and out-gunned Continental Army. Because of that disparity in resources, Consumer Attorneys of California... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 04:18 pm by Walton Law Firm
Nov 10
Will Health Care Reform Include Elder Care?

As America's elderly population continues to explode (it will double by 2030), an important question that has received little attention in the national healthcare debate is how the U.S. will be able to deal with 78 million aging baby boomers. Those of us who practice elder abuse and neglect law regularly see the costs associated with long term care, and let me tell you, it ain't cheap. For many nursing home residents the story goes like this: there is an event that causes them to be... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 09:04 am by Walton Law Firm

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Charlotte Personal Injury Law Blog...

Charlotte Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers head and brain injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents and worksite injuries. By Charles Monnett.

http://charlotte.injuryboard.com/

Nov 13
The Great Insurance Lie?

Have a worker's compensation case? Let me guess, the adjuster has told you there is no reason to hire a lawyer because worker's comp benefits are limited and you'll only end up getting the same settlement and you'll have to give part of it to a lawyer&#xe2€&#xa6why not keep it all? This is the Great Lie. It is true; worker's comp benefits are limited. For example, many states, North Carolina included, don't pay for pain and suffering or other types of collateral damages. What is not true is that you'll... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 02:46 am by Greg Jones
Nov 5
2 NC judges nominated to fill vacancies on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.

President Obama has nominated two North Carolina judges to fill vacancies on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Wednesday, Obama nominated Judges Albert Diaz and James Wynn to fill seats in the appeals court. Diaz currently serves as a special superior court judge for complex business cases commonly reffered as "Business Court". Wynn is currently on the the North Carolina Court of Appeals. In 2001, Diaz became the first Latino to take the bench in the North Carolina Superior... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 01:51 am by Greg Jones
Nov 4
FDA Issues Warning Over Diabetes Drug Byetta

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about possible kidney problems associated with the use of Byetta, a diabetes drug marketed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. Byetta, known generically as exenatide, is used in patients with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels without the use of insulin, according to the manufacturer. The drug is supposed to imitate the effects of a human hormone and improves blood sugar levels by several mechanisms that work... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 02:03 am by Greg Jones

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Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/

Nov 21
Settlements Reached in E. coli Lawsuits Against Aunt Mids and Santa Barbara Farms

On September 15, 2008, Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) was notified that nine students of Michigan State University (MSU) were seen in the emergency department over the weekend with gastrointestinal symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody diarrhea. Lab cultures had confirmed that at least two of them were positive for E. coli O157:H7. The ICHD then launched an investigation with help from the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), and both the United States &... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 05:45 pm
Nov 21
Yet another E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to a Children's Animal Petting Zoo

Colorado health officials said yesterday that a Denver-area E. coli outbreak in January and February was likely caused by exposure to animals at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The report Friday from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the outbreak probably originated in a "Feed the Animals" exhibit in the children's area. Investigators weren't able to pinpoint the exact animal that may have caused the outbreak. Thirty E. coli cases were identified in the... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 09:02 am
Nov 20
E. coli Lawsuit Filed in Maine Against Fairbank Farms

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:06 pm

Rank This Week: 396

TortsProf Blog

Covers accident and injury law. By Professors William G. Childs, Sheila B. Scheuerman and Christopher J. Robinette.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/tortsprof/

Nov 21
Health Care Debate to Begin in Senate Tonight

Tonight at 8:00 p.m, the Senate will vote on cloture for the health care bill. In other words, the Senate will decide whether to begin debating it. It appears Democrats have 58 of the necessary 60 votes to survive the... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 09:34 am by tortsprof
Nov 20
Personal Injury Roundup No. 58 (11/20/09)

I hope your last week before Thanksgiving was a good one! Reform, Legislation, Policy Tim Lytton's guest post attracts attention. (Frank/Point of Law) (Lahav/Mass Tort Profs) Law Profs Max Mehlman & Dale Nance (Case Western) argue med mal tort reform... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:17 am by tortsprof
Nov 19
Introducing Guest Blogger Ben Zipursky

Monday's Guest Blogger is Ben Zipursky. Zipursky is currently the James H. Quinn '49 Chair in Legal Ethics and Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, where he teaches Torts, Law & Philosophy, Advanced Torts &#xe2€&#x91 Defamation & Privacy, Tort... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:00 am by tortsprof

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Food Poisoning Law Blog

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

http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/

Nov 20
NY Listeria Smoked Salmon Recall

A New York fish company has recalled smoked salmon that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes during regulatory sampling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, New York, didn't say how much of its Brooklyn's Best brand smoked nova salmon is affected by the recall. But the Listeria salmon recall covers all vacuum-packed 3-ounce, 4-ounce, 8-ounce, 12-ounce and 16-ounce units stamped with any "use-by" date from 12/3/09 through 12/19/09. The company... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:11 am
Nov 19
Church Salmonella Outbreak Victims Urged Not to Take Illnesses Lightly

The Cedar Grove Baptist Church Salmonella outbreak in Conway, South Carolina, has sickened at least 125 people, including 11 who have been hospitalized. State health officials are investigating the cause of this outbreak and families affected by it should not take the illness lightly. See a doctor immediately if you display symptoms of Salmonella and contact a Salmonella attorney to discuss what legal rights you have as a victim of the fundraiser outbreak. To reach national food safety law firm... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:29 am
Nov 18
SC Conway Church Fundraiser Outbreak

A South Carolina health official says Salmonella appears to be the cause of illness at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church benefit dinner in Conway. The Conway church fundraiser Salmonella outbreak has sickened about 125 people, including 11 who were hospitalized. The information comes from Jim Beasley, spokesman for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Beasley told The Sun News newspaper that roughly 1,450 plates were sold at the fundraiser, which was held Friday to... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:33 pm

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Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
Warning issued against concomitant use of Plavix and omeprazole

Levin & Perconti wanted to highlight a recent piece of drug liability news that may affect you or someone you know. This week, the FDA warned that popular drugs like Prilosec and Nexium can weaken the effect of Plavix. The drug interactions are concerning to the many Americans who take the drugs. The drugs may no longer be as effective to people if they also consume omeprazole. Millions of Americans take Plavix to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, the drug can cause... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:42 am by Levin & Perconti
Nov 19
Chicago family reaches $850,000 settlement in premises liability lawsuit

Jiffy Lube has agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit with the family of an 88 year-old Illinois injury victim who was hurt due to a fall at a Chicago Jiffy Lube. The personal injuries resulted in the victim's untimely death four weeks after the fall. Susan Novosad of Levin & Perconti represented the victim's family in the wrongful death lawsuit. In October 2006, the victim visited a Chicago Jiffy Lube for a routine oil change. After the oil change, the 88 year-old victim slipped on an... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:48 am by Levin & Perconti
Nov 18
Is blaming lawyers the new "strategy" for halting any meaningful health reform?

CNN.com recently featured an Op-Ed by Anthony Tarricone, the president of the American Association for Justice. The interesting Op-Ed highlighted the recent uptick in "lawyer blaming" that opponents of health care reform are using. Mr. Tarricone summarized it quite nicely when he wrote, "Somehow, the fringes of the GOP have made health care about trial lawyers and medical malpractice. Instead of focusing on how to fix our broken health care system, opponents of real reform would rather limit... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:44 am by Levin & Perconti

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Florida Injury Attorney Blog

This blog covers airplane, bus, car, motorcycle, pedestrian, and truck accidents, as well as other types of injuries and abuse. By Florida Injury Lawyers, Paige, Trop, & Ameen.

http://www.floridainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 17
Palm Beach Injury Lawsuit Sues Shell Oil and Circle K for Man’s Burn Injuries from Gas Station Fire

A deputy sheriff with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is suing several companies for Florida personal injury. Richard Ragali sustained burn injuries on over 60% of his body while at a Marathon gas station last month. The 53-year-old Jupiter resident's body caught fire on October 2 as he pulled his motorcycle into the gas station. The motorcycle slid on a gas puddle, causing sparks to fly and flames to ignite. Ragali sustained second- and third- degree burns and is undergoing physical... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:25 pm
Nov 9
Mother Awarded $330 Million Florida Car Accident Verdict Over Daughter’s Wrongful Death

It took a jury less than one hour to issue a $330 million Florida wrongful death award to the mother of a 13-year-old girl who was killed in a drunk driving accident in April 2007. Shelby Taylor Hagman sustained fatal injuries when the minivan she was riding in was struck by a pickup truck that ran a stop sign in a residential area. Her grandparents were in the motor vehicle with her. According to police, Christopher Marcone's blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit at 0.207 when the... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 09:22 pm
Nov 2
Family Vows to Take West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Police Brutality to US Supreme Court if Necessary

It's been four years since Donald Lewis died from what his family is alleging was police brutality. The West Palm Beach Police officers accused of suing excessive force were never criminally charged over the incident, which was captured on video. Lewis's family took matters in their own hands and sued West Palm Beach for Florida wrongful death in 2006. The US District Court threw out the case, which then was rejected by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Lewis's family, however, refuses to give... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 06:03 pm

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Gauntlett on Insurance

Covers insurance law topics such as coverage, news, and personal injury. Published by Gauntlett & Associates.

http://www.gauntlettoninsurance.com/

Nov 13
New Century Mortgage Corp. v. Great Northern Ins. Co., Civil Action No. 07-640-GMS/MPT, 2009 WL 3444759 (D. Del. Oct. 26, 2009)

Finding that Judge Coar's decision that a blast fax sent without permission of the insured did not constitute property damage because " '[l]oss of paper and toner is a normal, expected outcome that falls under the policy's exclusion for "expected or intended injury." ' . . . New Century Mortgage Corp. v. Great N. Ins. Co., No. 05-C-2370, 2006 WL 2088198, at * 4 (N.D. Ill. 2006)." The court focused on the "advertising injury" coverage issue. Although Judge Coar reached a negative ruling on that... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:08 am
Nov 11
Transportation Ins. Co. v. Pennsylvania Mfrs.' Ass'n Ins. Co., No. 08-4815, 2009 WL 3022151 (3d Cir. (Pa.) Sept. 21, 2009)

Consistently injurious publications allegedly first began in 1999, pre-dating PMIC's insurance coverage as respects otherwise potentially covered personal and advertising injury claims for patent infringement. As all relevant conduct was injurious and was the same conduct, Maddox v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 179 F. Supp. 2d 527, 530 (W.D. Pa. 2001) compelled a finding that PMIC was not obligated to pay half the cost of defense incurred in the underlying suit. Disparagement coverage... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:45 am
Nov 9
Capital Specialty Ins. Corp. v. Industrial Electronics, LLC, No. 3:08-CV-615-H, 2009 WL 3347112 (W.D. Ky. Oct. 14, 2009)

At issue was an alleged violation of noncompete and confidentiality provisions of a prior employee, Yuriy Osyka, and his former employer ICS. A two-year noncompetition agreement and prohibition against disclosure of ICS's proprietary information or trade secrets was incorporated. In 2005 it was contended that Osyka deleted important business documents from ICS's computers and took that information with him prior to leaving the company in October 2005. This precipitated lawsuits filed in 2007... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:41 am

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Illinois Car and Truck Accident...

Illinois Car and Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois trucking and car accident cases, news and issues. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

http://www.illinoiscarandtruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Nov 8
FAA grounds wayward Northwest Airlines pilots

Recent events surrounding the two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their Minneapolis destination by 16 minutes and 150 miles, has raised questions about pilot responsibility in the cockpit (Lowy, AP for FindLaw, 10/28). Fortunately, the FAA acted swiftly in grounding the pilots indefinitely and revoking their licenses for a year. The pilots told investigators that they lost track of time and location during flight because they were on their personal laptops while the flight was out of... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 03:03 pm by Christopher T. Hurley
Nov 1
Recalls: Off-road Utility Vehicles

Just under 4,000 off-road utility vehicles have been recalled due to the threat of unprompted acceleration (AP for FindLaw, 10/21). The vehicles are manufactured by Bad Boy Enterprises of Natchez, Mississippi and were recalled in response to "32 reports of unexpected acceleration" leading to injury to both the user and bystanders. The vehicles are new, and were sold in June and July of 2009. Affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. More information is available at... Posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:19 pm by Christopher T. Hurley
Oct 25
Nissan Recalling 143,000 Vehicles Vulnerable to Road Salt

Christopher Jensen reports, "Nissan and Infiniti have issued a geographic recall of about 143,000 vehicles in cold-weather states because road salt could cause corrosion that could cause the tire-pressure monitors to malfunction" (New York Times Auto Blog "Wheels", 10/16). The vehicles included in the recall are: 2008-10 Infiniti M35 and M45.; 2009 Nissan Cube; 2009 Nissan Murano; 2008 Nissan Rogue. The states included in the recall are: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,... Posted on October 25, 2009 at 09:02 pm by Christopher T. Hurley

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Brain Injury News and Information...

Brain Injury News and Information Blog

Covers brain injury, head injury, concussion, coma, traumatic epilepsy and other brain trauma.

http://braininjury.blogs.com/braininjury/

Nov 23
Can cinnamon extract prevent cell death following a traumatic brain injury?

The United States Department of Agriculture reports on new research being conducting on the use of cinnamon extracts to prevent cell death following a traumatic brain injury. According the department, the researchers have reported findings that the cinnamon compounds studied prevented isolated brain cells from swelling, one of the many abnormal conditions resulting from traumatic brain injury and stroke due to impaired blood flow to the brain. The scientists used isolated glial cells-cells that... Posted on November 23, 2009 at 05:00 am by Michael Kaplen
Nov 22
NFL to require "independent" medical examinations following concussions--will they truly be independent?

FOX Sports has reported an important new policy development in the NFL policies toward concussions. According to FOX, the NFL will now require teams to retain the services of independent neurologists and neurosurgeons to assess players following a concussion or head injury. FOX Sports has learned that the teams were instructed to immediately find "independent" doctors and send names to the league for approval. The league will then team with the NFL Players Association's medical people to... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:57 pm by Michael Kaplen
Nov 22
Is it time that NFL fire the head of its concussion committee?

According to the New York Times and AP, the National Football League Players Association has called for the removal of Dr. Ira Casson as co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions, saying that he is too biased to lead research efforts and fails to appreciate the dangers inherent with the post concussion syndrome. Without commenting on the association's position, I can only add that I have had my own difficulties in trying to discuss the important issues of player safety with Dr.... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 12:23 pm by Michael Kaplen

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Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

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/

Jun 15
Crime Victims at Low Income Housing Apartments

Expensive rentals and condominiums provide extensive security programs to protect residents and guests. Low income renters often don't get the same protection as more affluent apartment dwellers. Legal protections exist for government supported properties. Though not well known by the public many requirements for safety and security are mandated by federal statutes and regulations for subsidized housing. Developers and managers get rent subsidies, guaranteed loans, tax credits and other... Posted on June 15, 2009 at 03:01 pm
May 27
$ 1,200,000 Jury Verdict for Lifetime Cigarette Smoker

Just last week we received a $1,200,000 jury verdict for the widow of a lifetime cigarette smoker who died in 1993. The tobacco industry used every available appeal to delay justice for our client. Now, 76 she finally received an award for the loss of her husband on May 22, 2009. The defendant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company will appeal again. We will defend the jury verdict as far as it goes and as long as it takes. Ultimately, justice will prevail. At Gerson & Schwartz we continue our 39... Posted on May 27, 2009 at 03:25 pm
Apr 14
Proposed Bill Attempts to Increase Minimum Automobile Liability Insurance Coverage for Convicted Felons

Earlier this month, our firm along with the the Florida Justice Association traveled to Tallahassee, FL to lobby the the Florida legislature. One proposed bill of particular interest would increase the minimum amount of automobile insurance coverage a convicted felon would be required to carry while operating a car or other motor vehicle in Florida. Posted on April 14, 2009 at 04:01 pm

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Tennessee Law Blog

Covers accident and injury law issues, cases and news with a focus on Tennessee. Published by Jim Higgins of Higgins, Himmelberg & Piliponis PLLC.

http://www.tennesseelawblog.com/

Nov 21
FDA Contaminant Warning for Genzyme Drug Products

Five months after discovery of a virus in one of its medical manufacturing plants, the Maine pharmaceutical company Genzyme faces another set of contamination problems and further potential injury for unsafe drug products on market. Foreign particles including bits of steel, non-latex rubber, and fiber have been identified in five Genzyme drug products used to treat rare genetic disorders. Two affected drugs - Cerezyme and Fabrazyme - have had their production reduced after the viral... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 10:27 am by Jim Higgins
Nov 14
Asbestos Lawsuit News Military Defense Contractor Faces Class Action Lawsuit

KBR, formerly Kellogg, Brown, and Root and previously a subsidiary of Halliburton, faces injury lawsuits filed by both military and civilian personnel for burning toxic waste, including asbestos, as a cost-saving means of avoiding proper toxic waste disposal. Since 2003, toxic waste was burned in open-air burn pits that produced thick palls of chemically fetid smoke that, according to the class action lawsuit, endangered or caused long-lasting health problems in a minimum of 100,000 people.... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 11:41 am by Jim Higgins
Nov 12
Memphis, Tennessee Area Nursing Homes well below national standard

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as outlined in a recent article in Memphis' Commercial Appeal, nearly half of the nursing homes in Shelby County, Tennessee scored well below average. Of the 31 nursing homes in the County, 15 received scores of 1-2 stars out of a possible 5 stars. The most common errors bringing the scores down included, but were certainly not limited to, medication errors, mislabeled medications, understaffing, improper use of physical restraints,... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:05 pm by Jim Higgins

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Brain and Spine Injury Law Blog

Focuses on traumatic brain injuries. By Timothy Titolo.

http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/

Nov 20
BIAA Update November 20, 2009

Here is the latest from Sarah D'Orsie at the Brain Injury Association of America Health Care Reform Update This week, The Senate released and began debate on their Health Care Reform leadership measure. As many of you may know, originally, rehabilitation was not included in the Senate Finance bill as a minimum benefit. Due to the lobbying efforts of BIAA, largely supported and funded by our Business and Professional Council, we have been able to ensure that rehabilitation is a part of the... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:06 pm
Nov 18
Back Injury Second Leading Military Disability

Interestingly, back injury is reported second to psychiatric injury as a leading cause of military personnel non-return to duty. Military personnel evacuated out of Iraq and Afghanistan because of back pain are unlikely to return to the line of duty regardless of the treatment they receive, according to research led by a Johns Hopkins pain management specialist. In a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that just 13 percent of service members who left their... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Nov 16
BIAA Health Care Reform Update

The Brain Injury Association of America's Sarah D'Orsie reports: Health Care Reform Update On November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives approved their health care reform overhaul package by a vote of 220-215. The bill includes the provisions below: (provided by Congressional Quarterly, CQ Today) Coverage Requirements Individual Mandate * Requires nearly all individuals to obtain health care coverage beginning in 2013. * Permits individuals to keep their current health plan as a... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 08:45 am

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New York Injury Talk Blog

New York Injury Talk Blog covers topics such as automobile accidents, birth injuries, brain injuries, personal injury, product liability & recalls, workers' compensation, and workplace injuries. By New York injury lawyers Wingate, Russoti & Shapiro.

http://www.nyinjurytalk.com/

Nov 19
Officials in New York City Reassessing DWI Test Process

Thousands of innocent car accident victims lose their lives or are severely injured each year as a result of drunk drivers. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every state. Now, according to an Associated Press news report, New York City officials are reassessing the legal process that determines whether someone was drinking and driving in a serious car accident. This process began after blood alcohol tests were not performed for two hours on two off-duty... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:00 am
Nov 17
Ford F-150 Airbags Investigated for Sudden Deployment

A federal auto safety agency has opened an investigation regarding possible airbag defects in Ford F-150 pickup trucks. According to a news blog in The Car Connection, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation is looking into "inadvertent airbag deployment" in the Ford pickup trucks. The agency has received eight complaints from consumers who stated that the driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly either when starting the engine or shortly... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:00 am
Nov 13
Fatal DWI Car Accident, NYPD Detective Charged

A 67-year-old woman was killed in a New York car accident after being struck by the suspected drunk driver. According to the New York Daily News, the driver, a 22-year veteran of the NYPD as well as a high-profile detective, has been charged with DWI, vehicular homicide and criminally negligent homicide in this fatal injury accident. The elderly pedestrian had been pushing a shopping cart filled with recyclable cans and bottles when a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu hit her. Witnesses said the impact... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 04:00 am

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Orlando Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, car insurance, consumer products, medical malpractice and more. By Ward & Caggiano.

http://www.orlandoinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 20
Home Depot & Lowe's Injury & Accident

Orlando home improvement stores, including Home Depot and Lowe's, are wonderful places to shop. Home owners and do-it-yourselfers find a wealth of good ideas and opportunities to improve their home and yard. Unfortunately, as Orlando injury lawyers, we have seen increasing numbers of avoidable injury claims involving Lowe's and Home Depot. Many times these injury claims involve trip and fall hazards. For example, when shoppers are walking down aisles inside and out in the garden area, they have... Posted on October 20, 2009 at 05:56 am
Oct 5
Orlando Hotel Injury

Orlando hotels and resorts offer wonderful accommodations and amenities. Unfortunately, as Orlando injury lawyers, we have seen preventable injury occurring at Orlando hotels and resorts. Many times these injury claims involve trip and fall or slip and fall hazards. For example, when hotel guests are walking along sidewalks or walkways, they have a right to a level, even and non-slippery surface. Yet, we have Orlando hotels and resorts with floor surfaces, sidewalks and parking lots that are... Posted on October 5, 2009 at 05:17 am
Sep 11
Secrets to Successful Orlando Injury Settlement!

If you have suffered an injury or accident in Orlando you need a real lawyer. You do NOT need a slick lawyer making empty promises. You do not deserve to be treated like a "number." As Orlando injury lawyers, countless individuals have contacted us and complained about lawyers who would never return their calls, lawyers who would not try their accident case and lawyers who wanted to settle their injury case for a fraction of what it was worth. Sadly, these people trusted lawyer ads and failed... Posted on September 11, 2009 at 06:35 am

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South Carolina Personal Injury Law...

South Carolina Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers basic legal principles, litigation truths/myths, accidents, settlements and wrongful death. By Ben Stevens.

http://www.scpilaw.com/

Dec 3
Attorney Reprimanded for Misconduct During Litigation

A U.S. District Judge in New York has reprimanded an attorney, finding that she was "the driving force" behind a series of woeful acts and "misconduct" during litigation, including altering transcripts, refusing to provide opposing counsel with documents, and misrepresenting facts to the court, to her fellow lawyers and to her client. You can read the 129 page opinion and order by clicking HERE. Source: "Federal Judge Lowers The Boom On Attorney" published at Courthouse News Service. Posted on December 3, 2007 at 05:32 pm by Ben Stevens
Nov 14
Illinois Judge Strikes Medical Malpractice Caps

From ChicagoBusiness.com: A Cook County judge on Tuesday struck down a two-year-old Illinois law that caps some jury awards to victims of medical malpractice. Circuit Court Judge Diane J. Larsen ruled that limiting payments for "non-economic damages" such as pain and suffering is unconstitutional. The law caps those awards in malpractice suits at $500,000 per case for doctors and $1 million per case for hospitals. There is no cap on economic damages, such as loss of pay. In her 10-page opinion,... Posted on November 14, 2007 at 07:42 am by Ben Stevens
Nov 9
SC Governor Attempts to Interfere with Workers' Compensation Commission

South Carolina Governor Marshall (Mark) Sanford has attempted to exert his will upon the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. Basically, he is trying to tell an arm of the judicial branch how to do its job, ignoring the mandates established by the legislative branch when it established the Commission. The following is an article written by John P. Freeman, who is the John T. Campbell professor of business and professional ethics at the University of South Carolina School of Law,... Posted on November 9, 2007 at 07:05 am by Ben Stevens

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Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Covers various accident, injury, and medical malpractice topics including nursing home abuse and wrongful death. By Bellevue, Washington Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law Firm, Farber Law Firm.

http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 20
Washington State Patrol honored by MADD for its work removing DUI drivers from the road

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) was awarded the Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for its efforts in 2008 to remove drunk and impaired drivers from the road according to WSP media release. In 2008, WSP troopers arrested 20,240 impaired drivers which was 45% of all DUI drivers arrested by all law enforcement agencies. Coinciding with the efforts to remove drunk drivers from the roads, the number of fatal car accidents related to drunk driving fell... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:43 am by The Farber Law Group
Nov 19
Washington DOT worker killed when tree limb falls on him

The Seattle Times reports that Neal Richard, 42 of Forks, Washington, was killed today when a tree limb fell on him. Richard's was working for the Department of Transportation clearing Highway 101 near Port Angeles when the accident occurred. Richards had been an employee for the Department of Transportation for 11 years and was working out of Port Angeles. He leaves a wife and two children. This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:33 pm by The Farber Law Group
Nov 19
Seattle window washer survives fall from 8th story

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a Seattle window washer survived a fall from the 8th floor of the building he was working on when his safety ropes stopped his fall at the second floor. According to the report, the 34-year-old man was working on the eighth floor of the Broadacres building at1601 Second Ave. when he fell. Witnesses said the man's harness protected his torso from hitting the building and that he went through a window near the second floor. The man was taken to... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:06 pm by The Farber Law Group

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Product Liability Attorney Blog

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

http://www.productliabilityattorneyblog.com/

Nov 17
CCC Valuescope Accused of Rigging Appraisals

Consumers pay premiums to their automobile insurers with the expectation that in the unfortunate event their vehicle is in an accident and the vehicle is deemed a total loss, they will be paid a fair and reasonable amount for their vehicle. Evidence is beginning to surface, however, that suggests that this may not always be the case. The attorneys at Carey & Danis are investigating recent allegations that CCC Valuescope Claim Services, a service offered by CCC Information Services, may be... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:20 pm by Carey & Danis, L.L.C.
Oct 23
Toyota floor mat recall impacts 3.8 million vehicles

Late last month, Toyota announced it was recalling 3.8 million vehicles due to concerns that an all-weather floor mat could cause accelerators to stick and lead to a crash. According to the Associated Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received reports of 102 incidents in which the accelerator may have become stuck. And in August, a high-speed crash that killed four family members was linked to the floor mat problem. The automaker advised drivers of vehicles that may be... Posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:09 pm by Carey & Danis, L.L.C.
Oct 20
Toyota issues a floor mat recall after fatal crash

Toyota/Lexus has issued a recall that warns its floor mats could cause a car's accelerator to stick. The advisory was issued on September 29 - approximately one month after a fiery crash killed four family members in San Diego County. According to the Associated Press, the family was riding in a 2009 Lexus ES 350 that had been loaned to them by a car dealer that was servicing their vehicle. The Lexus driver called 911 to report that the vehicle had no brakes and the accelerator was stuck. The... Posted on October 20, 2009 at 09:47 am by Carey & Danis, L.L.C.

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THE PHARMA LAW BLOG

Covers Big Pharma legal issues and trials. By expert witness Dr. Peter Rost, M.D.

http://peterrost.blogspot.com/

Nov 14
In support of free speech: Meep!

And if you care, you should meep too. Read the amazing story about the school principal who tried to ban a word.Additional web pages: InSync Communication, Drug Expert Witness. Terms of use agreement and privacy policy. Copyright &#xc2&#xa9 2006-2008 InSync Communication. All rights reserved. Posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:37 am by Peter Rost
Nov 12
$0.99 Kindle edition of "Killer Drug" increases sales dramatically.

Get your digital copy sent to your iPod, iPhone or Kindle here: Additional web pages: InSync Communication, Drug Expert Witness. Terms of use agreement and privacy policy. Copyright &#xc2&#xa9 2006-2008 InSync Communication. All rights reserved. Posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:56 am by Peter Rost
Nov 11
Here's some perspective on the stock market . . .

Additional web pages: InSync Communication, Drug Expert Witness. Terms of use agreement and privacy policy. Copyright &#xc2&#xa9 2006-2008 InSync Communication. All rights reserved. Posted on November 11, 2009 at 08:34 am by Peter Rost

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Colorado Springs Personal Injury...

Colorado Springs Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective medical devices, drug products, environmental law, medical malpractice, wrongful death and more. By Kerry Jardine.

http://coloradosprings.injuryboard.com/

Oct 31
Colorado Teen Ticketed For Careless Driving After Hitting A Parked Vehicle

A Colorado Springs teen was ticketed for careless driving after he allegedly struck a parked vehicle that two men were working on, according to authorities. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon on the 2800 block of Richmond Drive, near Constitution Ave. and Peterson Road. The teen reportedly told authorities that his cell phone rang, but when he tried to pick it up, it fell. When he tried to grab the phone gain, he lost control of his vehicle and struck the parked car. Both men, which were... Posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:46 pm by Chrissie Cole
Sep 29
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors

John Deere, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. According to a news release by the CPSC, "An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and... Posted on September 29, 2009 at 04:39 am by Chrissie Cole
Jul 28
Two Car Collision Closes I-25 for Four Hours and Leaves One Critically Injured

On Saturday, July 25th in Colorado Springs, a two car collision on I-25 caused a part of the interstate to be closed for four hours, according to KOAA, NBC Channel 5. An investigation by the Colorado Springs police revealed that: a station wagon was going southbound on the Interstate, when the driver lost control and crossed the center median striking a pickup truck going northbound, pulling an enclosed trailer. An 18 year-old girl was the driver of the station wagon. There was also an 18... Posted on July 28, 2009 at 03:22 am by Margaret Embry

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Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law...

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law Blog

Features commentary on recent tort and insurance developments in Kentucky. By Edward Brutscher.

http://kytortlaw.blogspot.com/index.html

Apr 22
Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

After several years, several changes, and more than several posts it is with a heavy heart that I advise my readers that the Kentucky Tort Journal is signing off. I will no longer be posting or updating original posts or decisions. Kentucky Tort Journal was my first attempt at blogging. Starting in 2004, my goal was [...] Posted on April 22, 2009 at 06:16 pm by eabrutscher@kytortjournal.com (Edward A. Brutscher)
Sep 11
Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

The Court of Appeals recently posted its minutes for September 5th, here. One published case dealing with torts and insurance. The case of Rudolph v. Shelter Insurance Companies, the Court of Appeals dealt with the issue of a misrepresentation in a fire policy and whether summary judgment was proper for Shelter. Rudolph applied for fire insurance [...] Posted on September 11, 2008 at 03:11 am by eabrutscher@kytortjournal.com (Edward A. Brutscher)
Sep 10
KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

The Kentucky Law Review recently reported on the $5.1 million dollar verdict in Jefferson County. The KLR notes it is one of the highest awards in recent memory and links to the Courier Journal article, discussing the case. Click on the link to read the entire KLR review with a link to the [...] Posted on September 10, 2008 at 10:08 pm by eabrutscher@kytortjournal.com (Edward A. Brutscher)

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Cerebral Palsy Law Blog

Covers cerebral palsy and pediatric brain injury. By Burke & Eisner.

http://www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com/

Nov 19
Reputable Hospital Held Accountable in Medical Malpractice Case

According to recent reports, one of Shanghai's most reputable hospitals is now under much scrutiny regarding the disability and blindness of a young boy. A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the hospital by the boy's parents for his cerebral palsy. The parents are hoping to be compensated for the boy's loss of enjoyment of life and his medical expenses accrued in recent months and in the future. The boy was reportedly admitted to the Children's Hospital of Fudan University to be... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:37 pm
Nov 17
Medical Malpractice Suit Enters Second Week

The parents of a little girl who was reportedly born with cerebral palsy as the result of medical malpractice during childbirth have filed a lawsuit against their doctor. The parents claim that the doctor is responsible for the irreversible injuries their daughter sustained and they are seeking compensation on behalf of their daughter, who is now seven years old and disabled. According to reports, the trial, which is being held in Wisconsin, is entering it's second week. The doctor, who was... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:52 pm
Nov 12
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

You may already know that cerebral palsy affects thousands of newborns across America due to medical malpractice or natural causes. But you may be wondering how you would know if your child may seem healthy but is actually developing cerebral palsy in the first couple years of life. When an infant or child endures brain damage they are several symptoms that can can signal to you and your doctors that something may be wrong with your child's health. In the first few months after being born, an... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:58 pm

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DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law...

DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers automobile accidents, burn injury, child safety, defective products, police misconduct, premises liability and truck accidents. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://injurylaw.reganfirm.com/

Nov 19
Jury Awards Fair Compensation to Woman Struck By Bus

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire A Virginia jury just recently awarded $8 million in damages to a woman who suffered severe injuries as a result of being struck by a bus owned by the GRTC Transit System. The plaintiff now suffered significant chronic pain as a consequence of serious injuries to her spine and shoulder, as well multiple fractures to her hip and pelvis. Although the jury awarded what it believed was fair, the injured victim of the bus company's negligence will be forced to... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:51 am
Nov 19
"Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Recalled, Choking Hazard

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire The website of KSL-TV of Salt Lake City reports that more than 640,000 pacifiers have been recalled because they pose potentially fatal choking hazards. According to the report, "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday a voluntary recall of 641,000 'Bobby Chupete' pacifiers." The government "says there is a choking hazard because the pacifiers' mouth guards are too small." These pacifiers are made in China and imported by Grand... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:31 am
Nov 17
Texting While Driving Reaches Frightening Level

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Teens and their parents are texting fanatics. That's what a recent study shows. And it's getting worse. A report by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project indicates that one out of four (25%) of American cellphone-owning teens ages 16 to 17 text while driving, and "almost half of Americans ages 12 to 17 say they've been in cars with someone who texted while behind the wheel," according to a Washington Post report. Not surprisingly,... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:01 am

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Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury, car and auto accidents, 18 wheeler and truck accidents, insurance claims, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and workers' compensation. By Springfield Missouri injury lawyer David Payne.

http://www.missouriinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Sep 30
MO ATV Crash Leaves Webster Co. Woman With Serious Personal Injuries

A Seymour woman was seriuosly injured in a Missouri ATV accident on July 9, according a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Lisa M. Jones, 37, of Seymour, was driving her 2008 Polaris all-terrain vehicle southbound on Skyline Road north of Seymour when it began to slide. Jones was ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield with serious personal injuries. As ATV popularity continues to rise, so does the occurrence of accidents involving them.... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 03:09 pm by David Payne
Sep 28
Ozarks Woman Is Seriously Injured In An Branson Rollover Crash

Wendi D Piemonte, 33, of Branson West, MO suffered serious personal injuries in a Missouri SUV rollover accident, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. On the afternoon of July 14, 2009, was westbound on Rolling Acres Road south of Branson West when her 2005 GMC SUV ran off of the roadway and overturned. Piemonte was then taken to Skaggs Regional Medical Center. I wish Wendi the best towards a quick and complete recovery. Thousands of Americans die every year in rollover... Posted on September 28, 2009 at 08:38 am by David Payne
Sep 24
Tire Tread Separation Leads To A Blowout and Serious Injury On I-55

A Missouri defective tire/SUV rollover crash leaves two victims with serious personal injuries. A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Rodney D. Todd, 38, of Coldwater, Mississippi, had a tire blow-out on Interstate 55 about three miles north of Steele, MO. The Tahoe ran off of the right side of the highway and overturned. Todd was taken to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The occupant, Timothy A. Webster, 18, of Washington, Indiana, was air-lifted to Elvis Presley Trauma Center in... Posted on September 24, 2009 at 07:54 am by David Payne

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Atlanta Injury Law & Civil...

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil Litigation Blog

Covers trucking accidents, trucking litigation, trucking rules and trucking technology. By Shigley Law Firm.

http://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/

Nov 20
Spinal cord injury may be helped by new drug

Spinal cord injury can be utterly devastating. Researchers at Purdue University are working on an experimental drug that might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short circuits caused when tiny "potassium channels" in the fibers are exposed. The experimental compound, 4-aminopyridine-3-methyl hydroxide, has been shown to restore function to damaged axons, slender fibers that extend from nerve cells and transmit electrical impulses in the spinal cord.... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:02 pm
Oct 31
Candidate for president-elect of State Bar of Georgia

This week I mailed letters to members of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors announcing my candidacy for president-elect of the State Bar of Georgia. On Friday, I enjoyed a lunch meeting with the Rome Bar Association. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to see how things get done in the State Bar. And I have seen how good ideas can be thwarted despite years of hard work. To accomplish anything of lasting practical significance for the legal profession and the public, it is... Posted on October 31, 2009 at 03:00 am
Sep 29
Georgia Supreme Court holds that defendant's delay in resolving traffic charges extends plaintiff's time to file suit

As an Atlanta trial attorney representing people seriously injured in traffic crashes, I seldom advise procrastination in filing suit as cases seldom improve with age. However, there are exceptions. Yesterday, the Georgia Supreme Court held that the two years statute of limitation for personal injury is ("tolled") until the traffic court case against the person at fault is concluded. That means that the two year clock doesn't start running until the traffic charge arising from an auto accident... Posted on September 29, 2009 at 07:16 am

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Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

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

http://www.truckingaccidentattorneyblog.com/

Nov 17
Defect on Grain Truck Kills Three and Sends Four to Hospital Near St. Joseph

As a Missouri trucking accident attorney, I was disappointed to read about an accident last week that took the lives of two members of Missouri's Amish community. The St. Joseph News-Press reported Nov. 12 that three people died and four others were injured in a crash caused by a grain truck that lost a wheel outside of the northwestern Missouri town of Jamesport. The grain truck's driver, David Leeper, 51, managed to steer the truck to the edge of the road, but a minivan following it hit the... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:28 pm
Nov 11
Trucking Accident Causes Explosion on Highway 40 and Death of Young Man

As a St. Louis semi truck accident attorney, I was disappointed to see that a young man died over this past weekend in a crash with a large truck. According to a Nov. 10 article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Suburban Journals, 20-year-old Kyle Lauders of O'Fallon died around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, after he crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer. Authorities suspect Lauders was drinking before he drove east in the westbound lanes of Highway 40. His vehicle hit the driver's side of the truck... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:31 pm
Nov 5
Obama Administration Agrees to Reverse Increase in Truckers Allowable Hours of Driving

The length of truckers' on-the-road shifts is an important issue for Missouri big rig accident attorneys like me. Research and common sense show that driving for very long hours leaves drivers tired, and very tired drivers can get into serious accidents -- or resort to unsafe stimulants to stay awake. So I was pleased to see an Oct. 27 article from the Associated Press reporting that safety officials under the Obama administration has abandoned an effort by the Bush administration to extend the... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:12 pm

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Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia injury law and policy. Published by Finch McCranie, LLP.

http://www.georgiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
ERISA Plan Can Disgorge Money From Attorney and Client According To 6th Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has issued an important opinion in an ERISA case. In Longaberger Co. v. Kolt, No. 08-4432 Nov. 16, 2009. the court held an ERISA plan could enforce its reimbursement rights against an attorney who obtained a personal injury settlement on behalf of an insured. The attorney negotiated a $135,000 settlement on behalf of a client who was involved in an automobile accident. Only $1,000 remained in his lawyer's trust account after disbursing... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:51 am
Nov 19
Volvo Issues Recall For Seatbelt Defect

Our Atlanta automobile product defect attorneys have written many blogs critical of automobile manufacturers for delaying or resisting recalls of dangerous products. Now Volvo deserves credit for quickly and voluntarily issuing a recall due to a dangerous defect. Volvo is recalling 9,667 of its 2010 XC60s, most of them in the United States and Canada, because in a crash test the driver's seat belt came undone. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a side-impact test on the XC60... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:35 am
Nov 18
Jury Awards Millions To Family In Tractor-Trailer Wrongful Death Case

Georgia injury lawyers are well aware of how often preventable truck accidents occur because trucking companies are negligent in either the hiring or retention of dangerous drivers. Recently, we took the deposition of the owner of a trucking company who testified that he had never run a motor vehicle report on one of his drivers because he had known him for such a long time, that it was "not necessary". Had he done so, he would have discovered that the driver had more than 20 traffic citations... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm

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Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/

Nov 19
Recall of 2010 Volvo XC60 Due to Seatbelt Defects

Volvo recently announced that it was recalling over 9,000 of its 2010 XC60s, because of potential seat belt defects. Last month, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety conducted a side-impact test to determine which cars would be included in its "Top Safety Pick" awards. Unexpectedly, during the crash test, the driver's seat belt in the Volvo XC60 came undone. A Volvo spokesman reported the seat belt problem had not occurred during their safety tests. However, it was determined that the seat... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:18 pm
Nov 18
Chicago Psychiatrist has Troubling Record with Clozapine

The Chicago Tribune recently reported that Dr. Michael Reinstein, a doctor who frequently gives psychiatric care in Chicago-area nursing homes and mental health facilities, has developed a troubling record. This record involves providing care with an extremely risky drug: Clozapine. Clozapine is a very powerful drug that carries five FDA black box warnings, the strongest warnings the FDA can issue. According to the Tribune, Mr. Reinstein, exhibits an "unusually heavy reliance" on this powerful... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:47 pm
Nov 17
Accutane and Increased Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

/**/ In June of this year, Roche Holding quietly pulled the drug Accutane from the market. Accutane is prescribed to treat moderate to severe cases of acne. The drug has had an extensive history of leading to adverse effects since its approval in 1982, such as suicidal behavior and birth defects. The removal of the drug from the market came in the face of increasing proof that Accutane leads to another serious health problem: Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Last week, a study quantified the... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:59 pm

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Brain Injury Lawyer

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

http://www.braininjurylawblog.com/

Nov 16
Motorcyclists Should Wear Helmets

I read a very interesting article published by the Journal of Emergency Medicine (September 24, 2009) which contained a research article studying the adult motorcycle crashes and the effect and comparing helmeted to unhelmeted motorcyclists. The study conducted by researchers at the Department of Surgery and Trauma Services in the University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Austin, Texas compared the outcomes of helmeted versus unhelmeted motorcyclists involved in motorcycle crashes. This... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:08 am
Nov 11
National Football League Questioned: Do Helmets Help, or Hurt?

I read an interesting story in the Wall Street Journal today, which raises the question as to whether or not helmets should be banned in the National Football League (NFL). In recent months the NFL has come under scrutiny after research revealed the long-term dangers associated with concussions and other head injuries sustained by players during a game. Though everyone knows football has always been a dangerous sport, recent research proves that although a player may seem fine after an injury,... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 08:44 am
Nov 10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers President Fights for Former NFL Players' Rights

Gay Culverhouse, President of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the daughter of their owner, testified before the House Judiciary Committee at its hearing on football brain injuries last Wednesday to, as she put it, "tell the truth about what's going on while I still have the chance." In recent weeks, the National Football League and the players union have added programs to aid former players after pension and disability plans came under public fire two years ago. One helps with joint-replacement... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:01 am

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Missouri Injury Law Blog

Missouri Injury Law Blog covers various topics such as injury law, dangerous products, and DWI law. Published by St. Louis personal injury lawyer, Benjamin J. Sansone.

http://www.missouriinjurylawblog.com/

Nov 12
5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer - GUEST AUTHOR - Donna Mitchell

This guest post was contributed by Donna Mitchell (she is not affiliated with Sansone Law), who regularly writes on the topic of paralegal schools online . She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: donna.mitchell@rediffmail.com 5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney: It's tough when you've met with an accident, one that has not just left you with physical injuries but also caused deep emotional and psychological scars as well. How do you make the people responsible... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:32 am by Benjamin J. Sansone
Oct 16
Illinois Drunk Driving Lawsuit - Case settled for Insurance Policy Limits of $100,000 - Low Offer Prior to Lawsuit

Back in early 2008 we were retained as the injury lawyers by the victim of a Belleville Illinois drunk driving crash at a major intersection. Initially, the victim retained a different personal injury law firm who secured a settlement offer of just under $50,000, however, the victim did not want to accept and the previous attorneys did not believe the case was worth more than that offer. We immediately filed a lawsuit on her behalf and eventually settled the case for the policy limits of... Posted on October 16, 2009 at 07:12 am by Benjamin J. Sansone
Oct 7
Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit - Products Liability, Illinois Wrongful Death Claim, and Illinois Workers Compensation

On July 11, 2009 an Olin worker was tragically killed as the result of an Illinois industrial accident. He was operating a table lathe when apparently it inadvertently started causing a metal rod to swing around violently and fatally strike him across the chest. On behalf of the industrial worker's family, St Louis based Illinois personal injury lawyers, Sansone Law, are pursing an Illinois wrongful death claim, an Illinois products liability claim, and a negligent design claim against the... Posted on October 7, 2009 at 11:22 am by Benjamin J. Sansone

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Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer...

Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers defective products, construction accidents, car and more. By Randall Udelman.

http://phoenix.injuryboard.com/

Aug 14
Phoenix Fire Captain Injured In Multi-Vehicle Collision

A Phoenix Fire Department captain is in critical but stable condition due to injuries she sustained in an 11-vehicle crash along Interstate 17 Monday evening. Ten people and fire crew were injured in the crash which involved a fire engine, according to authorities. The fire captain, 49 and another woman, 23, were taken to a Valley hospital in critical condition. The other nine people injured suffered minor injuries. The fire truck was responding to a house fire and was heading east on Dunlap... Posted on August 14, 2009 at 03:55 pm by Chrissie Cole
Feb 1
Peanut Butter Recalled For Salmonella Contamination

King Nut Companies recently announced a recall of peanut butter distributed under the King Nut label, made for the company by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). The recall was issued after salmonella was discovered in an open five-pound tub of King Nut peanut butter. The products are not sold directly to consumers; they are distributed through food services accounts to hospitals, prisons and more. The FDA, CDC and health departments in Minnesota and Connecticut, have now confirmed that the... Posted on February 1, 2009 at 05:13 am
Apr 27
Four Dead in Pickup Truck Accident Carrying Illegal Immigrants

A pickup truck crashed Sunday morning, April 27, killing four of its passengers. The vehicle was carrying as many as 60 people when it rolled over in a remote part of Arizona. Investigators believe that the people in the pickup truck were illegal immigrants. The truck was driving from 50 to 60 people and 20 to 30 people fled the scene of the accident into the desert. So far none of the passengers who fled have been found. So far there have not been any arrests made, but police officers are... Posted on April 27, 2008 at 07:22 pm

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Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
Colossus and Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Maryland

The Maryland Insurance Administration has now given its stamp of approval on Allstate's use of "Colossus 7.0.2+ Assessment for General Damages" and "Decision Point Medical Expert", software programs as tools to "honestly and accurately" asses the value of first party insurance claims. If you are a Maryland accident lawyer contemplating a first party bad faith claim against Allstate, be prepared for the "computer agreed with me so it must be good faith" argument from Allstate insurance claims... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:14 pm by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 16
Rolexes and Introductions

Whenever I prepare for giving an opening statement, as I am today, my head is filled with more advice that I have heard or read over the years than expletives Bill Belichick threw out last night. I am writing today about two issues: what you should wear to trial and how you begin your opening. The conventional advice from noted trial advocacy authors I have read and respect, such as Thomas Mauet and David Ball, is to leave the Rolex at home. This literal advice includes its corollaries of... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:26 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 11
Negotiating a Settlement with Car Insurance Companies

Accident lawyers attempting to negotiate settlements with insurance companies tend to view insurance companies as monolithic, i.e., "Insurance Company A is difficult' or "Insurance Company B is easy to deal with on claims." It is an oversimplification. Claims practices by different insurance companies vary from state to state and even from insurance claims adjuster to insurance claims adjuster. But, certainly, each insurance company has its own history, policies and "world view" of handling... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 05:37 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury information and news. From Sacramento attorney Ed Smith.

http://sacramento.injuryboard.com/

Aug 18
Micra Limits Everything

I recently spotted an article on the topic of MICRA (Medical Insurance Compensation Reform Act) and the need for reform. The article spoke at length about how MICRA limits pain and suffering damages to $250,000, and the need for reforms on that over 30 year old limitation. The problem I had with the article is that it vastly understated the true extent of the limitations imposed by MICRA, and the devastating consequences those limits have on injured people. The $250,000 limit is just one of... Posted on August 18, 2009 at 11:29 am by Steven Schultz
Jul 31
Alarming Trend Puts Tahoe Bikers at Risk

Lake Tahoe boasts 255 miles of mountain bike trails. These trails have been built to be fun and challenging, but were also designed to enable emergency vehicle access and protect the environment. When building these trails, the Forest Service considers environmental sustainability and the protection of historical resources. They build strong, sound features that will endure and take rider experience into account. These trails can be a great way to explore the national forests and get out into... Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:25 am by John Demas
Jul 2
CHP Declares Fourth of July an Operation CARE Holiday

Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort is a program that facilitates communication and cooperation between different state law enforcement agencies. The states are working together to prevent collisions and deaths. Operation CARE started in 1977 by Sgt. Gary Ernest of the Michigan State Police and First Sergeant Gene Neff of the Indiana State Police. These two men realized that by working together, they could keep the interstate roads much safer than by going about it on their own. Today... Posted on July 2, 2009 at 06:33 am by Amber Wheat

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California Personal Injury Law...

California Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury law, mostly geared to the state of California. By Norman Gregory Fernandez.

http://www.calinjuryblog.com

Nov 21
Julian California man, Age 53, killed in head-on crash that was not his fault.

A 53-year-old Julian man died Friday in a head-on collision on state Route 78 between Ramona and Santa Ysabel. The accident occurred about 11:15 a.m. when a Dodge truck driven by Justin Jones, 20, of Ranchita, California, drifted onto the right shoulder of the westbound lane, the California Highway Patrol said. Jones overcorrected, crossed the double-yellow line and smashed into a Ford truck traveling east, police said. The driver of the Ford died at the scene. Authorities said it appears he... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 09:17 pm by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Nov 18
Hospital misplaced Baby’s Body for Days

Sacramento - California A premature baby, born at 20 weeks, died just two short hours after entering the world. Shortly after; baby Autumn's body was lost at Kaiser Permanente and was not found for six days, as reported by CBS 13. As the parents of baby Autumn were making the heart wrenching funeral arrangements, representatives of Kaiser alerted the grieving parents that the hospital somehow lost track of their baby girl's body. For six agonizing days, Autumn's family was left wondering what... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:35 pm by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Nov 14
Stroller Company announces major safety recall; Maclaren umbrella strollers pose risk of injuries to children’s fingers

Maclaren is recalling at least 1 million umbrella strollers because of a potential hazard to children's fingers. A side hinge mechanism poses the risk of cutting or amputating a child's fingers when the stroller is being opened or closed, the British company said Monday. The voluntary recall applies to all Maclaren strollers sold in the U.S. since they were introduced in 1999. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Maclaren have received reports of 15 incidents in which children were... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 12:07 am by Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.

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Georgia Law Blog

Georgia Law Blog covers topics and issues relating to worker's compensation and personal injury. Published by Western Georgia Area and Metropolitan Atlanta lawyer, Jack E. Clay.

http://www.georgialawblog.com/

Nov 20
Head-On Collision in Atlanta, Georgia Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Road Debris and How to Avoid an Injury Crash

Yesterday on Holcomb Bridge Road in Atlanta, Georgia, a man was killed in a head-on collision after his car crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. A mother and four small children in the other vehicle were also injured and a third car was struck by debris from the initial wreck. While the owner of the vehicle struck by debris in the road was not hurt in the accident, it does bring up an interesting statistic. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed in... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:10 am by Jack E. Clay, Esq.
Nov 17
When Accidents Happen: Recalls Can Cause Serious Injuries in Atlanta, Georgia

Every so often I will catch an article that discusses product liability disputes and product recall lists. While my Douglasville law firm primarily handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases, I find that this information can be helpful, as sometimes it may offer explanation for the causes of car accidents, truck wrecks, serious injuries or even wrongful deaths. There is an article from 11 Alive News that discusses three product recalls and, though these items do not directly relate... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:03 am by Jack E. Clay, Esq.
Nov 12
Car Accident Attorney in Douglasville, Georgia Reminds Drivers to "Move Over" and Avoid Injury Wrecks

If you are a Douglas County resident, perhaps you noticed an increase in law enforcement presence this week. It seems as though during a holiday week or weekend, local police are making sure to keep a close eye on drivers. Rest assured it is for everyone's safety. I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of an important law in Georgia that also works towards keeping drivers safe. Some of you may recall from years past Georgia's Move Over Law. It has been enforced by local law enforcement,... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:12 am by Jack E. Clay, Esq.

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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/

Nov 22
New Website Creates Custom Reports on Long-Term Healthcare

LTCFocUS.org provides data on nursing home care in the United States. The website hopes to allow researchers to trace relationships between state policies, local market forces and the quality of long-termcare and enable policymakers to craft state and local guidelines that promote quality care for seniors. Users can create charts to compare nursing homes. This is a useful tool for anyone looking for an Illinois nursing home and hopes to ensure quality care. To begin comparing nursing homes,... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 08:01 pm by Levin & Perconti
Nov 22
Lack of Social Engagement Becomes a Risk Factor for Older Adults

A study by Rush University Medical Center found that seniors who neglect themselves tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement. The study is the largest epidemiological study to date examining a wide range of sociodemographic, health-related and psychosocial characteristics associated with elder self-neglect. This is extremely important because reports of self-neglect to social service agencies are rising. Elder self-neglect is defined by the National... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:05 pm by Levin & Perconti
Nov 21
Nursing Home Leaves Resident Out in the Cold

A woman says her father was evicted and abandoned by his nursing home and left outdoors for hours. The man was sitting on his front porch when a neighbor noticed him. The neighbor says a nursing home van dropped him off at his ex-wife's home, but nobody was present at the time. The daughter claims that her father is very weak and may have fallen while walking unassisted. She is filing a compliant with the state concerning the nursing home negligence. To learn more about the nursing home abuse,... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 06:14 pm by Levin & Perconti

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Accident and Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.accidentinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 17
Nebraska Product Liability

The Nebraska Supreme Court has has agreed that a lawsuit arising from injuries suffered by a woman whose family purchased a used car from a car dealer that allegedly failed to inspect the car. The court held that under these facts, the dealer was obligated to warn consumers about potential defects. Posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:08 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 11
Cerebral Palsy Research

The Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawyer Blog has a post today about how cerebral palsy is being treated with stem cell research. How incredible it would be if there was a cure down the road? Some much has changed in so many areas of medicine over the last 10 years. Maybe putting a major dent or even eradicating the effects of cerebral palsy will one day be possible.... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 01:22 pm by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 10
Twittering Reporters During Trial

A federal court in Georgia ruled that Rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure prohibits "tweeting" from the courtroom. The court basically found that Federal Rule 53 that prohibits photographs prohibits tweeting. Earlier this year, a Kansas court went the other way on this, ruling that a reporter could tweet a racketeering trial. Personally, I this the call in Kansas was a better one. At some point, we all need to face - like it or not - this is 2009. Posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:22 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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NY Medical Malpractice

Answers questions medical malpractice victims may have when seeking to hire an attorney. By Gerry Oginski.

http://nymedicalmalpractice.blogspot.com/

Nov 13
How to Choose a Lawyer From a Radio Ad

Fact: You are sitting in your car on the drive home from work listening to your radio. You hear a 15 second commercial for an attorney that blasts their 800 number six times in the space of 15 seconds. The number stays in your head for about 2 1/2 seconds and then you continue paying attention to the road and the music you were listening to.Fact: At that moment, you had no need for a New York Posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:04 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 12
How to Choose a New York Lawyer From a TV Commercial

Fact: You've been involved in an accident and are now sitting at home recuperating. You turn on the TV to watch min-numbing daytime television (apologies to all those who do this on a regular basis) and notice that there is a lawyer commercial after every single TV break. You finally realize that you need an attorney to help solve your legal problems that were caused by your accident. But each Posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:08 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 12
How to Choose a New York Lawyer From the Yellow Pages

Fact: You've been injured and need to hire a New York attorney to represent you in your accident or medical malpractice case.Fact: You don't know an attorney, and don't know a family member who knows an attorney.Fact: You decide to look in the Yellow Pages for an attorney.Fact: If you live in the New York metropolitan area, your Yellow Pages book is likely to have 30-40 pages worth of lawyer ads. Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:17 am by Gerry Oginski

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Shrager, Spivey & Sachs Legal...

Shrager, Spivey & Sachs Legal Blog

Covers complex personal injuries.

http://www.shragerlaw.com/blog

Nov 2
Pennsylvania Elections 2009 – Electing New Judges

I am often asked by friends and clients which judges they should support in the upcoming 2009 Pennsylvania Judicial Elections. My choices are bi-partisan (at least one of the candidates below is a Republican) and focuses on which judges will best protect the civil justice rights that are so important to my clients. Here is my 2009 Election letter to friends and clients: Dear Friends, We are just days away from one of the most important elections in the next ten years - a contest that will... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 09:19 am by Rob Sachs
Oct 28
Dr. Salko’s Birch Hills Assisted Living Facility Abuse of Peggy Rogers in Northeast Pennsylvania Finally Ends With Sentencing

I've been tracking the saga of Dr. Gregory Salko and Peggy Rogers, the assisted living facility resident from Wayne County, Pennsylvania who died as a result of abuse and neglect (undiagnosed breast cancer) in Salko's assisted living facility since it was first discovered. I've blogged on this tragedy many times: March 27, 2009: Pennsylvania Assisted Living Facility Administrator Sentenced- Update on Abuse and Neglect at the Hands of Dr. Salko at Birch Hills August 6, 2007: Death in a Northeast... Posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:01 pm by Rob Sachs
Oct 13
Defensive Medicine: Wasted Money or Medical Certainty?

A lot of people engaged in the health care debate ongoing in Washington are blaming trial lawyers, and their clients, for a phenomenon improperly dubbed "defensive medicine." What exactly is defensive medicine? Organized medicine would have you believe that it is the ordering of unnecessary tests and studies just to protect a health care provider from a (patient's) claim that the doctor missed something or wasn't careful in his or her medical work-up. If all of these tests were cut out, the... Posted on October 13, 2009 at 03:08 pm by Rob Sachs

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Utah Injury Law

Provides commentary on Utah injury law. By jared Faerber.

http://utahjusticeblog.com

Oct 7
Patients' Rights Should Not Be a Bargaining Chip in Health Care Reform Debate

Posted by Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm, P.C. Some have used the current health care reform debate as an opportunity to introduce so-called tort reform. "Tort reform" being code for limiting or restricting a patient's right to recover in medical malpractice claims in Utah and throughout the nation. The reality, however, is that the direct costs associated with medical malpractice are a tiny fraction of health care costs in the United States. According to the National Association of... Posted on October 7, 2009 at 03:42 pm by Jared Faerber
Oct 2
Salt Lake Medical Malpractice Lawyer Discusses Nerve Compression and Burns During Surgery

By Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm No one expects to report for an abdominal or knee surgery and come out of the operation with a permanent nerve injury or burn to a completely different part of the body. Yet this occurs more often than necessary in Utah hospitals and surgical centers. It is often the result of malpractice. Improper positioning and padding during surgery can lead to compression neuropathy, A condition wherein nerves become compressed or entrapped due to trauma, pressure,... Posted on October 2, 2008 at 04:39 pm by Jared Faerber
Jul 22
Utah Car Accident Lawyer Reveals Insurance Industry Dirty Secrets

Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm Insurance companies deliberately delay, deny, and... Posted on July 22, 2008 at 10:36 am by Jared Faerber

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Brain Damage Blog

Features commentary and updates on brain damage, concussion and coma. By Gordon Johnson.

http://tbilaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 5
Conan O'Brien Concussion - Real World Meets Sports Criteria

There is more teaching material in the Conan O'Brien concussion. Where to start? How about with his own words: "In that moment I saw stars but I tried to keep going. I honestly don't remember this part, but I tried to stand up and I couldn't stand up, and I tried to throw to a replay, which I did." Clearly amnesia and also some evidence that the motor part of his brain isn't communicating fully with the part that is trying to control his actions. Couldn't stand up? Could be a number of... Posted on October 5, 2009 at 07:31 am by Brain Injury Law Group: Gordon Johnson
Sep 30
Conan O'Brien Concussion - Amnesia without Confusion

As I have been discussing for much of the last month on this blog, amnesia and confusion are not the same thing. An example more vivid than even a football quarterback was the concussion Conan O'Brien suffered on camera on his show last week. See for one of the multitude of stories on it at the Huffington Post: [www.huffingtonpost.com] To really understand the lesson we can learn from this concussion, one must listen to the contrast between what Conan did shortly after his brain injury and what... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 01:43 pm by Brain Injury Law Group: Gordon Johnson
Sep 15
Brain injury is a Process, Not an Event

"Brain injury is a process, not an event." That one phrase has guided my advocacy with respect to concussion as much as any one thing. The author? Thomas Gennarelli, M.D. I am not sure when the first time he said it, but one such place he says it is the Chapter on Trauma in the famous neuropathology text, Greenfield's Neuropathology: Graham, Gennarelli, Greenfield's Neuropathology, &#xc2&#xa91996 Oxford University Press, page 209.) He explains that quote further as follows: "In various combinations and... Posted on September 15, 2009 at 12:06 am by Brain Injury Law Group: Gordon Johnson

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P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury,...

P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury, Social Security Disability.

About the ways injured and disabled persons are mistreated by governments and insurance companies. By Bob Kraft.

http://www.pissd.com/

Apr 4
EEOC Seen as "Laughingstock" Following Ruling

This scathing opinion piece in the New York Times really rips into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after a report by an arbitrator finding the agency to be in violations of the laws it is supposed to be enforcing. Here is the short editorial: It sounds like a grim sweatshop joke, but the federal agency that's supposed to enforce justice in the American workplace has been found in willful violation of its own workers' rights. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been... Posted on April 4, 2009 at 05:34 am by Bob Kraft
Apr 3
Some Health Insurers Reject Patients for Taking Certain Medications; Buy Information Online

McClatchy reports that information used by some insurers who deny coverage due to the use of certain drugs like Seroquel and pre-existing conditions may be found on the internet "if you know where to look." Also, "you can discover that if you lie to an insurer about your medical history and drug use, you will be rejected because data-mining companies sell information to insurers about your health, including detailed usage of prescription drugs." Now, "these issues are moving to the forefront as... Posted on April 3, 2009 at 01:06 pm by Bob Kraft
Apr 3
Friday Fun

Stunning collection of architectural and structural optical illusions. Posted on April 3, 2009 at 04:02 am by Bob Kraft

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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/

Jan 30
Verdict Against Plant Insulation for Three Plaintiffs

In December, a jury found against Plant Insulation in a San Francisco trial that involved three different decedents. The families of James Harris, William Hearn and George Wetch were awarded verdicts totaling $4.3 million dollars. In truly bad news for Plant Insulation, the jury found that defendant to be 59% to 79% "at fault" for the injuries, meaning that Plant Insulation will be liable for that percentage of the non-economic damages awarded in these cases. Defendants in asbestos cases have... Posted on January 30, 2009 at 03:25 pm by Barbara Adams
May 20
Nanotubes - the new Asbestos?

I'm not going to try and describe what nanotubes are, aside from saying that they are very thin (1/50,000th the width of a human hair) man made [usually] carbon based tubes (fullerene "buckyballs" is another phrase that describes them, if that helps.) If you'd like to know a whole lot more about them, the Wikipedia article might be a good start. Nanotubes are on this blog because researchers have apparently discovered that nanotubes cause mesothelioma in mice. I hasten to add that fiberglass... Posted on May 20, 2008 at 01:59 pm by Barbara Adams
Apr 3
California Adopts Sophisticated User Defense

In Johnson v. American Standard ( California Supreme Court Case No. S139184 (4/3/08)) the California Supreme Court found the perfect case in which to finally adopt the "sophisticated user defense", something that the U.S. District Court predicted would occur in 1982. The "sophisticated user defense" exempts a manufacturer of a product from providing warnings about that product to sophisticated users reasonably should have known of the potential hazards. American Standard was sued in this case... Posted on April 3, 2008 at 02:40 pm by Barbara Adams

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Nicholson Revell LLP Legal Blog

Covers issues dealing with personal injury and consumer protection.

http://www.nicholsonrevellblog.com

Dec 30
Nursing-home records closed off

Bush administration changes are sharply criticized by patient advocates Posted on December 30, 2008 at 02:09 pm
Dec 16
It's Christmas Time Again

(Poem by Bob Lazzar-Atwood) Posted on December 16, 2008 at 08:57 pm
Dec 11
Kids with obesity-linked gene like fattening foods

Scientists may have figured out one reason some people reach for the french fries instead of an apple. It could be a gene that's been linked to an increased risk of obesity. A study of children found those with a common variation of the gene tend to overeat high-calorie foods. They ate 100 extra calories per meal, which over the long term can put on weight, said Colin Palmer, who led the study at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Posted on December 11, 2008 at 07:05 pm

Rank This Week: 780

South Carolina Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation Published by Columbia, South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers, Louthian Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.southcarolinalawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
$6.5 Million Awarded To Boy Injured By Ford Seatbelt

A 14-year-old boy who was left paralyzed below the waist from a 2002 automobile wreck has been awarded $6.5 million by a Memphis jury, reports The Commercial Appeal. The boy, who was 6 years old at the time of the accident, was in the back seat of his grandfather's 1995 Mercury restrained by an adult seatbelt. The shoulder strap was behind the boy because it did not fit, when his car was struck head-on by the second car. The boy's father, grandfather and the driver of the other car were all... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:00 am by Louthian Law Firm
Nov 18
Louisiana Woman Awarded $45,000 In Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

A former Police Department communications supervisor from Zachary has been awarded $45,000 from a federal court jury in her sexual harassment lawsuit against the former Assistant Police Chief. According to her testimony, the assistant chief asked her to have a relationship with him in December 2005 and again in July 2006. After her second refusal, the man began complaining about her job performance even though he recommended her for a permanent position prior to the second incident. After both... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:45 pm by Louthian Law Firm
Nov 9
Homeless Man Awarded $41,000 In Fraternity Shooting

A homeless man who was shot with a .22 caliber rifle by an Oregon State University fraternity member has been awarded over $6,000 for medical expenses and $35,000 in non-economic damages, totaling over $40,000. The jury found both the Association of Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) and a former member responsible for the 2006 shooting. The national organization was not held responsible, according to news reports. Witnesses testified that the fraternity members were known to shoot BB... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 02:29 pm by Louthian Law Firm

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Davids' Blog

Covers injury, consumer, employment and class action issues in Oregon. By David Paul and David Sugerman.

http://www.pspc.com/blog/

Oct 2
Update Oregon court fees increases: Are we closing the courthouse doors?

Here's the link to a report in The Oregonian posted on OregonLive about this week's increase in filing fees in Oregon's civil court system. Longer analysis here explaining the problem. The comments at OregonLive are a bit disconcerting, what with yammering about frivolous lawsuits and a 1989 Orange County case. Last I checked, Orange County was [...] Posted on October 2, 2009 at 01:47 pm by admin
Sep 29
Catching up–Amended complaint in Bixby v. KBR Oregon National Guard sodium dichromate exposure case

New flash: The idiot at the helm-the author-recently mastered the tech skills that take him to the level of preschooler. To celebrate, and without further delay, here is Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Bixby v. KBR, the case on behalf of the Oregon National Guard soldiers exposed to sodium dichromate in Iraq in 2003. David Sugerman Posted on September 29, 2009 at 05:06 pm by admin
Sep 23
Update Oregon National Guard case against KBR

Here's the update on Oregon National Guard soldiers case against KBR. By way of background, members of the Oregon National Guard who served in Iraq in 2003 were exposed to sodium dichromate while protecting KBR employees at the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant. We filed the case this summer. It has grown. We filed an amended [...] Posted on September 23, 2009 at 03:11 pm by admin

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Seattle Injury Blog

This blog covers all aspects of personal injury law, including topics such as automobile accidents, insurance issues, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents. Published by the Seattle, Washington firm Bernard Law Group.

http://www.seattleinjuryblog.com/

Nov 20
Kirk Bernard's Tips on How to Protect Yourself from Typical Construction Site Injuries

As a construction accident attorney, Kirk Bernard is aware that when working on a construction site in the state of Washington, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from a construction site injury. Being aware of your surroundings and potential danger is the first step to avoid suffering an injury in a Seattle construction accident. Make sure you wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Don't, for example, show up at a construction site wearing thin-soled shoes. Nails could... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:28 pm by Washington Personal Injury Attorney
Nov 20
Kirk Bernard Discusses Aftermath of Construction Wrongful Death Accidents in Washington

The death of a loved one can have a devastating impact on surviving family members. During this time of grief, it's difficult to think of anything else except the loss of that special person. But after the grieving ends, what is there to do about the ones who caused the death? Did the construction site employers, contractors and/or subcontractors fail to provide a safe environment for the loved one? Did that failure cause the accident that led to the death of the loved one? Wrongful death can... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:17 am by Washington Personal Injury Attorney
Nov 19
Kirk Bernard Addresses Whether Injured Passengers Have the Same Rights as Drivers in a Collision

A recently published article by Kirk Bernard on ArticleBase addresses how an auto accident can change a person's life forever. There are vehicle repairs to worry about, of course, but those costs are often negligible compared to the other possible consequences. You may have to deal with medical issues that will affect you for the rest of your life; you may need to miss work for a long period; or you might even be unable to continue working. Most people know that as a driver they are eligible... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:56 pm by Washington Personal Injury Attorney

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Trial Lawyer Resource Center

Several top trial attorneys join together with litigation experts to lend their expertise on topics that matter in your trial practice.

http://www.tlrcblog.com/

Nov 19
Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) Lots Numbers

Lawyers Mark Zamora and Rob Bunch are investigating these claims, and you can reach them at 404-451-7781 and 888422-2882. Here is the information on the recalled Lots: Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) This recall involves part numbers 04.808.001-11, Synex II Central Body, Titanium (all lots). Part Numbers Descriptions 04.808.001 04.808.002 04.808.003 04.808.004 04.808.005 04.808.006 04.808.007 04.808.008 04.808.009 04.808.010 04.808.011 Ti Synex (TM) II Central Body 14 mm - 19 mm Ti... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:15 pm
Nov 17
Vertebral Body Replacement Recall

Attorneys Mark Zamora at 877-574-6454 and Rob Bunch at 888-422-2882 are investigating links between this recall and injuries FDA has notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of all lots of the Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement, a device used in the T1-L5 portion of the spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body. Reports of moderate to severe loss of vertebral body replacement height (caused by failure of the central body component) at six to... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:47 am
Oct 15
Blair Robes Recall

Blair Chenille Robes Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., announced a voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women's full length Chenille Robes. Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s. CPSC and Blair... Posted on October 15, 2009 at 01:09 pm

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Florida Personal Injury Attorney...

Florida Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Florida personal injury topics such as auto, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, as well as insurance. By Fort Lauderdale, Weston, and Orlando Florida injury and accident firm, the Law Offices of Lazarus and Lazarus.

http://www.floridapersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 10
Defective Chinese Products the Cause of Maclaren Stroller Recall

Recently, Chinese-manufactured products have been a topic of controversy, both for consumers in South Florida and in the rest of the U.S. We have seen defects in toys, toothpaste, drywall, and now, baby strollers. According to CNN Money, the Connecticut-based stroller maker Maclaren has recalled 1 million umbrella strollers due to a product defect which can lacerate or even amputate a child's fingertips. There have already been 12 amputations across the U.S. due to children getting their... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:48 pm by Arleen Lazarus
Nov 9
Former NFL Star Lawrence Taylor Involved in South Florida Hit-and-Run

The Miami Herald reported this week that NFL legend Lawrence Taylor was arrested on Sunday night for leaving the scene of an auto accident in Miami-Dade. The 50-year-old former New York Giants pass rusher was released around 9:57 p.m. on $500 bond. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. on the Palmetto Expressway at Northwest 103rd Street when Taylor hit a 1984 Ford van, tearing off the front tire of his Cadillac Escalade and sending the van spinning in front of the Escalade. According to... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 03:39 pm by Gary T. Lazarus
Nov 3
More Red Light Cameras in South Florida: Preventing Auto Accidents or Raising Money?

In August, we posted "Red Light Cameras: A Violation of Florida Law?" where we discussed the city of Pembroke Pines and its decision to install red light cameras at intersections. As we stated in the post, more and more cities in South Florida will be following the trend which many feel will prevent auto accidents. This week, CBS 12 News in West Palm Beach reported that city officials decided that red light cameras will be used to encourage safe driving and monitor the streets. Currently, there... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:16 pm by Gary T. Lazarus

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Council Bluffs Personal Injury...

Council Bluffs Personal Injury Lawyer

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

http://councilbluffs.injuryboard.com/

Sep 30
Toyota Recall

Just yesterday, Toyota released a safety advisory on their floor mats. There is potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position because of an incompatible or unsecured driver's floor mat. A mat can become unsecured from a driver going at a high rate of speed which could make it difficult to stop the car. This can then lead to a crash causing serious injury or even death. The safety advisory said that Toyota is asking owners of Toyota and Lexus models to take out any... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:01 am by John Inserra
Jun 12
Iowa State Supreme Court Changes Age-Old Law Affecting Injury Suits

The Des Moines Register is reporting on a change in the law initiated by the Iowa Supreme Court. Before last week, a centuries-old provision distinguished between different classes or categories of people who were injured on others' property. Those classes of people - people who are invited onto property ("invitees"), those people who are merely allowed on the property ("licensees"), and those that are not permitted on property ("trespassers") - used to be treated differently. Invitees could... Posted on June 12, 2009 at 04:18 am
Jun 1
Voice Your Support for House File 128, The Bicycle Bill. It's Not too Late!

Not long ago, we shared information a bicycle ride that was heading toward the state capital to show support for Senate File 117, a bill that would increase safety measures for bicyclists. Some are terming the bill a "bicyclist's bill of rights." Currently, the bill is still making its way through the Iowa House of Representatives as House File 128. Many cycling organizations and communities are still asking Iowans to contact their representatives and voice their support for the bill. This is... Posted on June 1, 2009 at 08:26 am

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Workers Comp & Injury Law Blog...

Workers Comp & Injury Law Blog

By Ricky Bagolie.

http://bagoliefriedman.blogspot.com

Aug 11
Indiana Delays Clean Up of Deadly Vinyl Chloride Found Near School

Jeers to Fort Wayne Indiana officials are just getting around to cleaning up the goundwater and soil contaminated with the deadly chemical vinyl chloride and believed to be situated just a few yards from a local middle school. Notwithstaning Wayne Metal Protection Company's notification in 2004, red tape and delays have kept the remediation from starting. Vinyl chloride has no safe level of exposure according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has been associated with... Posted on August 11, 2009 at 04:55 pm by Ricky E. Bagolie
Jul 3
i'm here what do i do......... [read...

i'm here what do i do......... Posted on July 3, 2008 at 01:37 pm
May 31
Workers' Compensation Reform Coming to New Jersey

The recent Star Ledger series highlighting problems with New Jersey's workers' compensation system really got the State's attention. The powerful Senate Labor Committee has held hearings and is drafting new legislation to help injured workers get benefits. Alan Friiedman of Jersey City's Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers has been invited to testify in support of these worker friendly bills. Lets hope they make it out of committee, get passed and signed into law Posted on May 31, 2008 at 04:33 am

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Product Liability Lawyer Blog

Covers product liability issues such as defective drugs, defective medical devices, toy recalls, and wrongful death. By Atlanta, Georgia defective product attorney, Sam Levine.

http://www.productliabilitylawyerblog.com/

Nov 22
Class Action Lawsuit Certified Against MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution Maker

A California State Court judge has certified a class action lawsuit brought by consumers who used the MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution against Abbott Medical Optics, previously known as Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. It is believed that the contacts lens solution contains bacteria and that those who have used this product, including those who reside in Atlanta, Georgia or elsewhere in the southeast, face blindness and other ocular & eye related complications. If you or a loved one has been... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 11:32 am by Sam Levine
Nov 18
Oral Contraceptive Injuries Spark More Lawsuits Against Bayer & Teva

Bayer, the maker of the oral contraceptives Yaz & Yasmin and Teva Pharma, the maker of Ocella, continue to be named as defendants in product liability lawsuits alleging a multitude of injuries caused by these drugs. Specifically, Female Plaintiff's are alleging that the ingestion of these oral contraceptives has caused vascular and circulatory complications such as deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolisms. It is argued in the lawsuits that Bayer and Teva should have known that their... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:00 am by Sam Levine
Oct 21
Over Four Million Cars Recalled By Ford Because of Defective Cruise Deactivation Switches

In the wake of multiple recalls over the past decade by Ford of cars with faulty cruise control deactivation switches, Ford, once again, has made the move to recall an additional 4.5 million vehicles over the exact same issue making the net recall more than 14 million. The specific problem? A fire hazard. The belief is that if hydraulic fluid leaks from the switch, the car might overheat even when the ignition is off, which may start a fire. This has spurred a flurry of recent lawsuits related... Posted on October 21, 2009 at 03:34 am by Sam Levine

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San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to injury law, such as animal attacks, car accidents, class actions, consumer fraud, legislation, new case law, and tort reform. Published by San Diego, California firm Jurewitz Law Group.

http://www.sandiegoinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 12
San Diego, CA Injury Accident Attorney Supports CAOC

George Washington once said: Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. Letter of Instructions to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments [July 29, 1759]. The advocates of consumer rights, viewing the resources of defense firms and corporate defendants, can relate to the trepidation felt by the out-numbered and out-gunned Continental Army. Because of that disparity in resources, Consumer Attorneys of California ("CAOC")... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:12 am by Ross Jurewitz
Sep 24
San Diego County Helicopter Crash Injures Two

A helicopter crashed on September 20, 2009, in San Diego County. The crash occurred in a remote area of North San Diego County and two people were hurt in the accident. San Diego Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman reported on the incident, noting that the crash occurred very near Valley Center and was reported around 2:30 p.m.. However, due to the remote area of the crash, the helicopter was not located until 20 minutes later. Nick Shuler, Fire Battalion Chief, said that the crash scene was not easily... Posted on September 24, 2009 at 10:03 am by Ross Jurewitz
Sep 23
Two People Injured in Knott's Berry Farm Roller Coaster Accident

The popular Southern California amusement park Knott's Berry Farm had two guests injured on September 16, 2009, when a cable on the Xcelerator roller coaster snapped while the ride was in motion. The two victims were a 12-year-old boy and an older man, both of who had to be taken to the hospital. The Knott's Berry Farm spokeswoman Jennifer Blazey spoke to the media, saying that the accident happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, at their Orange County location in Buena Park, CA. Blazey also... Posted on September 23, 2009 at 03:32 pm by Ross Jurewitz

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The Law Blog

Covers personal injury and disability law cases in Canada.

http://lawbroker.ca/blog

Aug 15
Canadian Soldier Suffers Brain Injury in Head-On Collision

The Williamson v. Suna court decision was released by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Victoria on April 29, 2009. On the evening of February 27, 2004, David Williamson, then a Master Corporal with the Canadian Armed Forces, was waiting in the left-hand turning lane when he was suddenly struck head-on by another vehicle. After [...] Posted on August 15, 2009 at 01:19 pm by LawBroker
Jul 19
Dental Surgeon Sues Toronto Hospital after Slip and Fall on Mopped Floor

The following blog post was created by Toronto slip and fall lawyer, Mark Yazdani. For additional information about slip and fall law in Ontario, visit www.slipfall.ca. The Hibberd v. William Osler Health Centre slip & fall court decision was released by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto on February 13, 2009. Dr. Jennifer Hibberd, a [...] Posted on July 19, 2009 at 12:20 pm by LawBroker
Jul 5
Alberta Electrician Sues Homeowner after 20 Foot Fall

The Mahe v. Boulianne court decision was issued by the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench in Edmonton on December 17, 2008. In October 1998, Ernest Boulianne hired electrician Michel Mahe to move the electrical wires from a wooden pole in his yard to a new pole which had been installed. As Mr. Mahe cut the remaining [...] Posted on July 5, 2009 at 06:47 am by LawBroker

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Illinois Deserves the Truth

Covers Illinois' civil justice system.

http://illinoisdeservesthetruth.typepad.com/home/

Nov 19
Edwardsville Ed Board Comes Out Swinging

The Edwardsville Intelligencer wrote a commendable editorial on the med mal cap issue yesterday. They're right when they say egregious malpractice cases are more complicated than they appear. Caps, of course, ignore this fact, and apply the same standard to... Posted on November 19, 2008 at 06:55 pm by Eric Bell
Nov 19
Illinois News Roundup

IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing seven companies responsible for mortgage scams targeted at struggling homeowners. ... After a derailment killed two and injured 80 others, Metra agreed to pay the families of the deceased $11 million. ... A... Posted on November 19, 2008 at 05:53 pm by Eric Bell
Nov 17
Major Victory for Rights of Developmentally Disabled in IL

You have to love the power of class actions. Last week, the IL developmentally disabled community hailed a settled federal class action as a huge step forward. For the first time, it will give thousands of Illinoisans a choice in... Posted on November 17, 2008 at 09:44 pm by Eric Bell

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Justice Begins Here

Covers consumer legal issues in Alabama. By Lewis & McAtee.

http://justicebeginshere.wordpress.com

May 4
Seat Belt Recall

Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled 90,189 Highlander SUV's because third-row seat belts may not lock in some child-safety seats. So far, there have been no complaints of injuries as a result of the defect, but what if there had been? The U. S. Chamber of Commerce talks about frivilous lawsuits and the need for extreme tort [...] Posted on May 4, 2008 at 05:28 am by Jon Lewis
May 1
Take Another One Away

Well, another judge has taken away a jury verdict. Where's the outrage? The whole point of juries is for twelve individuals to come together to make a unified decision. Instead, Circuit Judge William Gordon has decided that the twelve individuals who heard the Ray Keller v. NCAA case in Jackson County were wrong. Instead, Judge [...] Posted on May 1, 2008 at 06:27 pm by Jon Lewis
Apr 4
Juries Out of Control Again

Only the big verdicts make the front page. In today's Birmingham News (April 4, 2008), there is a side article in Section C (Money) which discusses some Birmingham lawyers who handled a Ford case in Rockingham, North Carolina. The story was basically a public relations story for Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart LLP and its attorneys, [...] Posted on April 4, 2008 at 06:26 am by Jon Lewis

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Sacramento Injury Lawyer Blog

The Sacramento Injury Lawyer Blog covers issues and topics such as Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Fall Accidents and Liability, and Dog Bite Attacks. By Sacramento Injury Lawyer, Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentoinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 22
Severely Injured Sacramento Motorcycle Driver Awarded Damages After Trial, Part 2 of 5

The following blog entry is part of the plaintiff's response to the defendant's new trial motion, which was posted earlier this month. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff opposes the Motion for New Trial or, in the Alternative, Motion for Remittitur as the evidence presented at the trial justified and supported the award of... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:24 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 19
Sacramento Jury Damages Award For Motorcycle Accident Challenged, Part 1 of 5

The following blog entry is part of the plaintiff's response to the defendant's new trial motion, which was posted earlier this month. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff, Mark Smith, submits this Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for New Trial or, in the Alternative Remittitur: INTRODUCTION... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:07 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 17
Huge Jury Award For Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Victim, Part 5 of 5

The following blog entry is written from a defendant's position after a jury trial verdict for plaintiff. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff testified at trial that... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:48 am by Moseley Collins

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Southern California Injury Law...

Southern California Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents, dog bites, injuries, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and wills and trusts. By Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie.

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
Southern California is declared "most dangerous" for pedestrians.

According to a new report from Transportation for America, the Southern California metro area is the most dangerous for pedestrians. In addition, there have been 491 deaths statewide last year. Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks spaced too far apart are two of the main causes of these accidents. The report entitled, "Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Deaths", investigates why there has been such an increase in pedestrian deaths. For one California family, their son has... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:12 pm by Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie
Nov 17
Lawyer advertising in California for loan modification is under heavy scrutiny.

I wrote about lawyer advertising hype and ways you can be fooled by inflammatory advertising in my book "Avoid Lawyer Advertising Hype. A Lawyers Method of Finding a Lawyer." One section is devoted to telling you how to check the background and discipline record of the attorney you may hire. It is easy and every potential client should take advantage of this check. Here is an example of why that check is important. The California State Bar has appointed a task force to investigate lawyers who... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:35 am by Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie
Nov 16
Truck stopped on shoulder is not grounds for liability if struck by a car.

A recent California Appeals Court has ruled that as a matter of law, a truck stopped on a shoulder, for what ever the reason, owes no duty to motorists that strike the truck and therefore cannot be found liable. On February 24, 2004 Adelelmo Cabral's pickup truck entered the shoulder and struck a stopped Ralphs Grocery tractor trailer. The truck was stopped in the emergency shoulder area without an emergency. The widow of Cabral argued through expert testimony that the truck driver was... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:06 pm by Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie

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WLLC Blog

Focuses on medical malpractice, defective products, and nursing home litigation. By Williamson & Lavecchia LC.

http://www.wllc.com/blog/

Nov 20
$300M Verdict against Philip Morris

On November 19 a Florida jury awarded the plaintiff $300 million dollars in the case of Naugle v. Phillip Morris USA. The plaintiff had become wheelchair bound as a result of emphysema after a history of cigarette-smoking. That figure included some $244 million in punitive damages against the cigarette maker. This is the largest verdict in a so-called 'Engle' case to date. Engle v. RJ Reynolds was a US Supreme Court case that rejected the attempt to use a massive class-action to fight cigarette... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:00 am
Nov 13
Estate of Georgia Woman Wins $6M Verdict in DVT Case

A jury in Georgia awarded the family of a deceased woman $6M on October 20 in a medical malpractice action. The woman had had knee surgery, and afterward developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT), essentially a blood clot in the leg, which travelled into her lungs, causing a pulmonary embolus (PE) and her death. DVT and PE are preventable complications. There are several drugs that protect against clotting, as well as mechanical safety measures (compression legwear, foot pumps). The deceased was at... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:00 am
Nov 6
Republican Health Care Bill Takes "Tort Reform" to Extremes

Republican members of congress put forward their own healthcare reform bill last month to counter the healthcare bill authored by Democrats, which currently has majority support. Among other things, the bill seeks to cap non-economic damages for injured victims of medical malpractice at $250,000. Preisent Obama has made clear that he wants to work with groups such as the American Medical Association to achieve reform, but he is not interested in implementing limitations on the rights of injured... Posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:00 am

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Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyers...

Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Wisconsin injury and accident law and policy. Published by Frank Pasternak.

http://wisconsinpersonalinjurylawyers.blogspot.com/index.html

Nov 19
Habush v. Cannon - part V

A quick note too, the recent Journal-Sentinel article is wrong in asserting that the "Sponsored link [is] gone." I again just searched Yahoo! and Google as well as Bing and all three have sponsored links when you search for "Habush" or "Rottier" that lead to the website of Cannon & Dunphy. Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:34 pm by Frank Pasternak
Nov 19
Habush v. Cannon - part IV

JS Online now as an article about the war of words and a quote from Cannon saying of the lawsuit and Habush, "It's ridiculous. He looks like a buffoon." Personally, I don't think either is true here. Let's take a look at the legal basis for the Habush v. Cannon lawsuit: Wisconsin's Right to Privacy law, Wis. Stats. &#xc2&#xa7995.50, states: (1) The right of privacy is recognized in this state. *** (2) In this section, "invasion of privacy" means any of the following: *** (b) The use, for advertising... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm by Frank Pasternak
Nov 19
Habush v. Cannon - part III

AP has a story on this now in which the two reputable Wisconsin pesonal injury attorneys are now having what can only be described as an ugly war of words. Per the story, among other things, Attorney Bob Habush said: "If Bill Cannon thinks this is a correct way to do business he needs to have his moral compass taken to the repair shop." Conversely, Attorney Bill Cannon is quoted as saying: "This is equally available to Habush if he weren't so cheap to bid on his own name." Though mildly... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:02 pm by Frank Pasternak

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Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer...

Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog covers accident, medical malpractice, brain damage, and product liability issues. Published by Halifax, Nova Scotia trial lawyers, Arnold, Pizzo, & McKiggan.

http://www.halifaxpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 18
Parents Cannot Waive Children’s Right to Sue for Negligence

Parental Waivers Not Worth the Paper They Are Printed On? In what appears to be the first ruling of its kind in Canada, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that parents cannot waive their children's rights to sue for negligence when the child is injured as a result of participating in recreational or sports activities. In Wong v. Lock's Martial Arts Centre Inc, Justice Willcock held that British Columbia's Infants Act: "Does not permit a parent or guardian to bind an infant to an... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:17 pm by John McKiggan
Nov 18
John McKiggan Elected as Vice President of Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association

On Saturday November 14, 2009, I was honoured to be elected as the Vice President of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA). APTLA is an organization dedicated to obtaining legal redress for those who have suffered injury or injustice. APTLA was founded 10 years ago to help protect the rights of innocent citizens. In these challenging times of tort reform, the rights of innocent victims are being ripped away to increase the profits of insurance companies, and the need for a... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:40 pm by John McKiggan
Nov 12
Class Actions Provide Access to Justice

I have been asked to speak at the Atlantic Province's Trial Lawyers Association conference tomorrow about certification of class actions. The goals of class action legislation have been stated again and again in various decisions from other provinces across the country. They are: (a) Access to justice; (b) Judicial economy ; and, (c) Deterrence or behaviour modification. It is not necessary that all of these goals be present in any particular action in order for the claim to be certified as a... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:43 am by John McKiggan

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Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog

Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of personal injury including, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, worker's compensation, and wrongful death. Published by Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer, Steven D. Eversole of Eversole Law.

http://www.alabamainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 18
Birmingham Personal Injury News: FDA Reluctant to Discipline Doctors Found Guilty of Criminal Activities

It's a sad commentary that some physicians are more concerned about personal gain than about people. As an Alabama personal injury lawyer, I've seen the victims of medical malpractice up close and I'm appalled by the seemingly lack of compassion on the part of many doctors whose actions result in the injury or death of a patient. Anyone who has suffered from medical mistakes, improper surgerical procedures, or other physician-related errors should contact an experienced personal injury attorney... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:25 am
Nov 4
Alabama Personal Injury News: 3.8 Million Toyota Vehicles Recalled for Safety-Related Problem

Some of the simplest automobile defects can potentially kill and injure innocent people. Recently, across Alabama and elsewhere, Toyota recalled nearly four million cars and trucks for a problem that may cause the gas pedal to stick. This could make the vehicle accelerate out of control, possibly injuring the driver and passengers, and potentially endangering pedestrians and occupants of other vehicles. Curiously, the problem has to do with the floor mat design in some of the company's... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:42 am
Oct 21
For Alabama Personal Injury Lawsuits, Time Doesn’t Always Heal Old Wounds

The scenario goes something like this: You or a family member is hurt on the job in a construction accident, seriously injured in a car crash, or receive a concussion from a slip and fall at a local supermarket or retail store. In Birmingham, Huntsville or any of the hundreds of small towns across Alabama, people suffer minor bumps and bruises all the way up to life-threatening and even fatal injuries just going about their normal everyday activities. As a Birmingham personal injury lawyer, I... Posted on October 21, 2009 at 09:34 am

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A Georgia Lawyer

Forms, news, musings and commentary from a lawyer working for consumers and injured people.

http://ageorgialawyer.blogspot.com

Nov 17
Vertebral Body Replacement Recall - Georgia/Florida News

I wrote about the recall in a prior post. Here's the lot information: The recall applies to devices manufactured from June 8, 2007 through September 9, 2009 and distributed from July 2, 2007 through September 8, 2009. The devices included are: &#xe2€&#xa2 Part No. 04.808.001; Description: Ti Synex (TM) II Central Body 14 mm - 19 mm &#xe2€&#xa2 Part No. 04.808.002; Description: Ti Synex (TM) II Central Body 17 mm - 25 mm &#xe2€&#xa2 Part No. 04.808.003; Description: Ti Synex (TM) II Central Body 21 mm - 29 mm &#xe2€&#xa2 Part.... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 08:04 pm by Mark Zamora
Nov 17
Vertebral Body Replacement Recall

Our office is investigating these claims: FDA has notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of all lots of the Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement, a device used in the T1-L5 portion of the spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body. Reports of moderate to severe loss of vertebral body replacement height (caused by failure of the central body component) in situ at six to fifteen months post implantation were received. Potential adverse health... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:30 am by Mark Zamora
Nov 15
FDA: Alcohol and Caffiene -Safe Together?

The FDA has contacted nearly 30 makers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it will look into the legality and safety of the products. The FDA has not approved the use of caffeine in alcoholic drinks, so the drinks can only be lawfully marketed if the substance is "Generally Recognized As Safe," or GRAS. For a substance to be GRAS, there has to be evidence of it's safety. Source here. My question- what happens to Bourbon and Cokes? Irish Coffee? Will some be relegated to seeking out Rum and... Posted on November 15, 2009 at 11:11 pm by Mark Zamora

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Maritime Injury Law Blog

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

http://blog.maritimelawyer.us/

Nov 17
JURY AWARDS SEAMAN 1.3 MILLION IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST ICICLE SEAFOODS FOR FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE AND CURE

A Washington State King County jury has awarded total damages in the amount of $1.6 million dollars to a crewman injured on an Alaska fish processor owned by Icicle Seafoods. $1.3 million dollars of the award was for punitive damages for Icicles' wilful and wanton failure to pay maintenance and cure benefits as required by Federal law. Mr. Clausen, the injured crewman, was represented by Jim Jacobsen of the Seattle based maritime injury law firm of Beard Stacey & Jacobsen. In February of... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:18 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP
Nov 17
TRIDENT LOSES BID TO PURCHASE FISH PROCESSING FACILITY ON ADAK ISLAND IN ALASKA

In mid-November, in a U.S. Federal Bankruptcy proceeding, Trident Seafoods lost a bid to purchase a Fish Processing Facility on Adak Island in Alaska. Trident was out bid by a competing purchaser, Adak Fisheries, who bid $488,000 plus assumption of $6.7 million dollars in pending bank loans. Trident reportedly offered $2 million but was unwilling to take on the debt as part of their bid. The deal may make it possible for the plant to open as early as January 2010. Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP
Nov 16
SAFETY IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL CRAB FISHING FLEET LAGGING BEHIND INDUSTRY

Operation "Safe Crab" has been set in motion on the Washington and Oregon coasts in an attempt to limit further deaths in the commercial crab fishery. In November, the Coast Guard will be conducting dock-side examinations throughout the Northwest ports for the safety of the crab fleet. These inspections will be limited mostly to inspection of life rafts, epirbs, and survival suits. The Washington and Oregon commercial crab fishery has a high incidence of deadly accidents. This may be the result... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:24 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP

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Illinois Lawyer Blog

Illinois Lawyer Blog covers personal injury and litigation topics such as civil procedure, healthcare liens, insurance, medical malpractice, and retaliatory discharge. By Chicago, Il Trial Lawyer, Mark P. Loftus.

http://www.illinoislawyerblog.com/

Nov 16
FUTURE PAIN & SUFFERING

Read an interesting case today on the issue future damages. In Maddox v. Rozek, the First District Appellate Court of Illinois was faced with an issue involving future damages. Specifically, after a verdict for plaintiff in an auto case, the defense appealed, arguing that the jury should never have received an instruction on future pain and suffering because their was no expert[i.e. doctor]witness who testified that plaintiff would have problems in the future. After surveying the law, the Court... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:46 pm
Nov 10
DON'T SEE THAT EVERYDAY...

This doesn't happen in Cook County very often. I had a hearing in a Courtroom with a judge who is universally well-regarded. This particular judge is a seasoned, thoughtful, conscientious man who understands the stress that lawyers occasionally have to endure. The case in question is a mass tort sort of thing. Let's leave it at that. In other words, lots of lawyers involved. The case was called and no less than 20 lawyers assemble before the bench. The Judge then announces to all that he wants... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:03 pm
Oct 26
TARGET HALLOWEEN FLASHLIGHT STARTS FIRE IN CHILD'S BED

Scary story in the Chicago Sun-Times last week involving about a toy flashlight. Midlothian resident Brandi Pavoni had purchased the flashlight at Target for Emily, her three year old daughter. The flashlight included Halloween-themed stencils that could slip over the bulb and be projected onto a wall. The flashlights are depicted below. Emily went down for a nap with the flashlight next to her. A couple of minutes later, Mom smelled smoke, rushed into Emily's room and saw smoke coming from her... Posted on October 26, 2009 at 11:44 pm

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Indiana Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents and medical malpractice news, cases and issues with a focus on Indiana Law. By Theodoros & Rooth.

http://www.indianainjurylawblog.com/

Nov 12
Mistrial Declared in Wrongful Death Trial in Indiana Log Truck Accident

A judge in Terre Haute has declared a mistrial in a civil jury trial involving a fatal log truck accident in 2007. In November 2007, Max and Joyce Strain were traveling in a car on Indiana 63, just behind a log truck driven by Richard Fulk. The truck flipped as it negotiated a curve, and the logs scattered on to the road. Several logs landed on the Strain's vehicle. The couple was killed instantly. In 2008, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the trucking company that had been contracted... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:43 pm by Theodoros & Rooth
Nov 11
Indiana Product Liability Lawyers have Question for Maclaren after Massive Stroller Recall

Maclaren is a name that's probably more familiar to Indiana parents than product liability lawyers. These expensive, sturdy-looking strollers have been the preferred choice for millions of parents around the country, who have depended on these to cart their little bundles of joy everywhere. This week however, there was major cause for concern after Maclaren USA announced that it was recalling about a million baby strollers because of the risk of finger amputations. According to the Consumer... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:28 am by Theodoros & Rooth
Nov 6
Hospital with Series of Wrong Site Surgeries Ordered to Install Video Cameras in Operating Rooms

It's the kind of medical error that Indiana medical malpractice lawyers frequently come across. However, even we have to admit that this particular hospital has taken its fondness for wrong site injuries, a tad far. The Associated Press is reporting that a hospital in Rhode Island has been fined $150,000, and been ordered to install video cameras in all its operating rooms, after the 5th wrong site surgery in its facility since 2007. Rhode Island Hospital is the largest hospital in the state,... Posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:40 am by Theodoros & Rooth

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Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of injury law pertaining to car accidents, car insurance, and truck accidents. Published by Ward & Caggiano, PA of Orlando, Florida.

http://www.orlandocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Nov 9
Choose the Right Doctor After Your Orlando Car Accident

Choosing well-qualified, caring doctors quickly is important for your health and for your car accident claims. As Orlando car accident lawyers, many of our clients have no health insurance; many have no doctor; and, they do not know where they should go for medical care following a car accident. We interact with the best medical doctors in the Orlando area; and, we can provide critical guidance when it counts. The sad truth is many doctors refuse to see car accident victims, especially those... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 04:15 am by Tony Caggiano
Sep 10
Orlando Auto Accident Doctor & Car Accident Clinic

If you need to see a doctor after an Orlando auto accident, but you do not have insurance, where should you go? If you have insurance, but you do not have an orthopedic doctor, or a pain management doctor, who should you see? Should you go to a chiropractor for your neck or back pain? As Orlando car accident lawyers, we interact with the best medical doctors in the Orlando area; and, we can provide critical guidance when it counts. Call or email us immediately after your car accident for free,... Posted on September 10, 2009 at 01:10 pm by Tony Caggiano
Jul 10
Settle Your Orlando Car Accident Case Quickly!

If you have been in an Orlando car accident you need a lawyer who has tried many cases and has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. You do NOT need a slick lawyer making empty promises. You do not deserve to be treated like a "number." As Orlando car accident lawyers, countless individuals have contacted us and complained about lawyers who would never return their calls, lawyers who would not try their case and lawyers who wanted to settle their car accident case for a... Posted on July 10, 2009 at 05:33 am by Tony Caggiano

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile accidents, class actions, products liability, workers compensation and other personal injury topics. By Flaxman & Lopez.

http://www.floridainjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 29
Halloween Can Mean Injuries to Minors and Children

Many families are rightly concerned about the dangers to small children during the Halloween season. However, older children and teens also face several risks during this time of years: 1) Burn injuries. Children of all ages can burn themselves on candle decorations, dry ice used to decorate a punch bowl, jack o' lanterns, and other Halloween accessories. Thin, flammable costumes only add to the dangers. Even makeup and face painting can cause skin reactions and burns if the chemicals used are... Posted on October 29, 2009 at 07:09 am
Oct 27
Protect Your Trick or Treaters from Personal Injuries

If your children will be trick or treating this Halloween, you will want them to have an enjoyable time. A great Halloween means an injury-free Halloween, which is why you will want to have these tips on mind when you enjoy the holiday: 1) Consider parties rather than trick or treat excursions. Many families are now having parties rather than taking their children door to door. Parties allow you to supervise your children in a very controlled environment. This can be much safer than going door... Posted on October 27, 2009 at 07:06 am
Oct 22
Avoiding Halloween Burn Injuries

Although Halloween is a time to watch scary movies and listen to ghost stories, these are not the real dangers of this time of year. Although many parents carefully check their children's candy for tampering, even candy safety does not cause as many injuries as fire during Halloween. For many children and teens, fires and burn injuries are the real personal injuries which are a risk at this time of year. There are many things that parents can do to help prevent these common injuries: 1) Light... Posted on October 22, 2009 at 07:05 am

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Alaska Injury Law Blog

Covers automobile injuries, aviation claims, brain & spinal cord injuries, drug claims, bad faith insurance, product liability and psychological injuries. By the Anchorage, Alaska Personal Injury Law Group at Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon.

http://www.alaskainjurylawblog.com/

Oct 20
American Roulette: Contaminated Diet Supplements

The most recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has directly called upon Congress to give the FDA the requisite authority and resources to regulate diet supplements. The article is written by Dr. Pieter Cohen, of Cambridge Hospital, and emphasized some alarming statistics: &#xe2€&#xa2More than half of the adult population, about 114 million people, consume dietary supplements. &#xe2€&#xa2The majority of consumers mistakenly believe that dietary supplements are approved by a government agency --... Posted on October 20, 2009 at 01:09 pm by Richard E. Vollertsen
Sep 25
Alaska Personal Injury Law Group Attorney Included in "Best Lawyers in America"

Neil O'Donnell of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. O'Donnell was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in the area of product liability litigation. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on rigorous peer-review surveys. Mr. O'Donnell has now been listed in Best Lawyers for several years. Mr. O'Donnell practices in the area of product liability and personal injury litigation, business tort litigation, and... Posted on September 25, 2009 at 05:44 pm by Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc.
Aug 28
New Study Finds Trucking Companies, Unsafe Trucks Causing Injuries and Deaths

America's highways are unsafe because trucking companies routinely violate safety standards, keeping unsafe trucks and drivers on the road. These are not minor violations, but include practices like routinely overloading trucks, failing to maintain brakes and tires, using unqualified and untrained drivers, and paying drivers in a way that encourages them to exceed speed limits and driving hour limits. Given the crucial role of brakes, it is hard to comprehend that defective brakes account for... Posted on August 28, 2009 at 01:51 pm by W. Michael Moody

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Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyer...

Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Features news and commentary on personal injury law. By David Lowe.

http://milwaukee.injuryboard.com/

Oct 7
More Traffic Accident Deaths on Rural Roads than Urban

An interesting article today from USA Today states that a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study has found that significantly more traffic accident deaths (56% of the total annual number) occur on roads located in rural areas. This is despite the fact that only 23% of Americans live in rural areas. The article quotes Lee Munnich, the director of the Center for Excellence in Rural Safety at the University of Minnesota, who explains that while there are more accidents in urban... Posted on October 7, 2009 at 10:42 am by Paul Jacquart
Sep 23
The Hazard of Noiseless Hybrid Cars -- The Driver's Responsibility to Pedestrians

A story in today's Washington Post entitled "The Deadly Silence of the Electric Car" discusses automakers' views about whether and how to add noises or "distinctive audio signatures" that will alert pedestrians to the presence of battery-powered electric cars that are virtually silent at low speeds, before the internal combustion engine kicks in with its familiar noise. Some manufacturers plan to maintain the silence that has been a manufacturing goal for decades; others are experimenting with... Posted on September 23, 2009 at 04:26 pm by David Lowe
Sep 2
Running A Red Light—Caught On Camera

Motorists running a red light kill and injure many people every year. Statistics about drivers running red lights from 2007, the most recent year that data were compiled, reveal that nearly 900,000 people are killed and 150,000 are injured annually by drivers running red lights. The issue came into focus here in Wisconsin where a videotape from August 18 caught the frightening scene of a bicyclist being struck by an SUV being operated by a Wisconsin lawmaker, state representative Fred Clark, at... Posted on September 2, 2009 at 06:16 am by David Lowe

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Chicago Accident Law Blog

Covers car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability and truck accidents. By Ed Scanlan.

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawblog.com/

Sep 29
Illinois Sexual Abuse Victims Lose Big

Illinois sexual abuse victims and their attorneys were severely disappointed with the September 24, 2009, Illinois Supreme Court decision in Doe v. Diocese of Dallas, 2009 WL 3063427. The court framed the issue as: "..whether section 13-202.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/13-202.2), may be applied to permit an action for personal injury based on childhood sexual abuse to proceed where that action would otherwise have been time-barred under the law as it existed when the amendment... Posted on September 29, 2009 at 02:26 pm
Aug 21
Illinois Law Bans Texting or Emailing While Driving But Not Cell Phone Use

Illinois car and truck accident attorneys in investigating the causes of vehicular crashes should always consider the possibility that one of the drivers was texting, emailing or on a cell phone at the time of the colllision. In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) published a study indicating that driving daylight hours 11% -or 1.8 million drivers-were on the cell phone. The National Safety Council has called for a total ban on cellphone use while driving because their... Posted on August 21, 2009 at 05:01 pm
Jun 30
Illinois Motorcycle Accident Analysis

Illinois motorcycle accident attorneys should always be creative when analyzing the potential areas of recovery for their clients. According to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) there were 7.1 million motorcycles on the road in the U.S. in 2007. Sales of all two wheelers in the U.S. was 1,087,000 in 2008. Motorcycles are by their very nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles and crashes frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death. They are also less visible to other... Posted on June 30, 2009 at 05:31 pm

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Philadelphia Medical Malpractice...

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice topics, including anesthesia, cancer, expert testimony, infection, and trial. Published by Pennsylvania lawyer Leon Aussprung.

http://www.philadelphiamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Lakawanna County Jury Awards $1.88 Million for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis that Resulted in Death

A Lackawanna County jury found that a urologist violated the standard of care in his treatment of a 54 year old man who complained of urinary problems. Terrence Golden began seeking Dr. Milan Smolko in September, 2002 and ultimately treated with him several times over 16 months without any diagnosis of resolution of his problems. Dr. Smolko told Mr. Golden he had an inflamed and enlarged prostate, but did nothing to further evaluate his condition until June, 2003 when a bladder biopsy was... Posted on June 15, 2009 at 03:29 pm
Jun 8
Philadelphia Jury Awards $2.185 Million for Death Caused by Failure to Read Test Results

A Philadelphia jury found that the death of a 51 year old man at St. Joseph's Hospital was preventable and awarded $2.185 Million to his wife of 17 years. Zachary Jones was taken to St. Joseph's by ambulance after complaining of chest, back and leg pains. An Emergency Room doctor, Dr. Powell, evaluated Mr. Jones within 30 minutes of his arrival at the E.R. and ordered a variety of tests to include blood work, x-rays and an echocardiogram (DEFINE). Unfortunately, the tests Dr. Powell ordered... Posted on June 8, 2009 at 03:28 pm
Apr 14
OB Negligence Resulting in Death of Mother and Baby Results in $8.8M Verdict

A Passaic County, New Jersey jury found for the plaintiff in a case involving an obstetrician's failure to diagnose placental abruption (separation of the placenta from the uterus). Sigismondi v. Greene, PAS-L-3055-05 (N.J. Super. Ct. 2007). Plaintiff, a husband whose wife and newborn son died as a result of the doctor's negligence, argued that the OB (Dr. Jennifer Greene) failed to perform tests to determine the cause of his wife's abdominal pain complaints. Plaintiff further argued that given... Posted on April 14, 2009 at 08:19 pm

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Kentucky Injury Law Blog

Covers injury news, insurance law, bad faith, Kentucky medical malpractice and trial practice tips. By Carl Frederick and Steve Frederick.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawblog.com/

May 26
Kentucky Sex Abuse Lawsuit: Court of Appeals Affirms $3.7 Million Award that Fayette County Board of Education Must Pay Victim

The Fayette County Board of Education must pay Carol Lynne Maner $3.7 million for her Kentucky sex abuse lawsuit-affirmed the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday. In 2007, a Fayette Circuit Court jury issued its verdict that school officials in the 70's and 80's ignored allegations that four teachers, an assistant principal, and a guidance counselor at Beaumont Junior High School and Lafayette High School had sexually abused Maner while she was a student. The board, claiming the statute of... Posted on May 26, 2009 at 06:27 pm by Steve Frederick
May 20
Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Attorney: State Police Mark Motorcycle Awareness Day on May 21

Kentucky State Police will be holding Motorcycle Awareness Day on Thursday, May 21. The day is intended to promote motorcycle safety throughout the state and will be marked by a full day of activities, including a "Cruise for Awareness" ride involving over 200 motorcycles escorted by Lexington Police and KSP through Frankfort. This event is just one of many activities taking place throughout the US this month, dubbed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Federal, state, and local transportation... Posted on May 20, 2009 at 05:34 pm by Steve Frederick
May 16
Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Madison Manor is Sued and Placed on Federal "Special Focus Facilities" List

The estate of a Richmond nursing home resident who was abused and neglected while staying at the Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Center, also called Madison Manor, is suing the nursing home and three of its former nursing home workers for Kentucky nursing home abuse and neglect. Armeda Thomas lived at the long-term care facility from February 2007 through September 2008. She died in November 2008. While Thomas was staying at the Richmond nursing home, family members installed a hidden video... Posted on May 16, 2009 at 07:57 pm by Steve Frederick

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Quad Cities Injury Lawyers

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice issues for Illinois and Iowa lawyers. By Michael J. Warner & Associates.

http://qcinjurylawyers.wordpress.com

Apr 17
Traps for Iowa Lawyers

There are tons of traps for lawyers - little deadlines or rules that could easily be missed and screw up a case. Good lawyers know what they are and how to avoid them. Here's one: Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.906 states that the clerk shall set a trial-setting conference in all cases within 90 days [...] Posted on April 17, 2009 at 08:05 am by Howard Zimmerle
Apr 17
Tips for understanding medical tests/conditions

This may be obvious for some of you folks&#xe2€&#xa6 you know, along the lines of "check Google or Wikipedia." But even for someone young and technologically savvy (not to mention handsome ) as myself, I'm still kind of surprised about this: Curious what a medical condition or test looks like? Check Youtube. Yesterday I was trying [...] Posted on April 17, 2009 at 07:57 am by Howard Zimmerle
Mar 11
New Iowa Cases - Three Interesting Ones

Hi folks&#xe2€&#xa6 I'm swamped with actual work now, so too busy to blog much. Priorities and such, you know? I did want to bring to your attention three new Iowa Appellate cases that may be of interest. 1. A UIM carrier can contract around the 10 year statute of limitations. Think you potentially have a UIM claim? [...] Posted on March 11, 2009 at 12:37 pm by Howard Zimmerle

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Methadone Law Blog

Methadone Law Blog covers various methadone-related topics such as drug interaction, news, pain management, and research. By The Methadone Injury Litigation Team of Stark & Stark.

http://methadoneblog.stark-stark.com/

Mar 4
Fosamax Injury Litigation Team Investigating Potential Claims

In addition to Stark & Stark's Methadone Injury Litigation Team, the firm also fights on behalf of those who have been injured by defective drugs, such as Fosamax. Currently our Mass Tort attorneys are investigating cases in which injuries have occurred due to Fosamax use. These injuries include Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (also known as Fossy Jaw, Dead Jaw and Phossy Jaw), low-energy femur fractures and severe and painful injuries affecting bones, joints and muscles. If you or a loved one... Posted on March 4, 2009 at 11:22 am by Edward Shensky
Jul 10
Heparin Overdose Responsible for Death of Infant

Heparin overdoses have caused the death of an infant and has injured at least 16 children at a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children were administered 1,000 times higher the prescribed amount of the blood thinning drug. The overdose has lead to the death of one of the infants, and leaves another in critical condition. Nurses at the hospital administered 10,000 units of heparin instead of the prescribed 10 units per child. The mistake wasn't caught until two days later. Hospital... Posted on July 10, 2008 at 01:50 pm by Edward Shensky
May 20
Heparin Injury Law Firm Investigating Potential Claims

In addition to Stark & Stark's Methadone Injury Litigation Team, the firm also fights on behalf of people who have been injured by defective drugs such as Heparin. Currently our lawyers are investigating Heparin injury claims by those hurt through the administration of contaminated Heparin. Earlier this year Heparin was recalled after more than 80 people died and hundreds more suffered sever allergic reactions to the tainted blood thinning drug. If you or a loved one were victim of a severe... Posted on May 20, 2008 at 02:53 pm by Michael G. Donahue, III

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Safety Lex

Covers tort law and health & safety rights. By John C. Philo.

http://safetylex.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Mar 1
Republic Windows Factory Sold - New Owner Pledges to Rehire Displaced Workers

In February 2009, the Republic Windows' Chicago factory was sold to Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Serious Materials, Inc. Serious Materials is a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable construction products. Serious Materials has pledged to reopen the factory and hire back the factory's former workers. On December 2 last year, the owners of Republic Windows and Doors announced that their Chicago factory would be shutting down in three days. In the weeks preceding, the company's union workers... Posted on March 1, 2009 at 09:13 am by John Philo
Dec 9
ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress To Pass The CPSC Reform Act of 2007

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007 (S. 2045) has passed out of committee and been placed on the U.S. Senate's legislative calendar. Last month, Public Citizen released an action alert calling for the bill's passage and for the recall of CPSC chairperson Nancy Nord. To sign a statement in support of the bill and in support the recall effort, see here. Posted on December 9, 2007 at 11:11 am by John Philo
Dec 7
Michigan State Officials & Dow Chemical Cover Up Of Dioxin Exposure To Area Residents

The Detroit Free Press and other Michigan media outlets are reporting of a potentially far reaching scandal of epic proportions. In a news story today, Free Press reporters write: With the state's complicity, Dow Chemical Co. has delayed cleanup and misled the public about the dangers of dioxin it dumped decades ago into rivers downstream of its Midland plant, Environmental Protection Agency officials charged in a confidential August internal report... For related articles on this growing... Posted on December 7, 2007 at 11:40 am by John Philo

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Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses car accidents, construction injuries, slip and fall injuries and workers' compensation. By Edith A. Pearce.

http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Feb 27
Philadelphia Jury Awards $61 million to Philadelphia Injury Victim Paralyzed in Tree Accident

As a Philadelphia accident and injury lawyer, I often receive questions about who may be at fault or sued in certain accidents. In other words, can someone be found negligent once an injury has happened in a car accident, slip and fall, construction, or other accident or injury? In the case Mendez v. City of Philadelphia, a Philadelphia jury awarded $61 million for injuries Natalia Mendez suffered when a tree fell on her car while she was driving down Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia. Ms.... Posted on February 27, 2009 at 03:29 pm
Dec 1
Philadelphia Employment Law Amended to Protect Domestic or Sexual Violence

On November 5, 2008, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed into law a new ordinance amending the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Employment Practices," now adding a new chapter titled, "Entitlement to Leave Due To Domestic or Sexual Violence." As a Philadelphia Employment Lawyer for many years, I often receive questions on when someone may take off of work for a period of time and still have their job protected. Most people are familiar with The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a... Posted on December 1, 2008 at 01:45 pm
Nov 1
Slip and Fall Injuries on Ice or Snow Covered Sidewalk or Street: Do I Have a Case?

As a Philadelphia injury lawyer, I often receive questions about an injury suffered by someone who slip and fell on a sidewalk or street that was covered with ice and snow. When must a person remove snow or ice from their own sidewalk or property to prevent an accident? Under Pennsylvania law, the courts have adopted the "hills and ridges" doctrine. This legal doctrine provides that an owner or occupier of land is not liable for general slippery conditions from the natural accumulation of snow... Posted on November 1, 2008 at 02:30 pm

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San Antonio Injury Law Blog

Covers accident and injury law topics, including dangerous products, trucking accidents, insurance, drunk driving, and work place accidents. By Christopher J. McKinney of the McKinney Law Firm.

http://www.sanantonioinjurylawblog.com/

Feb 4
Why You Can't Blindly Trust CarFax

Used car sales are naturally increasing as the economy's problems worsen. And when you shop for a used car, naturally one of your most pressing concerns will be learning about its prior ownership and accident history. You need to make sure it's safe. Often used car dealers will address your concerns by offering a free vehicle history report. You can also go online to do your own research. One of the most popular vehicle history reporting services is CarFax. CarFax touts itself as having "the... Posted on February 4, 2009 at 07:05 am
Dec 16
Nursing Homes Notified of Initial 'Five-Star' Ratings

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began issuing its initial ratings in the federal regulators' new "five-star" system. Nursing home operators should receive advance notice of their first ratings by Wednesday. Beginning on December 18th, the public will be able to access individual nursing home's ratings on the CMS website 'Nursing Home Compare.' The agency will also be issuing a manual to explain the complex formulas that a panel of "leading academic researchers"... Posted on December 16, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Dec 10
The Truth About Tort Reform and Personal Injury Cases

Take a few minutes to look at this personal injury video and then ask yourself why has the insurance industry been lying about supposed runaway verdicts, the real causes of insurance rate hikes and so-called "tort reform." Posted on December 10, 2008 at 03:20 pm

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Tom Martin's Law Blog

Covers consumer protection, environmental enforcement, personal injury and toxic injury.

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

Dec 8
Estate Planning 101 - Long Beach Senior Center

Here's a copy of the presentation I recently gave at the Long Beach Senior Center: Uploaded on authorSTREAM by foresight Posted on December 8, 2008 at 11:49 pm by tmartin
Nov 21
Estate Planning 101

Here's a copy of the estate planning presentation I gave to my home BNI chapter (Extra Mile). Uploaded on authorSTREAM by foresight Posted on November 21, 2008 at 10:58 pm by tmartin
Oct 23
Put Family Loans in Writing; Have Others Collect for You

Sometimes clients tell me they've either loaned money to their children or their children have loaned money to them. As an attorney, I lean toward having these commitments reduced to writing so everyone is clear and there are no surprises. Of course, the decision to put the agreement in writing is ultimately left up to the clients, but there are several issues to consider with any family loan. First, regardless of whether its written down, family members should still be charged interest. If you... Posted on October 23, 2008 at 11:06 pm by tmartin

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Utah Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Utah personal injury lawyers, Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton.

http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/

Aug 2
Man Speaks After 6 Year Coma

An MSNBC.com article outlines a recently successful procedure to bring a man out of a six-year coma. At his family's request, the man remains anonymous. The changes in his mental state, however, are for the world to know. "My son can now eat, speak, watch a movie without falling asleep," explained his mother. "He can drink from a cup. He can express pain. He can cry and he can laugh." This had not been the case for the last six years, a time when the man was fed though a tube, rarely showed... Posted on August 2, 2007 at 01:01 pm
Jun 25
What is Spinal Cord Injury?

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. Frequent causes of damage are trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, etc.) or disease (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's Ataxia, etc.). The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur. In fact, in most people with SCI, the spinal cord is intact, but the damage to it results in loss of functioning. SCI is very different from back injuries... Posted on June 25, 2007 at 11:54 am
Jun 22
Pain in the Brain?

A recent study published by Northwestern University researchers and reported by Science Daily may reveal new answers about chronic pain. An estimated 10% of the United States' population suffers from a chronic pain; thus, these findings may help improve the daily lives of millions of individuals. Instead of focusing on the area where the pain is felt-as most doctors and researchers have in the past-the new findings reveal the pain we feel may be rooted in the brain. That is, our repeated... Posted on June 22, 2007 at 11:14 am

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Benzene Law Blog

Covers benzene FAQs, occupations, products and benzene-related diseases. By Tiffany Carnes.

http://www.benzenelawblog.com/

Jun 25
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOXIC CHEMICALS

While I usually comment directly on studies related to benzene, this study attracted my attention. It points out a simple fact that we often times do not understand the relationship between toxic chemicals and our own environment. This study showed... Posted on June 25, 2007 at 10:46 am
Jun 22
CALIFORNIA REFINERY FINED FOR GROUND WATER POLLUTION

The Santa Maria Refinery in California plead guilty and was fined for dumping chemicals, including benzene into ground water sources. Read about it here... Posted on June 22, 2007 at 10:37 am
Jun 20
FOOD SAFETY AND BENZENE: CROSSED REGULATIONS?

Here is an interesting commentary about Federal regulations, benzene or other harmful chemicals in food an drink, and what is REALLY done about it. Many times Federal regulations get "crossed" and what should apply, often doesn't. This article discusses that... Posted on June 20, 2007 at 10:29 am

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Benzene and Leukemia Law Blog

Covers legal news and cases concerning Benzene and Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and Aplastic Anemia. By David Austin.

http://www.benzeneleukemialawblog.com/

Apr 9
When does the Statute of Limitations Begin to Run?

An appeal was recently filed in a case where a lower court ruled that the time limit on a person's benzene claim began running when the person was first exposed to benzene. Wow. Well this is one big problem with exposure lawsuits. The question I have is how can person bring a lawsuit for an injury they don't know they have yet. One idea (which is not new) is to allow the time period to start running when the person first learned that the benzene exposure was linked to their aplastic anemia, MDS... Posted on April 9, 2007 at 12:25 pm by David Austin
Apr 9
Efforts to curtail Benzene in Texas

Despite an initial backlash against what they perceived to be an overstep of mayoral authority, Baytown officials and state lawmakers seem to be falling in step, at least in principle, with Houston Mayor Bill White's efforts to curtail benzene emissions from east Harris County refineries. The ball is now rolling on a regional task force overseen by the Greater Houston Partnership and composed of scientists, environmental advocates, industry representatives and appointees by several local... Posted on April 9, 2007 at 12:19 pm by David Austin
Sep 25
Targeting stem cells suggests way to cure leukemia, mice study shows

Canadian scientists are investigating a novel way of treating a deadly form of leukemia: By targeting the stem cells that allow the cancer to return after chemotherapy has resulted in apparent remission. Using an experimental drug, researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto were able to cure some mice transplanted with the human form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The discovery offers promise that the drug could have the same effect in humans with the disease. Read more about this... Posted on September 25, 2006 at 08:41 am by David Austin

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Texas Injury Law Blog

Covers car, motorcycle and truck accidents, as well as Texas court cases. By Virgin Yanta.

http://blog.yantalaw.com/

Dec 25
Texas Truck Accident Underride Kills & Paralyzes

Truck accidents involving trailer underriding or under-running -- where a car or other passenger vehicle passes under a trailer being pulled by a truck tractor or "big rig" -- remain severe personal injury accident hazards to automobile passengers in Texas and elsewhere. Over the years, I have seen that catastrophic injuries -- including occupant death by decapitation, closed-head or brain injury, and spinal paralysis -- almost always result from these common tractor-trailer accidents. Further,... Posted on December 25, 2006 at 12:45 pm
Nov 23
Truck Accidents from Driver Fatigue Increasing

Truck driver fatigue is a factor in 15% of truck accidents involving deaths and other injuries, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration -- the government agency generally in charge of promoting trucking safety. Despite that sad reality, in 2004 the federal government catered to the trucking industry and its lobby by changing the rules concerning hours that a trucker may drive, actually increasing the hours and resulting trucker fatigue hazard. Soon, even car accidents and... Posted on November 23, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Oct 20
Car Accident Rollovers Cause Severe Personal Injuries

Car accidents causing the most severe personal injuries continue to occur in Texas at an increasing frequency in the form of SUV rollovers and similar auto accidents. Car accident rollovers occur in roughly 20% of vehicles in fatal crashes in the U.S., although they account for only about 3% of vehicles in reported wrecks; see National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2006-Traffic Safety Facts, 2004; Report no. DOT HS-809-919, published by the federal government. In fact, I recently read... Posted on October 20, 2006 at 11:00 pm

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Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog...

Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

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

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

Nov 16
Things to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Initial Meeting

Here are some things to ask when consulting with a personal injury lawyer: 1) What percentage of the recovery will you take if there is a settlement or verdict? (33% is standard); 2) Do you focus solely on personal injury cases, or do you take on other cases as well? 3) How long have you been practicing law? 4) Have you ever brought a case to trial? If so, how many? What was the result? 5) Would it be you, or an associate, or a paralegal that would be handling my case? 6) Have you ever worked... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:26 pm by ChristopherFEarley
Nov 11
Scarring and the Importance of Professional Photography

Whenever I have a client who has been injured in an accident, and sustained scarring from the accident, I usually hire a professional photographer to document the scarring. If you expect to be compensated fairly for the scar(s), the only way to convince an insurance adjuster to pay you fair and reasonable value is through a professional and intelligent photography session, by a professional. I usually wait at least six months - and sometimes up to a year - after the client's accident to hire a... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:28 am by ChristopherFEarley
Oct 24
'How long do I have to sue in Massachuetts for injuries from a car accident?'

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit in Massachusetts for injuries sustained in an auto accident. There are exceptions however, such as a two year statute of limitations for claims stemming from accidents involving MBTA vehicles. Also, if you live in Massachusetts and your auto accident was in a different state, then that state's laws apply. Not all states have a three year statute of limitations like Massachusetts does. Posted on October 24, 2009 at 11:50 am by ChristopherFEarley

Rank This Week: 1218

Child Safety Blog

Child Safety Blog covers building safety, cars, health insurance, legislation, medical malpractice, mental health, product liability, and vaccines. By Washington, D.C. lawyer Patrick Malone.

http://www.childprotectionblog.com/

Nov 12
False Assurance from Home Fetal Heart Monitors

Home fetal heart monitors allow pregnant women to listen to their baby's heart beat and have the assurance without a visit to the doctor's office that the baby is healthy and well - but is this assurance always reliable? A true story that happened in Britain recently suggests that the heart monitors shouldn't replace a trip to the obstetrician if there is any concern for the baby's health, writes Tara Parker-Pope of the New York Times. According to a commentary published at BMJ.com by doctors... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:04 am
Oct 29
Do Mental Health Drugs Make Kids Fat?

An article recently published in the Journal of American Medical Association documents findings that associate atypical antipsychotics to weight gain in children who are first-time users of the drugs. The study, headed by Dr. Christoph Correll in New York, includes 272 youths age 4 to 19 and is "the largest and most definitive to date to establish a link between the drugs and weight gain," writes Jonathan Rockoff of the Wall Street Journal. The JAMA study examined four top-selling atypical... Posted on October 29, 2009 at 02:53 pm
Sep 15
A Little Girl Is Saved Because Her Mom Refuses to Take Her Home from the ER

A riveting story in the Washington Post tells how a Washington area woman's advocacy in the emergency room likely saved her sick daughter from harm. Sandra Boodman's article interviews Patricia Dawn about her 4-year-old daughter Brooke's illness, that was eventually discovered to be Kawasaki disease, an unusual heart condition. Brooke got the right treatment in time, but only because of her mother's persistence. Mrs. Dawn refused the recommendation of the emergency room doctors to take her... Posted on September 15, 2009 at 11:32 am

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Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers brain and spinal cord injury, motor vehicle injury, insurance bad faith, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death topics. By Greenberg & Rudman, LLP Attorneys At Law

http://www.los-angeles-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Nov 18
MOORPARK, CA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT AND INJURY LAWYERS.

Moorpark, CA is a Ventura County city with a population of over 35,000 people. Moorpark residents have a variety of public transportation opportunities at their disposal, including Amtrak and Metro link trains and Moorpark City Transit buses. Additionally, the city is served by Highways 12 and 118 (the Ronald Regan Freeway). As a passenger on a public bus or train, accident victims have rights. Responsibility for a crash on public transit vehicle can lie with any number of parties including... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:27 pm by Greenberg & Rudman
Nov 17
BREA CAR CRASH & PARALYSIS ATTORNEYS.

Brea, CA, is an Orange County city and home to nearly 40,000 inhabitants. Brea is the 25th most populated city in the OC. Like most other California cities, Brea residents rely on their cars for transportation to and from work, school, and other activities. Sadly, with driving comes accidents. Crashes on any type of road and with any type of vehicle can leave drivers and passengers with various injuries including paralysis, which is caused by a blow to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:34 am by Greenberg & Rudman
Nov 16
SCUBA DIVING & SWEAT LODGE DEATHS. CALL AN LA WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER NOW IF A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN KILLED AT A SUPERVISED EVENT. (PART II OF II)

In this two-part blog, we are discussing wrongful death that occurs in a supervised environment. Supervision, in these instances, may be the responsibility of a company, school, private individual, or other licensed, organized or empowered entity. Any of the supervising parties may be held accountable in the case of a wrongful death at a supervised activity. In Part I, our first wrongful death blog elucidated a specific case already been decided by a jury in which a woman died from water... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:27 pm by Greenberg & Rudman

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Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/

Nov 16
Cruise Ship Rescues Seattle Couple In High Seas

A Seattle couple in danger of drowning on the high seas was rescued by a cruise ship over the weekend. Christopher Miller and Brandy Meissner were about 400 miles from Hawaii when bad weather, high winds and powerful waves all threatened to swamp their 38-foot boat. They deployed their life rafts -- put on survival suits -- and sent out a distress signal. As the couple huddled together with their two dogs in the middle of the ocean, the Carnival cruise line's Golden Princess appeared and hauled... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:51 am by Lipcon Law Firm
Nov 13
Oasis of the Seas wows the crowds as it docks at Port Everglades

Oasis of the Seas, larger than life on the ocean's horizon Friday morning, swaggered into Port Everglades, sounding her horn as a crowd of onlookers at John U. Lloyd State Park beach let out a cheer. "Wow!" cried one early riser, joining revelers with binoculars and blankets to greet the 225,000-ton megaship. "It's so amazing!" shrieked another. "It's huge." The world's largest cruise ship was accompanied by a flotilla of small boats and doused by water cannons as she headed into her new home... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:55 am by Lipcon Law Firm
Nov 11
Woman 'buzzed' night of alleged cruise ship attack

A Kansas City woman who claims a headwaiter for a Princess Cruise Lines ship sexually assaulted her when she was a passenger told jurors today in Los Angeles federal court she was "buzzed" the night of the alleged attack. Portuguese national Jorge Manuel Teixeira, 39, is charged in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles with aggravated sexual assault. Federal law allows for the prosecution of those accused of attacking U.S. citizens on the high seas. In court today, the alleged victim told... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:39 am by Lipcon Law Firm

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Atlanta Injury Attorney Blog

Atlanta Injury Attorney Blog covers accident, injury, insurance, medical malpractice, negligence, and wrongful death issues. By Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyer, Sam Levine.

http://www.atlantainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 22
Atlanta Georgia Car Accident Claims Mother of Four

The life of a mother of four lost her life Saturday Morning in a car accident involving a drunk driver driving the wrong way on I-20 near the downtown connector in Atlanta, Georgia. According to reports, the Atlanta Police Department determined that Robert Ayiteyfio was drunk when he was operating his Toyota Camry and slammed into the Shameyka Welch's vehicle. Ms. Welch was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment where she later died. Ms. Welch leaves four children motherless as a... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 10:40 am by Sam Levine
Nov 18
Car-Train Crash On GA-SC Border Nets 4 Deaths

In a regrettable & tragic turn of events, a car that was attempting to cross a train track near the Georgia-South Carolina border Tuesday morning in southeastern Georgia was struck by an Amtrak train causing four people to be killed. The incident occurred several hours from Atlanta. It appears that three adults and one child, all in the car, were casualties of the car-train wreck. Fortunately, none of the passengers on board were injured or killed. The Amtrak train continued its destination... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:37 am by Sam Levine
Nov 15
Aftermath of Car Accident in Atlanta Georgia

Okay - the car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia has occurred. The Atlanta car accident was not your fault. What do you do next? Well, you want to keep all of your ducks in a row. Make sure that a police report is made detailing how the atlanta car accident occurred with reference to traffic citations issued. Contact your insurance company in case the other driver is uninsured or does not have enough insurance. You may need to rely upon your own insurance to pay for your property damage & bodily... Posted on November 15, 2009 at 07:17 am by Sam Levine

Rank This Week: 1265

New York Lawyer Blog

Covers issues related to personal injury, estate planning, and criminal law. By New York Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.nylawyerblog.com/

Nov 17
Brooklyn Firefighter pinned under his truck and suffers an injury. If this were to happen to you, you would need a New York Injury Lawyer

Robert Puppa, a 33 year old Brooklyn firefighter was responding to a call when the fire truck he was in was involved in an accident. The accident occurred on Ashford Street in East New York. Another fire truck crashed into his and caused his truck to flip over, pinning him beneath it. He was stuck for two hours before workers were able to cut through the truck to rescue him. Puppa and 11 other fireman sustained injury during the crash. They were taken to Brookdale University Hospital; located... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:00 am
Nov 16
Brooklyn building’s collapse leaves victim’s needing a New York Personal Injury Lawyer

A Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn NY, apartment building collapsed leaving four people injured. The building had been cited by the city for having a crack that ran from the third to the first floor. Though the crack was reported on May 1, 2009, the owner claims it has been there for at least ten years. The building had been undergoing repairs for more than a week and a half. The building shook violently before it collapsed, which alerted the people inside. When the building fell it took down part of the... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:36 am
Nov 14
Another PATH train accident leaves numerous passengers with injury. It appears the injured parties will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer

Recently, a morning PATH train got into an accident while passengers were still aboard. PATH; which stands for Port Authority Trans Hudson; run from New Jersey to New York. The train that caused the accident was coming out of Hoboken, NJ and heading towards the World Trade Center Memorial. The train had approximately 450 passengers on it when it collided with a "bumper block" (a mechanism used to stop the train) at the 33rd Street Station in New York City. Fourteen people including the... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 09:29 am

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Avera Law Firm Blog

Covers legal and legislative issues concerning personal injury.

http://www.avera.com/blog.html

Nov 6
McDonalds...Hot Coffee...and the lies that followed

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 08:44 am
Oct 13
Changing the Mind of the Health Insurance Company

Posted on October 13, 2009 at 07:55 am
Oct 6
Wrong choice to Regulate Truck Safety?

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 08:26 am

Rank This Week: 1292

Friable Thoughts

Ruminations of an asbestos defense lawyer. By Jim Twu.

http://friablethoughts.blogspot.com

Oct 5
Duty to Warn for Component Parts Defense Gets Confusing in California

California law on the subject just got confusing. After the Taylor v. Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc. (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 564 decision, it appeared manufacturers were immune from liability from asbestos containing component parts made by other entities but used in their products. Recently, another California appellate court refused to follow that holding in O'NEIL v. CRANE CO. In both cases, the defendant manufactured pumps and valves as part of ship systems. O'Neil focused on whether the... Posted on October 5, 2009 at 02:55 pm by Lead Counsel
Feb 3
Asbestos Defendants Win Insurance Coverage Case

While plaintiff's lawyers love to rail against corporate America, the actual entities that pay most of the settlements and verdicts in asbestos cases are the insurance companies that insure corporate America. So, there's been quite a bit of litigation between asbestos defendants and their insurance companies on just how much coverage is available. One of the disputes is the meaning of the word "occurrence" in insurance policies. Many policies will limit the amount of coverage per "occurrence".... Posted on February 3, 2009 at 03:53 am by Lead Counsel
Jan 23
Still Filing in Madison County

This article looks into why filings in Madison County have gone up recently. As other states have passed tort reform, it would seem a no-brainer to have cases for out of state plaintiff's moved out of Madison County. The only real theory advanced was the presence of Illinois-based defendant John Crane. But, des

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