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Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

Jun 18
Woman Killed in South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident

Woman Killed in South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident

A woman was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident after a vehicle struck her while she was crossing the street in an unmarked crosswalk. According to a KTLA news report, the collision was reported near the intersection of West Florence…
May 29
Man Killed in Pasadena Hit-and-Run Accident

Man Killed in Pasadena Hit-and-Run Accident

A man died and a hit-and-run driver is at large after a fatal Pasadena car accident early morning on May 27. According to a KTLA news report, a white SUV traveling southbound on Sierra Madre Boulevard collided with a black Honda Accord…
May 9
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Collision with Transit Bus in Fontana

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Collision with Transit Bus in Fontana

A man has suffered critically injured after he was struck by a transit bus at a Fontana intersection. According to a KTLA news report, the crash occurred at the intersection of Sierra and Upland avenues the afternoon of May 7. Police say the…

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California Truck Accident Attorney…

California Truck Accident Attorney Blog

Covers California truck and highway accidents. By Estey & Bomberger, LLP.

http://www.californiatruckaccidentattorneyblog.com/

Aug 21
Off-Duty Sherriff's Detective Tragically Killed in Crash Involving Big-Rig

Off-Duty Sherriff's Detective Tragically Killed in Crash Involving Big-Rig

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 41-year-old off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff's detective was tragically killed in a crash involving a big-rig early Saturday morning, reports The Press-Enterprise. A written statement from the San Bernardino…
Aug 7
Two Truck Drivers Injured in Collision on Interstate 10

Two Truck Drivers Injured in Collision on Interstate 10

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The Pasadena Star-News is reporting that two truck drivers sustained minor to moderate injuries in a crash that occurred on the eastbound Interstate 10 Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at about 7:20 a.m. when a semi…
Jul 14
Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Dump Truck in Berkeley

Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Dump Truck in Berkeley

ALAMEDA COUNTY - A tragic accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the city of Berkeley involving a bicyclist and a dump truck. The bicyclist, identified as a 65-year-old Shlomo Bentin, was found lying on Bancroft Way west of Fulton Street at…

Rank this Week: 24

California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

Jun 22
Dogs Attack Mother and Toddler in San Diego County

Dogs Attack Mother and Toddler in San Diego County

Two dogs were seized and placed under quarantine in La Mesa after they escaped from a backyard kennel and jumped over a fence attacking a mother who was pushing her 2-year-old son in a stroller. According to a news report in the San Diego…
Jun 18
Woman Killed in Rowland Heights Hit-and-Run Crash

Woman Killed in Rowland Heights Hit-and-Run Crash

A 75-year-old woman was fatally injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Rowland Heights the night of June 11. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the incident occurred in the 1800 block of South Saleroso Drive at…
Jun 18
Man and 3-year-old Son Killed in 405 Freeway Crash in Seal Beach

Man and 3-year-old Son Killed in 405 Freeway Crash in Seal Beach

A 39-year-old man identified by the Orange County Coroner as Tarun Katara of Irvine and his 3-year-old son were killed in a Seal Beach crash after they exited their disabled SUV on the 405 Freeway and were struck by another vehicle early…

Rank this Week: 25

Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/

Jun 19
10 things Food Safety Expert, Bill Marler, does not eat

10 things Food Safety Expert, Bill Marler, does not eat

With 25 years of food litigation experience, I have been a part of every major foodborne illness outbreak. This is a list of what I refuse to eat. Continue Reading
Jun 14
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal

As of June 14, 2018, 73 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from 31 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Case Count Map page. Illnesses…
Jun 14
Kudos to FDA for being Transparent on Retail Recall

Kudos to FDA for being Transparent on Retail Recall

I have no idea if this is a change of policy – but it should be. I have been complaining a bit over at www.foodsafetynews.com about the FDA not being as transparent as it should when it comes to recalls. So, when it does it…

Rank this Week: 38

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/

Mar 14
Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers Outline the Basis for Imposing Liability in a Dog Bite Lawsuit

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers Outline the Basis for Imposing Liability in a Dog Bite Lawsuit

While dogs traditionally are regarded as “man’s best friend,” the behavior of any animal can be unpredictable. Our Orange County personal injury lawyers recognize that many people never expect to be attacked and bitten by a…
Mar 14
Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers Outline the Basis for Imposing Liability in a Dog Bite Lawsuit

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyers Outline the Basis for Imposing Liability in a Dog Bite Lawsuit

While dogs traditionally are regarded as “man’s best friend,” the behavior of any animal can be unpredictable. Our Orange County personal injury lawyers recognize that many people never expect to be attacked and bitten by a…
Mar 1
Record Settlement Reached in Bakersfield Dog Bite Case

Record Settlement Reached in Bakersfield Dog Bite Case

An ABC affiliate in Bakersfield reported that a record-breaking settlement worth $2 million was reached in a dog bite case, which was the largest award for a dog bite case against a public entity in California. The case revolves around an…

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Mass Tort Litigation Blog

By Professors Byron G. Stier, Howard M. Erichson, Alexandra D. Lahav, Elizabeth Chamblee Burch and Sergio J. Campos.

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

Mar 26
Conference Announcement: Pricing Litigation Risk -- April 27, 2018

Conference Announcement: Pricing Litigation Risk -- April 27, 2018

The University of Connecticut School of Law and Insurance Law Center invite you to a conference on “Pricing Litigation Risk in the 21st Century” Friday, April 27, 2018 from 9 to 2 Please join us for a first of its...
Mar 6
Fourth Annual Civil Procedure Workshop - Call for Paper

Fourth Annual Civil Procedure Workshop - Call for Paper

The Fourth Annual Civil Procedure Workshop will be held on November 9-10, 2018 at Stanford Law School. Here's the blurb from its tireless organizers: We are excited to announce the fourth annual Civil Procedure Workshop, to be held Stanford…
Feb 21
Fifty Years of Class Actions - A Global Perspective

Fifty Years of Class Actions - A Global Perspective

Theoretical Inquiries in Law has just published a symposium volume on FiftyYears of Class Actions - A Global Perspective. It's chock full of interesting ideas and features a keynote from Professor Arthur Miller (NYU). Here's the table of…

Rank this Week: 46

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 20
Keyless Ignitions Causing Death and Injuries from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Keyless Ignitions Causing Death and Injuries from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

If you have a car with a keyless ignition, odds are you’ve started to leave your car before you realized you still had the engine running. Maybe you’ve even stepped out and closed the door. Or even worse, maybe you’ve gone…
Jun 18
Suing Uber May Have Just Become Easier

Suing Uber May Have Just Become Easier

In early June, a Brooklyn judge ruled that Uber users couldn’t be expected to navigate to the terms & conditions section of the app to locate legal language that binds them to using arbitration to solve disputes with the company.…
Jun 13
Supreme Court Rules Workers Cannot Join Together to Sue Employer

Supreme Court Rules Workers Cannot Join Together to Sue Employer

On May 21, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that employees who have signed an arbitration agreement with a class action lawsuit waiver cannot band together to sue their employer for unfair wages or working conditions. A 2011 Supreme Court…

Rank this Week: 64

Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog

Covers personal injury, criminal defense, and family law in Virginia.

http://www.livesaymyers.com/blog/

May 17
Changes to Virginia Spousal Support Law Effective July 1, 2018

Changes to Virginia Spousal Support Law Effective July 1, 2018

The 2018 session of the Virginia General Assembly made some major changes to the Virginia Code that will affect the issue of the modification of spousal support in Virginia starting July 1, 2018. Modification of Spousal Support When…
Feb 27
Sleuthing Blunders: Privacy Law Implications in Virginia Divorce and Custody Case

Sleuthing Blunders: Privacy Law Implications in Virginia Divorce and Custody Case

A contested divorce or custody battle is one of the most stressful and emotional times in a person’s life. If you suspect a cheating spouse or are concerned for the welfare of your children, you may go to any length to gather evidence…
Feb 26
Division of Retirement Accounts in a Virginia Divorce

Division of Retirement Accounts in a Virginia Divorce

Virginia is an “equitable distribution state,” which means that in any divorce proceeding, a circuit court is permitted to classify parties’ properties and debts as either separate property, marital property, or a hybrid…

Rank this Week: 68

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers various accident and injury accident topics. By Farber Law Group.

http://www.seattlecaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 30
Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Wearing a bicycle helmet is a must for all bicyclists, both young and old. Bicycle helmets save lives and prevent traumatic brain injuries. An Institute of Medicine review of bicycle accident concussions found that wearing a helmet reduced…
Apr 30
Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Wearing a bicycle helmet is a must for all bicyclists, both young and old. Bicycle helmets save lives and prevent traumatic brain injuries. An Institute of Medicine review of bicycle accident concussions found that wearing a helmet reduced…
Apr 30
Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Wearing a bicycle helmet is a must for all bicyclists, both young and old. Bicycle helmets save lives and prevent traumatic brain injuries. An Institute of Medicine review of bicycle accident concussions found that wearing a helmet reduced…

Rank this Week: 67

Food Poison Journal

Covers food poisoning and foodborne illness outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

Jun 22
Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 144 in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan

Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 144 in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan

On June 15, 2018, Del Monte Fresh Produce recalled 6 oz., 12 oz., and 28 oz. vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip. Recalled products were sold in clear, plastic clamshell containers.…
Jun 21
Brewing Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Zesty Sprouting Mix

Brewing Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Zesty Sprouting Mix

NOW Health Group, Inc. (NOW), of Bloomingdale, Illinois, is recalling its NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix – Product Code 7271, Lot #3031259 and Lot #3038165 – because its primary ingredient, Crimson Clover Seeds, has the…
Jun 21
Marler Clark – 25 Years of Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit Experience

Marler Clark – 25 Years of Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit Experience

The Salmonella lawyers of Marler Clark have many years of experience working with clients on Salmonella outbreak lawsuits. Salmonella is one of the most common intestinal infections in the United States. Salmonellosis (the disease caused by…

Rank this Week: 79

ICBC Law

Covers British Columbia injury claims the the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. By Eric Magraken.

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/

Jun 21
$65,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Chronic “Low Level” Pain

$65,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Chronic “Low Level” Pain

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, assessing damages for soft tissue injuries which resulted in chronic, albeit ‘low level’ pain for a Plaintiff. In the recent case…
Jun 20
BC Lions Streaker Alleges Brain Injury After Hit By Marcell Young – Quick Legal Breakdown

BC Lions Streaker Alleges Brain Injury After Hit By Marcell Young – Quick Legal Breakdown

Earlier this week a streaker thought it was a good idea to run onto the field during a CFL game. Not taking too kindly to the unwanted interruption Marcell Young of the BC Lions took matters into his own hands and put an end to the…
Jun 19
$75,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Probably Permanent Soft Tissue Injurie

$75,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Probably Permanent Soft Tissue Injurie

Reasons for judgement were published this week by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, assessing damages for chronic and probably permanent soft tissue injuries. In today’s case (McColm v. Street) the Plaintiff was injured in a 2014…

Rank this Week: 86

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses boating, car, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. By Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
MA Woman Loses $9.5 Million Lawsuit Against Red Sox for Foul Ball Injury

MA Woman Loses $9.5 Million Lawsuit Against Red Sox for Foul Ball Injury

The Brookline woman who was seriously injured by a foul ball at a 2014 Red Sox game has lost her case against the team. Stephanie Taubin was sitting in a luxury box at Fenway Park when David Ortiz hit a foul ball that smashed into her face.…
Jun 8
USC Gynecologist Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual Assault of Patient

USC Gynecologist Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual Assault of Patient

Most women would prefer to do a multitude of things rather than go to the gynecologist, but periodic check-ups are necessary to ensure good health. Finding a gynecologist with whom you are comfortable is the best way to make these visits at…
May 30
What Caused Uber’s First Fatal Self-Driving Car Accident?

What Caused Uber’s First Fatal Self-Driving Car Accident?

When an Uber SUV in self-driving mode struck an Arizona pedestrian in March, it was the first fatal crash of its kind. But it was far from the only accident involving an autonomous vehicle. In fact, such accidents have dominated the headlines…

Rank this Week: 80

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers elder abuse, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse and neglect. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagonursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Jun 1
Infographic: Do You Know What to Do after a Car Accident?

Infographic: Do You Know What to Do after a Car Accident?

Info From Your Trusted Chicago-area Car Accident Attorney Thousands of car accidents happen on the roads of Illinois each year. While some cities are prone to higher accident rates, Chicago is surprisingly low on the list. In fact, Chicago…
Jun 1
Infographic: Nursing Home Abuse: Everything Loved Ones Should Know

Infographic: Nursing Home Abuse: Everything Loved Ones Should Know

Compassionate Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Offers Advice Nursing homes are centers that offer care for the elderly, individuals suffering from dementia, and those who need a safe, comfortable living environment. According to the U.S.…
May 24
Will Not Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Affect Your Case?

Will Not Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Affect Your Case?

Motorcycle accidents are by far one of the most catastrophic on the road. With the high speeds and a rider completely exposed to vehicles, elements, and the road itself, the injuries are much more severe than passengers in the vehicle. If you…

Rank this Week: 83

E. coli Blog

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

http://www.ecoliblog.com/

Jun 14
Due to E. coli Raw Goat Milk Recalled in Washington

Due to E. coli Raw Goat Milk Recalled in Washington

St. John Creamery in Monroe announced on Thursday it is voluntarily recalling raw goat milk that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria. A June 14 news release states the recall was initiated after “the presence of…
Jun 5
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is investigating a cluster of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 cases in children likely associated with consumption of raw milk and contact with farm animal

The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is investigating a cluster of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 cases in children likely associated with consumption of raw milk and contact with farm animal

Most of the children are known to have consumed raw milk from a local cow-share dairy. Due to possible contamination with E. coli O157 and out of an abundance of caution, KCHD advises the public not to consume raw milk or any other…
May 26
E. coli O26 Outbreak Linked to Homegrown Restaurant

E. coli O26 Outbreak Linked to Homegrown Restaurant

Summary Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) associated with multiple Homegrown restaurants. Illnesses Since May 23, 2018, we have learned that four people (one is a Snohomish County resident)…

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Salmonella Blog

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

http://www.salmonellablog.com/

Jun 14
Salmonella Outbreaks Brewing in the U.S.

Salmonella Outbreaks Brewing in the U.S.

As of June 14, 2018, 73 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from 31 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Case Count Map page. Illnesses…
Jun 8
60 Sick from Salmonella Cantaloupe

60 Sick from Salmonella Cantaloupe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 60 cases from five states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. The CDC investigation indicates pre-cut melons, including fruit salads, are a likely source of this…
May 11
September 30, 2017 – Salmonellosis Outbreak at a Chili and Chowder Cook-Off Chincoteague, Virginia

September 30, 2017 – Salmonellosis Outbreak at a Chili and Chowder Cook-Off Chincoteague, Virginia

On September 30, 2017, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC) hosted its 18thAnnual Chili/Chowder Cook-off and Classic Car Show at the carnival grounds in Chincoteague, Virginia. The fire company estimated 2,500 people from multiple…

Rank this Week: 100

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 23
Settlement Value of Maryland Motorcycle Accident Claim

Settlement Value of Maryland Motorcycle Accident Claim

Some of the most serious personal injury cases our firm handles involve motorcycle accidents. Too often, other drivers don’t pay attention or fail to yield to motorcycles. Even a minor collision can result in significant…
May 16
Maryland Anoxic Brain Injury Attorney

Maryland Anoxic Brain Injury Attorney

Our lawyers handle lawsuits involving anoxic brain injuries. Anoxic brain injuries can result from medical negligence, childbirth malpractice or a serious accident. Our firm is very familiar with the science of anoxic brain…
May 14
Supreme Court Strikes Federal Law Prohibiting Sports Gambling

Supreme Court Strikes Federal Law Prohibiting Sports Gambling

The Supreme Court today in a 7-2 decision found unconstitutional a federal law that prohibits sports betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports. This gives states the green light to legalize betting on sports. Legalized sports…

Rank this Week: 98

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/

Jun 20
Nursing Homes to Receive Bonuses for Cutting Down Hospital Readmission

Nursing Homes to Receive Bonuses for Cutting Down Hospital Readmission

“There’s this saying in nursing homes, and it’s really unfortunate: ‘When in doubt, ship them out.’ ” -David Grabowski,…
Jun 15
Video Surveillance Is Allowed in Illinois Nursing Home

Video Surveillance Is Allowed in Illinois Nursing Home

With Elder Abuse on The Rise, Wisconsin Looks at New Way to Prosecute Offenders Horrific. Demonic. These are the words some nursing home residents (and their family members) are using to describe their abusers. And if the thought of having…
Jun 13
New Study Finds Antipsychotic Drugs Still Overused in Nursing Home

New Study Finds Antipsychotic Drugs Still Overused in Nursing Home

A recent review of nursing home data reveals that despite initiatives to reduce their use, the number of nursing home residents on antipsychotic drugs remains high in 2018. The Long-Term Care Community Coalition found that 20% of…

Rank this Week: 110

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Robert Kreisman.

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

Jun 6
Illinois Appellate Court Finds that a Temporarily Disabled Injured Party Did Not Toll Statute of Limitations for Representative of the Estate

Illinois Appellate Court Finds that a Temporarily Disabled Injured Party Did Not Toll Statute of Limitations for Representative of the Estate

The plaintiff in this lawsuit, Roscoe Giles, was the representative and administrator of the estate of his brother, Morris Giles. Giles filed suit two years and one day after the death of his brother who was hit by a tow truck while walking…
Jun 5
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $2.5 Million Verdict in Porch Fall Case

Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $2.5 Million Verdict in Porch Fall Case

The ruling has been upheld in the case of a woman whose estate was awarded $2.5 million after she died falling from a porch almost 14 years ago. The 1st District Illinois Appellate Court rejected the argument from the defendant Charlotte…
May 29
$433,000 Jury Verdict in Bad Faith Claim Against Defendant Insurer in Bicycle Injury Case

$433,000 Jury Verdict in Bad Faith Claim Against Defendant Insurer in Bicycle Injury Case

Brian Squire hit a bicycle rider while driving his car. The bicyclist died from injuries six months later. GEICO, Squire’s automobile insurer, never offered the bicyclist or his estate Squire’s $300,000 policy limits or attempted…

Rank this Week: 118

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil…

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil Litigation Blog

Covers trucking accidents, trucking litigation, trucking rules and trucking technology. By Ken Shigley.

http://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/

Feb 17
Meet Ken Shigley, candidate for Georgia Court of Appeal

Meet Ken Shigley, candidate for Georgia Court of Appeal

Merle Haggard sang, “The roots of my raising run deep.” So do Ken Shigley‘s. Ken Shigley’s childhood hone His rural childhood home was a modest cement block two bedroom, but full of love. His dad and uncle, WWII combat…
Aug 17
Diplomate of National College of Advocacy is not just another “certificate suitable for framing.”

Diplomate of National College of Advocacy is not just another “certificate suitable for framing.”

About once a month, we receive a solicitation to purchase some made-up “honor” with a certificate suitable for framing designating the “best” or “top” lawyers in my practice area. Almost all are phony…
Aug 17
Diplomate of National College of Advocacy is not just another “certificate suitable for framing.”

Diplomate of National College of Advocacy is not just another “certificate suitable for framing.”

About once a month, we receive a solicitation to purchase some made-up “honor” with a certificate suitable for framing designating the “best” or “top” lawyers in my practice area. Almost all are phony…

Rank this Week: 107

David M. Benenfeld Blog

Covers Florida accidents and injury law.

http://www.injurylawservice.com/blog/

Jun 19
Selfies and Status Updates Could Be the Downfall of Your Case

Selfies and Status Updates Could Be the Downfall of Your Case

These days, social media is an accepted way of life. People use it to update friends and family members, and some use it as their sole point of contact instead of email or phone. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2015 more than 65…
Jun 5
The Essentials of Tire Safety

The Essentials of Tire Safety

Most of us do not put much thought into our tires. In fact, the only time we might is when we have an oil change and the technician recommends a tire rotation. Tires are an essential component of your overall vehicle safety. Therefore, they…
May 20
Are You at Risk for Occupational Fatigue?

Are You at Risk for Occupational Fatigue?

Everyone can come home from a long day at work and feel a little tired. Sometimes, your job is so physically demanding that after a long day you are downright exhausted. However, you relax at home, get some sleep, and you go back to it again…

Rank this Week: 170

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com

Jun 18
Chicago’s North Lawndale Restorative Justice Community Court Receives Visitors from the Union League’s Administration of Justice Subcommittee

Chicago’s North Lawndale Restorative Justice Community Court Receives Visitors from the Union League’s Administration of Justice Subcommittee

On June 14, 2018, the Union League of Chicago’s Public Affairs Committee’s Administration of Justice Subcommittee, chaired by Kreisman Law Offices’ principal Robert D. Kreisman, visited the Restorative Justice Community…
May 7
$41.5 Million Jury Verdict for Fatal Death of Sanitation Worker Crushed Between Street Sweeper

$41.5 Million Jury Verdict for Fatal Death of Sanitation Worker Crushed Between Street Sweeper

Steven Frosch was working for the New York City Department of Sanitation operating a street sweeper. He was at the city department garage greasing the brushes on one of the street sweepers when his coworker, Antonio DiCaro, stopped another…
Apr 23
Highway Crash With Admitted Negligence Results in $12,350 Jury Verdict

Highway Crash With Admitted Negligence Results in $12,350 Jury Verdict

On Oct. 25, 2013, Joseph Wasielewski and Anthony Stazak were in a car that was eastbound on Interstate 80 near Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park, Ill. It was then that the defendant, Cindy Guttman, 18, drove a car that rear-ended their vehicle.…

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Nursing Home Law News

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC.

https://www.nursinghomelawcenter.org/news/

Jun 14
Health Information and Tips for the Elderly

Health Information and Tips for the Elderly

As medicine has made our lives better and improvements in treating medical problems, people are now living longer and have healthier lives. Despite the fact that we are living longer, it is still important to understand the potential problems…
Mar 5
A Nursing Home Guide to Care for the Elderly

A Nursing Home Guide to Care for the Elderly

As we age, humans can, unless physically or mentally unable, take care of our health needs. We know when we need to eat, sleep and when we need medical attention. When we are young, we rely on parents to help with health needs. Once we are…
Mar 5
Keyboarding For The Young and Elderly

Keyboarding For The Young and Elderly

When you type on the computer, do you look down and search for every letter on the keyboard before striking it? This hunt-and-peck style of typing is much slower than the proper method, called touch-typing. Proper keyboarding can make you a…

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Simmons Firm Law Blog

Covers mesothelioma, asbestos exposure and more.

http://www.simmonsfirm.com/blog/

Jun 4
Why Haven’t USDA Workers Been Protected from Asbestos? OSHA Investigate

Why Haven’t USDA Workers Been Protected from Asbestos? OSHA Investigate

In 2007, seven years after receiving a citation for employee injuries, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) finally began removing asbestos from Capitol Hill’s 100-year-old underground tunnels. Staffers had used the Capitol… Read…
May 27
Memorial Day Hero Spotlight: Commemorating the lives of Jim and Frank, Two Navy Veteran

Memorial Day Hero Spotlight: Commemorating the lives of Jim and Frank, Two Navy Veteran

Memorial Day, the day we remember the millions of brave veterans who died defending our freedom, celebrates its 52nd official holiday this year. While many of our armed service members died fighting… Read More The post Memorial Day…
May 24
EPA Could Ban Asbestos, but the Administration Seems to Be Choosing Industry Over Science

EPA Could Ban Asbestos, but the Administration Seems to Be Choosing Industry Over Science

For decades the deadly health effects of asbestos have been recognized in numerous scientific studies. This carcinogen causes the deadly cancer mesothelioma and other diseases. While 55 countries have banned asbestos, including… Read…

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Personal Injury Blog

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

http://www.injuryblawg.com

Dec 23
Three Injured in Gilbert, AZ Dump Truck Accident

Three Injured in Gilbert, AZ Dump Truck Accident

Gilbert, AZ — Three people were injured in an accident with a dump truck that occurred on Monday, December 21, near the intersection of Elliot and Lindsey roads around 7 a.m. According to police, the car and dump truck collided near the…
Dec 22
Brad Gottschall, Johnny Thomas, Injured in St. Mary’s County, MD Box Truck Accident

Brad Gottschall, Johnny Thomas, Injured in St. Mary’s County, MD Box Truck Accident

St. Mary’s County, MD — 61-year-old Brad Gottschall was injured in a box truck accident that occurred on Tuesday, December 15, around 6:20 p.m. on Route 235 in Hollywood, Maryland. According to police, 34-year-old Johnny Thomas…
Dec 22
Motorcyclist Injured in SPID in Corpus Christi, TX Collision

Motorcyclist Injured in SPID in Corpus Christi, TX Collision

Corpus Christi, TX — A motorcyclist was injured in an accident that occurred in holiday traffic on Monday evening, December 21, on SPID between Everhart and Staples. According to police, the motorcyclist apparently rear-ended the…

Rank this Week: 168

Cerebral Palsy Law Blog

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

http://cerebralpalsylawblog.com/

Dec 2
Risk factors in Preterm Babies leading to Cerebral Palsy

Risk factors in Preterm Babies leading to Cerebral Palsy

I just read this study that shows some of the risk factors that relat to Cerebral Palsy. The study particularly is focuses on medium and Late Pre term babies. These are the children born in weeks 32-33 for Medium and 34-36 for Late preterm.…
Dec 2
Risk factors in Preterm Babies leading to Cerebral Palsy

Risk factors in Preterm Babies leading to Cerebral Palsy

I just read this study that shows some of the risk factors that relat to Cerebral Palsy. The study particularly is focuses on medium and Late Pre term babies. These are the children born in weeks 32-33 for Medium and 34-36 for Late preterm.…
Jan 24
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Cruise Law News

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

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/

Jun 23
Zaandam: Latest HAL Cruise Ship with Gastrointestinal Outbreak

Zaandam: Latest HAL Cruise Ship with Gastrointestinal Outbreak

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 73 people have reported sick, with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, on Holland America's Zaandam during a cruise through Alaska. 58 of all passengers (3.94%…
Jun 22
Barb Wire and Water Cannons at Sea

Barb Wire and Water Cannons at Sea

Recently, there have been a number of articles published about preparing cruise ships for attacks by pirates as the ships pass through the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb into and out of the Gulf of Aden. Cruise blogger Danielle Fear…
Jun 22
U.S. Coast Guard Medevacs Passenger From Seven Seas Mariner

U.S. Coast Guard Medevacs Passenger From Seven Seas Mariner

The Coast Guard in Alaska medevaced a 55-year-old cruise passenger from the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship approximately 25 miles southeast of Montague Island in the Gulf of Alaska on Wednesday. Air Station Kodiak dispatched a MH-60…

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McDonald Worley Law Blog

Provides lawsuit news, case information and legal analysis,

http://www.mcdonaldworley.com/blog

Jun 22
Texas Car Accident Compensation Guideline

Texas Car Accident Compensation Guideline

Anyone hurt in a severe accident caused by another person’s negligence is likely curious about Texas car accident compensation laws. Recovering compensation for the injuries and damages sustained in a vehicle accident, is a top priority…
Jun 21
New Guidelines Released for Removing Hernia Mesh

New Guidelines Released for Removing Hernia Mesh

Removing hernia mesh may be an issue that you discussed with your doctor after having the hernia mesh implanted and discovering that it may cause serious injuries. In the Ethicon Physiomesh MDL, guidelines have recently come down for…
Jun 20
Appeals Court Revives Texas Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit

Appeals Court Revives Texas Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit

An appeals court has revived a Texas nursing home abuse lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against a nursing home after an allegation that inappropriate care led to a man’s bed sore injuries developing into a fatal and irreversible…

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Minnesota Litigator

Covers legal developments for civil litigators in Minnesota. By Seth Leventhal.

http://www.leventhalpllc.com/news-commentary/

Jun 22
Messina v. North Central Distributing, Inc. d/b/a Yosemite Home Décor: Is This Really Headed For Trial Finally?

Messina v. North Central Distributing, Inc. d/b/a Yosemite Home Décor: Is This Really Headed For Trial Finally?

Richard Messina and his lawyers at Halunen Law have been wrestling with Mr. Messina’s former employer, Yosemite, since 2014. Defendant Yosemite successfully sought appeal of the denial of its motion to compel arbitration, but…
Jun 20
Another Bad Week for Neil Lapidu

Another Bad Week for Neil Lapidu

Update (June 20, 2018): Lurie LLP and its lawyers from the Maslon law firm, Bill Pentelovitch and Martin Fallon, can celebrate now. They fought back Mr. Lapidus’ appeal in the case described below. Readers may point out that…
Jun 18
Dog Whistles, Racism, & Cognition

Dog Whistles, Racism, & Cognition

In the Great White Northland of Minnesota Nice, few of us regularly see overtly racist — that is anti-black — behavior. On the other hand, a great many of us (but unfortunately not all of us) are aware of subtler, thinly veiled,…

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LaBovick Law Group Blog

Covers personal injury legal news.

http://www.labovick.com/blog

Jun 21
I’ve Applied for Social Security Disability, Now What?

I’ve Applied for Social Security Disability, Now What?

Making the decision to apply for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy one. You have to consider the length of the process and come to terms with the fact that you just can’t physically or mentally work on a full-time basis…
Jun 19
Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality

Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality

Imagine this scenario: you’ve experienced an accident due to someone else’s negligence. A fall down a poorly-maintained stairway. A slip on a dangerously slick surface. A run-in with a defective product. You were injured –…
Jun 14
Does Workers’ Compensation Impact Future Employment?

Does Workers’ Compensation Impact Future Employment?

When you suffer a work-related injury, endless questions arise: How can I continue to pay my bills? Support my family? Cover medical expenses? How soon can I get back to work? What do I do now? Workers’ compensation is designed to…

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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 & Winkleman, P.A.

https://www.lipcon.com/blog/

Jun 19
Attorneys Charles Lipcon and Jason Margulies Named to 2018 Super Lawyer

Attorneys Charles Lipcon and Jason Margulies Named to 2018 Super Lawyer

In the wake of your accident or injury at sea, it can be difficult to know where to turn. After ... The post Attorneys Charles Lipcon and Jason Margulies Named to 2018 Super Lawyers appeared first on LMAW, PA.
Jun 18
Passenger Ferry Collides With Pier in Estonia

Passenger Ferry Collides With Pier in Estonia

Late last week, on Friday, June 15 at 3:00PM EEST, an Estonian ferry with the capacity for 400 passengers and 100 passenger cars — Regula, operated by TS Laevad — was involved in a allision accident when it struck the pier, a…
Jun 13
Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in Ibiza

Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in Ibiza

Late last week, 175 passengers were evacuated from a ferry that ran aground in San Antoni port in Ibiza. The cause of the accident is unknown. The post Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in Ibiza appeared first on LMAW, PA.

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South Florida Injury Lawyer Blawg

Covers injury law. By Law Offices of Robert Dixon.

http://www.southfloridainjurylawyerblawg.com/

Jun 15
South Florida Drivers Affected by Airbag Recall

South Florida Drivers Affected by Airbag Recall

Every day, millions of people drive on Florida roads, and many of them may not even know that their vehicle is part of a huge airbag recall. If you or someone close to you has been injured by a defective airbag, you may be entitled to…
Jun 15
Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida Restaurant

Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida Restaurant

Florida restaurants have a legal obligation to keep their properties safe for customers. From the parking lot to the dining spaces, property owners have a duty to make sure that diners are not exposed to dangers. If you or someone close to…
Jun 15
Summer Means Increased Risk of Teen Deaths in Florida Due to Car Crashe

Summer Means Increased Risk of Teen Deaths in Florida Due to Car Crashe

Teenagers are inherently inexperienced drivers. This inexperience often leads to serious, sometimes deadly accidents. If you were injured in a crash caused by a teenage driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At our Law…

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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/

Jun 15
Procedural Requirements in Maryland Personal Injury Cases Involving Government Defendant

Procedural Requirements in Maryland Personal Injury Cases Involving Government Defendant

Historically, governments have enjoyed immunity from lawsuits brought by citizens seeking compensation for injuries that were due to the negligence of a government agency or employee. However, over the years, states have passed a variety of…
Jun 8
Court Finds Residential Lease Agreement Effectively Modified the Applicable Statute of Limitations in Recent Premises Liability Lawsuit

Court Finds Residential Lease Agreement Effectively Modified the Applicable Statute of Limitations in Recent Premises Liability Lawsuit

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case presenting an interesting issue that may arise in Maryland premises liability cases. The court was tasked with determining whether a clause in a…
Jun 1
Pre-Suit Requirements in Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Pre-Suit Requirements in Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

In Maryland medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff must follow certain procedures that are not required of other personal injury plaintiffs. Primarily, this consists of filing a compliant certificate of merit. Under Maryland Code section…

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Poppe Law Blog

Focuses on personal injury, professional malpractice and unfair claims handling by insurance companies.

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

Jun 8
Church Vans Pose Rollover Risk

Church Vans Pose Rollover Risk

15 passenger vans have an alarming rollover risk. Some vans come with stability control features, but often churches or aid organizations use these types of vans and cannot afford the features.
May 11
Nursing Home Staffer Arrested in Death of a Resident

Nursing Home Staffer Arrested in Death of a Resident

Father of Former Trump Administration Official Found Dead in Lobby of Nursing Home
May 10
Court Rules Against Dr. Dre in Trademark Dispute with Dr. Drai

Court Rules Against Dr. Dre in Trademark Dispute with Dr. Drai

Rapper Dr. Dre objects to OB/GYN Dr. Drai's trademark application for the name "Dr. Drai."

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Blane Law Blog

Covers personal injury law. By Mark C. Blane.

http://www.blanelaw.com/blog

May 24
Distracted Driver Pays Their Policy Limit

Distracted Driver Pays Their Policy Limit

CASE NAME: Sean McDermott v. Larrah Burgess, and Tona Ashford, et.al.Case No. 37-2017-00012655-CU-PA-CTL, Judge Joan M. LewisPlaintiff in this case was injured by a distracted driver who violated a well-known California safety rule of…
May 23
Irresponsible Dog Owners Cause Three Different Dog Bites on Postwoman in Escondido, CA

Irresponsible Dog Owners Cause Three Different Dog Bites on Postwoman in Escondido, CA

If you, or someone you know, has been injured in a dogbite, download Mark Blane's Dog Bite Legal Survival Guide today at www.blanelaw.com/reports/
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Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses accidents and injuries. By Edith A. Pearce.

http://philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 13
Types of Injuries from Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Accident

Types of Injuries from Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Accident

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May 10
Common Causes of Philadelphia Slip-and-Falls and Trip-and-Fall

Common Causes of Philadelphia Slip-and-Falls and Trip-and-Fall

Warning: call_user_func_array() expects parameter 1 to be a valid callback, function 'wb_excerpt' not found or invalid function name in /home/philade6/public_html/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php on line 288When somebody is in a slip-and-fall…
Feb 21
How Long Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases Take?

How Long Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases Take?

Warning: call_user_func_array() expects parameter 1 to be a valid callback, function 'wb_excerpt' not found or invalid function name in /home/philade6/public_html/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php on line 288During an initial conference,…

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Brain Damage Articles and…

Brain Damage Articles and Information

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

http://tbilaw.com/blog/

Dec 12
Study: Heart Disease Protein Related To Early-Stage Brain Damage

Study: Heart Disease Protein Related To Early-Stage Brain Damage

A study in the journal Radiology has found that a heart disease protein is linked to early-stage brain damage. Heart and brain disease are both major health problems. Damage to these organs can occur before symptoms begin to appear. Finding a…
Dec 12
Study: Heart Disease Protein Related To Early-Stage Brain Damage

Study: Heart Disease Protein Related To Early-Stage Brain Damage

A study in the journal Radiology has found that a heart disease protein is linked to early-stage brain damage. Heart and brain disease are both major health problems. Damage to these organs can occur before symptoms begin to appear. Finding a…
Dec 9
Stem Cell Treatment May Help CTE

Stem Cell Treatment May Help CTE

At the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center in Cleveland, doctors are using their patient’s’ own body to heal them, according to Fox 4 KC. NFL champion Matt Wilhelm is going to give this kind of treatment a try to treat chronic…

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Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

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

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

Oct 21
Pompano Beach, Florida Tow Truck/Bus Collision Injures 32

Pompano Beach, Florida Tow Truck/Bus Collision Injures 32

A Pompano Beach, Florida tow truck/public transit bus collision sent 32 people to area hospitals on Thursday, news sources report. The victims were not immediately available following the incident; they were treated at several area hospitals.…
Oct 16
Qwentyn Hunter Drowns Aboard Miami, Florida Cruise Ship

Qwentyn Hunter Drowns Aboard Miami, Florida Cruise Ship

Qwentyn Hunter drowned aboard a Miami, Florida Carnival Cruise ship Monday, news sources report. The cruise ship was still at sea at the time of the tragic accident. Six-year-old Hunter, of Winter Garden, was pronounced dead after being…
Oct 14
Matthew Scott Danchak of Tamarac, Florida Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision

Matthew Scott Danchak of Tamarac, Florida Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision

Matthew Scott Danchak of Tamarac, Florida was critically injured Friday after he got out of his car following a crash and was struck by a semi, which fled the scene, news sources report. The other driver involved in the initial car accident…

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California DUI Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI accidents, injury and wrongful death liability issues. By Estey & Bomberger, LLP.

http://www.californiaduiinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 15
Pedestrian Killed by Motorcyclist in Suspected DUI Crash

Pedestrian Killed by Motorcyclist in Suspected DUI Crash

ALAMEDA COUNTY - A 67-year-old Hayward man tragically died Saturday night after he was struck by an allegedly speeding motorcyclist, the San Jose Mercury News reported. The collision occurred at Jackson Street at Silva Avenue around 8:54…
Oct 9
Two People Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 152

Two People Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 152

MERCED COUNTY - Two people were killed early Tuesday morning in a suspected DUI crash on Highway 152, the Los Banos Enterprise reported. The accident was reported at 1:07 p.m. on October 9, 2012, on eastbound Highway 152, west of Highway 33.…
Aug 27
Woman Killed, Man Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Concord

Woman Killed, Man Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Concord

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - A 23-year-old Napa woman was tragically killed Friday night in a collision on Highway 4 in Concord, the Napa Valley Register reported. According to the news report, the victim, Maria Anaya-Garcia was a passenger in a…

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Accident Blog

Covers personal injury, accident prevention, and consumer issues. By the Law Offices of Michael Pines.

http://seriousaccidents.com/blog/

May 30
Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

A young man has been charged with speeding and reckless driving after killing a local woman in a San Diego pedestrian accident. Lawrence Joseph Farry, 25, is facing misdemeanor charges including gross vehicular manslaughter after speeding…
Mar 4
Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

We recently reported on driving tips for teenage drivers, but senior drivers need just as much advice to stay current and safe on the road, and timing couldn’t be any better since next week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Dec 30
“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

New York City motorists may be in for a surprise once Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ordinance to collect “crash tax” becomes in-effect. The “crash tax” also referred to as an “accident tax” collects every time a car accident occurs.…

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Levine Law Blog

Covers Colorado personal injury.

http://www.mycoloradospringsaccidentlawyer.com/news-resources/

Jun 28
Pool Safety: Check Out These Tips for Kid

Pool Safety: Check Out These Tips for Kid

Summer is a time that is full of risks for children. Kids face many different potential dangers, including an increased chance of bicycle and pedestrian accidents while they are off from school and playing outside. However, one of the biggest…
Jun 21
Sleepiness and Fatigue: Major Safety Risks in the Rideshare Industry

Sleepiness and Fatigue: Major Safety Risks in the Rideshare Industry

If you are hurt in a motor vehicle accident with a rideshare driver that works for a company such as Uber or Lyft, it's important to talk with a Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer about your options.
Jun 14
Allergy Medications & Drunk Driving

Allergy Medications & Drunk Driving

If you are hurt or a loved one is killed by a driver who is impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is imperative that the victim or his family contact a Colorado Springs car accident lawyer. Victims of impaired driving collisions have the right to…

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

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

Jun 22
Study finds Illinois mining injuries are underreported

Study finds Illinois mining injuries are underreported

Recent research has found the majority of Illinois mining-related injuries and illnesses go unreported to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA requires mine operators to report all such…
Jun 15
Truck driver faces multiple charges in fatal I-55 collision

Truck driver faces multiple charges in fatal I-55 collision

A Colorado truck driver was charged with eight counts of aggravated reckless driving and four counts of reckless homicide in a crash that involved seven vehicles. Four people died in the accident, while 11 others suffered injuries. The…
May 31
Medication Errors Are Higher Due To Opioid Shortage

Medication Errors Are Higher Due To Opioid Shortage

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how a nationwide opioid shortage has caused medication errors throughout hospitals.

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Chicago Personal Injury Blog

By Staver Law Group P.C.

http://www.chicagolawyer.com/legal-blog/

Jun 22
Seven Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident

Seven Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and complex situation. One of the first things you should do after a car accident is to seek medical attention. Whether you receive emergency medical treatment immediately after a crash or…
Jun 21
The Romaine Lettuce Recall Continue

The Romaine Lettuce Recall Continue

In late April and early May, a romaine lettuce recall warned consumers to avoid all brands due to an E. coli outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that although the outbreak originated in lettuce from…
Jun 20
Salmonella Found in Eggs Leads to Hazardous Warning

Salmonella Found in Eggs Leads to Hazardous Warning

Food poisoning can be brought on by an array of bacteria in various foods. Eggs, in particular, are known for being susceptible to bacteria that can cause humans to become ill. Just recently, 35 people have become infected with salmonella…

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Courthouse Insider

Covers injury law. By Brian Silber.

http://www.briansilber.com/

Jun 22
Dedrick Williams of Pompano Beach Arrested, Accused of Killing Rapper XXXTentacion

Dedrick Williams of Pompano Beach Arrested, Accused of Killing Rapper XXXTentacion

Dedrick Williams of Pompano Beach, Florida was arrested as a suspect in the Monday shooting of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, better known as rapper XXXTentacion. Williams, 22, was charged with first-degree murder without premeditation as well as…
Jun 21
Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Case Where Car and Money Were Seized

Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Case Where Car and Money Were Seized

In September 2015, Jean Carlos Herrera was driving his 16-year-old SUV from New York to Los Angeles when law enforcement in Iowa pulled him over. The police did not charge Jean Carlos with any crime. Nonetheless, they seized both his car and…
Jun 19
Audit Shows Hawaii Mismanaged Civil Asset Forfeiture Program

Audit Shows Hawaii Mismanaged Civil Asset Forfeiture Program

Last week, Hawaii’s state auditor released a report outlining systematic mismanagement of the state’s civil asset forfeiture program between 2005 and 2017. The audit revealed that the Office of the Attorney General, which oversees…

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Oregon Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injuries to minors, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse & neglect, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death. By Kaplan Law, LLC.

http://www.oregoninjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 21
Southeast Portland Child Care Scandal Shows Importance of Communication

Southeast Portland Child Care Scandal Shows Importance of Communication

The unfolding scandal surrounding the Sunnyside Sprouts daycare center in Southeast Portland should be a reminder for all of us of the importance of government regulation and action when it comes to helping keep children safe. But it is also…
Jun 13
Near Miss Highlights Dangerous Intersection for Portland Cyclist

Near Miss Highlights Dangerous Intersection for Portland Cyclist

A recent blog post on the BikePortland website seeks to draw attention to Portland’s NW Broadway and Hoyt intersection, which the author calls “dangerous by design.” It is among the sites that BikePortland has long sought to…
Jun 2
Oregon Dog Attack Lawsuit Filed by Columbia County Inmate

Oregon Dog Attack Lawsuit Filed by Columbia County Inmate

A lengthy article published last week in the St. Helens Chronicle details a disturbing case of alleged prison abuse. According to the newspaper “a former inmate has requested a jury trial, seeking $500,000 for damages after an encounter…

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Georgia Legal Report

Covers injury and accident news and medical malpractice case updates. By The Murray Law Firm.

http://www.georgialegalreport.com/

Jun 21
Justin Perryman Killed in Mableton Apartment Shooting; Compensation and Justice Available to Family?

Justin Perryman Killed in Mableton Apartment Shooting; Compensation and Justice Available to Family?

Could the senseless loss of this young man have been prevented, and are justice and compensation available to his family? Gunfire erupted outside the Parkton Apartments in Mableton Wednesday morning, June 20, 2018, claiming the life…
Jun 20
Cobb County Gas Station Crime Spree Raises Security Question

Cobb County Gas Station Crime Spree Raises Security Question

Cobb County Police are reportedly investigating a recent string of early morning break-ins at several gas stations along South Cobb Drive. A FOX 5 investigation questions what gas station owners are doing to protect patrons and staff during…
Jun 20
Shawntray Grant, Peace Activist, Killed in Savannah Apartment Shooting; Was This Tragedy Preventable?

Shawntray Grant, Peace Activist, Killed in Savannah Apartment Shooting; Was This Tragedy Preventable?

Could the senseless loss of this Savannah hero have been prevented, and is justice and compensation available to his family? Security measures are in question after a shooting at an apartment complex claimed the life of community…

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