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Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/

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…
Jun 11
FDA and the Need for Transparency – The FDA as “Chicken Little”

FDA and the Need for Transparency – The FDA as “Chicken Little”

After 25 years doing food litigation, I am seldom surprised by the announcement of a foodborne illness outbreak. It was no different last Friday when the Indiana Department of Health announced a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to…

Rank this Week: 16

California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

Jun 7
Teen Pedestrian Injured in Long Beach DUI Crash Involving Marijuana

Teen Pedestrian Injured in Long Beach DUI Crash Involving Marijuana

A teen pedestrian suffered critical injuries in a Long Beach pedestrian accident, which police say, was caused by a driver suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. According to a KTLA news report, the incident occurred the…
Jun 7
Father Seeks Justice for Son Killed in Hit and Run Crash Days Before His Graduation

Father Seeks Justice for Son Killed in Hit and Run Crash Days Before His Graduation

Christopher Frushon was only 19 and days after from his high school graduation when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Compton. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, Frushon was walking across Wilmington Avenue in a…
Jun 4
Suspected Drunk Driver Fatally Injures Two Construction Workers in Orange

Suspected Drunk Driver Fatally Injures Two Construction Workers in Orange

Two construction workers – James Sanderson, 35, and Elias Juarez, 50 – were killed in an Orange car accident after a man suspected of driving under the influence struck them. According to a news report in the Orange County…

Rank this Week: 55

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/

Jun 6
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Gadolinium Retention Higher For Linear Gadolinium Agents Than Macrocyclic Agent

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Gadolinium Retention Higher For Linear Gadolinium Agents Than Macrocyclic Agent

Gadolinium Retention Can Cause Various Medical Problems With General Diagnosis Label Of Gadolinium Deposition Disease (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) There are two types of gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCAs): linear and…
May 22
Rexulti Warnings For Compulsive Behavior And Impulse Control Problems Added To Drug Label

Rexulti Warnings For Compulsive Behavior And Impulse Control Problems Added To Drug Label

FDA: Patients Using Rexulti At Risk For Experiencing Intense Urges For Gambling And Inability To Control Conduct (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Rexulti® (brexpiprazole) was initially approved by the FDA in 2015 for the…
May 17
Gadolinium Retention Warnings Added To Drug Labels For Gadolinium Contrast Agents Used During MRI / MRA

Gadolinium Retention Warnings Added To Drug Labels For Gadolinium Contrast Agents Used During MRI / MRA

Label Changes Announced By FDA In December 2017 Finally Approved For Magnevist, Omniscan, And Other GBCAs In April 2018 (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCAs) are substances that are injected into…

Rank this Week: 48

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: 62

Traffic Accident News And Advice…

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/

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…
May 9
Man Killed in San Pedro Pedestrian Accident

Man Killed in San Pedro Pedestrian Accident

A 55-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian accident in San Pedro the night of May 6 after he was struck at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Third and…

Rank this Week: 74

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)…

Rank this Week: 95

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: 89

Food Poison Journal

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

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

Jun 16
What You Should NOT have Eaten in the Last Months: Romaine Lettuce, Del Monte Vegetable Trays, Kellogg’s Honey Smacks, Caito Foods Cut Melons, Rose Acre Farms’ Shell Eggs or Natural Grocers Dried Coconut

What You Should NOT have Eaten in the Last Months: Romaine Lettuce, Del Monte Vegetable Trays, Kellogg’s Honey Smacks, Caito Foods Cut Melons, Rose Acre Farms’ Shell Eggs or Natural Grocers Dried Coconut

Romain Lettuce from Yuma: The FDA and the CDC, along with state and local health officials, are investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. There are 197 cases in 35 states: Alaska (8),…
Jun 15
What is Cyclospora cayetanensis?

What is Cyclospora cayetanensis?

The parasite cyclospora has gained notoriety this week as it’s been revealed to be responsible for over 10 illnesses in the Midwest in May and June. What is this organism that is a relatively rare cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in…
Jun 15
78 with Cyclospora in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan tied to Del Mote Vegetable

78 with Cyclospora in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan tied to Del Mote Vegetable

FDA, CDC, state, and local partners are currently investigating several Cyclospora illnesses associated with recalled Del Monte 6oz and 12oz vegetable trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip that were sold by Kwik…

Rank this Week: 113

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

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

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

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.
May 29
Opioid shortage has increased risk of medication errors, say expert

Opioid shortage has increased risk of medication errors, say expert

Hospitals are struggling with a worrying shortage of crucial painkillers administered to patients suffering from acute pain, battling cancer or undergoing surgery. A nationwide opioid shortage has left doctors and pharmacists unable to obtain…

Rank this Week: 131

Minnesota Litigator

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

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

Jun 15
Another Post about Reputation, Marketing, the Internet, and Defamation

Another Post about Reputation, Marketing, the Internet, and Defamation

Regular Minnesota Litigator readers will note that, among other recurring themes, we are preoccupied with marketing for legal services and lawyers and reputation. We should not have to point out the critical overlap of these areas…
Jun 14
Changes to Minnesota’s Rule 56

Changes to Minnesota’s Rule 56

July 1, 2018. Amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure will take effect on that day. Many of the proposed amendments will bring Minnesota’s civil procedure rules into conformity with the federal rules.…
Jun 12
Judicial Independence Day — June 12

Judicial Independence Day — June 12

Judicial Independence Day – June 12 – marks the passage of the Act of Settlement in England in 1701. For the first time, the King of England could not remove judges at will. Judges could be removed only…

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ICBC Law

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

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

Jun 12
BC Supreme Court – Property Owners Under No Legal Duty To Clear Ice From Sidewalk

BC Supreme Court – Property Owners Under No Legal Duty To Clear Ice From Sidewalk

Reasons for judgment were published this week by the BC Supreme Court, Rossland Registry, dismissing a slip and fall lawsuit against a property owner on the basis that they have no duty to clear ice and snow from sidewalks outside their…
Jun 5
$20,700 “Accelerated Depreciation” Claim Succeeds Following Vehicle Damage in Crash

$20,700 “Accelerated Depreciation” Claim Succeeds Following Vehicle Damage in Crash

Reasons for judgement were published this week by the BC Provincial Court ordering a Defendant (insured by ICBC) to pay over $20,000 in vehicle depreciation after a crash. In the recent case (Chiang v. Kunar) the Plaintiff purchased a…
Jun 1
Why ICBC’s Boast of “Doubling of Benefits” Is Deceptive at Best

Why ICBC’s Boast of “Doubling of Benefits” Is Deceptive at Best

Today ICBC and the BC Attorney General were publicly boasting about how new laws are ‘doubling benefits’ to accident victims. This soundbite is technically true but also profoundly deceptive. As part of the BC…

Rank this Week: 107

Day on Torts

Covers issues relating to tort law, regulations, and trials. By John A. Day.

http://www.dayontorts.com/

Jun 14
Duty of Care Exists Even in Dangerous Sporting Activitie

Duty of Care Exists Even in Dangerous Sporting Activitie

Even when a person chooses to participate in a risky sport, he or she does not “assume the risk of whatever dangerous conduct, however unreasonable, is engaged in by the [other] participants.” Instead, in a negligence case, the…
May 24
Real Property Damages Are Generally Repair Cost

Real Property Damages Are Generally Repair Cost

In cases involving damages to real property, the general “measure of damages will be the cost of repair[.]” If a defendant wants to argue that diminution in value is a more appropriate measure of damages, he or she has to burden…
May 21
Noncompliant HIPAA Form Derails Plaintiffs’ Claim

Noncompliant HIPAA Form Derails Plaintiffs’ Claim

An HCLA plaintiff who does not comply with the pre-suit notice requirements in the statute is not entitled to the 120-day extension of the statute of limitations. In Brookins v. Tabor, No. W2017-00576-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. March 8, 2015),…

Rank this Week: 162

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

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…
May 16
What Do I Need to Prove to Win My Slip and Fall Case in Massachusetts?

What Do I Need to Prove to Win My Slip and Fall Case in Massachusetts?

A person can fall and get injured for a variety of reasons—icy walkways, uneven pavement, intoxication, and even a bad knee or hip—to name a few. When the accident is the result of another’s negligence, the injury victim may…

Rank this Week: 143

Peck Law Group Legal Blog

Covers personal injury law.

http://www.premierlegal.org/blog/

Jun 4
Sepsis Is a Potentially Fatal Infection found In California Nursing Home

Sepsis Is a Potentially Fatal Infection found In California Nursing Home

Sepsis is a rare but potentially fatal condition found in many California Nursing Homes, which can cause multiple organ failure. It happens when the body’s immune system […] The post Sepsis Is a Potentially Fatal Infection…
Jun 2
What is Elder Abuse?

What is Elder Abuse?

What is elder abuse? In general, elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or “trusted” individual that lead to, or may lead […] The post What is Elder Abuse? appeared first on PLG Nursing Home…
May 31
Trump Administration Attempt to Rollback Nursing Home Abuse, Fraud & Neglect Preventions is Appalling

Trump Administration Attempt to Rollback Nursing Home Abuse, Fraud & Neglect Preventions is Appalling

A letter sent to the Trump administration Wednesday by 17 attorney generals from across the nation, including California’s, is urging federal agencies to reconsider the “regulatory […] The post Trump Administration Attempt…

Rank this Week: 151

Legal Blog

Covers personal injury, trucking acident and product liability law. By Brett A. Burlison.

http://www.burlisonlaw.com/category/blog/

May 10
Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

The Brain Injury Association of California is holding its ninth (9th) annual walk for brain injury in San Francisco and other locations this Summer. The walk is a great opportunity to raise awareness of an injury and disease that impacts…
May 6
Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control has found the incidence of tribes to the ER due to traumatic brain injury among children under 14 increased significantly from 2005 to 2013. Researchers theorized that the…
Aug 13
Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

We have written previously about robotics and exoskeletons helping injury victims. But the importance of this technology cannot be overstated. So when we came across a product like ReWalk Robotics we felt that we really needed to share…

Rank this Week: 133

TortsProf Blog

Covers accident and injury law. By Sheila B. Scheuerman and Christopher J. Robinette.

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

Jun 14
Goldberg on Cardozo

Goldberg on Cardozo

John Goldberg has posted to SSRN Benjamin Cardozo and the Death of the Common Law. The abstract provides: Although a member of the Supreme Court at the time, Benjamin Cardozo did not participate in Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins. He...
Jun 12
Simons & Cardi on the Intentional Torts Restatement

Simons & Cardi on the Intentional Torts Restatement

The Reporters for R3: Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons, Ken Simons & Jonathan Cardi, respond to critiques from prominent torts scholars in a symposium published in the Journal of Tort Law. Entitled Restating the Intentional Torts to…
Jun 8
Hubbard & Sobocinski on Crashworthine

Hubbard & Sobocinski on Crashworthine

F. Patrick Hubbard & Evan Sobocinski have posted to SSRN Crashworthiness: The Collision of Sellers' Responsibility For Product Safety with Comparative Fault. The abstract provides: Crashworthiness cases often involve the following issue:…

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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 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.
Jun 8
Royal Caribbean Passenger is Medevaced to Tampa Bay for Treatment

Royal Caribbean Passenger is Medevaced to Tampa Bay for Treatment

Yesterday, a 39 year-old passenger aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship near Tampa Bay suffered chest pains indicating a possible heart attack, and was evacuated to a medical facility by Coast Guard watchstanders. The post Royal Caribbean…
Jun 6
Cruise Ship Passenger in Alaska is Medevaced for Heart Attack

Cruise Ship Passenger in Alaska is Medevaced for Heart Attack

Last week, a 61-year-old passenger suffered a heart attack on board the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship near Craig, Alaska, and was medevaced to a medical facility by emergency responders. The post Cruise Ship Passenger in Alaska is Medevaced…

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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: 193

Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical licensing, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. By Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm.

http://www.dallasfortworthinjurylawyer.com/

Apr 5
Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Over Januvia, Byetta, and Victoza moving again

Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Over Januvia, Byetta, and Victoza moving again

Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Over Januvia, Byetta, and Victoza moving again. Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza lawsuits are back on track over Pancreatic Cancer claims with the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rulings. Pancreatic Cancer…
Mar 29
Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effect

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effect

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effects. We have been contacted by many diabetic patients who have expressed shock and horror with Johnson & Johnson the maker of the notorious new type of diabetic medication,…
Mar 28
DePuy Attune Knee Implant Failures Grinds on

DePuy Attune Knee Implant Failures Grinds on

DePuy Attune Knee Implant Failures. Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics subsidiary, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of artificial knee implants are exposed to personal injury and product liability lawsuits over…

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Cambridge Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts car accident and other personal injury cases. By Bellotti Law Group, P.C.

http://www.bellottilaw.com/blog/

Nov 6
Boston Orange Line Overheats, Leading to Smoke Inhalation Injurie

Boston Orange Line Overheats, Leading to Smoke Inhalation Injurie

Last week, on October 26, 2016, around 4:40 P.M., the northbound Orange Line train, while stopped at Back Bay Station in Boston, Massachusetts, began to spew smoke. The train had overheated right before rush hour, and Massachusetts Bay…
Oct 27
Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash Kills Five People

Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash Kills Five People

Tragedy struck earlier this week, when a Massachusetts’ woman drove the wrong way on Interstate 495 in Middleborough, killing four college students. The four students who were killed were later identified by Massachusetts’ state…
Oct 20
Massachusetts’ Doctor Killed in Bike Accident in Cambridge’s Porter Square

Massachusetts’ Doctor Killed in Bike Accident in Cambridge’s Porter Square

Cambridge, Massachusetts – On October 5, 2016, Bernard Lavins, a 60-year-old doctor, was riding his bicycle in Porter Square during rush hour, when he was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. Mr. Lavins was struck by a Ryder truck…

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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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Robert Reeves Personal Injury Blog

Covers Los Angeles personal injury and car accident information. By Robert B. Reeves.

http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog/

Jun 16
Fact or Fiction: The Trump Administration “Lost” 1,500 Children

Fact or Fiction: The Trump Administration “Lost” 1,500 Children

As I worshipped in Hampton Roads this morning, I couldn’t help but consider how Scripture commands compassionate treatment of migrants and refugees. Yet this administration is separating kids from their parents and unable to account for…
Jun 8
That Gay Wedding Cake Case

That Gay Wedding Cake Case

Colorado baker Jack Phillips welcomes and serves everyone, of all sexual orientations, selling them coffee and off-the-shelf baked goods. In the past he has declined requests for Halloween, Satanic, and divorce cakes, and he has even refused…
Jun 1
Did the California Supreme Court Just Turn All Uber Drivers into Employees?

Did the California Supreme Court Just Turn All Uber Drivers into Employees?

Did you know that the following types of workers are often classified as independent contractors aka “1099ers”, rather than employees in California: Uber and other ride-share drivers Strippers Hair stylists and nail salon workers…

Rank this Week: 293

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: 245

LaBovick Law Group Blog

Covers personal injury legal news.

http://www.labovick.com/blog

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…
Jun 12
Top 5 Baby Names from Social Security

Top 5 Baby Names from Social Security

It is finally here. Social Security’s highly anticipated list of the top baby names of 2017. Some of the names may in fact surprise you, such as William or Isabella. Here is a list of the top 5 baby names from Social Security, separated…
Jun 11
What Is Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine?

What Is Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine?

Florida boasts many attributes that make it a unique area: the Sunshine Shine is actually the country’s wettest state; it’s the lightning capital of the US; we host countless athletes during Spring Training; our citrus harvests…

Rank this Week: 274

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…

Rank this Week: 271

Georgia Legal Report

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

http://www.georgialegalreport.com/

Jun 14
Tony McGowen Killed, Mikeem Jackson Injured in Augusta Gas Station Shooting; Justice Available to Family?

Tony McGowen Killed, Mikeem Jackson Injured in Augusta Gas Station Shooting; Justice Available to Family?

Could this tragic Augusta gas station shooting have been prevented and is justice available to Mr. McGowen’s family? An Augusta gas station shooting reportedly claimed the life of 27-year-old Tony McGowan and left 19-year-old Mikeem…
Jun 13
Anthony Cooley, Innocent Bystander, Killed in Stone Mountain Gas Station Shooting; Fatal Security Lapse?

Anthony Cooley, Innocent Bystander, Killed in Stone Mountain Gas Station Shooting; Fatal Security Lapse?

Could this tragic Stone Mountain gas station shooting have been prevented and is justice available to the victim’s family? A gun fight broke out at a Stone Mountain gas station Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2018, claiming the life of an…
Jun 13
Jonesboro Woman Sexually Assaulted in Tara Bridge Apartment; Survivor’s Avenue to Justice

Jonesboro Woman Sexually Assaulted in Tara Bridge Apartment; Survivor’s Avenue to Justice

Could this unconscionable sexual assault have been prevented and is justice available to the survivor? Security measures are in question after a man was able to break into a woman’s Jonesboro apartment home Friday morning, June 8, 2018,…

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Oklahoma Law Blog

Covers Oklahoma personal injury and other legal topics. By Atkins and Markoff.

https://www.atkinsandmarkoff.com/blog/

Jun 12
Does a Fence Around a Pool Mean the Owner Isn’t Liable for Injuries?

Does a Fence Around a Pool Mean the Owner Isn’t Liable for Injuries?

For children, swimming pools are both enticing and dangerous. Every year, about 4,000 people drown in swimming pools, and many of them are children. In fact, drowning is the second most common cause of death for…
Jun 5
How to Report a Dog Bite in Oklahoma

How to Report a Dog Bite in Oklahoma

Most dogs are loving, loyal companions who never harm anyone. However, it’s a sad fact that some dogs do attack and bite victims, usually due to the negligent behavior of dog owners. This problem is especially…
May 23
Is It Medical Malpractice? Understanding the Law in Oklahoma

Is It Medical Malpractice? Understanding the Law in Oklahoma

We place a lot of trust in our doctors, nurses, and hospitals. When medical mistakes occur and lead to health complications and other bad outcomes, it’s understandable for the victims to feel angry,…

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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 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…
May 22
Appellate Court Finds Family Negligent When Son’s Dog Bites Neighbor

Appellate Court Finds Family Negligent When Son’s Dog Bites Neighbor

Recently, a state appellate court issued an opinion in an appeal from a negligence lawsuit filed after a man suffered injuries because of a dog bite. The court found that the parents of a son whose dog bit their neighbor were negligent and…

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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…

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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

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.…
Mar 27
U.S. Court of Appeals Reverses Decision on Service by Publication

U.S. Court of Appeals Reverses Decision on Service by Publication

The defendant in this federal lawsuit owned two homes. One was in California and the other was in Wisconsin. Craig Cunningham filed a lawsuit against Michael Montes and tried to serve Montes at his Wisconsin address. No one came to the door.…

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Hepatitis A Blog

Covers Hepatitis A news, legal cases and resources. By Marler Clark.

http://www.hepatitisblog.com/

Apr 21
Hepatitis A Risk Spreading in Arkansas and Indiana

Hepatitis A Risk Spreading in Arkansas and Indiana

According to press reports, Arkansans state health officials are urging all food service workers in Clay County, as well as people who recently ate at one gas station in particular, to get vaccinated against hepatitis A amid an outbreak that…
Apr 12
California Hepatitis A Outbreak Over After 704 Sick, 461 Hospitalized and 21 Dead

California Hepatitis A Outbreak Over After 704 Sick, 461 Hospitalized and 21 Dead

Final update as of April 11, 2018. With the slowdown in reported hepatitis A cases across California, CDPH has demobilized the outbreak response and continues to monitor reported hepatitis A cases statewide. While CDPH might receive…
Apr 12
Utah Hepatitis A Numbers – 233 Sick, 40% Hospitalized and 2 Dead

Utah Hepatitis A Numbers – 233 Sick, 40% Hospitalized and 2 Dead

Since January 1, 2017, Utah public health has identified 233 confirmed cases of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection; many among persons who are homeless and/or using illicit drugs. Several cases have been linked by investigation and/or viral…

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Truman Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injuries and accident reports.

http://trumanlawfirm.com/blog/

Apr 20
Are Utah Drunk Drivers Less Impaired than Distracted Drivers?

Are Utah Drunk Drivers Less Impaired than Distracted Drivers?

UTAH. Utah’s new drunk driving law lowers the blood alcohol concentration limits for Utah drivers to 0.05. Starting in December, drivers could be put in jail if they are found driving with the new lowered limit. Furthermore, if drivers…
Apr 9
Understanding Pedestrian Accidents To Avoid Them

Understanding Pedestrian Accidents To Avoid Them

According to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) nearly 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle related accidents annually all over the USA. Pedestrian accidents generally occur when pedestrians…
Apr 6
Experts Believe That the Uber Crash is the First of More to Come

Experts Believe That the Uber Crash is the First of More to Come

LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Proponents of self-driving vehicles continue to claim that these cars have the power to reduce the number of people who die in car crashes in the U.S. According to Wired, car accidents lead to 40,000 deaths each year in the…

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Pendleton Judicial Training…

Pendleton Judicial Training Updates

The official repository of the "Minnesota Judicial Training Updates," which provides judicial tips for judges and attorneys.

http://www.PendletonUpdates.com

Feb 3
BAIL HEARINGS IN FELONY STRANGULATION CASES – SEVEN MEDICAL-PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS EVERY JUDGE AND ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW

BAIL HEARINGS IN FELONY STRANGULATION CASES – SEVEN MEDICAL-PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS EVERY JUDGE AND ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW

I write this post out of a sense of urgent concern. I recently observed an absolutely dismal bail hearing in a FELONY strangulation case presided over by a clueless judge and an uninformed prosecutor. (I will not mention the name ……
Dec 25
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE – IMPROVING YOUR LIFE & LEGAL PRACTICE

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE – IMPROVING YOUR LIFE & LEGAL PRACTICE

Have you ever felt down and out; like life itself was falling from you and it seemed like a major effort just to take care of the everyday mundane things? Of course you have, it’s called being human. No one … Continue…
Nov 13
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL JUDGES MANUAL “A Step by Step Guide From the Beginning of Trial Thru the Return of Verdict”

CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL JUDGES MANUAL “A Step by Step Guide From the Beginning of Trial Thru the Return of Verdict”

In 2013 I published a Criminal Jury Trial Manual for Judges and Attorneys that covered every step of a Jury Trial from the pre-trial conference thru the return of verdict. It serves a dual purpose. For judges it serves as … Continue…

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/

Jun 16
Boston Car Accidents involving Police

Boston Car Accidents involving Police

The police are there to serve and protect the citizens of Boston. While there has been a lot of negative press about problems with some police officers across the nation, there are many good police officers who are trying to do the best…
May 25
Proving Liability in Single-Vehicle Boston Car Crashe

Proving Liability in Single-Vehicle Boston Car Crashe

From time to time we hear about single-vehicle car crashes. As the name implies, when first-responders get the scene of a car accident, they only find one vehicle. In the event the single-vehicle Boston car crash proves deadly, it is easy to…
Apr 2
Update: City of Boston Allows Self-Driving Cars Once Again

Update: City of Boston Allows Self-Driving Cars Once Again

Driverless cars have returned to Boston, following a brief stoppage following a fatal crash in Arizona. After that incident, the City of Boston asked companies testing self-driving passenger car services to suspend all tests and pilot…

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Florida Personal Injury Lawyers…

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers car accidents and road safety. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.floridapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 15
Woman Sues Clearwater Costco for Trip & Fall Injury

Woman Sues Clearwater Costco for Trip & Fall Injury

A Dunedin woman alleges she was injured when an unmarked curb at Costco caused her to trip and fall. The woman filed a complaint on April 10 in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Pinellas County against Costco Wholesale Corp. alleging…
Jun 14
Ocala Police Chief Violated First Amendment with Anti-crime Prayer Vigil

Ocala Police Chief Violated First Amendment with Anti-crime Prayer Vigil

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ocala Division, recently found that the city of Ocala and Police Chief Kenneth Gregory Graham violated the First Amendment by sponsoring or endorsing a prayer vigil. U.S. District…
Jun 8
Fort Lauderdale Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Turnpike

Fort Lauderdale Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Turnpike

Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a crash that killed a motorcycle rider on Florida’s Turnpike Sunday afternoon. Troopers were notified of the crash around 4pm that happened on the turnpike southbound exit ramp to…

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Courthouse Insider

Covers injury law. By Brian Silber.

http://www.briansilber.com/

Jun 15
Ricardo Gonzalez of North Miami-Dade, Florida Arrested for DUI Manslaughter

Ricardo Gonzalez of North Miami-Dade, Florida Arrested for DUI Manslaughter

Ricardo Gonzalez of North Miami-Dade, Florida turned himself in on June 13 for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash that killed Hilda Garcia. Gonzalez, 25, faces charges of vehicular homicide, DUI manslaughter, attempting to tamper…
Jun 14
New Hampshire State Troopers Seize $46,000 From Man’s Car

New Hampshire State Troopers Seize $46,000 From Man’s Car

In 2016, police in New Hampshire stopped a car for speeding and tailgating. They seized the $46,000 in cash they discovered inside. More than 18 months after it was taken, a man claiming to be the rightful owner of the money is petitioning to…
Jun 12
Border Patrol Seizes $58,000 from Cleveland Man, Refuses to Give it Back

Border Patrol Seizes $58,000 from Cleveland Man, Refuses to Give it Back

In 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seized $58,000 from an Ohio man. They have not returned the money nor have they charged him with a crime. Rustem Kazazi and his family are originally from Albania in southern Europe, where Rustem worked…

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McDonald Worley Law Blog

Provides lawsuit news, case information and legal analysis,

http://www.mcdonaldworley.com/blog

Jun 15
Serious Side Effects May Indicate Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosi

Serious Side Effects May Indicate Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosi

If you have been reading adverse event reports listed by the FDA and academic studies, you may have concerns about Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis. Although any medication carries a risk of serious side effects, concerns over Invokana diabetic…
Jun 14
What Consumers Should Know About Credit Repair

What Consumers Should Know About Credit Repair

If you have been curious about how to improve your credit for the future, there’s a good chance that this is why you’ve started to search credit repair. A 2013 study from the Federal Trade Commission identified that at…
Jun 13
Patients Allege Connection Between Gynecomastia and Risperdal

Patients Allege Connection Between Gynecomastia and Risperdal

Patients who were never told about the connection between gynecomastia and Risperdal are taking legal action to hold the manufacturers accountable. Although there are side effects present with every different type of medication, male users of…

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Fort Worth Injury Attorney Blog

Features accident news, traffic laws, and personal injury verdicts and settlements. By William K. Berenson.

http://www.fortworthinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 14
$10.9 Million Verdict Upheld In Fatal Bus Crash In Irving

$10.9 Million Verdict Upheld In Fatal Bus Crash In Irving

The jury verdict arising out of the tragic collision in 2013 that took the lives of three women and injured 42 people was affirmed by the Dallas Court of Appeals. A charter bus was taking a group of senior citizens to the casino owned by…
Jun 12
Car Accidents Caused By Bad Road Condition

Car Accidents Caused By Bad Road Condition

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 I was leaving my office Sunday afternoon when I drove by this SUV which had driven into a huge hole after a water main had ruptured. Fortunately no one was injured, but this could have led to some serious…
Jun 8
Top Attorney Award

Top Attorney Award

William Berenson has been selected to the 2018 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel for the fourth year in a row. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the…

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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 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…
May 8
Sex Trafficking Victims Can Now Sue Social Media Companie

Sex Trafficking Victims Can Now Sue Social Media Companie

In the first part of 2017, more than 4,460 cases of sex trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. That’s just the number willing to come forward. Experts estimate that thousands of other victims are silenced,…
Apr 25
Attorney Steve Levin Reviews Southwest Airline’s Decision To Send Money to Recovering Passenger

Attorney Steve Levin Reviews Southwest Airline’s Decision To Send Money to Recovering Passenger

Steven Levin Talks with MONEY Magazine on Southwest Airline’s Payouts to Recovering Flight 1380 Passengers Southwest is one of the nation’s busiest airlines and recently landed headline news when one of its Boeing 737-700s was…

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Fort Lauderdale Car Accident…

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com/

Jun 12
Widow in Fatal Railroad Crossing Crash Wins $19M Damage Award

Widow in Fatal Railroad Crossing Crash Wins $19M Damage Award

A $19 million damage award to the widow of a man killed when a train struck him as he attempted to cross the tracks has been affirmed. Defendant railroad company had sought a new trial based primarily on a typo and alleged “intentional…
Jun 5
Families Sue Manufacturer of “Spice” That Impaired Driver in Fatal Florida Crash

Families Sue Manufacturer of “Spice” That Impaired Driver in Fatal Florida Crash

The families of three people (including two children) killed in a horrific North Florida crash are suing the manufacturer of a product consumed by the at-fault driver prior to the collision. It’s an interesting case that many car…
May 29
Makers of Anti-Crash Technology Systems Facing Liability for Collision

Makers of Anti-Crash Technology Systems Facing Liability for Collision

Drivers are increasingly relying on in-vehicle technology to help them navigate, know when it’s safe to switch lanes, remain inside a lane and stop in time to avoid a rear-end collision. Yet the more advanced and commonplace this…

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Missouri Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Missouri motor vehicle crash, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. By The A.W. Smith Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.missouriinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 11
Michael Ripplemeyer of St. James Missouri is Seriously Injured when a Car Crashes into his Tractor

Michael Ripplemeyer of St. James Missouri is Seriously Injured when a Car Crashes into his Tractor

St. James, Missouri- The collision occured on Sunday, June 10th 2017, just after 3:30 p.m. in Phelps county. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report #180350381, Michael R. Ripplemeyer, 49, of St. James Missouri was westbound on…
May 29
Morgan County Accident sends 5 year old Hallie Folsom to the Hospital with Serious Injuries.

Morgan County Accident sends 5 year old Hallie Folsom to the Hospital with Serious Injuries.

Prayers continue to go out for Halle M. Folsom, 5, daughter of Seth Folsom, 28, both of Versailles. Father and daughter were involved in a two car accident this past Friday morning. The accident happened about 6:30am when a 2017 Ford…
Apr 5
David Harper is Tragically Killed in Highway 63 Accident Involving a Semi Truck

David Harper is Tragically Killed in Highway 63 Accident Involving a Semi Truck

Freeburg, Missouri— The victim of Tuesday’s Osage County five-car crash has been identified. David Harper, 55, of Dixon Missouri was one of six people involved in a crash on U.S. Route 63 at Route JJ. The incident…

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New York Personal Injury Attorneys…

New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 10
April traffic fatalities at their lowest in New York City

April traffic fatalities at their lowest in New York City

12 people died and 4,578 were injured in traffic accidents in New York City in April. Among the fatalities were 7 pedestrians, 3 cyclists and 2 motor vehicle passengers. The number of fatalities recorded last April is the lowest number of…
Jun 1
Security guard crushed to death at Manhattan construction site

Security guard crushed to death at Manhattan construction site

A security guard died and another worker was injured in a construction accident in New York last Saturday. 67-year-old Harry Ramnauth was crushed to death by an 8 by 14-foot piece of glass that fell on him from the first floor of the…
Jun 1
To prevent injuries and deaths, ATV should be kept off paved road

To prevent injuries and deaths, ATV should be kept off paved road

Even though driving an ATV on the road might be allowed in your town, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released an announcement urging ATV users to stay off paved roads. According to the agency, ATVs which are designed for off…

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Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer…

Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, drug recalls, product hazards and family law. By Padove Law.

http://www.indianainjuryandfamilylawyerblog.com/

Jun 8
Pastor Defendants in Indiana Premises Liability Lawsuit Seek High Court Intervention

Pastor Defendants in Indiana Premises Liability Lawsuit Seek High Court Intervention

Defendants in a Munster wrongful death lawsuit are asking the Indiana Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a woman who drowned in the pastors’ pool was an independent contractor or an employee of the pastors or the church. The answer to…
May 16
Actual or Constructive Knowledge Necessary Element in Indiana Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Actual or Constructive Knowledge Necessary Element in Indiana Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Justices for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently issued an opinion in an Indiana slip-and-fall lawsuit filed after a woman suffered an injurious fall at a pharmaceutical chain store. The court was asked to consider…
May 2
Pre-Existing Condition Doesn’t Bar Indiana Employee From Receiving Workers’ Compensation

Pre-Existing Condition Doesn’t Bar Indiana Employee From Receiving Workers’ Compensation

The pre-existing obesity and smoking habits of an Indiana pizzeria employee injured at work didn’t prevent the worker’s ability to receive temporary total disability benefits when the employer failed to produce evidence showing…

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California Personal Injury Lawyers…

California Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers California personal injury law concerning slip and fall injuries, hit and run accidents, and car accidents. By the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch.

http://www.californiapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 1
Anaheim Car Jacking Suspect Causes String of Crashes, Injuring Four

Anaheim Car Jacking Suspect Causes String of Crashes, Injuring Four

A series of accidents occurred in Anaheim, when a suspect attempted to flee police after stealing a car. According to CBS Los Angeles, a 2015 Honda was reported stolen early that day, and was spotted shortly after by a police…
May 29
Hit and Run Accident Kills Compton Man Riding Bicycle

Hit and Run Accident Kills Compton Man Riding Bicycle

According to KTLA News, police are looking for a driver of a hit and run vehicle that struck and killed a man in a tragic Compton bicycle accident. Apparently, the victim, Darnell Parker was cycling to a relative’s house just after…
May 26
Young Child Killed by DUI Driver in South Los Angele

Young Child Killed by DUI Driver in South Los Angele

ABC 7 News reports that on Sunday, May 20, around 6 p.m., the driver of a Chevy Tahoe jumped the curb onto a side walk in South Los Angeles and crashed into a mother and her 2-year-old son who were out for a walk. Eidan Cortez, the young…

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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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