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Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers birth injuries, medical device liability, medical misdiagnosis and surgical errors. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.robertkreisman.com/medical-malpractice-lawyer/

Sep 14
$1.012 Million Cook County Jury Verdict for Patient’s Bowel Puncture in Medical Malpractice Case

$1.012 Million Cook County Jury Verdict for Patient’s Bowel Puncture in Medical Malpractice Case

Ezekiel Flores, 89, was admitted to MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Ill., in January 2013 for complaints of leg pain. While he was there, an abdominal CT scan came back with abnormal results, which led the doctors to suspect possible colon cancer…
Sep 6
$2.01 Million Jury Verdict for Failure to Diagnose Compartment Syndrome

$2.01 Million Jury Verdict for Failure to Diagnose Compartment Syndrome

Dawn Arrigoni, 35, went to the emergency room at Woodwinds Hospital complaining of vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. The nurses there attempted to place a peripheral IV but had trouble placing it. A nurse practitioner then placed an…
Aug 31
Illinois Appellate Court Finds That Attorney Who Signed Consulting Contract in Medical Negligence Lawsuit is Not Personally Liable

Illinois Appellate Court Finds That Attorney Who Signed Consulting Contract in Medical Negligence Lawsuit is Not Personally Liable

Rose Newsome received treatment at the University of Illinois Hospital on March 12, 1995 when she alleged that she sustained a brain injury caused by medical negligence. Newsome and her husband, Hatler, hired attorney Zane Smith and his law…

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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/

Sep 5
Dancer Paralyzed by Shelter Collapse at O’Hare Receives $148 Million

Dancer Paralyzed by Shelter Collapse at O’Hare Receives $148 Million

After less than a day of deliberation, a Chicago jury awarded Tierney Darden $148 million for a shelter collapse outside O’Hare Airport that ripped her spinal cord in half, leaving her permanently paralyzed from the waist down and in…
Aug 31
Ford Explorers Sickening Drivers and Passengers with Carbon Monoxide

Ford Explorers Sickening Drivers and Passengers with Carbon Monoxide

Those who ride in a Ford Explorer as a passenger or a driver are putting themselves at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Despite nearly 2,100 complaints to Ford and another 791 to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration…
Jul 27
Ohio State Fair Ride Kills 1, Injures Seven Other

Ohio State Fair Ride Kills 1, Injures Seven Other

An 18 year old was killed last night after a passenger car on a ride broke off at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Seven others are injured, 3 of whom are said to be in critical condition and have been sent to local hospitals, including the…

Rank this Week: 55

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/

Sep 15
One cyclist dead and another one critically injured in two separate accidents in NYC yesterday

One cyclist dead and another one critically injured in two separate accidents in NYC yesterday

A cyclist was fatally hit by a truck in New York and another one was critically injured after being struck by a car yesterday in Brooklyn. The first accident occurred in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, around 7:00 am. A 35 year old…
Sep 14
Two Hit and run NYC cab drivers leave pedestrian to die in the street

Two Hit and run NYC cab drivers leave pedestrian to die in the street

A New York City cab driver whose passenger fell out of his cab just continued on his way. Seconds later the passenger was hit by another yellow cab who also fled the scene of the accident and left her dead on the road. The hit and run…
Sep 13
Pedestrian dies in NYC truck accident

Pedestrian dies in NYC truck accident

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a box truck in New York City yesterday morning. The 60 year old man was crossing the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 193rd Street around 7:12 am when he was struck by a box truck. According to the…

Rank this Week: 81

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From Levin & Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/

Aug 11
Why Are Insurers Requiring Consumers to Take Brand Name Drugs at a Higher Cost Than Generics?

Why Are Insurers Requiring Consumers to Take Brand Name Drugs at a Higher Cost Than Generics?

In collaboration with the New York Times, ProPublica authored a multi-part series on the falling cost of generic drugs and insurance. One article sought to answer what politicians and many consumers have been asking lately: If generics are…
Aug 5
Focus of Delivering Babies Safely Often Ignores Very Ill Mother

Focus of Delivering Babies Safely Often Ignores Very Ill Mother

“‘With our technology, every single time a woman dies [in childbirth], it’s a medical error.'” In May of this year, ProPublica joined forces with NPR to tell the story of Lauren Bloomstein, a NICU nurse at Monmouth…
Aug 3
Outside Influence, Alternative Facts, and Rushed Votes: Medical Malpractice

Outside Influence, Alternative Facts, and Rushed Votes: Medical Malpractice

Earlier this week, the Washington Post published an article about the influence of lobbyists on legislation that would decimate patients’ rights and eliminate fair compensation for non-economic damages, frequently referred to as pain…

Rank this Week: 136

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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Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys…

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois medical malpractice and workers compensation. By Jerisat & Kostopoulos.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jul 15
Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

Medical malpractice in misdiagnosis of cancer is unfortunately common in Illinois and other states. Diagnosing cancer correctly at the earliest stages is crucial to having a good outcome. At its earliest stages, cancer can often be cured by…
Jun 14
Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

Illinois personal injury lawyers have filed product liability lawsuits involving the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. Yasmin is sold under the Ocella and Zarah brands. Yaz is sold under the Gianvi brand name. Bayer Corporation,…
Jun 12
Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Contingency fee patent attorneys have won a victory for a small tech company . The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $290 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft which was appealed from Judge Leonard Davis. This is the largest patent…

Rank this Week: 259

Central New York Injury Lawyer…

Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and municipal liability. By Michaels & Smolak, P.C.

http://www.centralnewyorkinjurylawyer.com/

Aug 15
Michaels & Smolak Again Named One of Top Personal Injury Law Firms in USA

Michaels & Smolak Again Named One of Top Personal Injury Law Firms in USA

Once gain, all four of the lawyers here at Auburn New York’s premier personal injury and medical malpractice law firm have been selected for the latest edition (2018) of the prestigious lawyer directory, “Best Lawyers in…
Aug 10
New York State Senate Tries to Fix a Dangerous Loophole in Your Auto Insurance. You Should, Too!

New York State Senate Tries to Fix a Dangerous Loophole in Your Auto Insurance. You Should, Too!

There is likely a big problem with your auto insurance. So big, so problematic, that our legislature is attempting to fix it. But you can fix your insurance right now, with just a phone call. But before you make that call, you…
Aug 6
The Difference between Moral and Legal Duty Demonstrated: No Duty to Rescue Drowning Man

The Difference between Moral and Legal Duty Demonstrated: No Duty to Rescue Drowning Man

A few weeks ago, a group of Florida teens saw a disabled man drowning in a local pond. Not only did they fail to take any steps to rescue him or call for help, they instead taunted, mocked, and ridiculed him. How do we know? They…

Rank this Week: 376

Nursing Home Law Center

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

https://www.nursinghomelawcenter.org/

Apr 7
South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Settlement

South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Settlement

SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING HOME SETTLEMENTS One of the main focuses of the Nursing Home Law Center is the protection of nursing home residents and getting them the highest nursing home verdict that we can. We exert considerable time and energy on…
Apr 7
South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Settlement

South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Settlement

SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING HOME SETTLEMENTS One of the main focuses of the Nursing Home Law Center is the protection of nursing home residents and getting them the highest nursing home verdict that we can. We exert considerable time and energy on…
Feb 13
Minimal Fines Little Incentive for Facilities to Improve Patient Care

Minimal Fines Little Incentive for Facilities to Improve Patient Care

It is a reasonable assumption for many people that nursing homes caught in the act of neglecting patient needs, disregarding safety standards and limiting their staff to levels deemed inadequate that fines and sanctions would be a deterrent…

Rank this Week: 467

VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice…

VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice Blog

By Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C.

http://va-nc-medical-surgery-malpractice-attorneys.com/

Jun 25
Driver’s history is more relevant in cases involving trucks and commercial tractor-trailer

Driver’s history is more relevant in cases involving trucks and commercial tractor-trailer

By Rick Shapiro, Truck Accident Lawyer When a truck or commercial tractor-trailer accident occurs, the truck driver’s record is relevant. This is because usually the big rig is usually owned by a trucking company or some other type of…
May 27
Presence Of Rust Raises Sterility Concerns And Leads To Another Compounding Pharmacy Recall

Presence Of Rust Raises Sterility Concerns And Leads To Another Compounding Pharmacy Recall

By Kevin Duffan, VA/NC Medical Malpractice Attorney The Food and Drug Administration has announced yet another recall by a compounding pharmacy, this time one based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The FDA has been on a tear recently,…
Apr 29
FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug Sterility

FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug Sterility

By Emily Mapp Brannon, VA/NC Med Mal Attorney What Happened: A Florida compounding pharmacy just announced that it would recall its entire line of sterile products after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised…

Rank this Week: 477

Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

Covers medical malpractice, products liability, workers compensation and injury law. By The McAleer Law Firm P.C.

http://www.georgiaaccidentattorneys.net/

Sep 18
Georgia Court Finds Condo Association Not Liable in Swimming Pool Death of Young Child

Georgia Court Finds Condo Association Not Liable in Swimming Pool Death of Young Child

Earlier this month, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a written opinion in a Georgia premises liability case involving the tragic drowning death of a young child at a condominium swimming pool. The case required the court to determine the…
Sep 14
Georgia Court of Appeals Discusses Venue Selection in Hit-and-Run Car Accident Case

Georgia Court of Appeals Discusses Venue Selection in Hit-and-Run Car Accident Case

Earlier this month, an appellate court issued an interesting opinion in a Georgia car accident case involving one named defendant and an unnamed hit-and-run driver. The case required the court to interpret several statutes and determine if…
Aug 22
Appellate Court Finds Student “Assumed the Risk” of Drowning in Recent Georgia Wrongful Death Case

Appellate Court Finds Student “Assumed the Risk” of Drowning in Recent Georgia Wrongful Death Case

Earlier this month, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a written opinion in a wrongful death case brought by the parents of a college student who drowned while on a study-abroad trip to Costa Rica. The case required the court to decide if…

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Baltimore Medical Malpractice…

Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice. By Arfaa Law Group.

http://www.baltimoremedicalmalpracticelawyer.net/

Sep 18
Medication Errors on the Rise in Maryland and Elsewhere

Medication Errors on the Rise in Maryland and Elsewhere

Health care providers, such as doctors and nurses, play a vital role in a patient’s treatment and recovery. When these health care providers make a medication error, it can have serious and long-term consequences for a patient’s…
Sep 12
Reasonable Physician Test Applies in Maryland Medical Malpractice Case

Reasonable Physician Test Applies in Maryland Medical Malpractice Case

If you have been injured due to a surgeon’s negligence, it is important to reach out to a seasoned Baltimore surgical malpractice attorney who can evaluate the facts of your case. At Arfaa Law Group, we understand how important is it to…
Sep 6
Failure to Maintain Blood Pressure During or After Surgery in Maryland

Failure to Maintain Blood Pressure During or After Surgery in Maryland

Surgery is daunting and stressful enough without the prospect of something going wrong. A patient’s blood pressure should be monitored during and after surgery to make sure it does not reach unsafe levels, which can cause serious health…

Rank this Week: 1041

Northern Virginia and Washington…

Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers’ Blog

By Shevlin Smith. Covers medical malpractice and personal injury law.

http://www.shevlinsmith.com/blog/

Sep 15
How long does it take to settle a personal injury claim?

How long does it take to settle a personal injury claim?

This is one of the most common questions all personal injury lawyers receive, and the answer really depends on several factors:Are you in a hurry to collect money? If you are, you may be tempted to take the insurance company’s first…
Sep 13
How long does a medical malpractice claim take to settle?

How long does a medical malpractice claim take to settle?

This is one of the most common questions attorneys get asked, and for good reason. People want to know how long their lives will be interrupted and when they can expect to collect their compensation and move on with their lives.Although we…
Sep 12
How to Take Control of Your Medical Malpractice Claim

How to Take Control of Your Medical Malpractice Claim

Many times victims of medical malpractice want to handle their own claims—without the help of an attorney. Sometimes this is okay if the incident and injury weren’t serious; however, it is always wise to meet with an experienced…

Rank this Week: 1115

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

http://www.searcylaw.com/what-you-should-know/practice-area-blog/

Sep 14
Was a Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Avoidable?

Was a Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Avoidable?

Too many patients and not enough nurses, CNA’s or other care givers to properly treat them. Patients crying for assistance from too few staff. Tragically, patients die or are critically ill because someone wanted to maximize the profit…
Sep 7
Three Card Monte and E-Discovery: Ask the custodian

Three Card Monte and E-Discovery: Ask the custodian

“But, your honor, we conducted a search and collection from all sources we deemed appropriate and where we believed responsive and relevant information was located…I mean, honest judge.” In effect that is the response form…
Sep 5
Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2017

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2017

Clinicians, engineers, safety analysts and scientists at the ECRI Institute have released a looming list of things that could go wrong with modern medical devices and technology in the marketplace. The list, titled “Top 10 Health…

Rank this Week: 521

Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

https://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/

Sep 8
New Report Indicates Pharmacy Errors Are Often Results of System-Wide Lapse

New Report Indicates Pharmacy Errors Are Often Results of System-Wide Lapse

Pharmacy errors are much more common than most people believe. Indeed, according to some estimates, one in 12 patients are provided the wrong medication or an incorrect dose, or are given instructions that are not correct, given the…
Sep 1
Pharmacy Errors Resulting from Incorrectly Read Prescription

Pharmacy Errors Resulting from Incorrectly Read Prescription

While pharmacy errors have a number of causes, one of the more common causes of Maryland prescription drug errors is when a pharmacist incorrectly reads the prescription form filled out by a patient’s physician. In the past, these…
Aug 22
Automated Prescription Dispensing Systems Still Capable of Making Error

Automated Prescription Dispensing Systems Still Capable of Making Error

With the increase of pharmacy errors over the past several years, many pharmacies are looking to automated systems to reduce the element of human error in the filling of prescriptions. Indeed, most Maryland prescription errors are caused by…

Rank this Week: 700

New York Personal Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Sep 6
New York Attempts Real Tort Reform

New York Attempts Real Tort Reform

When I use this blog to write about tort reform, it’s often with scare quotes around the reform. Because reform means to improve something, not destroy it. When that phrase is commonly used, however, it’s used in conjunction with…
Aug 11
About Eric Bolling’s $50 Million Defamation Suit – And the Ad Damnum Clause Loophole

About Eric Bolling’s $50 Million Defamation Suit – And the Ad Damnum Clause Loophole

News junkies know that yet another Fox News anchor has been shit-canned over allegations of sexual harassment, this time it being anchor Eric Bolling. Fox has “suspended” him for allegedly sending lewd texts and photos to…
Jul 27
From McCain’s Mouth to the Trial Lawyer’s Ear

From McCain’s Mouth to the Trial Lawyer’s Ear

When Sen. John McCain made his return to the Senate this week after his brain cancer diagnosis, all ears were on what he was saying about Trump’s attempt to alter/change/abolish Obamacare. But as I read his comments from the Senate…

Rank this Week: 939

Medical Malpractice & Personal…

Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Blog

By Abramson, Brown & Dugan.

http://www.nhmedmallawyer.com/

Aug 23
5 Abramson, Brown & Dugan Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America

5 Abramson, Brown & Dugan Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America

Abramson, Brown & Dugan is proud to announce that five of our attorneys were recently recognized in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Mark Abramson, Kevin Dugan, Eva Bleich, Holly Haines, and Jared Green. …
May 21
United States Maternal Mortality Rates Alarmingly High, Studies Show

United States Maternal Mortality Rates Alarmingly High, Studies Show

Every year in the United States, between 700 and 900 women die as the result of pregnancy or childbirth and approximately 65,000 come very close to death, leading some to conclude the United States has the worst maternal mortality in the…
Nov 14
New Hampshire Boy Scout Scoutmaster Charged with Sexual Assault of Former Boy Scout

New Hampshire Boy Scout Scoutmaster Charged with Sexual Assault of Former Boy Scout

The recent news out of Epping and Newfields of the arrest of former Boy Scout Scoutmaster, Eugene Perreault, for felony sexual assault of a Boy Scout has sent shockwaves through those communities. Perreault is believed to have …

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STEIN on Medical Malpractice

Discusses new court decisions, legislation, and other cutting-edge developments in medical malpractice laws across the United States. By Alex Stein, Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

http://www.steinmedicalmalpractice.com/blog/

Jul 23
MORE ON THE ECJ VACCINE LIABILITY DECISION

MORE ON THE ECJ VACCINE LIABILITY DECISION

My friend and mentor, the former Israeli Chief Justice Aharon Barak, used to say that when neither side likes the court’s decision, chances are that the court was right. This is likely to be the case with the European Court of Justice…
Jul 23
VACCINE LIABILITY IN EUROPE: A NEW DEVELOPMENT

VACCINE LIABILITY IN EUROPE: A NEW DEVELOPMENT

On June 21, the European Court of Justice has issued an important ruling on vaccine manufacturers liability. N.W. et al. v. Sanofi Pasteur MSD, C‑621/15. This ruling triggered a hailstorm of criticism from different media outlets,…
Jul 23
President Trump’s Tort Reform

President Trump’s Tort Reform

Alex Stein President Trump’s budget for Fiscal Year 2018 proposes a thoroughgoing reform of our medical malpractice system. Executive Office of the President of the United States, Major Savings and Reforms, Budget of the U.S.…

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Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers false medical records, amputation medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Apr 7
Missed Aortic Dissection Results in Death, $2.9m Medical Malpractice Verdict

Missed Aortic Dissection Results in Death, $2.9m Medical Malpractice Verdict

A Salt Lake City jury last month awarded $2.9 million to the family of a 55 year-old man who died after physicians failed to diagnose and treat a life-threatening heart condition. After developing chest pains one evening – which…
Mar 20
Two-Week Medical Malpractice Jury Trial Results in $46.5 Million Verdict to Child

Two-Week Medical Malpractice Jury Trial Results in $46.5 Million Verdict to Child

After two weeks of testimony, a medical malpractice jury in Arkansas awarded $46.5 million to a toddler whose family alleged that her doctors’ negligence resulted in catastrophic and irreversible brain damage. The family alleged…
Mar 10
Failure to Diagnose Wilson’s Disease Results in $29 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict

Failure to Diagnose Wilson’s Disease Results in $29 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict

A Missouri jury awarded close to $29 million this week to a then-college athlete whose rare genetic disorder went undiagnosed beginning in 2012, leaving her with devastating injuries. The woman, who now is 24 years old, alleged that she…

Rank this Week: 777

Zevan & Davidson Law Firm, LLC…

Zevan & Davidson Law Firm, LLC Blog

Covers personal injury and medical malpractice law in Missouri and Illinois.

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

Jan 14
Attorney Rick Voyta

Attorney Rick Voyta

Rick Voytas is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. He has been a practicing trial lawyer since 2002. His focus is on aggressively representing clients who have been wronged by large companies. Rick is a native of St. Louis,…
Jun 10
Fatal Consequences of Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosi

Fatal Consequences of Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosi

Birth injuries are an unfortunate reality faced by thousands of babies and their parents every year. Pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases in a couple’s life. It can bring cheer and hope to the entire family. However, some…
Jun 2
Missouri Statute of Limitations for Birth Injurie

Missouri Statute of Limitations for Birth Injurie

It is important to understand the Missouri statute of limitations for birth injury claims and how it may affect your compensation. Most lawsuits have a statute of limitations which must be adhered to. This includes birth injury lawsuits,…

Rank this Week: 1000

Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Covers various accident, injury, and medical malpractice topics including nursing home abuse and wrongful death. By Farber Law Group.

http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/

Apr 30
Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

The Oregonian reports that Christine Shertzer was awarded a $108K settlement for injuries she received when an Australian shepherd bit her at a party. Shertzer, 43, claimed that the dog's owners were negligent for allowing their dog to roam…
Apr 30
Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

The Oregonian reports that Christine Shertzer was awarded a $108K settlement for injuries she received when an Australian shepherd bit her at a party. Shertzer, 43, claimed that the dog’s owners were negligent for allowing their dog to…
Apr 30
Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

Oregon woman receives dog bite settlement of more than $100K

The Oregonian reports that Christine Shertzer was awarded a $108K settlement for injuries she received when an Australian shepherd bit her at a party. Shertzer, 43, claimed that the dog’s owners were negligent for allowing their dog to…

Rank this Week: 689

Military Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers the Federal Tort Claims Act, Military Claims Act, military malpractice, military negligence and VA hospitals.

http://www.militarymedicalmalpracticeblog.com

Feb 5
Medical Malpractice Claims by United States Veterans Continue to Rise

Medical Malpractice Claims by United States Veterans Continue to Rise

As thousands of soldiers returned home from overseas in recent years, American taxpayers have paid more not just for veterans’ medical care but for a surge in malpractice claims against veterans hospitals. Settlements and court…
Mar 20
U.S. Soldier Kills Innocent Civilians in Afghanistan & The Foreign Claims Act

U.S. Soldier Kills Innocent Civilians in Afghanistan & The Foreign Claims Act

The recent horrendous murder of innocent civilians, including women and children, by an Army soldier in Afghanistan raises many questions as to how the United States will proceed once its investigation is completed. One of those questions…
Mar 8
36 U.S. and NATO Troops Killed by Rogue Afghan Soldiers in Last 13 Month

36 U.S. and NATO Troops Killed by Rogue Afghan Soldiers in Last 13 Month

A few weeks ago, two American Army officers were shot to death as they sat at their desks inside the Afghan Interior Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, apparently by a rogue Afghan security officer. The killer escaped and has not been…

Rank this Week: 875

RSH Legal blog

Covers Iowa personal injury.

https://www.fightingforfairness.com/free-articles/

Sep 18
What To Do If You Are Fired After a Work Injury? (Video)

What To Do If You Are Fired After a Work Injury? (Video)

The post What To Do If You Are Fired After a Work Injury? (Video) appeared first on RSH Legal.
Sep 11
Are Bed Sores in an Iowa Nursing Home a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?

Are Bed Sores in an Iowa Nursing Home a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?

The post Are Bed Sores in an Iowa Nursing Home a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect? appeared first on RSH Legal.
Sep 7
Does It Matter Whether Your Lawyer Has Ever Handled an Iowa Truck Accident Case?

Does It Matter Whether Your Lawyer Has Ever Handled an Iowa Truck Accident Case?

The post Does It Matter Whether Your Lawyer Has Ever Handled an Iowa Truck Accident Case? appeared first on RSH Legal.

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Dallas Personal Injury Blog

By Rasansky Law Firm. Covers personal injury law, motor vehicle accidents, daycare and nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice.

http://www.jrlawfirm.com/blog/

Sep 18
Should I Accept a Car Accident Settlement?

Should I Accept a Car Accident Settlement?

The other driver’s insurance company has offered me a settlement. Should I accept it? Will they negotiate? We commonly hear from people who’ve been offered a settlement from the insurance company shortly after being injured in an…
Sep 14
Dallas Premature Birth Injury Lawyer

Dallas Premature Birth Injury Lawyer

Did your child suffer complications due to a premature birth? The Dallas birth injury lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm are happy to evaluate the facts of your case and explain the options available to you moving forward. Call…
Sep 13
Once Again, US Allowing Nursing Homes to Force Residents into Arbitration Clause

Once Again, US Allowing Nursing Homes to Force Residents into Arbitration Clause

Why is it so difficult to file a lawsuit against a nursing home? In 2016, the Federal Government said that no federal funding would be provided to nursing homes that continued to include arbitration requirements to residents. Less than a year…

Rank this Week: 1742

Personal Injury News &…

Personal Injury News & Developments

Covers medical malpractice, workers' compensation and injury law. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com/news

Sep 18
Review of Illinois Traffic Safety Program

Review of Illinois Traffic Safety Program

The Illinois State Police increased enforcement efforts to maximize the safety of the traveling public over busy holidays throughout the year by participating in traffic safety programs. The holiday safety campaigns managed by the Illinois…
Sep 12
Court Orders Monsanto Roundup Safety Documents to be Disclosed

Court Orders Monsanto Roundup Safety Documents to be Disclosed

Monsanto is catching a lot of heat now that a court has unsealed documents that cast the company in a negative light and suggest that it was responsible for providing false assertions to the government and public regarding the safety of…
Jul 24
Failure to Follow Physicians Orders Results in Nursing Home Choking Fatality

Failure to Follow Physicians Orders Results in Nursing Home Choking Fatality

A nursing home located in Wicker Park, on the West Side of Chicago, has agreed to a settlement of $875,000 after nurses failed to follow doctors’ orders and a patient died. The elderly man who died was provided food that was not…

Rank this Week: 1187

Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

https://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com

Sep 18
Health Care Fraud Puts Miami Man in Jail

Health Care Fraud Puts Miami Man in Jail

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law 4.5 Year Sentence for Role in Fraud. A Miami Man voluntarily returned to Miami from Cuba and was immediately met with a 4.5-year … Continue…
Aug 29
Inmates Family Sues Jail After Improper Care

Inmates Family Sues Jail After Improper Care

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Orange Country Jail Sued. A wrongful death suit has been filed against Orange County Jail due to what some are saying was a … Continue…
Aug 23
Florida Department of Health and Law Enforcement Investigate School Providing Nurse Practitioner Course

Florida Department of Health and Law Enforcement Investigate School Providing Nurse Practitioner Course

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A subpoena purportedly issued by the Clerk of Court for Seminole County, Florida, recently requested academic records on advanced registered nurse…

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Chicago Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury. By Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

http://www.salvilaw.com/blog/

Sep 18
Apple’s new ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ mode aims to keep drivers safe on the road

Apple’s new ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ mode aims to keep drivers safe on the road

CHICAGO (September 18, 2017) – Drivers know how dangerous distracted driving is, but we can all agree it is difficult to unplug and not look at our phones while driving. Luckily, Apple is rolling out new technology that could…
Sep 12
DILLARD RECEIVES SERVICE AWARD

DILLARD RECEIVES SERVICE AWARD

Read More The post DILLARD RECEIVES SERVICE AWARD appeared first on Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C..
Sep 12
Patrick Salvi Jr.’s record-breaking verdict featured in the Winnetka Current

Patrick Salvi Jr.’s record-breaking verdict featured in the Winnetka Current

WINNETKA, Ill. (September 12, 2017) – New Winnetka resident Patrick Salvi Jr. helped obtain a record-breaking $148 million jury verdict on behalf of a dancer who was paralyzed at O’Hare International Airport. Mr. Salvi’s…

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CVN Legal News

Provides news stories, analysis, and video clips on major state-law, civil trials throughout the nation.

http://www.cvn.com/news

Sep 15
Keith Puya's Closing Argument Helps Clear Doctor in Trial Over Patient's Terminal Colon Cancer |VIDEO|

Keith Puya's Closing Argument Helps Clear Doctor in Trial Over Patient's Terminal Colon Cancer |VIDEO|

In closings at trial of a South Florida doctor accused of negligence that led to a patient's colon cancer, Keith Puya used the plaintiff's own arguments on cancer growth rates to help seal a defense win. Kazandjian v. Vastola, et al.,…
Sep 7
Mistrial Dashes Punitive Proceedings Over RJR's Role in Trucker's Smoking-Related Death

Mistrial Dashes Punitive Proceedings Over RJR's Role in Trucker's Smoking-Related Death

Stock image. Miami—A Florida State Court judge last week declared a mistrial in punitive proceedings against R.J. Reynolds for the role it played in the fatal respiratory disease of a Florida long-haul trucker.Hardin v. R.J.…
Sep 7
Trial Judge Overturns 6-Figure Award in Stock Fraud Trial, Plaintiffs Appeal

Trial Judge Overturns 6-Figure Award in Stock Fraud Trial, Plaintiffs Appeal

Stock image. West Palm Beach, FL—A Florida couple has appealed a trial judge's order last month wiping out their six-figure verdict in a stock fraud trial after the judge concluded the award lacked evidence to support it.…

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Shevlin Smith

Essential information about medical malpractice and personal injury.

http://www.shevlinsmith.com/library/

Sep 15
How long does it take to settle a personal injury claim?

How long does it take to settle a personal injury claim?

This is one of the most common questions all personal injury lawyers receive, and the answer really depends on several factors:Are you in a hurry to collect money? If you are, you may be tempted to take the insurance company’s first…
Sep 13
How long does a medical malpractice claim take to settle?

How long does a medical malpractice claim take to settle?

This is one of the most common questions attorneys get asked, and for good reason. People want to know how long their lives will be interrupted and when they can expect to collect their compensation and move on with their lives.Although we…
Sep 12
How to Take Control of Your Medical Malpractice Claim

How to Take Control of Your Medical Malpractice Claim

Many times victims of medical malpractice want to handle their own claims—without the help of an attorney. Sometimes this is okay if the incident and injury weren’t serious; however, it is always wise to meet with an experienced…

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Marietta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia personal injury and wrongful death news. By The Persons Firm, LLC.

http://www.mariettainjurylawyer.com/

Sep 15
Georgia Court Rejects Lawsuit Against TV Manufacturer Over Deadly Fire

Georgia Court Rejects Lawsuit Against TV Manufacturer Over Deadly Fire

Expert testimony is often crucial to product liability cases in Georgia. After all, most people, notably those who serve on a civil jury, lack the technical knowledge of how a given product or manufacturing process works. That is why experts…
Sep 8
Can I Recover My Child’s Medical Expenses From a Negligent Third Party?

Can I Recover My Child’s Medical Expenses From a Negligent Third Party?

All parents have certain legal obligations towards their children. Under Georgia law, a parent must provide for a child’s “maintenance, protection and education” until he or she reaches 18 years of age. Obviously, this…
Sep 4
Is it Malpractice if a Hospital Makes You Wait Too Long to Receive Treatment?

Is it Malpractice if a Hospital Makes You Wait Too Long to Receive Treatment?

We often think of medical malpractice in terms of direct negligence by a physician or other health care provider, such as a surgeon making a critical mistake while performing a procedure and permanently injuring the patient as a result. Not…

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Southern California Injury Lawyer…

Southern California Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law, medical malpractice and workers' compensation. By Sharifi Firm, PLC.

http://www.southerncaliforniainjurylawyer.net/

Sep 14
Fatally Injured California Worker’s Dying Declarations Should Have Been Admitted at Trial as Exception to Hearsay Exclusion

Fatally Injured California Worker’s Dying Declarations Should Have Been Admitted at Trial as Exception to Hearsay Exclusion

Recently, the California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court judgment in favor of the defendants that had granted their motion for summary judgment on the plaintiffs’ negligence allegations. After a victim suffered injuries at…
Sep 11
Court Holds Plaintiff was Injured by Defendant’s Breach of Duties Owed to the Public Under California Law

Court Holds Plaintiff was Injured by Defendant’s Breach of Duties Owed to the Public Under California Law

In a California premises liability case involving whether the trial court properly applied the Medical Injury Compensation Act’s (MICRA) one-year statute of limitations for professional negligence, the appellate court held that it…
Sep 7
California Court Holds No Error in Lower Court’s Judgment Dismissing Plaintiff’s Complaint After Motor Vehicle Collision Because Statute of Limitations Had Run

California Court Holds No Error in Lower Court’s Judgment Dismissing Plaintiff’s Complaint After Motor Vehicle Collision Because Statute of Limitations Had Run

After plaintiffs filed a personal injury complaint against a defendant for injuries sustained in a California car accident, the defendant demurred to the complaint on the ground that the statute of limitations had run. The lower court…

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Dallas Auto Accident Attorneys…

Dallas Auto Accident Attorneys Blog

Covers medical malpractice and injury law. By Reyes Browne Reilley Law Firm.

http://www.reyeslaw.com/blog/

Sep 14
How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer

How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have suffered a physical, emotional or mental injury, one of the first things that you need to do is seek out legal advice. You might be tempted to wait until you feel better but, the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to…
Sep 12
Professional Liability Insurance Best Practice

Professional Liability Insurance Best Practice

Professional liability insurance safeguards your business. It is specifically beneficial to those who operate their own business, provide medical or dental services or provide other high-level professional service. It is also known as E &…
Sep 11
“My 16-Year-Old Daughter Had a Car Accident”

“My 16-Year-Old Daughter Had a Car Accident”

Jennifer of Dallas, Texas, shares her Reyes Browne Reilley experience and level of satisfaction with our staff and customer service while helping her recover from damages stemming from a car wreck in Dallas. “Hi, my name’s…

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Thomson Law Firm Q & A

Answers common questions about car accidents, medical malpractice and other serious issues that can involve lawsuits.

http://www.myvirginiainjurylawyer.com/q-a/

Sep 12
Driving in Wet Condition

Driving in Wet Condition

Experienced drivers know that when we hit the road we need to be ready for just about anything. Here in Roanoke, Virginia, especially in Fall, the weather can change in an instant. A beautiful sunny day suddenly turns to…
Sep 8
Running From a Disaster

Running From a Disaster

All eyes are on Florida and Georgia this weekend as all indicators at the time of this posting predict that Category 4 Hurricane Irma will make landfall in Florida sometime Sunday morning. Floridians along the coast have been under mandatory…
Aug 14
It’s the First Day of School!

It’s the First Day of School!

It’s the First Day of School for many students in the Roanoke Valley. The following districts went back to school today or are already back in session: Bedford County (includes students in and around Smith Mountain Lake) Franklin…

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Lubin & Meyer NH

Focused on New Hampshire medical malpractice and personal injury law.

http://www.lubinandmeyernh.com/

Sep 12
Sepsis: Know the Signs and Symptom

Sepsis: Know the Signs and Symptom

Sepsis Awareness Month Aims To Raise Understanding of this Leading Cause of Death in U.S. Hospitals. What Is Sepsis? Sepsis is the body's overwhelming reaction to an infection (sometimes also called blood poisoning). If not treated…
Mar 27
NH Hospitals: 64 Adverse Events Reported to DHHS in 2015

NH Hospitals: 64 Adverse Events Reported to DHHS in 2015

About a year ago we highlighted a Report on Medical Errors at NH Hospitals and the excellent coverage by InDepthNH.org, which ran a series of articles on the 29 adverse events — or medical errors — that New Hampshire hospitals are…
Feb 15
NH Birth Injury Settlement: $3.75 Million — Child Suffers from Permanent Brain Injury / Cerebral Palsy

NH Birth Injury Settlement: $3.75 Million — Child Suffers from Permanent Brain Injury / Cerebral Palsy

We have added the trial lawyer's report of a recent NH birth injury lawsuit to our Verdicts & Settlements archive at lubinandmeyer.com. The suit claimed that at the time of birth the infant (now 2 years old) suffered hypoxic ischemic…

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Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC Blog

Covers the Department of Veterans Affairs and medical care for veterans.

http://www.legalhelpforveterans.com/blog/

Sep 12
Washington Passes Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act

Washington Passes Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act

Kristina L. Derro, Esq. Veterans have struggled for years to efficiently navigate through the VA appeals process. Appealing disability benefits claims could take, on average, three to five years to complete. Many of these benefits are…
Sep 6
VA launches technological upgrades to mobile health care system for veteran

VA launches technological upgrades to mobile health care system for veteran

President Trump announced a new initiative to improve veterans’ access to health care using technology. Several tools will serve to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) existing telehealth services, including a new…
Aug 30
Lawmakers want answers about slow VA reimbursements that are hurting veterans’ credit

Lawmakers want answers about slow VA reimbursements that are hurting veterans’ credit

A bipartisan group of 40 House lawmakers wrote a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin. They criticized the VA for slow reimbursements to private medical providers, which are damaging the credit reports of…

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Patient Safety Blog

Covers patient safety topics and related verdicts and settlements. By Lubin & Meyer PC.

http://www.thepatientsafetyblog.org/

Sep 11
Sepsis: Raising Awareness of the Number 1 Killer of Patients in Hospital

Sepsis: Raising Awareness of the Number 1 Killer of Patients in Hospital

What is sepsis? Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and death. According to information compiled by…
Aug 1
Women Dying in Childbirth in U.S. — A Preventable Tragedy

Women Dying in Childbirth in U.S. — A Preventable Tragedy

Lubin & Meyer Maternal Death Case Prompts State Probe at MetroWest Medical Center The Boston Globe's Liz Kowalczyk exposes a worrisome trend — an increase in the maternal mortality rate — in her July 30 article in response to the…
Jul 14
When Gallbladder Surgery Goes Wrong

When Gallbladder Surgery Goes Wrong

Less invasive laparoscopic gallbladder surgery has record of serious medical mistakes Removal of the gallbladder is a common surgery (also known as cholecystectomy) and is either performed as an “open” surgery where a surgeon removes the…

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Atlanta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and discrimination and employment law. By the Law Offices of Robin Frazer Clark.

http://www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com/

Sep 11
Warning: Equifax’s Free Credit Monitoring is a Scam Itself; It Includes a Waiver of Your Right to a Jury Trial Against Equifax for Their Negligence

Warning: Equifax’s Free Credit Monitoring is a Scam Itself; It Includes a Waiver of Your Right to a Jury Trial Against Equifax for Their Negligence

You probably by now have heard the shocking news that Equifax has been hacked by cyber terrorists which has resulted in the exposure of the personal data and identity of approximately 143 Million people. Now, in an obvious attempt at…
Aug 9
Social Media Strikes Again: Teen Kills Sister While Driving, Films it on Instagram

Social Media Strikes Again: Teen Kills Sister While Driving, Films it on Instagram

In continuing the series of blogs on distracted driving, I saw a heartbreaking story on the news last week that unfortunately fits right in with the other blogs on Texting While Driving and Snapchatting While Driving. An 18 year old girl was…
Jul 24
The Price of a Life: How much money is a life worth?

The Price of a Life: How much money is a life worth?

What is the price of a life lost? Could you put a price tag on your own life or that of a family member, killed at the hands of a negligent defendant? How much would you want people to say your life would have been worth? These are the…

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Utah Personal Injury Law Blog

By Overson & Sheen, LLC.

http://www.utahpersonalinjurylaw.net/blog/

Sep 11
What is Strict Liability, and How Does it Affect Product Injury Cases in Utah?

What is Strict Liability, and How Does it Affect Product Injury Cases in Utah?

If you were injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the product manufacturer. Filing a lawsuit like this may entitle you to substantial compensation to help cover the medical bills, lost…
Sep 8
What is Strict Liability, and How Does it Affect Product Injury Cases in Utah?

What is Strict Liability, and How Does it Affect Product Injury Cases in Utah?

The post What is Strict Liability, and How Does it Affect Product Injury Cases in Utah? appeared first on Overson & Sheen LLC.
Sep 5
What is the Statute of Limitations for Accident Lawsuits in Utah?

What is the Statute of Limitations for Accident Lawsuits in Utah?

If you were injured in an accident, you can often take the responsible parties to court. However, you may only have a limited time to do so. These legal time limits are known as “statutes of limitation,” and are usually written…

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Product Liability Lawyer Blog

Covers products liability and medical malpractice. By Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman, LLC.

http://www.productliabilitylawyerblog.com/

Sep 10
New Hip Implant Technology and Boston Products Liability Issue

New Hip Implant Technology and Boston Products Liability Issue

One of the major manufactures of artificial hip implants is a company that was simply known as DePuy for many years. Now the company has merged to become DePuy Synthes, and is also now a wholly owned subsidy of the Johnson & Johnson…
Sep 2
Defective Medical Device Lawsuit

Defective Medical Device Lawsuit

There is no question that medical devices and durable medical equipment are big business. There is also a lot of competition and these medical device firms are trying to get as many new products on the market as possible to maximize profits.…
Aug 28
Bayer Trials and Xarelto Liability

Bayer Trials and Xarelto Liability

Xarelto is a member of a class of blood thinners known as new oral anticoagulants. It was primarily developed by German pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG as a drug that could compete with Warfarin (Coumadin) that has been the gold standard of…

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Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice and injury law. By The Law Office of Eric Beasley.

http://www.tennesseeinjurylawyer.net/

Sep 8
Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Wrongful Death Statute

Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Wrongful Death Statute

When an individual passes away due to another party’s negligence, the law provides that the decedent’s claim for damages should not simply disappear. Instead, two types of potential claims can be brought in response to the death.…
Sep 1
Tennessee Court of Appeals Rejects Complaint Of Negligence Based on Recurring Conduct

Tennessee Court of Appeals Rejects Complaint Of Negligence Based on Recurring Conduct

In a premises liability case, a plaintiff must establish that the defendant had either actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition that led to the accident. Actual knowledge occurs when the defendant observed the dangerous…
Aug 29
Tennessee Court Affirms Duty of Landlord to Correct Defects That Arise After Tenant Leases Property

Tennessee Court Affirms Duty of Landlord to Correct Defects That Arise After Tenant Leases Property

Landlords owe a duty of reasonable care to their tenants. If a landlord knows that his or her property has a dangerous condition like a faulty railing or exposed electrical wire, there is a duty to correct such a known dangerous condition or…

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Atlanta Personal Injury Blog

By Goldstein & Hayes, P.C.

http://www.goldsteinhayeslaw.com/Atlanta-Personal-Injury-Blog.aspx

Sep 7
Mortality Records in Georgia Indicate Drowning Deaths are Increasing

Mortality Records in Georgia Indicate Drowning Deaths are Increasing

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) recently studied mortality records from the Department of Public Health over the last seven years in Georgia to determine if swimming pool drownings and other drowning deaths related to recreational…
Sep 6
How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

Few things are quite as frustrating as a long drawn-out personal injury case. If you have been injured as a result of another’s negligence, it is likely you are in need of compensation due to your costly medical bills, loss of…
Sep 1
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident

Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Accident

Following a car accident, you must be overwhelmed by the slew of thoughts running through your head, such as how it happened, how you’re feeling, if your passengers are okay, and what damages your car sustained. First and…

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Maryland Injury Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, products liability and injury law. By Bekman, Marder & Adkins, L.L.C.

http://www.mdinjurylawblog.com/

Sep 1
Guatemala Experiments: Federal Judge Allows BMA Suit to Proceed

Guatemala Experiments: Federal Judge Allows BMA Suit to Proceed

In an 82-page opinion yesterday, a federal judge permitted the claims of more than 800 Guatemalan victims of non-consensual human experimentation, represented by Bekman, Marder & Adkins, to proceed against Defendants, Johns Hopkins, The…
Jan 25
Bekman, Marder & Adkins Files One of the Nation’s First Fentanyl Spray (Subsys) Case

Bekman, Marder & Adkins Files One of the Nation’s First Fentanyl Spray (Subsys) Case

Bekman, Marder, & Adkins and pharmacist-attorney, Aaron L. Moore have filed one of the first lawsuits in the country against Insys Therapeutics, Inc. BMA is also investigating additional similar lawsuits. If you or someone you know…
Jan 25
Bekman, Marder & Adkins Files One of the Nation’s First Fentanyl Spray (Subsys) Case

Bekman, Marder & Adkins Files One of the Nation’s First Fentanyl Spray (Subsys) Case

Bekman, Marder, & Adkins and pharmacist-attorney, Aaron L. Moore have filed one of the first lawsuits in the country against Insys Therapeutics, Inc. BMA is also investigating additional similar lawsuits. If you or someone you know…

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G. Eric Nelson & Associates Blog

Covers medical negligence in Utah.

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

Aug 31
Pediatric Burns Tips and Trick

Pediatric Burns Tips and Trick

By Laura Nielson We’ve had a very hot summer this year, and many children are at risk for severe sunburns or burning themselves on surfaces overheated by the sun. We recently had a case in which a child was burned on his hands and feet…
Jul 23
Why Does My Case Take So Long to Resolve?

Why Does My Case Take So Long to Resolve?

By Attorney Mark Dahl I am often asked “why does it take so long to resolve my lawsuit?” Unfortunately, there is not always a satisfactory answer. I break malpractice cases into five phases: (1) Independent Research and…
Jul 7
Utah’s Opioid Epidemic

Utah’s Opioid Epidemic

Every month, 23 Utahns die from prescription drug overdoses. Utah has the 7th highest drug overdose rate in the U.S. More people are dying from prescription drugs than from car accidents. The majority of these people die from pain medications…

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Florida Personal Injury Lawyer…

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers topics such as boating and car accidents, as well as medical malpractice and slip/trip and fall accidents. By Joseph I. Lipsky.

http://www.floridapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 31
No Surprise, Florida’s Drivers Cause More Car Accident

No Surprise, Florida’s Drivers Cause More Car Accident

As car accident attorneys helping seriously injured accident victims throughout Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Palm Beaches, we are not surprised that a recent survey determined that Florida has the worst drivers in…
Jun 5
Cars Need Better Headlights to Avoid Accident

Cars Need Better Headlights to Avoid Accident

While many drivers take precautions to drive safely in hopes of preventing being seriously injured in a car accident, many vehicle owners overlook a critical safety feature of their vehicles which puts them in a great risk of being involved…
Jun 2
Take Precautions to Avoid Road-Trip Problem

Take Precautions to Avoid Road-Trip Problem

As we are entering the summer driving season, there are a number of steps you can do to help you avoid a problem on the road. As personal injury attorneys, we are here to help those seriously injured in car accidents, but it is our goal to…

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Professional Liability Blog

Covers issues impacting medical practices. By Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C.

http://professionalliabilityblog.com/

Aug 30
Advertisement of Services Is Not “Rendering” of Services, Says the Illinois Appellate Court

Advertisement of Services Is Not “Rendering” of Services, Says the Illinois Appellate Court

What does it mean to “render” services if (1) you are an insurance agent or brokerage conducting your day-to-day business operations; and (2) you have purchased a professional liability policy to cover errors or omissions you make…
Aug 9
Piercing the Corporate Veil in Illinois: For the First Time, the Jury Can Decide

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Illinois: For the First Time, the Jury Can Decide

Companies, professional corporations, and insurance carriers doing business in Illinois need to know about a trailblazing new case likely to impact their defense against veil-piercing claims. Traditionally, the question of whether a corporate…
Jul 19
Insurer May Be Liable to Policyholder for Agent’s Failure to Explain Coinsurance Provision Reducing Coverage to Less Than Amount Requested

Insurer May Be Liable to Policyholder for Agent’s Failure to Explain Coinsurance Provision Reducing Coverage to Less Than Amount Requested

Insurance agents are wise to mention and explain policy provisions that may cause a reduction in coverage below what the customer wants to have. And in Florida and other states that attribute an insurance agent’s negligence to the…

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Tennessee Attorneys Blog

Covers family and injury law, estate planning and medical malpractice. By Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC.

http://www.tennesseeattorneysblog.com/

Aug 30
Tennessee Appeals Court Reviews Witness Requirements for Validly Executed Will

Tennessee Appeals Court Reviews Witness Requirements for Validly Executed Will

A last will and testament is generally valid if it meets certain statutory requirements. In an August 15, 2017 Tennessee estate case, the son of the decedent contested the validity of the will submitted into probate for his…
Aug 22
Tennessee Plaintiff Wins on Appeal, Proceeds with Negligence Lawsuit Against Restaurant

Tennessee Plaintiff Wins on Appeal, Proceeds with Negligence Lawsuit Against Restaurant

Tennessee businesses have a responsibility to keep their customers safe from unreasonably dangerous conditions on their property. In an August 18, 2017 case, the Court of Appeals reviewed a Tennessee injury claim brought by a…
Aug 15
Beneficiary’s Death Complicates Administration of Tennessee Estate

Beneficiary’s Death Complicates Administration of Tennessee Estate

When a beneficiary under a will has died before the testator has passed away, the devise to the beneficiary is known as a lapsed gift. In some cases, this may complicate the probate administration proceedings. In a July 25, 2017…

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