Products Liability, Worker’s Compensation

Alabama Construction Worker Awarded $1.7 million For Injuries

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 4/10/2013

While workers' compensation benefits will work to cover the medical expenses and lost wages that an Alabama worker encounters following a workplace accident or injury, this is not the only source of compensation available in...more

Personal Injury in the Workplace and When to Sue

by Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC on 10/12/2012

Most people think that if they’ve been injured on the job, they can only collect from workers compensation. While that is true in some cases, there are exceptions to the rule that enable injured employees to sue for further...more

California Net Verdict Calculator for the iPad

by Cogent Legal on 8/24/2012

One of my first posts on this blog discussed all the complications involved with calculating a verdict in California for personal injury cases, especially when a workers’ compensation lien and/or prior settlement must be...more

ALEC Leads the Legal War Against Consumers

by Lawyers.com on 5/7/2012

Meet ALEC — the nickname for the American Legislation Exchange Council — that has recently come to light as a cozy meeting place where Big Business is accused of “ghostwriting” its wish list of laws that state legislators...more

BENZENE EXPOSURE

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

Benzene is absorbed rapidly and extensively after inhalation and ingestion. It is absorbed less extensively through intact skin; however, percutaneous absorption may contribute to total body burden....more

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Asbestos Toxicity

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

This educational case study document is one in a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to promote the adoption of medical practices that aid...more

No Second Bite at the Apple: Claiming Collateral Estoppel based on a Prior Workers' Compensation Judgment

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 3/2/2012

It is said that in law you only get one bite at the apple. However, in the course of a products liability lawsuit, plaintiffs will often try to get as many bites as they can. When plaintiffs file both a workers’...more

Are Regional Court Reporting Contracts the Answer for Insurance Companies?

by DepoTexas on 10/14/2011

If you are a property and casualty insurance provider your selection of court reporting firms should be carefully considered. As you know, legal issues occur on a regular basis and court reporting services are needed...more

Preparing Plaintiffs for Personal Injury Depositions in Houston

by DepoTexas on 10/7/2011

When you are preparing a plaintiff for personal injury depositions in Houston, it is important to make sure you have all of your information ready and prepare your claimant for the deposition. There are certain guidelines...more

Alabama worker killed in lawn mower accident

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 8/22/2011

A lawn mower is something that most people who own a home use on a regular basis. It is, therefore, easy to forget that a lawn mower can be a very dangerous tool, given certain circumstances. There are some workers to...more

Nanotechnology is Entering a New Legal Frontier

by SEO | Law Firm on 6/22/2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff SEO | Law Firm News Center In Good Practice writer – June 22, 2011 Nanotechnology is changing the products we use everyday – food, clothes, cars, and even medicine. For some, nanotechnology is a...more

The sub rosa camera can be made to lie and you can expose it

by Miles Cooper on 6/1/2011

Sub rosa, or surveillance, video is a frequent weapon employed by insurance companies and defense lawyers to portray your client as a malingerer, liar or worse. But careful review and use of the video can sometimes be used to...more

A 'Masterly' Opinion on Expert Testimony

by IMS ExpertServices on 10/26/2010

A recent federal appellate opinion overturned a $21 million jury verdict in a product liability case based on the inadmissibility of expert testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702....more

Should You File A Brain Injury Lawsuit?

by Demas Law Group on 8/23/2010

If you or a member of your family has been physically incapacitated with a brain injury through no fault of yours, you should seek compensation immediately. At the very least the person or persons responsible should help pay...more

Convenant Instituut Asbestslachtoffers: tien jaar later

by Thomas van Dijk on 8/11/2010

Naar aanleiding van het tienjarig bestaan van het Convenant Instituut Asbestslachtoffers hebben mr Thomas van Dijk en Nienke van Osch een artikel geschreven dat is gepubliceerd in Verkeersrecht. Doelstelling van het convenant...more

Family of Worker Killed on the Job can Sue Third Party – ‘Logo Liability’ Imposed on Owner of Truck

by Howard Ankin on 5/4/2010

Illinois attorneys might be surprised by the recent holding of the state Appellate Court that allowed tort damages in a case involving injuries on the job. The ruling shows that workers’ comp attorneys should routinely assess...more

Top 15 Ways To Ruin Your Texas Personal Injury Case

by Jason Kipness on 3/25/2010

Free advice on the do's and don'ts in handling your Texas personal injury case...more

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Taking an Exposure History

by Paul Parks on 5/12/2008

This educational case study document is one in a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to promote the adoption of medical practices that aid in...more

Eight Things You Should Know about Pursuing an Injury Claim

by Gary E. Rosenberg, P.C. on 5/12/2008

What are the eight things you should know about pursuing an injury claim? Read this article and arm yourself with information about what to do if you have an accident....more

Is it always true that the reasonable person test 'eliminates the personal equation' (Glasgow Corp v Muir, per Lord MacMillan)?

by Krishan Thakker on 9/10/2007

Negligence consists of falling below the standard of care required in the circumstances to protect others from the unreasonable risk of harm. Generally, the law regards this standard of care objectively, demanded by the...more

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