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
If Your Are Hurt At Work In New York You May Be Able To Sue Someone by Michael Underwood on 10/22/2010 If You Are Hurt At Work In New York You May Be Able To Sue Someone The first thing you should do is immediately seek medical attention for your injuries. It is possible that you have internal injuries also. So, make sure...more
Work Injuries, Including Construction Site Injury Claims, Should Be Handled By An Experienced Lawyer by Michael Underwood on 9/10/2010 If you have been injured at a job site, you should hire a lawyer who has experience with construction and labor law cases. At The Underwood Law Firm, you will always receive exceptional customer service from an...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