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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Free advice on the do's and don'ts in handling your Texas personal injury case...more
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
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
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
This article focuses upon environmental cases. Litigation concerning pharmaceuticals and medical devices may raise different issues because of the role of the FDA. The interface of science and law is central to toxic...more
Information on the use of asbestos for industrial purposes, workplace and school asbestos exposure, and the diseases linked to asbestos, including cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Additional information on diagnosis and...more
The U.S. Attorney General's report on the history of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and cancer. The report also details the history of asbestos lawsuits and the standards of...more
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