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Case Report: Man Using Diabetes Medication Januvia Develops Elevated Hepatic Enzymes
Thomas J. Lamb

Case Report: Man Using Diabetes Medication Januvia Develops Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Authors Suggest That Certain Patients Starting Januvia Should Have Their Liver Function... more

Removing A Claim From Rule 68 - Criteria To Be Considered
Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer
Duties Of Motorists Involved In Single Vehicle Accidents Discussed
Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer
Personal Injury and Worker’s Comp Round Up
Howard Ankin

	Latest Filings and Decisions
	Tebbets et al. v. The Oliver Group, LLC, et al. Court's Memorandum of Decision Denying Motion to Strike Scott Camassar This action for damages was filed on behalf of a Pawcatuck, CT couple who allege claims for negligence, nuisance (public and private) and negligent infliction of emotional distress, arising out the Oliver Group's use of property for...... more
	Pro Per Living Trust Beneficiary v. Sibling Beneficiary Trustees Petition Determine Validity of Trust, Accounting, Remove Trustees, Breach of Trust Dean McAdams PETITION TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OF PURPORTED TRUST AMENDMENT; SUSPEND AND REMOVE CO-TRUSTEES AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; FOR OTHER RELIEF FOR BREACH OF TRUST; FOR AN ACCOUNTING; FOR INSTRUCTIONS [PROBATE CODE §§15642, 16420,...... more
	Maguire v. Pool Doctor of Palm Beaches, Inc Opinion Granting Plaintiff's Petition for Writ of Certiorari Andrew Weinstein Petition for writ of certiorari to the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County... more

	Most Recent Articles
	Illinois bans texting while driving Howard Ankin Texting while driving is a hot topic these days as the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while distracted become increasingly clear. In fact, the government has established a website, Distraction.gov, that outlines the risks...... more
	Lawsuit Involving Death of Six Year Old Boy Hit by Oxygen Tank While Undergoing MRI Test Settles on Verge of Trial for $2,900,000 John Hochfelder We wrote about this tragic case last August, here, and can now report that the estate of Michael Colombini has settled all of the claims arising out of his death in 2001. Bearing full responsibility, Westchester County Health Care...... more
	Lawsuit Alleges CNA At A Golen Living Center Sexually Abused Jonathan Rosenfeld - Nursing Home Abuse A recently filed lawsuit against Golden Living Centers in Merrillville, IN alleges that a CNA at the facility entered the room of a paralyzed stroke patient, took his clothes off and fondled the man against his will. Please see full...... more

	Civil Procedure & Remedies
	Bankruptcy Laws Allow Owners Of Assisted Living Facility To Ignore $1.2M Judgment Against Them Jonathan Rosenfeld - Nursing Home Abuse The $1.2 million judgment North Carolina Superior Court Judge, James Ammons handed down in a 2006 negligence trial will literally amount to nothing after the owners of the Countryside Villa run-for-cover under North Carolina's...... more
	Slip and Fall Plaintiff's New York Jury Verdict Awarding More Than $1,000,000 for Future Medical, Custodial and Rehabilitation Expenses Affirmed ... John Hochfelder Ramona Ulerio, a 36 year old homemaker, sustained serious back injuries when she slipped and fell down subway stairs in New York City on October 5, 2002. She sued the New York City Transit Authority claiming it was negligent in its...... more
	What to Do When Injured on a Cruise Ship Charles Moure If you have been injured while a cruise ship passenger on a cruise, there is a good chance the cruise line is responsible for your injury and you should consider securing compensation for your injury. This article explains what you...... more

	Health Law
	Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Caps on Damages Steven Pietrick This is a description of the Illinois Supreme Court's recent decision holding that the statutory caps on non-economic damages awarded in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional as a violation of the separation of powers between...... more
	Respite Care: A Welcome Break For Caregivers Or Exposing A Loved One To Unnecessary Harm? Jonathan Rosenfeld - Nursing Home Abuse Respite Care means the intermittent and temporary care for frail or disabled adults on behalf of the primary caregiver in order to provide relief and support. It is an important aid for families who care for older family members so...... more
	Can spinal cord injury patients with bed sores develop autonomic dysreflexia? Jonathan Rosenfeld - Nursing Home Abuse Autonomic Dysreflexia (or hyperreflexia) is a dangerous condition that can occur with bed sore patients or patients with spinal cord injuries above the middle of the chest (usually above T-5). Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when an...... more

	Insurance
	BC Court Of Appeal Discusses In Trust Claims And Document Disclosure Requirements Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer Article by ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer Erik Magraken discussing a recent leading case by the BC Court of Appeal discussing disclosure requirements and also the law of 'in trust' claims in BC Personal Injury and ICBC Injury...... more
	Please My Lady, Overturn That Award! One Of BC’s Largest Personal Injury Jury Awards Discussed Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer Article by ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer Erik Magraken discussing a recent $12 million Vancouver Jury Judgement in an ICBC Injury Claim and the Defendants efforts to have the Jury Verdict overturned by the Trial Juge. DISCLAIMER This...... more
	A Positive Tort Reform In The Works? Nova Scotia And The Minor Injury Cap Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer Article by BC Personal Injury Claims Lawyer Erik Magraken discussing "tort reform" and the effects of this on those injured through the fault of others in Canada, specifically the recent news that Nova Scotia may be overturning their 6...... more

	Products Liability
	There Is Disagreement Over The Three-Year Failure Rate For Sprint Fidelis Lead Wires Thomas J. Lamb There Is Disagreement Over The Three-Year Failure Rate For Sprint Fidelis Lead Wires Medtronic Says 4.6 Percent Of Leads Failed, While Reports From Some Hospitals Indicate 9.2 Percent Of Sprint Fidelis Wires...... more
	Eleven Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. Injury victims who need a lawyer have to be very careful that they don’t get hurt a second time by hiring the wrong lawyer. Did you know that the best, most successful attorneys in your community charge fees that are no higher than...... more
	February 2010: Fosamax Federal Court MDL Litigation Update; Next Trial Starts In Mid-April Thomas J. Lamb February 2010: Fosamax Federal Court MDL Litigation Update; Next Trial Starts In Mid-April Merck Lost Its Attempt To Have Louise Maley's Fosamax Lawsuit Dismissed Before Her April 19, 2010 Trial...... more

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