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An Auto Accident In Alabama Leaves 4 People Injured

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/21/2013

Automobile accidents occur each and every day in Alabama and throughout the nation. When an auto accident does happen, sympathy and remorse are typically felt for those involved, especially when children and pregnant women...more

Today’s Take: Don’t Mess With Elders

by Rodney Lee | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 5/21/2013

It is an unfortunate reality that as people get older, they become more and more susceptible to influence, abuse, and neglect. In fact, California has recognized that its elders are a disadvantaged class, that the cases of...more

There is No Coverage for Fighting in Alaska, Seriously

by Smita Mokshagundam | Sedgwick LLP on 5/20/2013

Late last month, the Supreme Court of Alaska affirmed the lower court’s decision in favor of an insurance company that denied coverage to insured, Kent Bearden, for liability in a civil suit filed by the victim of his...more

Injuries Due To Slips, Trips And Falls

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 5/20/2013

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, more than one million people go to the emergency room each year due to slip and fall accidents....more

Riding ATVs Can Result In Injury, Death And Civil Liability

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 5/20/2013

Unfortunately, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are more common than you think. When a 13-year-old Florida resident went for a ride on a friend’s ATV, she crashed into a tree and later died. ...more

International Litigation Update: Developments Concerning the Alien Tort Statute and Personal Jurisdiction

by King & Spalding on 5/17/2013

In the span of less than a week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., a decision concerning the reach of the Alien Tort Statute, and granted certiorari in Bauman v....more

Discoverability of Documents in Insurance Bad Faith Claims

by Pavlack Law, LLC on 5/17/2013

This week we take a look at the ability to discover documents from an insurance company's claim's file in an insurance bad faith claim through the recent Southern District of Indiana decision in Woodruff v. American Family...more

Jarndyce v. Jarndyce Has Nothing On Comer v. Murphy Oil: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal

by Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 5/17/2013

Readers of this blog will recall the bizarre history of Comer v. Murphy Oil. In 2005, Plaintiffs brought tort claims against major GHG emitters, claiming that those emissions, by causing global warming, led to plaintiffs’...more

California Leads Country in Number and Amount of Dog Bite Insurance Claims in 2012

by Demas Law Group on 5/17/2013

Much has been made recently regarding the reaction of the insurance industry to the high number of claims being filed in response to dog bite attacks. Some insurance companies are limiting the types of breeds that they will...more

Fractured Hip Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents: Why the Elderly are at Risk

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 5/17/2013

There are many injuries that can occur in a slip and fall accident. One of the most feared and serious of these injuries is a fractured hip. Unfortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a broken...more

Can I Report My Company For Failure to Carry Workers Comp Insurance?

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/17/2013

You have discovered that your employer is not living up to its legal obligation to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Can you report them? Are there penalties they will face? Can you report your company anonymously?...more

Robotic Surgical Machines: Safe or Deadly?

by The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP on 5/17/2013

Imagine your doctor recommends routine spleen removal surgery. When discussing your surgical options, the doctor tells you about da Vinci® - an increasingly used surgical robot. The doctor raves about the safety,...more

Alabama Workers' Compensation Applies In Construction Zone Crash?

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/17/2013

Construction zone accidents in Alabama happen more frequently than many people may believe. When a worker is injured or killed in one of these collisions, workers' compensation insurance benefits typically apply....more

How Prescription Errors Occur

by Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC on 5/17/2013

Doctors prescribe medicine to help keep us healthy. However, a mistake that leads to the wrong medicine being taken can cause serious injury or death. Unfortunately, these types of errors are not uncommon....more

Most Dangerous Breeds Of Dogs

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 5/16/2013

Dog attacks can be terrifying. In addition, depending on the size of the dog and the age of the victim, they can be fatal....more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves Proposed Rule Establishing Standards for Strollers

by Demas Law Group on 5/16/2013

Every new parent needs to acquire a stroller, and anyone who has had children understands how important these pieces of equipment are for purposes of mobility. Every trip to the store, to a friend’s house for a party or any...more

Let Them Eat Cake! (And Then Write an Online Review about It)

by Laura Rogal | Jaburg Wilk on 5/16/2013

Arizona's restaurant scene is buzzing these days with last Friday's season finale of "Kitchen Nightmares". Just Google "Amy's Baking Company" and a proliferation of stories about the featured business appears, including a...more

Wrongful Death Lawsuits In Florida

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 5/16/2013

In 2008, a University of Central Florida football player collapsed during a pre-season conditioning drill and later died. In a subsequent wrongful death lawsuit, a jury found the University of Central Florida Athletic...more

Fifth Circuit Knocks Out Climate Change Liability Lawsuit Again

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 5/16/2013

Res judicata is one of those phrases learned in law school that seemed of limited utility. How often is someone going to bring the same claim twice?...more

California Appellate Courts Impose Significant Limitations on Plaintiffs’ Claims for Medical Damages

by Marc Brainich | Sedgwick LLP on 5/16/2013

In two recent opinions, the California Court of Appeal has clarified and expanded the scope of the California Supreme Court’s holding in Howell v. Hamilton Meats and Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal.4th 541 (2011), regarding the...more

Woman Injured by Falling Coconut Tree Files Negligence Suit

by Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks on 5/16/2013

Late last year, Hawaii News Now reported that a woman injured by a falling coconut tree in Kuklo Beach Park filed a negligence suit against the city of Honolulu. The coconut tree crashed into the roof of a restroom and as a...more

Saving Lives Can Be Risky For First Responders

by The Law Offices of Michael A. Kernbach, P.C. on 5/16/2013

First responder professionals such as police, paramedics and fire fighters risk their lives on a daily basis to provide public safety and protect their fellow citizens....more

Alarming Dog Bite Fatality Statistics Released, 2005-2012

by Demas Law Group on 5/16/2013

For many years now, www.DogsBite.org has been compiling annual statistics on breeds involved in fatal dog accidents. The organization has now released its compiled data for the years 2005 to 2012. This data shows several...more

Red Light – Green Light Motor Vehicle Accidents in Florida

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 5/15/2013

A deadly April car accident on Interstate 95 near Riviera Beach was caused by a 2008 Mercedes that ran a red light. The Mercedes smashed into a 1994 Lexus killing all five of its occupants which included two young men and...more

Hospitals: When a Resource Becomes a Danger

by Phillips Law Offices on 5/15/2013

For most people, going to the hospital means receiving needed treatment for an illness, injury or condition that requires specialized medical care. While many people are nervous about hospital treatment, most expect to...more

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