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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Top Causes of Car Accidents in Florida and How To Avoid Them

Car accidents in Florida are more common than in other states. Our warm weather and reputation as a tourist destination result in high levels of traffic from residents and out-of-state visitors. Statistics for 2023 show that...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The Ultimate Guide to Distracted Driving Awareness in NJ

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At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, addressing distracted driving is a priority.  Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention.  This is a leading cause of car crashes in New Jersey and across the U.S. Thanks to...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of Negligence in Car Accident Cases in Florida

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident in Florida

Car accidents can result in serious injuries and even the wrongful death of a victim. There are many instances, however, in which a victim does not seek immediate medical care. These can include situations where one either...more

Maron Marvel

Ongoing Trends in Fraternity and Sorority Lawsuits

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On November 1, 2012, a pledge of the Northern Illinois University chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity tragically died due to alcohol poisoning. Six years later, attorneys on behalf of the deceased’s family were able to...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Six Tips for Summer Accident and Disaster Preparedness

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The days are growing longer and warmer on the Atlantic coast. That means tourism season – and hurricane season – are almost upon us. Summer 2022 is predicted to be record breaking both in terms of travel and significant...more

Clark Hill PLC

A New Kind of Covid Immunity: Here’s What You Need To Know About Arizona’s New Law Protecting Businesses From Covid Lawsuits

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Over the past year, the big story has been the search for vaccines to protect people from Covid-19. You can’t vaccinate a business, but Arizona businesses are now protected from liability related to Covid-19. ...more

Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury...

Though the pandemic curtailed vehicle travel, pedestrian fatalities skyrocketed

Although Americans drove far fewer miles in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pedestrian death rate skyrocketed nationally, with blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans dying in disproportionate numbers when struck by...more

Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury...

Though the pandemic curtailed vehicle travel, pedestrian fatalities skyrocketed

Although Americans drove far fewer miles in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pedestrian death rate skyrocketed nationally, with blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans dying in disproportionate numbers when struck by...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Premises Liability Concerns as Hotels Re-Open in the Wake of COVID-19

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COVID-19 has ravaged the economy, with the hospitality industry feeling especially compromised. Fear of community spread of the virus through travel and group events has dramatically reduced occupancy rates across the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

COVID-19: Personal Injury Liability Considerations and Protections for Property Owners and Operators

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Companies planning to open to the public during the pandemic should review potential claims related to COVID-19 and take preemptive measures. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic raises many questions about safety and liability...more

Chartwell Law

Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies and Their Application to COVID-19 Bodily Injury Claims

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According to the Center for Disease Control, as of March 27, 2020 there were 85,356 COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S., with 1,246 related deaths. These numbers are expected to grow significantly over the coming weeks. This...more

Brooks Pierce

Potential Insurance Coverage For COVID-19 Losses

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As companies navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, they should take stock of existing insurance policies that may provide coverage for: • damages and losses suffered by the company, or • potential liability of the company... ...more

Goodwin

Insurance Considerations in Light of COVID-19

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In the recent weeks our risk management team has identified a number of insurance-related issues relevant to clients dealing with the outbreak of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, that we felt...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Nuts and Bolts of Florida’s Seatbelt Defense

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Florida is a popular destination for vacations and second homes.  When a Canadian is involved in a car accident in Florida, blame can be placed on the other driver for failing to wear a seatbelt.  To prevail on the seatbelt...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Recent IoT Class Actions Highlight Need for Manufacturers & Vendors of Connected Products to Be Aware of Liability Risks

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The Internet of Things (IoT) products have become a way of life. There are huge benefits of “smart” products, which interact through the internet to gather and exchange data to provide additional functions, security, and easy...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Find Your Footing: Don’t stumble when it comes to slip-and-fall claims

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Some regard slip-and-fall claims as nuisance litigation and often make billboard plaintiffs’ lawyers the butt of jokes. But, occasionally, these claims represent catastrophic injuries with verdicts to match, and even garden...more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

What Should a Policyholder Do to Transfer Risk of Loss for Sexual Abuse Claims?

Sexual abuse litigation is increasingly common, and an unfortunate wave of new lawsuits is coming. In her recent alert, Pillsbury’s Joan Cotkin reviews how the insurance industry has responded to these risks with new...more

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Debunking Common Myths Regarding Mold: Leo Old (EnSafe) Arkansas Environmental Federation Presentation

Leo Old undertook a presentation at the Arkansas Environmental Federation Convention titled: Debunking Common Myths Regarding Mold (“Presentation”) - Mr. Old is an Associate Principal with EnSafe in Memphis, Tennessee....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Obstetric Malpractice Claims – Insights on Complex Medical Litigation for Medical Malpractice Plaintiff and Defense...

Be a part of the nation’s premier obstetric malpractice conference, bringing perspectives from all sides, and ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability, and new defense...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Run a tight ship - the false economy of cutting operational corners

On February 1, 2019, a Louisiana federal court judge awarded an injured construction worker $3.3 million, finding that, during equipment transfers between boats and barges, the practice of keeping vessels together by using...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Why Mediation? 5 Personal Injury Case Studies

The perspectives of plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases are inherently different – both sides have an interest in resolving their disputes quickly, while attempting to get the best possible results for their...more

Benesch

Faster Than Now! The Final Word, On the Final Mile

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We have found that more and more of our clients are involved in e-commerce fulfillment, distribution and last-mile services. We handle sophisticated issues in this sector every single day, including drafting and negotiating...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Drones – When Things Go Wrong

Over the last several years, drones have rapidly grown in popularity. From quick deliveries during rush hour to reaching an otherwise inaccessible military base, drones are proving to be extremely advantageous where humans...more

Fisher Phillips

Weekly Roundup - February 10.

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If you are involved in safety or risk management, especially in construction, you recognize that struck-by accidents are almost always among the top three causes of employee deaths. What you may not appreciate is that most...more

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