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Stopping Distances for Trucks: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in Tallahassee

If you’ve ever seen the results of a truck accident in Tallahassee, you understand why it makes sense to do everything you can to avoid this type of collision. ...more

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Georgia Court of Appeals holds only material terms required to form a settlement agreement are those within statute

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A recent opinion from the Georgia Court of Appeals enforced a settlement agreement under the 2024 version of O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1. The underlying facts of this case arise out of a motor vehicle accident involving Abriel...more

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Greater New York Mutual Co. Files Suit Against Subin

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In a complaint filed on January 27, 2026, Greater New York Mutual Co. (GNY) alleges a civil RICO scheme arising out of the legal representation practices of Subin & Associates LLP ("Subin"), a personal injury law firm that...more

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Stacking: A Lawnmower, a Lawsuit, and a Lesson in Insurance Limits

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Stacking refers to combining coverage limits across one or more insurance policies to increase the total amount available for a single covered loss. With automobile insurance, the issue of stacking arises with regard to...more

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Tallahassee Driving in Winter: Why Car Accidents Can Increase Even Without Blizzards

Statistics from a variety of sources show that serious car accidents in Florida tend to increase in the winter months. That happens in other states, too, such as Alaska, where brutal winter weather can quickly make roads...more

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Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment for Lack of Causation Granted in Asbestos Case

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Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California - Plaintiffs filed suit against multiple Defendants, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, due to decedent Alice Faulk’s asbestos exposure,...more

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Slip, Snow, and the Law: What Is New Jersey’s “Ongoing Storm Rule,” Anyway?

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New Jersey winters can turn a simple trip to the store into an obstacle course of snow, slush, and ice. One minute you’re grabbing groceries, the next you hit a slick patch — and suddenly you’re flat on your back, staring up...more

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Tabletop Fire Pit Burn Injuries and Deaths

Across the country, devastating injuries have been caused by small, alcohol-fueled tabletop fire pits that unexpectedly erupt in flames. Marketed as decorative and “smokeless,” these products have been linked to severe burn...more

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Accidents on Government Property in California: Suing Cities, Counties, and the State

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In a normal scenario involving a personal injury, one of the first questions victims usually need to address before filing a claim is who owns the property. Suppose the accident happens on government property in the state of...more

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Appeals in California Personal Injury Cases: When and How to Challenge a Verdict

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If you've recently lost a personal injury lawsuit or arbitration case in California, you might be interested in filing an appeal. However, the process can be a little complicated, especially if this is your first time dealing...more

Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

FDA Updates Depo-Provera Warning Label to Include Risk of Meningioma Brain Tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the warning label for the Depo-Provera birth control shot to include information about the risk of meningioma brain tumors. The label update is intended to warn doctors...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Product Liability 2025 Year in Review

Massachusetts courts issued several important product liability decisions in 2025. Nutter’s Product Liability practice group reviewed these cases and report on their significant holdings as follows...more

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Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Tallahassee

The human brain can be injured in a number of ways. Some injuries are caused by internal factors, including infections, tumors, and strokes. When a brain injury is caused by an external physical force, it is considered a...more

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Client Alert: Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies Sovereign Immunity – Whiteford Secures Win in Ellis v. Jolley

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On December 11, 2025, Whiteford’s Appellate Practice Co-Chairs, Michael Brady and Thomas DiStanislao, secured a decisive victory from the Supreme Court of Virginia in a decision clarifying the scope of the sovereign immunity...more

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Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Gainesville Special Needs Child at Shands Children’s Hospital, University of Florida, Raises Urgent...

The family of two-year-old De’Markus Jeremiah Page is mourning the devastating loss of their son following a multitude of egregious preventable medical errors at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida....more

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Injuries in California Nursing Homes: Who is Liable?

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If you have a friend or loved one who lives in a nursing home, one of your biggest fears likely revolves around the idea that they could become the victim of nursing home abuse. This fear may seem irrational but it is not...more

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No Relation Back: District Court Bars Substitution of John Doe Defendants After Statute of Limitations in § 1983 Opiate Withdrawal...

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Dovel v. Lancaster Cnty., No. CV 24-0467, 2025 WL 3459601, at *1 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 2, 2025) - The estate of an incarcerated decedent filed a complaint against the correctional facility, the warden of the facility and “John Doe”...more

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Workers and Families Affected by Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer May Qualify to File a Lawsuit and Receive Compensation

Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses many years after it occurs. Diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer often develop 20 to 50 years after exposure, which means workers exposed decades ago may only...more

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Disability Accommodations and Premises Liability Claims in California

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In California, businesses need to have accommodations for people with disabilities. Businesses with five or more employees are held to a higher standard regarding disability accommodations. A disability accommodation can...more

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Summary Judgment for Railway Employer Upheld Under FELA Statute of Limitations

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Jurisdiction: Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division - On June 9, 2023, summary judgment was granted in favor of defendant New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. Plaintiff, Todd Stephans, appealed the decision....more

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Slip and Fall Accidents at Work: Understanding Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Claims

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Slip and fall accidents remain one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, particularly during winter months when ice, snow, and wet conditions are present. While many people assume these incidents are handled...more

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Wet Floor Warnings in Premises Liability Cases After Elimination of Open and Obvious

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In July of 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the combined cases of Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc. and Pinsky v Kroger Co. In these rulings, the court announced that whether a condition is open and obvious will be a...more

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim for a Fatal Medical Mistake in Florida

Deaths resulting from medical errors are far more common than they should be. This includes deaths resulting from diagnostic errors, surgical errors, medication errors, and a wide range of preventable mistakes. ...more

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Court of Appeals of Kansas Reverses Trial Court’s Decision in FELA Asbestos Exposure Case

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Court: Court of Appeals of Kansas - In this action, it was alleged that Plaintiff-Decedent David Kemper had occupational exposure to asbestos due to his employment as a technician with BNSF Railway Company for nearly three...more

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How Hard Is It to Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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When you’ve been hurt because of someone else's carelessness, whether in a car crash, a fall on unsafe property, or another preventable accident, you may be wondering: Is it even worth pursuing a lawsuit? Really, how hard is...more

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