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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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Don’t Reduce Jurors to Their Political Identities (But Don’t Ignore It Either)

Whether we are talking about Minnesota or Greenland, or a score of other contested narratives within the field of political conflict, the role of a person’s ideological and partisan leaning has probably never been more...more

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Truck Accidents Involving Spills and Lost Loads: What Victims and Families in Florida Need to Know

While truck accidents can have a variety of different causes, some of the most dangerous truck accidents are those caused by spills and lost loads. In many cases, these accidents happen suddenly and at high speeds—and they...more

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What to Expect if Your California Personal Injury Goes to Trial

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If you're heading to trial in California for your personal injury case, it's probably pretty scary - especially when you thought this whole thing would've been settled by now. Most of these cases get worked out without ever...more

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What Are the Hardest Injuries to Prove in a Personal Injury Case?

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When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, proving that injury in a legal claim is essential — but not always easy. While broken bones and visible wounds are often straightforward, other types of injuries...more

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What to Do When You Experience Delayed Pain After an Accident

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Some injury symptoms develop over time. For example, you might feel dazed after a car accident, but otherwise feel fine until hours or days later. The steps you take after experiencing delayed pain and other symptoms...more

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Why You Should Always Talk to an Attorney After an Auto Accident in Florida

If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, making informed decisions will be critical for protecting your legal rights. This includes making an informed decision about whether to talk to an attorney. If you have an accident...more

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What to Do After a Slip and Fall on Ice Outside a Home, Store, or Parking Lot

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Slip and fall accidents on ice are one of the most common and serious winter injuries. Icy sidewalks, untreated parking lots, and snow-covered walkways can lead to broken bones, head injuries, and long-term pain....more

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Personal Injury Plaintiff Strikes Out on Motion to Reconsider Work Product-Related Issue

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“Slip and fall” personal injury cases frequently spawn work product and related issues. In Sabanski v. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., Case No. 8:24-cv-844-WFJ-SPF, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 196575 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 3,...more

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Arbitration in California Personal Injury Cases: How Does it Work?

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Arbitration is a popular method of resolving disputes in the state of California, as it works similarly to a courtroom but with a much simpler and streamlined process. Let's discuss what arbitration is and how it works....more

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Precedent Established: New York Appellate Division Grants Discovery of Third-Party Litigation Funding

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Key Points: The Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed that defendants may obtain discovery of third-party litigation funding agreements, breaking with prior public policy protections....more

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How to File a Car Accident Claim With Allstate

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After a car accident, one of the first steps drivers often take is filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If the other party is insured through Allstate—or if you carry Allstate coverage yourself—you’ll...more

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Pre-existing Conditions and Personal Injury Claims: What You Need to Know

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Significant injuries are, by their very nature, stressful. But that stress is typically compounded when it's wrapped up in legal problems or additional medical issues....more

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When to Settle Versus Going to Trial in Personal Injury Cases

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A personal injury can leave you reeling from the shock of dealing with physical pain, a loss of your abilities and seeing bills stacking up fast. The urge to accept the first settlement offer you receive is normal, especially...more

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What Are Extenuating Circumstances?

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Extenuating circumstances may be present in both civil and criminal cases. In a criminal case, extenuating circumstances are factors present in the case that make the defendant’s actions seem less severe. In civil cases,...more

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When Can You Seek Punitive Damages for an Auto Accident in Florida?

If you’ve been seriously or permanently injured in an auto accident in Florida, you have the right to seek just compensation for your financial and non-financial losses resulting from the accident. ...more

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You Have Been Hurt in a Truck Accident. What’s Next? Do You Need a Lawyer?

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Truck accidents are often catastrophic events. These accidents involve heavy vehicles that are typically hauling even heavier cargo loads. Although any road accident has the potential to cause serious injury, when large...more

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Investigating a Truck Accident in Florida: Collecting the Evidence You Need to Prove Your Legal Rights

When you have a claim for a truck accident in Florida, collecting the evidence you need is the first toward seeking the financial compensation you deserve. ...more

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California Injuries Due to Negligent Security: Who is Liable?

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If you are the victim of a crime due to unsafe conditions on another’s property, you may wonder who is responsible. That’s the question at the heart of negligent security. When a property owner or business fails to provide...more

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Court Grants Summary Judgment to Grocery Store Where Plaintiff Failed to Show Cause of Fall or Notice of Hazard

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Staley v. Price Chopper Market 32, docket no. 3908 CIVIL 2024 (Pa. Com. Pl. Aug. 11, 2025) - The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell in the women’s restroom of the defendant’s grocery store. The plaintiff claimed she...more

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Injuries on the Rise in Ontario Retail Stores

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Shopping trips to grocery stores, malls, or warehouse outlets should be safe and routine. Unfortunately, more Ontarians are finding themselves hurt in these everyday environments....more

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Visualizing Injury: How Medical Illustrations Support Expert Testimony

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Clear, compelling visuals can be critical to achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes disputes. As a Certified Medical Illustrator with more than three decades of litigation support experience, Philip (Phil) Ashley knows...more

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Can I File a Personal Injury Claim if I was Partially At Fault in the Accident?

If you were seriously injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you are entitled to just compensation under Florida law. But, what if you were partially at fault in the accident? ...more

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The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation

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When a serious injury disrupts someone’s ability to work and earn money, the ripple effects are immediate and far-reaching. Questions about employability, lost wages, and future earning capacity can quickly become central to...more

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Crash on Cruise Control: Are Semi-Autonomous Driving Features Hurting or Helping Accident Victims in Court

Vehicles with semi-autonomous driving features are an increasingly common presence on Florida’s roads. Unfortunately, this means that accidents involving vehicles with semi-autonomous driving features are becoming...more

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