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Botched Breast Augmentation Leads To Lawsuit
Cosmetic surgery can help people feel more self-confident. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 15.6 million procedures were performed in 2014, ranging from minimally invasive to surgical. One of the…
SoulCycle Taunts Lead To Injury And Lawsuit
We go to the gym to get in shape, stay in shape, and stretch our limits. But intense workouts, unprofessional trainers, and complicated gym equipment can stretch us too far. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission…
Disabled Face Discrimination And Injury With Law Enforcement
A 19-year-old disabled cancer patient has to celebrate her last day of treatment in the police station after airport security turned violent when she accidentally set the metal detector alarm off.
Many Employers Do Not Provide Outside Workers Sunscreen
Spring might seem like it has just begun, but the dog days of summer are right around the corner. Every year, it seems like there are fewer and fewer days of comfortable weather in the low-80s, and more and more of them…
Woman Sues After Accident During "Spartan Race" Competition
The Spartan Race is an athletic competition series. The "race" is essentially an obstacle course that puts endurance, willpower, and athletic prowess to the test for all participants. This race is similar to competitive…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Examines Statute Of Repose
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court took a closer look at a statute placing time limits on medical malpractice claims and found a conflict with the state constitution.
Understanding Personal Injury Lawsuit Loans
Plaintiff lawsuit funding began surfacing in the mid-1990s and these “lawsuit loans” are available for plaintiffs likely to receive a settlement resulting from cases of personal injury, slip-and-fall cases, and others…
PA Injury Suit Involving Man Who Lost Hand In Allentown Plant
In 2011, Daniel Albarracin was working as an operator of a machine in a candy & nut company plant in Allentown, PA, when his hand and forearm were cut off. Albarracin worked on a conveyor were sometimes the oil from the…
Woman Claims SoulCycle "Shaming" Resulted In Ankle Injury
SoulCycle is an indoor cycling chain that was founded in New York City in 2006. It has since grown rapidly in popularity, with studios across the United States and in London. SoulCycle participants must make online…
First Personal Injury Case In New York Water Contamination Crisis
This month a man in upstate New York has filed the first personal injury case involving a town's contaminated water.
Higher Court Upholds Personal Injury Pre-Judgment Interest Award
Victoria Roach filed a personal injury lawsuit against the State of Rhode Island after slipping and falling while working as a nurse at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.
Understanding Liability In The Emerging Realm Of Genomic Medicine
An American Association for the Advancement of Science publication recently discussed how medical practitioners are increasingly using DNA in their work. Physicians and other medical professionals are entering a new…
Man Files Lawsuit After Metal Detector Disrupts Pacemaker
A pacemaker is an important medical device for people who experience abnormal heart conditions. The device uses an electrical impulse to regulate a person's heart beat. Many people with pacemakers have either weak…
Lower Court's Ruling On Privileged Information Overturned
A lower court ruling involving New Jersey's Patient Safety Act was recently overturned, setting a precedent that could have widespread implications.
Woman Awarded $3.5 Million Challenges North Dakota’s Cap On Noneconomic Damages
Chenille Condon was awarded $3.5 million in damages by a North Dakota jury in a medical malpractice suit after she became disabled following a surgery at CHI St. Alexius Health. The state has long maintained a cap…
Caban V. Golden: A Tale Of Two Lawsuits
It all started the night of October 30, 2015 when Uber driver Edward Caban picked up a drunken Benjamin Golden. Golden had called the ride sharing service after a night out drinking. Caban recorded the events of the…
New Los Angeles Skyslide Already Faces Lawsuit
Less than a month after opening, the ‘Skyslide' in Los Angeles is facing a lawsuit . Gayle Yashar and her husband visited the slide July 3rd, and she left with a broken ankle. The couple is suing OUE Skyspace LLC and…
MMA And Other Combat Sports Injuries
Mixed Martial Arts is a sport that has been gaining popularity across the country. Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA as it is more commonly known, is a sport that is, at its core, a violent fight. Fighters will wear limited…
Dr. Margaret Cuomo Under Fire For Claims Against E-cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes have proven to become an incredibly popular device in recent years. The electronic cigarette, or "e-cigarette" as it is colloquially known, relies on heating flavored liquids to create vapor, which…
Appeals Court Delays Recovery In Med Mal Case
Medical malpractice cases can take a long time . There are multiple parties involved, as doctors, surgeons, and hospitals figure out who was not involved in the negligent care. The discovery process involves going…
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