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New Studies Indicate That Bounce House Injuries Are Becoming An Epidemic
Inflatable bounce houses have been a source of joy and entertainment for young children for decades. They've remained relatively popular since the time they were established, and have even been deemed therapeutic for…
Turn Up The Heat - Plaintiffs Claim Bair Hugger System Causes Bacteria Spread
Hypothermia, which is when the body's core temperature drops below 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit, is a common occurrence when a patient undergoes a surgical operation. When the body temperature drops, the heart and nervous…
Overview Of Federal Rules Of Pleading In Civil Actions Such As Personal Injury Cases
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) outline the processes for court actions in civil cases. Pleadings are documents presented in writing which establish a case file and become a public record, unless sealed for…
Safety Concerns Emerge As Washington D.C. Public Swimming Pools Open
Recreational activities involving water peak during the summer months. While these activities are enjoyable, they also pose the potential for accidents such as drowning. In 2016, over 1,000 children drowned in the U.S…
The Basics Of Serving A Court Summons According To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure
When a party wishes to file a claim in a U.S. District Court, such as in a personal injury or wrongful death action, the process is initiated by filing a complaint. The method used to formally deliver documents to…
PA Superior Court Dismisses A Ruling Involving $38.5 Million For Punitive Damages
The Pennsylvania Superior County heard a case where a $38.5 million award for punitive damages was in place stemming from a workplace fatality. A panel of three judges found the plaintiffs in Wilson v. U.S. Security…
Deadliest Days In Recent Boating Accidents
In what is being described as "some of the deadliest days in recent memory in Maryland in fatal boating accidents" by Natural Resources Police, law enforcement have announced two deaths related to a Jet Ski incident in…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies New Trial Request Based On Evidence Of Plaintiff’s Alcohol Consumption
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Rohe v. Vinson where the Superior Court ruled that a jury may have been prejudiced in a motorcycle crash case by evidence of the consumption of alcohol. A…
Understanding Depositions According To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure In Personal Injury Cases
A deposition is defined as when a witness provides recorded testimony after taking an oath to tell the truth. An example would be when your attorney in a personal injury action wishes to obtain evidence from an…
Personal Injury Claims In New York Prisons Rise
Suffering a severe injury you could not avoid is not something that anyone should have to experience. And if such an unfortunate event were to happen, you should be able to count on those responsible for your injury to…
Injured Pennsylvania Worker Receives $27M Settlement
A Pennsylvania landscaper, David Williams, was the victim of a serious truck accident, which left him with a fractured spinal cord, paralyzing him for life. Williams was a truck driver for a fleet service. He was out on…
Surviving Family Of Man Who Was Electrocuted Brings A Claim Of Wrongful
Liberty High School's baseball coach Corey Crum and his wife, Shana, were performing volunteer work along with members of the team at their baseball field in March. Mr. Crum was 39-years-old at the time. He was cleaning…
Changes To The Affordable Care Act Could Majorly Impact Med Mal Lawsuits
The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), also known as Obamacare, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in 2010 that provides consumers with subsidies that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and…
Waterskiing Accidents In Maryland
Many people seek out the cool lakes and waterways for relief from the summer heat. Waterskiing and wakeboarding are fun activities that allows individuals to glide across the water's surface, towed behind a boat at high…
Maryland And Washington, D.C. Among Leading States For Speed-Related Accident Fatalities
Recent data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that speeding plays a role in roughly 30% of all traffic fatalities. Across the country last year, over 9,700 individuals died in accidents…
How Comparative Negligence Rules Impact Another Selfie Case
We recently covered a tragic accident where four people in India died while trying to take a selfie . Now, a patron on a cruise ship has been kicked off the excursion for climbing on the rail of the ship's balcony to…
Safety Tips To Avoid Injuries While Removing Snow
With records breaking snowfall hitting the east coast this week, many are spending hours (and even days) digging out of ‘Snowmageddon'. Whether you are a novice or a pro, you should take caution while removing snow…
Understanding The Subpoena Process In A Personal Injury Case
In civil cases, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure outline a set of instructions relating to the subpoena process. Local courts may have their own rules of procedure which generally loosely reflect these rules, often…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court To Rule On Injury Case Involving Governmental Immunity
Governmental immunity is a widely adopted doctrine across all levels of government. It extends immunity for claims in tort liability actions involving injuries that occur due to the negligence of a governmental entity…
Wire To Wire - Plaintiff Unsuccessful In Two Court Cases Regarding A Wire Left Inside His Body
A patient who underwent surgery only to have a wire mistakenly left inside of them recently had their case dismissed by a California appeals court.
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