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Maryland Department Of Transportation Establishes Autonomous Vehicle Working Group
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 94% of severe automobile crashes are the result of human error . Vehicles which are fully automated are touted as being…
Who Is Responsible For A Rabid Dog Bite?
Most people don't consider the possibility of rabies after a dog bite because most dogs are vaccinated against the dangerous disease. However, last month, a girl in Virginia was attacked by a rabid dog and the dog bit…
Mississippi Supreme Court Dismisses Medical Malpractice Case Based On Failure In Discovery
Defendants in a medical malpractice case won an appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court, as the plaintiff did not correctly retain support for the claims by required expert testimony. Audray Johnson brought a suit…
Family Of Man Mauled By Dogs In Missouri Settles Wrongful Death Case For $300,000
Joseph and Lindsay Brink owned two dogs that were believed to have attacked and killed an 85-year-old man who was bicycling alone in Christian City, Missouri. Vernon Vogt died from injuries that stemmed from the attack…
Hip Check - DePuy Orthopedics Facing Heavy Litigation
Johnson & Johnson have been no stranger to the courtroom in recent years due to both manufacturing and distribution issues with medical products. Now, a subsidy of Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Orthopedics, is also facing…
Personal Injury Case Involving A Boxer Who Suffered Brain Damage Settles For $22 Million
Magomed Abdusalamov, a Russian boxer, suffered a severe brain injury during a 2013 fight at New York's Madison Square Garden. He brought a personal injury lawsuit alleging that medical personnel performed inadequately…
Talcum Powder Linked To Cancer
In recent years, Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest pharmaceutical company, has been mired in thousands of lawsuits over products from hip implants to vaginal mesh to antipsychotic drugs. Most recently over 1,200…
New York Brain Surgeon Sued At Least 20 Times, Slapped With Three More Lawsuits
A New York brain surgeon who has already been sued at least 20 times , can add three more lawsuits to his resume; the latest brought by women from across the country who sought his expertise to relieve their painful…
Settlement Reached In Bus Accident That Killed Six People
In 2013, a bus from the Front Street Baptist Church in Statesville crashed on Interstate 40, killing six members of the parish. In addition, a semi-truck driver and another individual in an SUV that became involved in…
Understanding The Key Provisions In Washington D.C.’s Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act
Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows the number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. has surged. Between 2007 and 2016, there was an overall increase of approximately 27%. In 2016…
NTSB: Uber Has "Ineffective Safety Culture"
Last week, we discussed the fears surrounding the return of autonomous vehicles to city streets in the wake of a woman's death in Arizona. Uber and other companies put their vehicles back on the streets in cities across…
C-QUR Mesh And Reported Complications
C-QUR hernia mesh is a surgical device used to repair hernias. A hernia is a protrusion of tissue or organs through the abdominal wall that is unable to push back into the abdomen on their own.
Starbucks Issues Second Recall This Year; Children Injured By Metal Straws
The current recall involves reusable stainless steel “Cold-to-Go” food grade drinking straws. It was issued after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports.
Malfunctioning Medical Devices
Sometimes medical malpractice cases are not about the doctors. In the three-year span between 2012 and 2015, over 250 patients were infected with “superbug” diseases that were the result of one type of malfunctioning…
Pennsylvania Woman Sues Aldi Over Burger Burn Injuries
A Pennsylvania woman filed a lawsuit against Aldi, alleging that the German-based grocery chain allowed its store brand turkey burgers to be sold without burn risk warning labels. The woman claims that she suffered…
Washington D.C. Is First To Obtain Federal Certification For Rail Transit State Safety Program
Across the country each day many Americans use various means of rail transportation. In recent years we have experienced a wave of widely reported train accidents that are concerning to many and have resulted in…
The Purposes & Matters For Consideration In Pre-Trial Conferences In Civil Cases Under The Federal Rules Of Procedure
In civil matters, such as cases of personal injury, many plaintiffs enter the process thinking that the case will conclude with a trial. Benson E. Legg, a former Judge for the U.S. District Court of Maryland, explained…
Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Maryland
A man died after a tractor-trailer hit him as he was walking northbound on Interstate 270 near Fingerboard Road in Frederick. Apparently, he crossed into one of the lanes on the highway and was hit by a semi-truck that…
$160 Million Settlement For Plaintiffs In Philadelphia Food Truck Explosion Case
The plaintiffs in a case that involved a food truck explosion in Philadelphia were awarded $160 million. This is believed to be the largest pre-verdict settlement in the state's history. The food truck contained a…
Family Of Pennsylvania Man Killed In Accident Brings Wrongful Death Suit Against Auto Manufacturer & Dealer
Samuel and Catherine Gabriele have brought a civil claim in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against General Motors (GM) and the Faulkner Buick/GMC dealership. Their son Stephen was killed in an accident…
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