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Lyft Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Regulators Considering Action
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are changing the way we do some basic things in the United States. Capitalizing on the recent movement of young professionals back into the cities, where owning a car is more of…
Maryland Wrongful Death Where 26-Year-Old Died From Asphyxia Settles For $1.9 Million
Preventable deaths are always devastating, but it is important to use them as learning experiences. In 2013, a Maryland man with Down syndrome died from asphyxiation after an altercation with three off-duty sheriff…
84 Year Old Resident Allegedly Bound To Wheelchair By Nurses, Sedated, Left Overnight
Earlier this month in Virginia, an 84 year old former resident of Carrington Place nursing home in Deep Creek and her daughter filed a lawsuit against the facility for allegedly tying the elderly woman to a chair…
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…
IKEA Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit
It's every parent's nightmare: the loss of a child due to an unfortunate accident. Tragedy will strike, and accidents can happen, but no one should have to suffer such a terrible loss due to negligence. Regrettably…
Settlement Agreement Finally Reached In Wrongful Death Case Involving Senator’s Son
Austin G. Deeds, son of Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds, was 24-years-old when he took his own life. The family brought a wrongful death suit in a Bath County Circuit Court against defendant Michael Gentry. The defendant…
Sexual Discrimination In Medicine
Discrimination is present in nearly all branches of society; however, it can be particularly insidious in some areas. Of particular importance and interest is the unfortunate and disastrous forms of discrimination that…
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…
Maryland Court Of Appeals Rules In Wrongful Death Case Involving HVAC Contractor
Judge Sally D. Atkins recently affirmed a ruling by the Court of Special Appeals that extended the statute of repose in a wrongful death and premises liability case brought by the family of Sean McLaughlin, a worker who…
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…
Georgia Wrongful Death Cases Dismissed Involving 17-Year Old In Accident At School
In January 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson arrived at Lowndes High School in southern Georgia. After morning classes, he went to the school gym at around 1pm and was not seen alive again. His mother worried when she…
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…
New Vehicle Technology May Detect When A Driver Is Intoxicated Or Driving While Distracted
Newer vehicles are increasingly being equipped with advanced safety features and technology. Many cars now are capable of detecting and alerting you if the vehicle is veering outside the lane of travel, when a vehicle…
Hospital Discharges Motivated By Money
Since 1980, the average length of hospital stays has declined from 7.3 days to 4.5 days. A recent New York Times article shows that hospital finances are a major reason for this decline.
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…
Dodge Recalls Targeting Challengers, Chargers, And Ram 1500
Dodge has announced two recalls this month, including a front wheel/tire issue affecting a small number of newer Challengers and Chargers, as well as a recall of Ram 1500 trucks due to a fire risk.
Cleaning Product Leads To Restaurant Death, Illness
A group of individuals experienced injuries related to a chemical reaction in a Boston-area chain restaurant this week. One man, an employee of the restaurant, was taken to a local hospital in serious condition and…
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…
Man Files $5 Million Lawsuit After Train Crash That Injured 100 Passengers
Early this January, a Long Island Railroad Train (LIRR) collided with Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal, causing over 100 injuries to the passengers on board, and initiating at least one lawsuit against the Metropolitan…
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