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Maryland Homeowners Bringing Civil Suits For Damages Involving Faulty Fire Protection System
Plaintiffs are lining up across the country after having their homes severely damaged by the Viking VK-457 model fire protection system. A class action suit is underway to recover damages from the home sprinkler system…
Which Amusement Rides Cause The Most Injuries In PA?
Penn Live recently released findings from 2018 data concerning which carnival and amusement rides resulted in the highest rate of injuries in the state of Pennsylvania. Trampolines and water slides topped the list, with…
Maryland Driver Sentenced After Deadly Drunk Driving Accident
A woman from Prince George County who caused a fatal car accident last year was sentenced to 18 years in prison last week . The 33-year-old driver, named Dominique Taylor, was under the influence of both alcohol and…
Defense Seeks Sanctions In Personal Injury Case Involving Fan At Philadelphia Eagles Game
Helen and Alfred Nicolosi brought a personal injury claim in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against the Philadelphia Eagles, Aramark Sports and Entertainment, and Apex Security Group. Recently, counsel…
Maryland And The Boozy Brunch
Recently, a study was done analyzing the number of fatal drunk driving crashes during “brunch hours” in the United States. In this study, “brunch hours” were defined as between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The data…
Death Behind Bars
Earlier this week, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry Lawler filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Tennessee County as well as the local Sheriff, alleging numerous failures and wrongdoing…
Former Boxer Suing Jay-Z, Roc Nation Sports For TBI
Boxer Franco has brought a lawsuit against Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sports (the sports management company owned by the entrepreneur in 2013) claiming that he suffered skull and brain injuries as a result of their allegedly…
State Supreme Court Dismisses Negligence Case Against School District For Student Deaths
Plaintiff Michele L. Anderson pursued a negligence claim against the Soap Lake School District (SLSD) up to the Washington State Supreme Court following the death of her 17-year-old daughter Sheila M. Rosenberg. The…
Does Your Immigration Status Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
A recent ruling by the Superior Court in Litchfield, Connecticut made it unlawful for defendants and their legal representation to inquire about a plaintiff's immigration status or to ask the plaintiff about their entry…
Late Night Booze Cruise Crashes In Baltimore Harbor
A Baltimore harbor pier sustained damage late last month after it was struck by the Spirit of Baltimore as the ship was returning to the dock after a late-night cocktail cruise. The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m…
New Federal Rule Allows Elders To Sue Nursing Homes Instead Being Forced Into Arbitration
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities that want to receive federal money now have to risk being sued by residents who have grievances. An agency within the Health and Human Services Department late last month…
Woman Dead And Man Critically Injured In Philadelphia Car Accident
A 22-year-old woman died and a man was critically injured after a car ran allegedly a red light in north Philadelphia. According to police , a car was driving along Front Street just after midnight on Tuesday when it…
Pennsylvania Laws Reflect The Potential Dangers Involving Fireworks
On the Fourth of July holiday, the tradition of having fireworks displays continues. It is during this time that it is important to remember that you could be hurt, hurt another person, or create significant property…
Stay Safe On The Roads This Winter
As the temperature begins to drop this winter, you will want to watch out for any and all road hazards that could mean accident and injury for you. Winter road hazards can result in severe accidents. On the East Coast…
Risk Of Surgery: Fire
Patients worry about many things as they head into surgery. Will the procedure work? What if something goes wrong? What if I wake up during surgery? What if I don't wake up ever? But of all the things that run through…
Major Liability Concerns As More Businesses Offer Delivery Service
A recent Barron's report suggests the volume of food ordered online is likely to rise by 20% per year and by 2030 sales may exceed $300 billion internationally. Food delivery has progressed well beyond simply pizza; in…
Understanding “Tail Coverage” In Medical Malpractice Insurance For Physicians
Physicians may be changing employers or practice settings in today's volatile health care market more than ever before. In scenarios that involve terminating, changing, renewing or extending a “claims-made” medical…
The Negative Effects Of Social Media On Personal Injury Claims
In this day and age, it seems as if everybody has some form of social media account. With the widespread use of popular networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, people have made sharing some parts of…
New Report Reveals Extensive Impact Of Fracking On Pennsylvania Residents
Pennsylvania sits on one of the largest shale rock formations in the continent, known as the Marcellus Formation. For decades now, oil and gas excavators have flocked to the state to take advantage of the formation…
Simple Web Based Tool Reduces Medical Errors
Many doctors and surgeons are reluctant to admit that they could be involved in a medical mistake that injures a patient. However, the statistics show that medical errors are common in all types of medical treatments…
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