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Lawsuit Filed Against Twitter For Providing Support For Terrorists
Social media has become an increasingly popular form of online communication. The Pew Research Center estimated that 65% of all adults are using social media. In addition, 90% of young adults, those between the ages of…
Police Departments All Over The Country Are Being Sued For High-Speed Crashes
All across the country victims of car crashes are suing police departments.
Settlement Reached In Kentucky Medical Malpractice Case Involving TV News Anchor And Local Hospital
Dawne Gee, a news anchor for Louisville's WAVE 3, has apparently reached a settlement agreement in a medical malpractice case stemming from negligent treatment she endured at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. In…
Woman Pricked By Needle In Target Parking Lot Wins $4.6 Million In Damages
Target Corporation could have settled a lawsuit for $12,000. When the company countered with $750 after a woman was pricked by a hypodermic needle her child found in the parking lot, the case went to trial. Earlier this…
Sleep Apnea & Commercial Truck Accidents
Are commercial drivers with sleep apnea posing a safety risk on our roadways? The Obama administration had instructed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to create provisions that required commercial…
Understanding The Role Of Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance Policies In Injury Cases
Most individuals consider protecting their family and assets from potential liability to be a concern, as evidenced by the thriving insurance industry. Having insurance on hand to protect your home, vehicles, and…
Boy Dies While Riding World’s Largest Water Slide; 17 Stories Tall And Reaches Speeds Of 70 Mph
The 10-year-old son of a state lawmaker died over the weekend at a waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas.
Maryland's New Automobile Insurance Provisions
The Maryland legislature enacted a significant change in the realm of private passenger automobile insurance recently. This change culminated from the passage of Senate Bill 0403 and House Bill 0005 and went into effect…
Washington D.C. & Others Taking Action To Stop Rise Of “Distracted Walking” Pedestrian Accidents
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center indicated that far too many people in the U.S. do not recognize the danger of walking on or near roadways while distracted. Roughly 77% of respondents felt that using mobile…
Family Of Pennsylvania Nursing Home Resident Who Died After Fall Files Wrongful Death Claim
Pocono Tranquil Gardens, a nursing home in Eastern Pennsylvania, is currently in the midst of a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Orlando DePascale, Sr. who died while under the care of the home in 2014…
Motion For Dismissal Filed In Monongalia County Wrongful Death Case
A court is tasked with deciding whether a wrongful death suit should be dismissed regarding the death of Christie Cathers, who allegedly tried to run over sheriff deputies when they shot and killed her. The named…
Unnecessary Medical Tests Continue To Thrive
Though it has been well established that not all diagnostic tests are good for patients, the problem continues to grow. As a recent article in the New York Times reported, elderly men are being screened for prostate…
Jury Trial In Personal Injury Case In Philadelphia Involving Truck Loading Accident
Paul Michalec, a 47-year-old engineer for a hotel, rode with another worker to pick up materials at American Supply Company (ASC) in Philadelphia. After backing their box truck up to the loading dock, it was determined…
GM Recalling Millions Of Vehicles Due To Brake Failure
General Motors has announced that it is recalling more than 3.4 million SUVs and trucks in the United States due to a brake issue. The company says it has 113 reports of crashes and 13 injuries related to the brake…
Legal Twist: Officer Sues Estate Of Teenager He Shot
All too often in the media today we are seeing stories of people being killed in officer-involved shootings. The facts in every case vary and there are certainly situations where deadly force is necessary to protect the…
Christmas Injuries In Philadelphia
It has been a tough year for many families in Philadelphia. It would be nice to finally get together with close family, gather around for a festive meal, exchange gifts, and watch the kids' excitement when they wake up…
Injuries & Lawsuits Resulting From Dog Bites On The Rise
The number of claims resulting from dog bites was 18,122 in 2016 and rose to 18,522 in 2017. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports dog-related injuries made up approximately 30% of homeowner's insurance…
Doctors Prescribing Medications They Do Not Understand
Hospital dramas can make emergency departments look like exciting places where doctors are called on to make split second decisions to save patients' lives. An ER doctor will immediately respond to the presenting…
12-year-old Suffers Rope Burn At The Hands Of Classmates
The family of a 12-year-old in Texas who suffered a severe rope burn at the hands of her classmates filed a case last month seeking $3 million in damages. The family is seeking millions not only to cover the costs of…
Things Go Wrong When Doctors Mix Up Two Patients With The Same Name
When a patient goes to the hospital for surgery, they expect the surgeons to check and double-check that they are operating on the right patient. Doctors should verify the patient's identity, medical procedure, and make…
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