While the COVID-19 coronavirus is having devastating effects around the world, there is one small silver lining to report. The global health crisis is horrific in so many ways, so I do not mean to belittle its impact, but I do wish to point out…
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What Happens in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
A wrongful death is an emotional and painful experience for the surviving friends and family of the deceased. The death of a loved one is bad enough, but the knowledge that it was caused by an act of negligence makes the situation even worse. It…
Who pays deductible in a Detroit car accident?
You may have to pay a deductible in a Detroit car accident. It will depend on your car insurance coverage and whether you have a deductible. A deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before the auto insurance company begins to pay…
Construction Workers Building Healthcare Facilities are at Greater Risk
Construction is considered one of the most dangerous professions on earth. Despite the danger, many people are willing to accept the risks even though fatality rates are trending upward. For example, in New York, construction deaths have been increasing for several years. The upward trend…
Can a Passenger in a Vehicle Drink From or Possess Open Containers of Alcohol in Virginia?
A Virginia driver can be charged with an open container offense even if only their passenger has the bottle or cup of beer, wine or liquor. This matters to my Virginia personal injury and wrongful death law firm colleagues and I because it means that…
Free Webinars for Mass Tort Paralegals!
Without a doubt, paralegals are critical to the process of civil litigation. Not only do they work closely with attorneys on the progress of their cases, but they are also often the first line of communication for the clients the law firm represents. It’s a…
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Man Sues Zantac Manufacturers Claiming Negligence Caused his Bladder Cancer
A man who developed bladder cancer after taking Zantac for nearly 30 years is suing the drug’s manufacturers, saying they knew the product was dangerous yet kept it on the market. The filing claims the plaintiff’s cancer was caused by N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potent carcinogen…
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New York Senate Votes to Extend Child Victims Act for One Year
In a vote of 60-0, the New York Senate has voted to extend the Child Victims Act for a full year. The original deadline had been August 14, 2020 but the onset of the coronavirus and its impact upon New York in particular has made…
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Don’t Suffer In Pain Alone, Join A CRPS Support Group
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is frequently characterized as an invisible condition. People diagnosed with CRPS may look totally fine and healthy on the outside, but in reality, they are suffering from severe, chronic pain on the inside. The pain and struggles of people with…
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Harbor Freight Recalls 1.7 Million Jack Stands Over Collapse Concerns
Harbor Freight announced a recall of its “Pittsburgh” brand six-ton jack stands due to the risk of collapse during use, according to a filing last month with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A second recall filed on May 3, 2020 extended the recall to…
Injured At Work: What Comes Next?
Have you ever considered what would happen if you got injured at work? Who would pay for your medical bills and be responsible for your lost wages? Can my employer be held responsible for paying for damages due to my injury? These are all questions…
Report Suggests Australian Priest Covered Up Decades of Abuse Within Catholic Church
Weeks after Cardinal George Pell was released from jail, a newly released report suggests that he knew of child sex abuse by Australian priests as early as the 1970s but failed to take action to stop it. Pell, an ex-Vatican treasurer, is the highest-ranking Roman…
Nassau County Judge Makes Monumental Ruling for Child Victims Act Claims
New York State Supreme Court Judge Steve Jaeger of Nassau County ruled that “the Child Victims Act is a reasonable response to remedy the injustice of past child sexual abuse.”
