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Workers’ Compensation: The Dangers of Getting Treated “One Injury at a Time.”

There is often a fundamental misunderstanding among many medical providers who treat workers’ compensation patients who are injured on the job in the State of Florida, and it is wreaking havoc on workers’ compensation claims. Many times, when a physician sees a patient under a…

By The Scott R. Marshall Law Firm

/ 7 Sep 2017

Workers’ Compensation: The Dangers of Getting Treated “One Injury at a Time.”

Games of Thrones Leak Met with Swift Action

Star India Private Limited, an Indian media and entertainment company and HBO distribution partner owned by 21stCentury Fox, announced the arrest of four individuals, three of which were associated with Prime Focus Technologies, its technology vendor who hosts and streams HBO’s “Game of Thrones”, in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Sep 2017

Exiting a Stranded Vehicle on the Highway Could Be a Fatal Mistake

According to AAA, how you fare when your vehicle breaks down is directly related to how you respond. And, contrary to popular belief—getting out of your vehicle for any reason could be the worst thing to do. If you find yourself stranded on the side…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Sep 2017

When Is Discriminatory Intent Required in a Claim Under the Americans With Disabilities Act?

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals took on this challenging question in Punt v. Kelly Services, No. 16-1026 (10th Cir. 2017). Kristin Punt (“Punt”) sued Kelly Services (“Kelly”) and their parent company, GE Controls Services, making claims under the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and…

By T. Thomas Metier

/ 6 Sep 2017

Traumatic Brain Injuries Routinely Overlooked in Emergency Rooms

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates at least 1.7 million people suffer brain injuries each year. A vast number of traumatic brain injuries go undiagnosed and untreated, particularly in hospital emergency rooms. According to a University of Washington study, 56 perce

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Sep 2017

Auction of Augusta National Green Jackets Halted

Augusta National Inc., successfully obtained an injunction against an auction house, Green Jacket Auctions, Inc., to prevent it from selling, among other things, Byron Nelson’s green jacket and the green jackets of two other club members. Augusta National successfully argued that that the green jac

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Sep 2017

When Does the Designated Driver Have a Heightened Responsibility for Her Passengers?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit looked at that question in Hiltner v. Owners Insurance Company, No. 16-3217 (8th Cir. 2017). In this case, Samantha Denault (“Denault”) was the designated driver for a group of friends in North Dakota, who were…

By T. Thomas Metier

/ 4 Sep 2017

In a Lawsuit Over a Line of Credit Disagreement, How Is the Fee-Shifting Provision for Attorney Fees Interpreted?

The Colorado Court of Appeals took on this question in a drama-filled dispute among former friends in Klein v. Tiburon, (2017 COA 109). In 2005, the Kleins, the Kings, David Sell and his brother each put in money to form an LLC, “Tiburon”, to build…

By T. Thomas Metier

/ 1 Sep 2017

Cordis IVC Filter Lawsuits

With over 1,500 Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter lawsuits filed, most of the attention has been focused on two of the largest IVC filter manufacturers – C.R. Bard and Cook Medical. But it is important to remember that other smaller manufacturers have been responsible…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 1 Sep 2017

Letter Reveals Hospital Deficiencies that Officials Refused to Disclose

In August, United Medical Center (UMC)—a public hospital in Washington D.C.—had their obstetrics license suspended for 90 days without much explanation as to why. The local community and beyond were outraged, not only for the lack of details but also because it was the only…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 1 Sep 2017

Letter Reveals Hospital Deficiencies that Officials Refused to Disclose

An Ode To Bus Safety, as school begins

“The strainht path of Truth the dear Girl’s keep their feet in And ah ! It would do your heart good Cousin Anne To see them arriving at Gracechurch Street Meeting All snugly packed 25 in a van.” Undoubtedly the first verse written in praise of…

By Pierce Egerton

/ 31 Aug 2017

Investigating a Birth Injury Claim Requires Significant Resources

St. Petersburg Birth Injury Lawyers Representing the Rights of Individuals Who Have Been Injured by Medical Malpractice Birth injuries can be devastating. The types of injuries that can affect a developing human being during pregnancy, labor and delivery often have a profound impact on the…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Aug 2017

Investigating a Birth Injury Claim Requires Significant Resources