Now that you know…. That the tobacco industry knew for years that cigarettes were associated with lung cancer, heart disease and other serious side effects and failed to warn the public until the…
Tort reform has become a political battlefield in our country. Much of the cry for reform of our civil justice system has centered around what the tort reformers call jackpot justice. This little…
For many, the summer months are driving season. When preparing your vehicle for the summer, it is important to inspect the tires. The heat of summer can cause an already worn tire to fail….
School is coming to an end for most kids, which means they will likely have more free time for technology-related activities such as surfing the web. Keep in mind that accessing the Internet is…
Speed kills. This is an old accident (2005), but I have not seen these pictures before. If you look carefully, you will see the speeding (approximately 155 MPH) motorcycle that caused the needless…
We are finally seeing summer-like weather which means boaters will be on the waters once again. Before you set sail, know some basic tips on boating safety. 1. Make sure your boat is in safe…
Earlier this year (March 2010), Georgia became one of the growing number of states that has overturned its legislated personal injury damage caps (aka tort reform), declaring the caps on damages…
A woman has sued Google Maps for providing her walking directions that led her into a busy traffic intersection where she was hit by a car and seriously injured. On the surface, this sounds like one…
The cartoon seems funny; if what is depicted is true, the reality is not very funny at all: http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6450839158374771097&postID=883178952017658496 …
The tort reformers like to argue that our jury system is too generous. Out-of-control ordinary citizens side with plaintiffs and give out enormous sums of money in civil jury trials, right? Isn’t…
As reported earlier today by Injury Board Member David Mittlemen, a young Kalamazoo resident has been sued by a towing company because the student created a Facebook page entitled Kalamazoo…
Back in August 2009, I wrote an Injury Board article entitled Damage Caps in Medical Malpractice Cases: Unconstitutional?. In the article, I told the story of Stanley Stinnett who died as the result…
