Car Accidents Personal Injuries
Could Your Holiday Party Get You Sued? What Every Party Host Needs to Know
December 12th, 2019 | Personal injuries
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Friends, neighbors, and co-workers find time to get together and host holiday festivities — from Christmas parties to New Year’s celebrations. In addition to food and entertainment, hosts often provide beer, wine, or other alcoholic drinks to their guests. But what are the legal risks involved when […]Read More
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Ban Inclined Sleepers like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play
June 18th, 2019 | Product liability
Earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) and multiple manufacturers announced recalls on Fisher-Price sleepers due to concerns about the product’s safety and the distressing fact that over 30 infant fatalities had occurred in them. Now, lawmakers are working to pass legislation to ban these companies from selling such dangerous products. This […]Read More
What to Do After A Car Accident Injury
June 10th, 2019 | Personal injuries
Immediately following a car wreck, you may be shaken and upset. The crash was the other driver’s fault, but you’re worried about hospital bills, missing work, and supporting your family. That’s why it’s smart to be prepared for whatever may happen. Have a plan in place so that you know what to do—and what not […]Read More
$2 Billion-Dollar Verdict Against Monsanto in Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuit
May 20th, 2019 | Personal injuries
A jury awarded a California couple over $2 billion in damages after finding that exposure to Monsanto’s popular Roundup weed killer led to the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in both the husband and wife, who were diagnosed within four years of each other. Seventy-six-year-old Alva and 74-year-old Alberta Pilliod used Roundup on their property for […]Read More
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Frequently Asked Questions
May 17th, 2019 | Personal injuries
Despite being one of the most exhilarating hobbies a person can take up, motorcycle riding poses significant dangers. Statistics show that a motorcyclist involved in an accident is 28 times more likely to die than someone driving a car. Motorcycle crashes often result in serious injury or death, and it is important for those involved to […]Read More
Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Recalled After 30 Infant Deaths
April 18th, 2019 | Product liability
Fisher-Price is recalling more than 4.7 million of the company’s Rock ‘n Play Sleepers. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has linked the product to over 30 infant deaths in 10 years. The decision comes a week after the commission and Fisher-Price issued a warning about the product, prompting calls from the American Academy of […]Read More
5 Common Spring Break Injuries to Avoid from a Personal Injury Attorney
March 13th, 2019 | Product liability
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. This means spring is quickly approaching and students will soon be setting out for spring break adventures with friends. But before your child leaves town, be prepared – make sure their vacation won’t be wrecked by serious injuries or complicated legal matters. Here are […]Read More
J&J’s Ethicon Inc. Slammed With $41 Million Verdict In Pelvic Mesh Case
February 1st, 2019 | Product liability
A Philadelphia jury slammed Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Inc. with a $41 million verdict on Thursday, Jan. 31 after finding that defects in a mesh implant manufactured by the company left a woman with permanent injuries after the product eroded through her pelvis. This verdict is the latest in a wave of multimillion-dollar verdicts that juries […]Read More
Two Dead, 40 Injured in Deadly DeSoto County, Mississippi Tour Bus Accident
November 19th, 2018 | Personal injuries
A tour bus traveling from Huntsville, Alabama to Tunica, Mississippi crashed on an icy roadway in north Mississippi, 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 14, leaving two dead and more than 40 others injured, according to AL.com. This particular charter bus company has a record of violations on file with the Federal Motor Carrier […]Read More
Halloween: The Scariest Night of the Year for Personal Injury Attorneys
October 18th, 2018 | Personal injuries
For those who celebrate Halloween, this is a wonderful time of the year filled with tricks and treats. For an experienced personal injury attorney, however, Halloween can be a very scary night. Children in colorful costumes running from house to house, collecting treats from strangers in dark, unfamiliar neighborhoods. Adults gathering for parties with friends, […]Read More