2014 Featured News

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Pitocin Errors Lead to Birth Injuries

Pitocin is a drug used by doctors when women are in labor to help speed up contractions and induce the process. Inducing labor means that contractions are stimulated by the administering of a drug ...
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Is Distracted Walking Putting You at Risk?

One of the biggest dangers to pedestrians today is walking while distracted. As the amount of people with smartphones has increased, so has the amount of those that have been injured or killed while ...
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Nationwide Initiative Launched to Examine Road Safety

For bicyclists and pedestrians, sometimes following the rules of the road is not enough to prevent a serious personal injury. This has been recognized by the United States Department of Transportation ...
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School Bullying Must Be Taken Seriously

Bullying has become a huge problem across the United States and many schools have implemented policies aimed at reducing the instances of bullying. Many of these policies ask that parents notify the ...
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Stay Safe on the Swing Set

There have been several publicized instances of children suffering serious brain injuries following swing set accidents. This is just another reminder that parents must be aware of the dangers present ...
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Pet Owners Responsible for Animal Bites

When a person has a pet, it is their responsibility to ensure that the animal does not cause serious injury to those it comes in contact with. If a pet causes harm to a person, they may be able to ...
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Cigarette Company Ordered to Pay $27 Million

Large-scale tobacco company Phillip Morris USA, Inc. was ordered to pay over $27 million to a woman after it was shown that a 50 year conspiracy contributed to the woman's development of a serious ...
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Airlines Settle Wrongful Death Suit After Refusing Flight

Three airlines have settled a $6 million dollar lawsuit in the death of a woman that was refused flight back to the United States due to her weight. A wrongful death lawsuit can occur when a person ...
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Solitary Confinement Linked to Personal Injury Claims

The New York City Department of Corrections has noted a 37% increase in personal injury claims against the Department since 2013, with a 114% increase noted since 2009. This number has been attributed ...
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Woman Blames General Motors for Third-Degree Burn

In another blow for General Motors, a Maine woman is claiming that the heated rear seat on a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban caused third-degree burns to her skin. Rear Seat Heaters Allegedly Cause Skin ...
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Texas Lawyer Takes on General Motors

By June of 2014, General Motors (GM) announced a recall of over 28 million vehicles due to a critical defect that has caused a number of crashes and injuries. A lawyer in Texas has filed a personal ...
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Tips to Negotiate a Fair Personal Injury Settlement

While ideally a personal injury lawyer can help you implement these and other strategies, the reality is that even with an attorney on your side, your actions can influence your dealings with ...
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What Steps Should I Take After a Car Accident?

Due to the amount of distracted drivers on the road, car accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury claims to be filed. After you have been involved in a car accident, there are a ...
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Injury Claims for Boat Accidents

A pleasure trip can quickly turn into a painful, costly hospital trip if boat operators are not careful. If you were a passenger on or operator of a boat during an accident, you might be able to ...
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Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim for Stress Injuries?

While it is sometimes possible to be compensated for emotional stress injuries from on the job, employees who suffer physical stress injuries are often entitled to compensation for their medical ...
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Soccer Injuries and Lawsuits

It is World Cup season, which means that all over the world individuals are watching soccer and playing soccer in the spirit of this unique event. While the professional players in Brazil this year ...
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When Can a Cruise Line Be at Fault for Your Injury?

It is not enough to prove that you were injured on a cruise ship; in order to go after a cruise line, you would have to prove that their carelessness created or contributed to your accident. In order ...
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“Low T” Treatments Lead to Cardiac Arrest and Other Dangers

In recent months, low testosterone therapies have become a serious concern as more and more men who undergo the therapies are experiencing serious side effects. There are increasing the number of ...
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Tips to Reduce ATV Accident Risks

While the numbers have been decreasing, the injury and fatality statistics for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are still incredibly high. Every year, more than 100,000 people go to the emergency ...
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Dog Bite Claims Reach New Record

Last year saw the most dog bite claims ever filed: 17,359 claims in total for 2013, according to data from the Insurance Information Institute. The average payout to those injured across the country ...
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