Personal Injury News & Articles

Medicare Sets Out to Reform Nursing Home Care

June 25, 2009

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a new guidance, in...

MARTA Train Operator Caught Texting

June 23, 2009

A train operator for Atlanta’s metro system, the MARTA, was suspended recently, when...

Four-Month Extension Given for Salmonella Claims

June 16, 2009

A judge in Virginia recently ruled that the deadline for any personal injury claims...

Study: One Quarter of Nursing Home Patients Have Infection

June 10, 2009

According to a study, which was recently conducted in Ireland, nearly one in every four nursing...

Workers Warned to Beware of ‘Under the Table’ Settlements

June 8, 2009

Because of the recent economic downturn, workers, especially those in the fields of construction...

New York MTA Wants a Cut Down on Personal Injury Lawsuits

June 4,2009

The city of New York is trying to cut down on the number of personal injury lawsuits that...

Nuclear Fuel Processing Plants Pay for Personal Injury Lawsuits

The nuclear fuel processing company, Babcock and Wilcox recently paid out $52.5 million for plaintiffs who claimed that the radioactive emissions from the plant resulted in personal injuries, wrongful death and property damage.

Minnesota Settles with Victims of 2007 Bridge Collapse

Monday April 20, 2009

The state of Minnesota recently paid out a total of $36.6 million for the wrongful death and personal injury suits brought by the victims of the bridge collapse in 2007. Each individual settlement ranged in price- from $4,500 to over $2.2 million.

Woman Burned by Hula Skirt, Received $4 Million in Damages

In 2003, a California woman was severely burned when a hula skirt that she was wearing burst into flames and could not be extinguished. Her case was recently heard in a Beverly Hills courtroom. Her lawyer...

Federal Worker Compensation The Law Is Found At 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 8101 Et Seq

This booklet contains answers to questions often asked about the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). It describes the basic provisions of the FECA in simple language, and it discusses the issues most commonly raised about entitlement to benefits...

Ephedra Users Beware

Have you or anyone you know taken Ephedra and are currently experiencing negative side effects? Then you need to read the following: Ephedra (also known as Ma Huang) is an over-the-counter dietary supplement containing a high concentration of ephedrine alkaloids. It was recently banned by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Singer, Brandy Sued Multiple Times Over Same Accident

Staff Writter, Jan 20, 2009 Even though years have passed since Brandy was involved in a car accident in which Awatef Aboudihaj died, lawsuits against the singer continue to be

Another Train Accident Occurs In Los Angeles

Staff writer, Sep 19, 2008 A bus that was out of service turned in front of the train. The impact of the accident knocked the front car of the train off its tracks, while the other cars remained

Solicitors Found Guilty of Stealing Millions

Staff Writter, Dec 23, 2008 Two solicitors who have stolen millions from sick and elderly are guilty of professional

Cuyahoga County Has Highest Crash Rates in Ohio

NHTSA - Cuyahoga County Report, Jul 14, 2008 Cuyahoga County has one of the state’s (Ohio) highest crash

Cancer Medication Warning Added to Regranex Label

FDA Medication Warning, Aug 11, 2008 An increased risk of cancer death has been added to the labeling for

NY Work Zone Crashes and Accidents and Deaths

NYC DOT, Sep 02, 2008 More than 40,000 people are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work

New Cell Phone Law - California Increase Teen Driver Safety

California gov, Jul 01, 2008 New Cell Phone Law - bans teenage drivers from using all electronic devices – such as cell phones, pagers and laptops while behind the

Houston Intoxication Manslaughter Traffic Incident

Houston Texas Gov, Jul 07, 2008 In Houston, Intoxication manslaughter charges have been filed against a motorist involved in a fatal traffic

Personal Injury Attorney: Child Choking Hazard - Toy Recall

CPSC, Jun 04, 2008 Personal Injury Lawyers on Child Choking Hazard - Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking

Fireworks Related Injuries - The 4th of July is Approaching

CDC Gov, Jun 15, 2008 Fireworks Related Injuries - Among the various types of fireworks, some of which are sold legally in some

2006 Nonfatal Workplace Injuries Statistic

BLS Gov, Apr 16, 2008 Key findings of the 2006 Survey of Occupational Injuries and

Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Gov, May 01, 2008 LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or

Serious Personal Injury Collision in Silver Spring

Montgomery County MD Gov, May 15, 2008 Collision involving a Montgomery County School bus and a car in Silver

Profile of Previous Years of Fatal Work Injuries

BLS Gov, Mar 13, 2008 Fatal highway incidents remained the most frequent type of fatal work related

Coral Springs Contractor Expose Workers to Trenching Hazards

Osha Gov, Apr 01, 2008 A serious violation is one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer

Fatal Hit &amp; Run Pedestrian Crash - Highway 101 between Gold Beach and Brookings

Oregon State Police, Dec 18, 2007 Roadway evidence indicates the victim was hit by a southbound

Wrong Way Driver Arrested Related to Injury Crash

Oregon Gov, Mar 01, 2008 A 68-year old man from Bonnie Lake, Washington is being charged in an alcohol-related crash early Thursday morning after he was driving the wrong way on Interstate

Three Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-10 in St. Charles Parish

Louisiana State Police, Nov 28, 2007 Louisiana State Police investigated a three vehicle fatal

Double Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 26 west of Madras

Oregon.gov, Dec 06, 2007 Two Central Oregon people died Tuesday evening and two other people suffered serious injuries in a three vehicle

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Route 128 North in Waltham

Mass.gov, Oct 30, 2007 Laine was uninjured in the crash but was arrested for Operating Under the Influence of

State Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Crash on I-95 in East Lyme

CT.gov, Nov 14, 2007 Connecticut State Police at Troop E in Montville received several 911 calls reporting a serious multiple vehicle

Driver Of Vehicle Involved In Yellowstone Fatal Accident

National Park Service, Oct 10, 2007 The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal accident last September near Mammoth Hot Springs has been found guilty of

Mechanical Problems Led to Washington, DC Subway Accident, NTSB Finds

NTSB, Oct 17, 2007 The NTSB has found that mechanical problems led to a subway derailment in Washington earlier this year that injured 23

Boulder Police Investigating Fatal Accident

City of Boulder, Colorado, Oct 22, 2007 The single car accident left one man dead and three others

Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace Infant Car Seat Carriers

NHTSA, Sep 24, 2007 Evenflo has received 679 reports of the handle on the car seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to

U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Cites Denver Zoological Foundation for Alleged Safety Violation Following Fatal Accident

OSHA, Oct 01, 2007 A citation issued to the organization by OSHAs Denver area office alleges one serious violation of the Occupational Safety and Health

New Study Reports High Injury Rates for Hotel Workers, Even Higher

Labor Movement, Sep 10, 2007 Alarming results that raise many questions as to why certain workers are getting injured at different

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sep 17, 2007 Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required

In Las Vegas, Elderly Lady Succumbs To Injuries From Previous Fire

City of Las Vegas, Aug 27, 2007 76-year-old Las Vegas woman died yesterday from injuries she suffered in a house

Fatal Fall at Webb Building Construction Site in Buffalo, N.Y. Leads to $49,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA Fines

OSHA, Sep 03, 2007 OSHA as cited David Burke Construction LLC of Hamburg, N.Y., for alleged repeat and serious violations of fall protection safety

NTSB Investigation of Collapse of I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis

NTSB, Aug 20, 2007 The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a Go Team to investigate the collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in

In New York, Fatal Fall at Webb Building Construction Site

OSHA, Aug 13, 2007 Serious violations of fall protection safety standards after an employee fell 30 feet to his death at a Buffalo

New Study Finds Most Sports and Recreation-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur In Youth and Teens

Department of Health, Jul 30, 2007 The study also found that some sport and recreation activities resulted in a higher percentage of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department

Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets

Consumer Product Safety Commission, Aug 06, 2007 Eight-year-old girl who was hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal

New Study Finds Few Risks of Birth Defects from Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jul 09, 2007 Women Should Talk with Their Doctors about Risks and

Fire On Board US Small Passenger Vessel Massachusetts Boston Harbor Massachusetts

National Transportation Safety Board, Jul 16, 2007 NTSB probable cause of fire was the ignition of diesel fuel by contact with a hot engine surface occurred because a fuel line to fuel injector was not properly

Excavation Damage Cited In Gas Explosion At New Jersey Apartment Building

NTSB, Jul 23, 2007 National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of a natural gas explosion and fire in Bergenfield,

Collision of Two CN Freight Trains in Anding Mississippi

The National Transportation Safety Board, Jun 25, 2007 NTSB probable cause of collision was the failure by the crew of the northbound train to comply with wayside signals requiring them to stop at North

Visits to US Emergency Departments at All Time High

National Center for Health Statistics, Jul 02, 2007 The report also finds that Medicaid patients were four times more likely to seek treatment from an ED than those with private

Roller Shoes Kids New Danger

National Institute of Health, Jun 11, 2007 the researchers conclude by urging that kids wear protective gear when using roller

Fireworks Related Injuries

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jun 18, 2007 Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission prohibits the sale of the most dangerous types of

Personal Illness and Injury Leave

Ventura Unified School District, May 21, 2007 Full-time certificated employees are entitled to 10 days leave of absence for personal illness or injury per school year, with full

Crash During Turn Maneuver in Manhattan

National Transportation Safety Board, May 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was the pilots? inadequate planning, judgment, and

Coconino County Injury Prevention

Arizona Department of Health Services, Coconino County, Jun 04, 2007 Every year, unintentional injuries kill and disable more children than all other childhood diseases

New Jersey Runway Overrun and Collision

National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was the pilots? failure to ensure the airplane was loaded within weight-and-balance

Damage to Natural Gas Distribution Line Resulting in Explosion and Fire

National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of explosion was the failure of Quickform to verify that all underground facilities were marked within the proposed dig site before beginning

Capsizing of New York Vessel Ethan Allen

The National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of capsizing was the vessel?s insufficient

Young Black, Native-American Children at Higher Risk of Fatal Accidents

Department of Health & Human Resources, Apr 16, 2007 Statistics from 2003 show that young black children were 63 percent more likely to die from an unintentional

OSHA Proposes Penalties Against Two South Florida Contractors

Department of Labor - OSHA, Apr 02, 2007 OSHA proposes six serious citations, with proposed penalties of

OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates

Department of Labor, Apr 09, 2007 The workplaces had 5.3 or more injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer for every 100 full-time

NIH Dicussion What is Whiplash?

National Institute of Health, Mar 12, 2007 The disorder commonly occurs as the result of an automobile

OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates

Federal Government, Mar 19, 2007 Injuries and illnesses are costly to employers in both personal and financial

MSHA issues warning to children and adults to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'

Department of Labor, Mar 26, 2007 The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration launched its

OSHA Renews Alliance with the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

OSHA, Mar 05, 2007 The alliance has made a difference in work-related musculoskeletal

OSHA Cites Endicott, N.Y., Employer Following Fatal Explosion

OSHA, Feb 19, 2007 OSHA issued three serious citations to Huron Real Estate Associates for a fatalaty due to an

OSHA Cites Safety Violations at Columbus Manufacturing Plant

Department of Labor - OSHA, Feb 26, 2007 OSHA has proposed $155,000 fines against Insulfoam in Columbus Ohio for alleged serious

Wayne Dalton Corp. Cited for Violating Workplace Safety and Health Standards

OSHA, Jan 29, 2007 Department of Labor's OSHA Proposes $140,000 in

Hit and Run Injury Collision

City of Fairfield, Feb 05, 2007 Fairfield Police received a report of a hit and run injury collision near Armijo High

Peanut Processors, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Peanut Paste Sold in VA, TN, and NC

FDA, Feb 12, 2007 The paste may contain small particles of

Free Medical Screening Offered to Workers and Their Families Exposed to Asbestos

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Jan 22, 2007 Will offer free medical screening to workers who might have been exposed to asbestos during their employment at the W.R. Grace site in Santa Ana,

CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 08, 2007 Every year, winter storms leave carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in their

Man Sentenced For Violent Attack Of A Man Outside Of A NW Nightclub

US Department of Justice, Jan 15, 2007 Received an eight-year prison term for a violent attack upon a man that left the victim a

FDA Warns of Safety Concern Regarding Rituxan in New Patient Population

FDA, Jan 02, 2007 Two patients treated with Rituxan for systemic lupus erythematosus developed progressive multifocal

St. Marys Foundry Cited for Workplace Safety and Health Violations

OSHA, Dec 25, 2006 U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $253,350 in

U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Fines North Reading, Mass., Contractor Following Electrical Accident at Kingston Jobsite

OSHA, Dec 11, 2006 Company faces $49,000 in proposed

Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison

Department of Justice, Dec 15, 2006 Men participated in a six-year conspiracy that led to the assault and murder of

FDA Updates its Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips

US Food and Drug Administration, Dec 18, 2006 Actions Constitute a Class I

Toy-Related Deaths and Catastrophic Toy-Related Injuries

CPSC, Nov 27, 2006 CPSC has reports of 16 toy related deaths involving children younger than 15 years old that occurred in 2004. In that same year, an estimated 161,100 children under

Falls Have Become the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths for Seniors

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Dec 04, 2006 Fall-related death rates for men and women 65 years and older increased significantly from 1993 to

Child Choking And Strangulation

Department of Health, Nov 10, 2006 More than 700 children die from accidental suffocation or

In Texas, Proposed Legislation Would Put Teeth In Dog Bite Law

Texas State Senate, Nov 17, 2006 If the dog kills a person it should be destroyed and its owner tried and

CPSC Reminds Parents To Keep Treat or Treaters Halloween Safe From Injury

U.S. Consumer Protection and Safety, Oct 27, 2006 CPSC is aware of serious Halloween related injuries involving burns from flammable costumes and

Traumatic Brain Injury Bill Clears Senate Committee

United State Senator, Nov 03, 2006 Brain injuries are the most frequent reasons for visits to physicians and emergency

Playskool Toy Tool Benches Causes Death Of Two Toddlers

CPSC, Oct 06, 2006 Oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their

In Virginia, Dog Bites On The Rise

Loudoun Gov, Oct 20, 2006 Dog bites are on the rise in Loudoun County, and Animal Control officials are encouraging citizens to take steps to prevent further

Falls From Elevation

CDC - Release, Sep 22, 2006 Falls from elevation hazards are present at most every jobsite, and many workers are exposed to these hazards

Boating Accident On The Yukon River

NPS - Press Release, Sep 29, 2006 One of the men was thrown from his seat into the boat?s interior framing and sustained head and neck trauma and a dislocated

Cutting Highway And Recreational Boating Deaths

Press Release, Sep 08, 2006 The National Transportation Safety Board challenged State legislatures and officials to make transportation safety a top 'political

In Bernalillo County, Two Boys Involved In Dog Attack

Press Release, Sep 15, 2006 Two boys playing outside their homes on Van Court SW in Albuquerque?s South Valley, were attacked by a neighbor?s pit

Folding Picnic Tables Recalled Due To Injuries

Press Release, Aug 25, 2006 18 reports of injuries including a broken foot and

OSHA Cites Miami Roofing Company After Fatal Accident

OSHA - Press Release, Sep 01, 2006 Horrific accident could have been avoided if the employer had followed required safety

Keep Safety In Mind When Sending Children Back To School

Press Release, Aug 11, 2006 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents to take precautions to keep children safe when they head back to

Merck Losses Judgement For $51 Million In Vioxx Case To Mr. Barnett

Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2006 Merck was wrong and the evidence supported the fact Vioxx contributed and caused Mr. Barnett heart

Boating Accidents Can Be Deadly

Press Release, Jul 28, 2006 A boating accident must be reported if it involves the death or disappearance of someone, injury requiring first aid, or property damage of $100 or

OSHA Cites Manufacturer Following Fatal Workplace Accident

OSHA - Press Release, Aug 04, 2006 Employee was pulled by her clothing into a twisting machine and caught by a rotating

Nursing Home Management Company Settles Case For Back Injuries

Dept. of Labor, Jul 20, 2006 One of the nation?s largest nursing home operators, will adopt specific measures to reduce back injuries for employees involved in lifting nursing home

OSHA Cites Fisherville Contractor For Electrical Hazards After Tent Accident Injures Workers

OSHA - Press Release, Jul 21, 2006 The violations address the company's failure to adequately train employees in electrical safety work

In New York, Fatal Scaffolding Accident Brings $159,350 In Fines

dol.gov, May 30, 2006 The hazards of working with scaffolding which resulted in the deaths of five workers and injuries to

California Motor Vehicle Code On Accidents And Claims

dmv.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 All members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents resulting in personal injuries or

Florida Osha Cites Company For Safety Hazards

osha.gov, May 15, 2006 Powered industrial trucks are involved in thousands of accidents that injure or kill American

In Massachusetts, Non Work Related Slip And Fall

mass.gov, Mar 31, 2006 Appeals from a decision in which an administrative judge denied his claim for Sec. 30 medical benefits for treatment

NJ Temporary Disability Benefits Law

nj.gov, Apr 17, 2006 Workers whose employment is covered by the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law are also protected by a mandatory disability insurance

In Chicago, Illinois Dog Law Is Effective Immediately

illinois.gov, Feb 22, 2006 Signed into law legislation authorizing all county boards to enact laws to protect the public from dangerous dogs and increase penalties against the dog?s

In Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights

roanokeva.gov, Mar 09, 2006 Anyone suffering physical, emotional or financial harm as a direct result of a felony or certain

CPSC Identifying Amusement Ride Defects

cpsc.gov, Feb 08, 2006 Each state's legislation differs, the main purpose is the prevention of ride incidents through the early identification of unsafe and defective

Nursing Home Wrongful Death

usdoj.gov, Jan 25, 2006 Often more than 100 in a day the same regimen of injections and Schedule II and II narcotic

New Jersey Considering Legislation On Dog Breed Restrictions In Homeowners Insurance

CGA.CT.GOV, Dec 28, 2005 Restrict insurers from considering a homeowner?s dog?s breed when underwriting a homeowners or rental insurance

Off Of Miami Beach, Small Plane Crashes

News Release, Dec 20, 2005 As reported 14 People are dead and still more are being bought out

In Maryland, Scaffold Collapse And Carpenter Dies

CDC.GOV, Dec 22, 2005 The company did not have written safety

Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffuser Electric

cpsc.gov, Nov 29, 2005 There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn

Fatal and Nonfatal Occupational Injuries From Working With Wood Chippers

cdc.gov, Dec 13, 2005 A total of 31 occupational injury deaths were attributable to mobile

Comprehensive Safety Review of Portable Generators

cpsc.gov, Nov 18, 2005 CO deaths and injuries from the consumer use of portable

Recall Of Certain Cribs Sold At Toys R Us Stores

cpsc.gov, Nov 29, 2005 The crib's paint contains high levels of

Ford Vehicle Was Defective In Design And Unreasonably Dangerous

More Law, Sep 25, 2005 Ford installed the defective glass that was unreasonably dangerous to

In California, If Your Medical Dispute Involves a Serious or Imminent Threat To Your Health Call These Numbers

CA State Gov, Nov 07, 2005 resolve problems that you are having with Your health plan, including issues about medical care, prescriptions, preventive testing and mental health

Orange County Fire Protection, Orange County Fire, Rupture Of A Cylinder Resulting From Serious Personal Injury, Or Death

dot.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Orange County Fire Protection, Orange County Fire, Rupture Of A Cylinder Resulting From Serious Personal Injury, Or

Personal Injury Lawyer In Houston Who Handles Numerous Car Accident Cases

usdoj.gov, Sep 21, 2005 Personal Injury Lawyer In Houston Who Handles Numerous Car Accident

Protection Against Injuries To Others That Result From Negligent

ca.gov, Sep 07, 2005 This coverage is called bodily injury (BI)

Chicago Pipe fitters Union In And Worker Suffer Many Personal Injuries And Before The Fair Act, These Victims Will No Longer Have To Go Without Payment Support Of S. 2290

senate.gov, Sep 12, 2005 Chicago Personal Injuries Will No Longer Have To Go Without Payment Support Of S.

627.736 Required Personal Injury Protection Benefits Exclusions Priority Claims

flsenate.gov, Aug 24, 2005 627.736 Required Personal Injury Protection Benefits Exclusions Priority

The Scope Of The Bill's Bar On Personal Injury Lawsuits Is Also Unprecedented It Reaches All Civil Actions

whitehouse.gov, Aug 31, 2005 Bar On Personal Injury Lawsuits Is Also

Amusement Park Safety A Four-Year-Old Boy Died In June After He Passed Out On An Epcot Center Ride

saferparks.org, Aug 01, 2005 He Passed Out On An Epcot Center

AB 173 Will Promote Personal Responsibility And Limit Civil Liability For Small Businesses

republican.assembly.ca.gov, Aug 10, 2005 AB 173 Will Promote Personal Responsibility And Limit Civil Liability For Small

Filed A Notice Of Traumatic Injury Alleging That On While At A Training Course In Georgia, He Injured His Right Hand

.dol.gov, Jun 24, 2005 Filed A Notice Of Traumatic Injury Alleging That On While At A Training Course In Georgia, He Injured His Right

In FY'96 48.4 Million Dollars Was Paid In Sidewalk Settlements And Judgments, Rising To A High Of 76.8 Million Dollars In 2001

comptroller.nyc.gov, Jul 05, 2005 In FY'96 48.4 Million Dollars Was Paid In Sidewalk Settlements And Judgments, Rising To A High Of 76.8 Million Dollars In

Payouts For Personal Injury Claims Alone Could Easily Top $100 Million

yahoo.com, Jul 18, 2005 Payouts For Personal Injury Claims Alone Could Easily Top $100

Record $2.8 Million Verdict Handed Down in Orange County in First Wrongful Death Trial From Metrolink Train Crash

Yahoo Press Release, Jun 20, 2005 Record $2.8 Million Verdict Handed Down in Orange County in First Wrongful Death Trial From Metrolink Train

Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Debtor’s Left Shoulder Was Injured, Requiring Two Surgeries And Keeping Him Out Of Work

gamb.uscourts.gov, Jun 24, 2005 Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Debtor?s Left Shoulder Was Injured, Requiring Two Surgeries And Keeping Him Out Of

Personal Injury Protection Insurance Benefits Paid Pursuant To This Section

flsenate.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Personal Injury Protection Insurance Benefits Paid Pursuant To This

Mold Exposure Joins Leading Personal Injury Claims with $925,000 Award

businesswire press release, Jun 14, 2005 Mold Exposure Joins Leading Personal Injury Claims with $925,000

Over One Million People Suffered A Slip, Trip Or Falling Injury, And Over 17,000 Americans Died As A Result

National Ag Safety Database, May 16, 2005 Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year in the work force,15 percent are due to slips, trips, or

Woman Arrested after Double Stabbing Inside a Bethesda Mall

Montgomery County MD Gov, May 31, 2005 Woman Arrested after Double Stabbing Inside a Bethesda

Judge Grants Class Action In Minot Derailment Lawsuit

twin cities press release, May 09, 2005 Judge Grants Class Action In Minot Derailment

FDA Approves Celebrex For New Indication

FDA, May 13, 2005 A special panel of the US Food and Drug Administration voted to allow Pfizer's pain killer Celebrex to

Traffic Accidents Fall In First Quarter

Nashville & Davidson County Gov., Apr 26, 2005 When compared with the first quarter of 2004, personal injury crashes dropped by 33% (1332 this year vs. 1994 last

The Plaintiff Sued A Public Ambulance Service And Its Employee For Personal Injuries He Sustained When The Ambulance In Which He Was Being Transported

Wauconda fire department, Apr 29, 2005 The Plaintiff Sued A Public Ambulance Service And Its Employee For Personal Injuries He Sustained When The Ambulance In Which He Was Being

Study Faults US Malpractice System for Skyrocketing Malpractice Costs Tired of the war mongering between doctors and lawyers

Medical news today Pres, May 01, 2005 Malpractice Costs Tired of the war mongering between doctors and

Seattle Jury Delivers Verdict in Favor of Paper Mill Worker with Asbestosis

press release, Apr 08, 2005 Seattle Jury Delivers Verdict in Favor of Paper Mill Worker with

Five Children Win $4.5 Million Verdict in Brooklyn Lead Poisoning Case

press release, Apr 18, 2005 Five Children Win $4.5 Million Verdict in Brooklyn Lead Poisoning

SB 297 Repeals Mandatory Helmet Law Michigan State Police Say Passage Will Increase Number Of Deaths And Injuries

biz.yahoo, Mar 18, 2005 SB 297 Repeals Mandatory Helmet Law Michigan State Police Say Passage Will Increase Number Of Deaths And

Mercer County Personal Injury Attorney Tapped for New Jersey Bar Civil Trial Preparation Semina

emediawire., Mar 28, 2005 Since 1929, Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman attorneys have represented clients in matters of accident & injury, family & individual, and business & employment litigation

A Legal Term That Describes A Written Form Of Defamation, Which The Dictionary Defines As A "False Or Unjustified Injury To Someone's Good Reputation." Sometimes The Word Slander Is Used In The Same Breath As Libel.

state.gov, Mar 17, 2005 Defamation, Which The Dictionary Defines As

Abolished So Far As They Apply To Any Claim In Tort Which Is Not Excluded

agc.gov, Mar 17, 2005 Abolished So Far As They Apply To Any Claim In Tort Which Is Not Excluded From The Operation Of This

Do The Nursing Home’s Training Programs Educate Employees About How To Recognize Resident Abuse And Neglect

medicare.gov, Mar 17, 2005 Do The Nursing Home?s Training Programs Educate Employees About How To Recognize Resident Abuse And

An Award Of Millions Is Considered An Appropriate Award In The Circumstances Doctor Ian Neil in a Significant Head Injury

SC GOV, Mar 17, 2005 Plaintiff Defendant not appearing or being

Young People Carrying Apoe-4 Will Make A Worse Recovery From Head Injury

news.bbc, Mar 17, 2005 We Also Believe That Young People Carrying Apoe-4 Will Make A Worse Recovery From Head Injury, Perhaps Because Of A Reduced Capacity For Brain

If They Rule In Favor Of Plaintiffs In Boat Accident Cases The Case Was Remanded Back To Circuit Court In Illinois Where The Original Lawsuit

gov prop, Mar 17, 2005 If They Rule In Favor Of Plaintiffs In Boat Accident Cases The Case Was Remanded Back To Circuit Court In Illinois Where The Original

Clinical Trials Should Use Protocols That Explicitly Test The Mechanisms Relevant To Patients With Head Injuries

nih.gov, Mar 17, 2005 Clinical Trials Should Use Protocols That Explicitly Test The Mechanisms Relevant To Patients With Head

Motorcycle Injury And Claim Statistics

acc.co.nz, Mar 17, 2005 Motor Cycle Injury Claims Relative to Other

A Boating Accident Report Must Be Filed When Any Person On Board A Vessel Disappears Under Circumstances Indicating Possible Death Or Injury

cdc.gov, Mar 17, 2005 A Boating Accident Report Must Be Filed When Any Person On Board A Vessel Disappears Under Circumstances Indicating Possible Death Or

When an Aviation Accident Occurs Emergency Response is ImmediateTo Secure The Accident Site

ntsb.gov, Mar 17, 2005 When an aviation accident occurs, emergency response is immediate. Local authorities including the police, fire department, paramedics and the coroner respond to the

The Objectives Of This Research Were To Obtain An Understanding Of The Trends, Patterns And Changes In The Circumstances Of Motorcycle Accidents Over The Past Decade

dot.gov, Mar 17, 2005 The Objectives Of This Research Were To Obtain An Understanding Of The Trends, Patterns And Changes In The Circumstances Of Motorcycle Accidents Over The Past

The State's Trial Lawyers Group The State's Unfavorable Medical Malpractice Law Suit

assn org, Mar 15, 2005 The West Virginia Ob-Gyn Who Filed A Lawsuit Against The State's Trial Lawyers Group The State's Unfavorable Medical Malpractice Law

Claim Personal Injury For Compensation Because Of Pay Loss The Claim Should Be Filed Within 10 Days After Pay Stops Or When The Employee Returns To Work

usda.gov, Mar 15, 2005 Claim Personal Injury For Compensation Because Of Pay Loss The Claim Should Be Filed Within 10 Days After Pay Stops Or When The Employee Returns To

The Supreme Court To Consider Whether The Plaintiffs Need Expert Support For Their Claims Of Medical Malpractice Court Case The Plaintiffs Ask The Supreme

courts michigan gov, Mar 15, 2005 The Supreme Court To Consider Whether The Plaintiffs Need Expert Support For Their Claims Of Medical Malpractice Court Case The Plaintiffs Ask The

Mercer County Personal Injury Attorney Tapped for New Jersey Bar Civil Trial Preparation Seminar

releases, Mar 03, 2005 Ms. Mar, a Cranbury, NJ resident and member of the New Jersey State Bar practicing personal injury law since 1996, expressed great

The Department also inspects dams and participates in flood control planning to prevent property damage, personal injury, and loss of life

.water.az.gov, Mar 10, 2005 The Department also inspects dams and participates in flood control planning to prevent property damage, personal injury, and loss of

New Orleans Police Department Exposing A Insurance Scam Ring That Involved $1.5 Million Fraudulent Claims For Vehicle Damage And Personal Injuries

Gov Consumers, Mar 11, 2005 Fraud is pervasive in the insurance industry. The cost is $120 billion annually according to industry

Five Percent of Indiana Attorneys Named Super Lawyers

prnewswire, Mar 01, 2005 Law & Politics and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly released the second annual list of Indiana Super Lawyers, which will reach more than 163,500 readers this

Personal injury reforms

.justice qld, Mar 02, 2005 In response to community concerns about increases in public liability insurance premiums, the Queensland Government passed legislation in June 2002 that affected the

McDermott Announces Results of Special Shareholders Meeting

corporate pres, Feb 24, 2005 The asbestos personal injury claimants have voted in favor of the proposed B&W plan of reorganization, with approximately 89 percent of the votes cast being in favor of

Grossman Law Offices Settles Large Personal Injury Case $225,000.00

prweb preleases, Feb 28, 2005 On March 10, 2004 Plaintiff, Marsha Mozelewski, a single mother of an 11 year old boy and primary caretaker for her elderly father, was driving on I-30 in Dallas, Texas

The 6 Most Dangerous Appliances in Your House

prweb releases, Feb 22, 2005 At a time when homeland security ranks high on many Americans' safety lists, it's ironic that a major cause of deaths in the United States occurs right in our own

L.A Judge Rules Neuropsychologist Qualified for Expert Testimony in $6M Landmark Toxic Mold Case

prweb releases, Feb 22, 2005 The defendants PCS Property Management LLP and 8611 Venice Blvd. Corp are either owned directly or indirectly by another LLP, whose principle is local PCS

City paid $570 million in personal injury lawsuits in 2004

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Lawyer Announces $700,000 Personal Injury Settlement in New Jersey Construction Site Accident for Union Plumber

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Five Children Win $4.5 Million Verdict in Brooklyn Lead Poisoning Case

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Rape Case Against Priest

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Ford settles in 15-passenger van rollover

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Law Change Related To The Personal Injury Protection Coverage In Florida

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Los Alamos National Laboratory Settlement Of Personal Injury Lawsuit

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Cracking Down on Frivolous Lawsuits Penalty for Personal Injury Lawyers Filing Frivolous Lawsuits

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Chiropractor Pleads Guilty To Filing False Tax Returns

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Thompson: City Paid $525 Million In Claims In FY 2002

NYC Comptroller, Oct 08, 2004 Thompson: City Paid $525 Million In Claims In FY

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Motor Carrier Vehicle Must Be Covered Under Georgia Law

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What Constitutes Excessive Punitive Damages

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