Attorneys for Dawn Nettles have filed their Appellant’s Brief in the 5th Court of Appeals in Dallas. The brief asks the court of appeals to overturn the Dallas trial court’s ruling that GTECH has “derivative immunity”. The Dallas trial court’s decision…
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Month: May 2016
Texting With a Driver? You Could be Liable.
We know that when drivers text, they are distracted. Distraction is a major catalyst for auto accidents. Motorists who cause crashes will be held liable to compensate for any resulting injuries. They may, depending on state law, even face criminal sanctions. But…
Stingrays, part 1: Why are cell site simulators important — and worrisome?
Police across the country are increasingly relying on a controversial surveillance technology to monitor and apprehend suspects. But after recent court rulings, cops are on notice that they must operate within the bounds of the Constitution or risk having vital…
Just what does making contact mean?
Making contact can mean any one of a number of ways, but for the purposes of this blog, making contact with a lead is making a personal phone call and sending a follow up email. When you have a set…
250K dollar wrongful death award to family of woman walking her dog
A 22-year-old woman from Naperville, Illinois, was hit and killed by a motorist as she was walking with her dog across the street. The driver had insufficient insurance. The family of Emily Driscoll was awarded $250,000 in a wrongful death…
Seniors & Mental Health: Is it Mental Illness or Aging?
Seniors are more at risk for mental illness than the general population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of people age 55 and older experience some kind of mental health concern. Not only…
GEICO v. Macedo – Auto Insurer Must Pay Plaintiff Attorney Fees
A recent decision by Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court order requiring an auto insurer liable for a $200,000 car accident judgment to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, in accordance with F.S. 768.79(6)(b). Normally, all…
Outshine other agents by being consistent in following up
The insurance business is highly competitive. That’s no secret. Want to win big? Then do what a lot of other agents do not do — be consistent with following up with leads. There are a lot of agents who just…
Illinois roofer fined for failing to protect workers from risk of falls
An Illinois roofing company received citations for one willful, one repeated and one serious safety violation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on April 13. The agency proposed to fine the South Elgin-based contractor $57,950. OSHA inspectors reported…
Insights About Today’s Family Caregivers
According to a research study from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, the description of the family caregiver is changing. While the typical family caregiver is usually depicted as, on average, a 49-year-old woman who cares for a relative,…
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