Is using Facebook during a wrongful death trial an ethics issue or a legal issue? This is one of those cases that make waves — not so much for the case itself, but for the presence of and use of…
Is using Facebook during a wrongful death trial an ethics issue or a legal issue? This is one of those cases that make waves — not so much for the case itself, but for the presence of and use of…
The first of hundreds of defective vaginal mesh lawsuits has started in New Jersey. Plaintiffs and attorneys alike are watching it closely. First trials, particularly when they involve class action lawsuits, are always watched closely. They are the bellwethers of…
Accidents involving big rigs are horrendously frightening. Many victims sustain catastrophic injuries or die. No one goes out of their way to get anywhere near a big rig on the highway as many drivers realize the dangers of traveling too…
Accidents involving big rigs are horrendously frightening. Many victims sustain catastrophic injuries or die. No one goes out of their way to get anywhere near a big rig on the highway as many drivers realize the dangers of traveling too…
It was not surprising to learn that Junior Seau had chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Seau took his own life in May 2012 and shocked a nation already reeling over other similar sports deaths. He was a former National Football League (NFL)…
If you work in Texas, it is the law that employers report all injuries and illnesses. If you have been injured on the job in Texas, or become ill as a result of conditions in your workplace, your employer is…
This is a total no-brainer. Do not text and drive. Period. There are three kinds of distracted driving: taking your hands off the wheel; letting your mind wander off what you are doing; and taking your eyes off the road.…
A 52-year-old man was hit by a van belonging to a hotel corporation, driven by a hotel employee. This case was about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A 52-year-old man was out riding his bicycle early…
The good news is that the number of car accidents has gone down. The bad news is that the number of big rig wrecks is on the rise. There are a number of factors at play during a car accident…
The latest statistics relating to transvaginal mass litigation show well over 400 cases pending. There are more to follow. Trials for transvaginal mesh lawsuits started in December 2012. This whole process will likely take years to litigate, but justice is…