When trees cause harm in a weather related event, liability is a gray area. Since no one controls the weather, it is often not an issue of liability for the tree owner. On the contrary, if the property owners were…
When trees cause harm in a weather related event, liability is a gray area. Since no one controls the weather, it is often not an issue of liability for the tree owner. On the contrary, if the property owners were…
Iowa police were called to a Wal-Mart store shortly before 10:00 a.m. with reports that a truck had driven through the store entrance, destroying property and killing or injuring people within the immediate area of the entrance. Witnesses said the…
Patients place their trust in the hands of healthcare professionals every day. When a negligent or reckless action by a healthcare provider causes a patient serious harm, the wrongdoer should be held legally liable for compensation to the victim. The…
When pursuing money damages in personal injury lawsuits, corporate greed can often prevent a fair settlement from being reached quickly. Insurance companies and deep pocket defendants always have significant economic advantages over injured plaintiffs; they are infamous for delaying proceedings…
A landslide, in 2014, killed 43 people in rural Oso, northeast of Seattle. A $60 million settlement has been reached in the case. The largest wrongful death lawsuit in history was just about to begin when the logging company agreed…
When a driver hits a pedestrian, often the biggest question is: Whose fault was the accident? Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Did the driver run a red light? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver intoxicated? Did…
An Indiana truck driver charged in a 2014 crash that killed five people pleaded guilty to five counts of reckless homicide and one count of falsifying his driving log. He faces six to 28 years in prison, but prosecutors have…
Each day we open the paper or turn on the computer and there is another story about an FDA approved drug that causes serious injuries or death. The most disturbing news, aside from the risks of taking various drugs, is…
Wrongful death can happen for many reasons? Auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, product liability, medical malpractice and workplace fatalities. There are no words to describe the loss of a loved one, especially a sudden, unexpected loss caused by the actions or…
When a victim has been involved in an accident involving a tractor trailer, it often times causes serious injuries leading to long-term medical treatment and or emotional and mental pain and suffering. During the litigation process, the victim’s attorney must…