In a first-of-its kind ruling, a federal judge recently ruled against Remington Arms in a Louisiana personal injury/design defects case. Although Remington argued that it was immune under the Louisiana Products Liability Act, the judge ultimately ruled that the Act protects gun makers from lawsuits except in cases involving defective firearms, and awarded $500,000 to … Continued
Read MoreUnited Airlines has been all over the news of late after a passenger, David Dao, was dragged off against his will by security personnel. After the incident, the city decided to open up an investigation into the incident and placed the officers involved on administrative leave. While airlines like United may claim that they are … Continued
Read MoreHundreds of people who worked or served on various military bases recently brought a mass tort lawsuit against six manufacturers of firefighting foams, which were used for fire suppression and which are now believed to have contaminated local drinking water via ingredients such as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), unregulated chemicals which are … Continued
Read MoreTraditionally, prosthetics were not seen as equal to actual limbs in the eyes of personal injury laws, as these devices resembled more mechanical-like contraptions than human flesh. However, as a recent law conference explored—this could soon change, as prosthetics start to resemble human limbs more and more each year. Specifically, this conference—titled “Human Enhancement … Continued
Read MoreNews stories have been brimming with the latest celebrity gossip on Charlie Sheen and how he failed to inform his sexual partners and others that he was H.I.V. positive. Yet, irrespective of whether or not something involves a celebrity, individuals not informing sexual partners about sexually transmittable diseases is actually a serious issue, and one … Continued
Read MoreFew people realize that, if you recover for your injuries under a personal injury or even workers’ compensation case, the insurance company that initially covered your medical expenses can assert a lien or “privilege” on any proceeds recovered. The subrogation definition describes the health insurance (or other) company being entitled to recover for what it … Continued
Read MoreAs the International Business Times highlighted earlier this month, injury cases involving police misconduct—ranging from false arrest to serious police brutality —are growing rapidly at the moment. More and more people documenting abuse at the hands of the police—as well as the promise of settlements—are contributing to the rise. In particular, according to a study … Continued
Read MoreLate last month, the Oklahoma Supreme Court held that the Oklahoma district court has jurisdiction to hear an action alleging that fracking indirectly caused the plaintiff’s injuries by leading to an earthquake. This decision could affect other states, such as Louisiana, where citizens are also concerned about the potentially hazardous effects associated with fracking. This … Continued
Read MoreSeveral personal injury claims have recently been filed against certain airlines for toxic exposure to contaminated air, causing victims to suffer from Aerotoxic Syndrome. Aerotoxic syndrome results from breathing in airliner cabin air after it has been contaminated with toxic levels of engine oils or other chemicals. Symptoms reported include light-headedness, nausea, and motion sickness. … Continued
Read MoreSocial media websites like Facebook originally became popular because they helped people, oftentimes located far away from each other, to become or stay connected. However, social media is starting to play a large role in personal injury cases, more often hurting rather than helping plaintiffs’ claims for damages. Personal injury cases being affected by social … Continued
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