This article was written by Andy Sampson of Price Benowitz LLP. A setback for any personal injury lawyer is to have a case completely tossed out of court by a high court justice. This is exactly what happened recently in the closely watched case of Mangione vs Jacobs in Queens County, New York. Susanna Mangione […]
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US Health Law May Curb Rising Maternal Deaths
This article was written by Andy Sampson of Price Benowitz LLP. The US Health Law has been a subject of debate for a while. Since the law has passed, it is important to examine the parts of the law that will impact our society in a positive manner. More people will have access to healthcare […]
DePuy Hip Replacement Injuries
DePuy hip replacement injuries have been on the rise since 2008. The DePuy ASR is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that was used in many patients from its release. Unfortunately, the FDA has gotten hundreds of complaints about the DePuy ASR causing hip replacement injuries, including failure of the device requiring additional hip surgery, and […]
What to Bring When First Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer
There have been many times where a case went sour for the victim of an accident because they lacked that pesky little detail which would have sealed the deal for them. So if you want to avoid getting cooked by an absent material, here’s the answer for what you should bring when first meeting with […]
Do I Have a Spinal Injury? Symptoms and Remedies
THE SPINAL CORD The spine is vital to the movement of the muscles in the body. The spinal cord is the essential body part that coordinates muscle and joint movement. The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system. The spinal cord is a long column of neural tissue that is located inside the […]
Nursing Home Neglect, An All-Too-Common Occurrence
Nursing home negligence and abuse is an all too frequent type of personal injury, suffered by hundreds, if not thousands, of elderly people every year. Not-so-encouraging statistics have suggested that nearly one-third of all nursing homes are guilty of imparting some type of mistreatment or harm to its residents. While some victims and their family […]
Olympics legacy may be more sports injuries
Thousands of people will soon be inspired by this year’s Olympics to take up sport for their health and enjoyment. This is the much talked about legacy of the games. Claim Today Solicitors own sportsman Partha Biswas welcomes this legacy with a few words of caution about injuries. All sports contain a certain level of […]
Hearing Loss in the workplace
There are many illnesses and injuries that occur in the workplace but most have a very evident effect. Industrial Deafness can be caused over long periods of time with the damage and symptoms not being obvious. As hearing loss occurs naturally with age, most people just put it down to this. The deafness that occurs […]
How Obesity is Affecting U.S. Workers’ Compensation Claims
Obesity in America is not just affecting the overweight, but it has affected employers as well. Workers’ compensation claims among the obese are on the rise and payouts are often three times as high as those for people of an average weight. The obesity epidemic in the United States is not only a personal issue, […]
Responsible for Fleeing the Scene in Orlando?
The city of Orlando is one of the top four U.S. cities with the most pedestrian hit and run accidents. Authorities have blamed urban expansion for the increase in hit and run accidents in Florida because there is little space on the roads for pedestrians and cyclists. Florida law prohibits drivers from leaving the scene […]