Ex-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with … – Evening Standard
Evening StandardEx-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with …Evening StandardHer solicitors, Irwin Mitchell, are investigating whether she came into contact with asbestos at the department store. In particular she is concerned about the dust in underground tunnels which she used to walk through to collect merchandise. Mrs …
5 Car Accident Myths
Listen to any morning traffic report or talk to any friend and you know — car accidents happen all the time. And everyone’s got their own story. So how do you separate fact from fiction? Here are five of the most persistent car accident myths, and why they’re they are just plain wrong. If You’re Not Hurt Right Away, You Can’t Sue for Injuries Later. Some injuries, especially those like whiplash, can take weeks or months to develop noticeable symptoms. As long as you’re within your state’s statute of limitations, you can file an injury claim. Even if you don’t feel hurt, you should probably seek medical attention immediately, just to be safe. The Other Driver and I Can Work It Out. One of the biggest mistakes after …
Injured in an Airbnb Rental
Travel is expensive. Why spend money on a hotel if you’re going to spend most of your time sightseeing? Airbnb has become a cheaper and more attractive option for many travelers. However, what happens in the case of an injury? You slip and fall in a hotel, you sue the hotel. If you slip in fall in an Airbnb rental, who do you sue? Can you even sue? Personal Injury Lawsuits Under the principle of premises liability, homeowners, landowners, landlords, Airbnb hosts, are responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment on their property. For premises owners to be held liable for injuries, you, the plaintiff, must show that the owner created, knew, or should have known about an unsafe condition and negligently failed to correct it, causing …
Reducing Preventable Readmissions Could Help Reduce Hospital Negligence
Leaving the hospital can be a sign that a person is on the road to recovery or has reached a point where his or her care can be managed at home. Many people look forward to this and often consider it the beginning of a new chapter. Unfortunately, there are some people who cannot move forward as quickly as they would have hoped. For some patients, the 30 days after being released from the hospital can be a vulnerable and fragile period of time and many people develop or continue to experience adverse health conditions that jeopardize their recovery. This is referred to as post-hospital syndrome. According to a study on post-hospital syndrome, patients leaving the hospital face some amount of risk once they are out …
Summary Judgment Appropriate in PA Where Frequent Exposure to and Breathing of Asbestos Dust Is Absent
The Pennsylvania Superior Court in Sterling v. P&H Mining Equipment, Inc. recently affirmed the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant P&H Mining Equipment, Inc. (P&H) because plaintiff Norman…By: Wilson Elser
Need to Know: Car Accidents in Other Countries
Car accidents are never pleasant, but they can really spoil a perfect vacation when they occur while you are traveling. And an injury can make it even worse. In many ways, international car accidents are handled in similar ways to those at home. But there might be some big differences, depending on where you’re visiting. Here are some things to consider if you are injured in a car accident in another country. First Steps What you do right after a car accident abroad should be the same as what you do after an accident at home. First, assess the damage. Make sure everyone is OK, that anyone injured receives medical attention, and that the cars involved in the accident are not a danger to other traffic or …
Bus driver falsely accused of driving under the influence of cocaine secures compensation, 18th March 2015
Fifty-five year old Alan Bailes, who had been employed as a bus driver for more than 22 years, was wrongly dismissed from First Bristol Limited for “gross misconduct” having tested positive for cocaine in a drug test at work.
The California Supreme Court – What to Expect in 2015
On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT, Sedgwick attorneys Kirk Jenkins (Chicago), Hall Marston (Los Angeles) and Michael Walsh (Los Angeles) presented a webinar titled “The California Supreme Court: What to Expect in 2015.” The…By: Sedgwick LLP
Illinois industrial accident leads to fatality
Most people take safety precautions in their everyday lives. They lock their doors at night, use their seat belts and obey traffic signals. Unfortunately, some people may not be fully aware of the hazards they face while completing their job duties and responsibilities. The family of one man in Illinois is likely more aware of these hazards after a fatal industrial accident. Police arrived at Acme Industries just before noon one day in mid-April. The man had reportedly became entangled in a machine that is used to cut or shape metal and wood products. Unfortunately, the man passed away before rescue workers arrived. While a representative for Acme has stated that the company is working to determine what caused the accident, the Occupational Safety and Health …
Family of Baglan man launch an appeal for information about his death, 24th April 2015
The family of a man from Baglan, who died after being diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer, is appealing for information from his former colleagues.
Illinois Supreme Court Debates Tort Duty of Care for 911 First Responders
In the closing days of the March term, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Coleman v. East Joliet Fire Protection District, a case from the Third District. Coleman poses the question of whether public entities and their employees owe a…By: Sedgwick LLP
AIHA Seeking Entries for ‘IH Fundance Film Festival’ Contest
The festival involves AIHA members shooting a short video (two minutes or less), which is then uploaded on YouTube and promoted on Twitter. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness and the profile of industrial/occupational hygiene.