Suitcases Keep Falling on Airline Passengers’ Heads
When airlines started charging extra for checked baggage, wallet-conscious travelers started stuffing everything they could into their carry-ons. Anyone whose flown in the past few years can tell you the turf war for territory in overhead compartments is real, and flight attendants, too, can attest to the increased injury risk caused by the “carry-on crunch.” That risk has been borne out by lawsuits against airlines. Most recently, a Colorado man sued Southwest Airlines, claiming flight staff should’ve spotted an “infirm” passenger trying to load a suitcase in an overhead bin and intervened before the suitcase fell on his head. Overstuffed Overhead Compartments Charles E. Giebel II claimed he was waiting in his seat at Denver International Airport on his way to Newark, New …
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Highest in Nearly Three Decades
Even with all the new safety technology available — from motion sensors and backup cameras to self-driving cars — 2018 produced the most pedestrian fatalities since 1990; that’s almost three decades. What accounted for this continued rise in pedestrian deaths, and what can you do if you’re hit by a car? Here’s a look. Why? According to a preliminary report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 6,227 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads last year — a four percent increase over last year, and up 35 percent over the last decade. While the number of fatalities decreased in 23 states, 25 other states (and the District of Columbia) saw an increase in fatalities, while two states remained constant. And over a third of all fatalities occurred on local roads. One reason for the increase …
Girl Gets $75K for Mechanical Dinosaur Injuries
Witnessing a dinosaur egg hatching must be a magical moment. Until, that is, you’re punched on the chin by a mechanical arm. That’s what happened to a young girl visiting Universal Orlando in 2013, and she and her family finally settled a lawsuit against the theme park, for $75,000. Jurassic Lawsuit According to Orlando Weekly, the child was struck on the chin by a mechanical arm on the Dinosaur Egg Scanner attraction at Universal’s Jurassic Park land: “The device was part of a display that offered display of fake dinosaur eggs ‘hatching,’ and visitors could pull a level to scan some of the eggs, which would result in a simulated scan image of a baby dinosaur on a screen.” Universal claimed the scanner machinery was manufactured …
Words You Should Never Use
Over the weekend, W. Virginia Chief Justice Beth Walker tweeted out a list of words that are banned from her opinions. It’s a good list, and one that all lawyers should note, as these words don’t belong in briefs either. I’ve written before about crappy legal writing, from both the bar and the bench. It’s not that concise writing will necessarily win your client’s case but that at least your arguments can be appreciated. Far worse than writing a losing argument is writing an argument that isn’t even read because it makes the eyes glaze over. Lawyers are (in)famous for cluttering our letters and briefs with pretentious, and wholly unnecessary, language, thereby distracting from the point. A good quote to keep…
Were Grand Canyon Visitors Exposed to Radiation?
“If you were in the Museum Collections Building (bldg 2C) between the year 2000 and June 18, 2018, you were ‘exposed’ to uranium by OSHA’s definition.” Not exactly something you want to hear after your vacation to the Grand Canyon, but that’s what the park’s health and safety manager is claiming. Elston “Swede” Stephenson says radioactivity readings gathered by Park Service officials on three buckets of stones believed to be uranium specimens appeared to be hundreds of times higher than federal exposure thresholds. A Box of Rocks or a Load of Radiation? Apparently not everyone is on board with Stephenson’s evaluation of radiation risk at the park. “It’s just a bucket of rocks,” Craig Little, a health physicist who spent 25 years at the Oakridge National Laboratory told the …
When to Sue for a Chemical Burn
Dozens of workers every year suffer chemical burns on the job. And the products we use and businesses we frequent often contain or use dangerous chemicals. So, if you’re one of the people who suffers a chemical burn, when (and who) can you sue? That will largely depend on the circumstances of your case. Here’s a look: Product Liability In 2017, almost 300,000 iPhone cases were recalled after leaking glitter from cracked cases caused chemical burns. Two dozen customers claimed they suffered skin irritation or chemical burns from leaking cases, and one person “reported chemical burns and swelling to her leg, face, neck, chest, upper body and hands.” Product liability claims hold a manufacturer or seller liable if their product causes injuries. There are generally three types of …
Don’t Let Potholes Get You Down
While there are hundreds of remarkable things to see and do in New York City, there is an endless supply of not-so beautiful things—like the potholes that litter our streets. Not only unpleasant to behold, they are a serious hazard that can ruin vehicles and cause crashes. The good news is you can seek compensation for relatively minor issues like damage to your tires and rims from the City; the bad news is there are restrictions on them. When a person is seriously hurt in a crash due to a pothole, the situation becomes more complicated. That’s when you need a top NYC injury attorney on your side to make sure your rights are protected. You have a narrow window for filing a claim against the …
Scarred on the Slopes: Our Top 5 Legal Tips for Skiing Accidents and Injuries
With all the winter weather most of the country has been getting blasted with, chances are you’ve hit the slopes already. And with no snow letup in sight, you might be headed back. So, be careful out there. But, accidents happen. Most of us are aware of the risks that come with skiing, but every now and then an accident isn’t just an accident, and someone else is at fault. When that happens on the ski slopes, who’s responsible and what can you do about it? Here’s what you need to know about skiing injuries and legal liability. 1. Ski Accidents: Top 3 Ways Not to Get Injured Hopefully, you’re well aware of how to stay safe on the slopes. If not, an experienced skier or guide can help. …
Herbert Law Group Builds Awareness of Heat Stress Injuries in the Workplace
Richardson based personal injury law firm Herbert Law Group spreads awareness of common a workplace injury concern for people who work in the Texas heat. The post Herbert Law Group Builds Awareness of Heat Stress Injuries in the Workplace appeared first on JusticeNewsFlash.com.
Lime Sued for Scooter Accident, Leaving Woman in Vegetative State
While motorized scooters have provided a quick and easy way to get around, they have also resulted in new ways for people to get injured. One person who was injured while using a Lime scooter is Ashanti Jordan of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ashanti wasn’t wearing a helmet when she collided with a car and was thrown about 100 feet. According to her family members, the accident has left her in a persistent vegetative state. Now, Ashanti’s mother is suing Lime for her daughter’s injuries. This Isn’t the First Accident Involving a Lime Rider Ashanti isn’t the first victim of an accident involving a Lime scooter. Last week an Irish exchange student was killed in a Lime vs. car accident in Austin, Texas. The Washington Post reports that the …
Philip Russotti Talks About Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are one of the areas of medical malpractice that Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP, specializes in. The top New York personal injury firm understands all aspects of the process leading up to delivery, whether it’s properly assessing a mother prior to delivery, the circumstances under which delivery should be expedited through an emergency C-section, or the proper way to resuscitate a baby. Philip Russotti, a partner with WRSH, talked about the firm’s expertise in a series of YouTube videos. Here’s what he had to say: Why Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP? “[We have handled] a failure to have the correct preterm care, the failure to properly watch fetal heart strips during labor, and the failure to properly resuscitate an infant after birth, …
Seniors Brain Health At Risk
Why is Poor Air Quality a leading cause of declining brain health for seniors? Learn the facts doctors don’t tell you! The post Seniors Brain Health At Risk appeared first on JusticeNewsFlash.com.