3 Basic Steps in an Auto Accident Case
While each car accident case is unique and will have a range of varying issues involved and legal complications that must be tackled, there are three basic steps that must be taken when filing a claim or lawsuit. These include establishing the following key areas: Negligence Causation Damages By effectively laying the ground work for your case, you can ensure that you have the strongest chance possible of securing the maximum compensation you deserve for your accident. First Step: Establishing the Other Driver’s Negligence Under Texas law, all drivers have a responsibility to exercise reasonable care when behind the wheel. This is supposed to keep drivers from engaging in actions they know would likely cause injuries to themselves, another person or driver, or another’s property. …
Chinese parents of dead boy accuse clinic staff of medical negligence – South China Morning Post (subscription)
South China Morning Post (subscription)Chinese parents of dead boy accuse clinic staff of medical negligenceSouth China Morning Post (subscription)The grieving parents of a toddler who died after receiving an injection at a hospital clinic in Guangdong province last Thursday are demanding a forensic investigation into their son's death, which they say resulted from medical negligence. The parents …
NUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campus – Connacht Tribune Group
Connacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campusConnacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway has allayed fears of an asbestos problem on campus after confirmation that the highly toxic substance had been removed from the campus on thirteen separate occasions between March 2010 and June 2014. A Freedom of Information request …
Non-Profit Camp for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
Head injures are among the most serious types of personal injuries suffered. Those who are fortunate to survive a traumatic brain injury may be left dealing with physical and mental disabilities, which may affect them for the rest of their lives. These victims will require years of treatment and rehabilitation. According to a recent article from the Washington Times Reporter, a non-profit group is working to raise funds to send head injury victims to a camp where they can have a more enjoyable time during the rehabilitation process. At noted in the article, head injuries are caused by a variety of different types of accident and injuries. At around 40 percent, the vast majority of head injury, including traumatic brain injury, is a result of a fall …
Reducing the cost of medical negligence claims – Lexology (registration)
Reducing the cost of medical negligence claimsLexology (registration)You have to admire those who represent the medical professions and the hospitals. They are constantly striving to reduce the level of compensation for patients and moaning about the outrageous cost of legal action, but are reluctant to settle cases …
Young man with "severe mental disabilities" tried to hijack woman’s car – Sunday World
Sunday WorldYoung man with "severe mental disabilities" tried to hijack woman's carSunday WorldHe described him as someone with “severe mental disabilities” including ADHD and compulsive behaviour. The witness agreed with Ms Lawlor that Byrne has been abiding by very strict bail conditions since his arrest and has been spending most of his time …Man with significant mental disabilities tried to hijack woman's carNewstalk 106-108 fmall 3 news articles »
Burlington, Mass. Daycare Provider Charged in Murder of Child
In yet another recent example of a tragic injury occurring to child by a daycare provider, Wicked Local Burlington reports the operator of an unlicensed daycare facility near Woburn was recently charged in connection with the death of a child in her care, which occurred last year. Authorities say approximately one year ago, a mother left her six-month-old daughter with a neighbor who regularly provided daycare services for families in the area at her home. Later that afternoon, defendant called mother and informed her that her daughter had stopped breathing. When mother arrived, she saw defendant performing CPR on the child, who was still lying still and non-responsive. Mother quickly called 911. Defendant told first responders baby was unresponsive after she vomited following being fed.
Lack of Protective Equipment Results in 1st and 3rd Degree Burns
A Republic Steel plant electrician received burns after an arc flash.
Compensation secured for photojournalist permanently injured after tripping on London pavement, 9th April 2015
The NUJ and Thompsons Solicitors have helped a photojournalist, who seriously injured his ankle and finger after tripping on a poorly-maintained utility cover, secure compensation.
New "wilful neglect" offence needed for healthcare sector, say lawyers
A new criminal offence of “wilful neglect” is needed for individuals and organisations in the healthcare sector, to send out a clear message that appalling care warrants public censure and sanction…
Brady v. Urbas: Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases
Brady v. Urbas, a case from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, involved plaintiff who suffered from long-term foot problems. Her foot issues were due to toe deformities. Plaintiff had been going to the same podiatrist for years, and he was successfully able to perform surgical procedures to treat the problems with her left foot. At this point, he continued to treat the deformed toes on her right foot. Plaintiff’s primary problem on her right foot was a medical condition known by doctors and patients as hammertoe. Hammertoe in her second toe caused her middle toe to rise, so it was sitting above the natural plane of the sole of her foot. This made it extremely painful when wearing shoes.
Disability Benefits and Boston’s Homeless
It is hard to walk to down the street in downtown Boston without seeing those who live on the city streets. While it is never easy to be without a home, it was especially difficult during this harsh winter that has just ended. The Boston Globe published a recent article in the Metro section that looked at the homeless population in our city and their struggle to obtain Social Security disability benefits. During the month of February, over 300 city officials and volunteers spend an evening walking the cold dark streets to conduct the city’s annual count of homeless residents. This winter has not only been particularly brutal in terms of cold temperatures and snowfall, but a large homeless shelter closed as well. This was, of course the …