Insurers Pay to Avoid a Precedent Finding CGL Coverage for a Cyberbreach – the Zurich v. Sony Settlement
It was reported today that the widely-watched data breach case, Zurich American Ins. Co., et al v. Sony Corp. of America (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Feb. 21, 2014), has been settled before the New York appellate court could issue an opinion. …By: Nossaman LLP
Does Hollywood Encourage Illegal Speed Racing?
Despite its glorification in Hollywood films such as the “Fast and the Furious” series and “Need for Speed,” street racing (or drag racing) has been blamed for causing many accidents — and with good reason. Drivers often lose control of their…By: Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law
Can the Feds Slow Down Truckers with Mandatory Speed-Limiting Devices?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is pushing for new regulations requiring tractor-trailer trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting devices. This regulation, if passed, will impact not only the trucking industry but also the…By: Wilson Elser
Did Trek Fail to Warn Bicycle Riders Of Dangerous Quick Release Levers?
According to an April 21, 2015 announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should stop using certain Trek bicycles immediately and contact an authorized retailer for important recall repairs. Three Trek bicycle owners were seriously injured because of a design defect that causes the front wheel to lock up and stop suddenly. […]
Top Five Reasons Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
I frequently hear people talk about dealing with their workers’ compensation case on their own. In a perfect world, this would be a simple process, but in reality it can be a tedious and frustrating process that you will need guidance for. In most cases you will not be entitled to a cash settlement without seeing a lawyer and filing an Employee’s Claim Petition with the New Jersey Department of Labor. While in some limited circumstances the workers’ compensation carrier will pay you a voluntary offer of settlement, you likely will only get about one-quarter of what your case is actually worth without having a lawyer represent you. You are suing your employer by filing a workers’ compensation claim. You are just getting the benefits you …
Medical Malpractice: Documents Checklist
So you’ve decided to sue your doctor. What did he do? Leave a clamp in you after a surgery? Misdiagnose you with the wrong illness? Botch your vasectomy? Whatever the issue, to win your case, you’ll need proof, proof, and more proof. Help your attorney by giving him as much documentation of your injury as possible. Here is a checklist of documents you should have for a medical malpractice case: Medical Records These are the most important documents. To sue for medical malpractice, you’ll need to be able to prove your injury. Your attorney will need to know what medical procedures were performed, how they were performed, who was involved, and what care was or was not provided. Doctor’s notes and nurses’ notes will help illuminate any …
Pfizer Wins First Zoloft Birth Defect Trial in Missouri
A jury trial was wrapped up recently after lasting a little more than a week in state court in St. Louis after the jury found in favor of Pfizer. The lawsuit alleged that Logyn Pesante, an eleven year old boy from California, who developed heart…By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
I Missed The Recall. Can I Still Sue?
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, only 70 percent of recalled vehicles ever get the necessary repairs. Sometimes, owners ignore recalls. Sometimes, owners never get recall letters. Often, people buy cars used and don’t know that the cars were recalled. The law does not require owners to notify subsequent buyers of recalls on their cars. Ultimately, the responsibility to check for recall rests with the current owner of the car. So if you’ve missed a recall, and got in a car accident that might have been caused by a defect in your car, can you still sue? Get Your Car Fixed The best thing to do is be proactive. Regularly check your car for recalls, especially when you buy a used car. NHTSA has a tool …
Northeastern Cities Have the Most Car Accidents
A recent story in USA Today by Dovie Rice concluded that it should not come as a surprise to Americans that the most hazardous and potentially deadly thing you do every day is to drive your car. Mr. Rice compiled statistics and information from a number of sources to substantiate his conclusion. The bad news is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that there is almost one motor vehicle accident every 10 seconds in the United States. The good news is that only about 25{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} of these collisions result in injury, and only about 1{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} resulted in death. While that statistic may seem comforting, if you do the math you realize that approximately 30,000 deaths occur on our nation’s highways every year, and motor vehicle …
Top Personal Injury Legal Questions From FindLaw Answers
You’ve got questions… we’ve got answers. If you have not yet asked or answered a question in FindLaw’s Answers community, what are you waiting for? This amazing free resource supports a dynamic community of legal consumers and attorneys helping each other out. Simple as that. We see a lot of great questions in our Answers community every day. Here’s a look at some recent questions relating to injuries, accident, and torts from our FindLaw Answers boards: After we broke up, my ex started posting vicious (and false!) rumors about me all over Facebook and Twitter. I’ve asked her to take them down, but she refuses. What do I do? While the rise of social media has been great in promoting discussion and the spread of information …
Whistleblower Protection Laws: A Primer and a Path Ahead
05/06/2015 // San Francisco, CA, United States // KellerGroverWB // Whistleblower law firm Keller Grover // (press release) Whistleblower Protection Laws: A Primer and a Path Ahead When whistleblowers speak out about fraud, they do so to identify and help stop improper behavior. As many frauds have far-ranging impact — whether to taxpayers, a company’s shareholders, or society at large — the good that whistleblowers do can be immeasurable. But those committing the wrong – frequently the whistleblower’s employer – may be tempted to retaliate by firing, demoting, or transferring those who unveil it. One of the most important things whistleblower statutes do, then, is to provide protections for insiders who speak out about improper behaviors. The idea is to encourage whistleblowers to come forward by assuring them that…
A Personal Injury Claim Involving a Patient’s Fall on a Wet Hospital Floor Is Not Within the Scope of MICRA’s One-Year Statute of Limitations
Asma Pouzbaris v. Prime Healthcare Services-Anaheim, LLP – Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District (April 23, 2015) – On June 13, 2010, plaintiff Asma Pouzbaris (“Plaintiff”) was admitted to defendant’s hospital and she was placed in a room…By: Low, Ball & Lynch