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
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
When plastic surgery goes wrong?
In 2012, over 14.6 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many people here in Illinois undergo these procedures to improve their appearance or restore physical function….By: Howard Ankin
Motorcycles and Potholes – The Hidden Danger
Another brutal winter has resulted in minefields of potholes on our roadways. As the weather warms and we unplug our battery tenders to take to the highways, there are serious dangers lurking for the unwary. Riders always ride with a level of concentration greater than those operating cars – and we must. One of the challenges with potholes is that they can be difficult to spot until it’s too late. Obviously the greatest danger is at night when they are the most difficult to see. Even when using the utmost caution during the daytime, sunlight, shading and traffic can obscure the danger. Pothole accidents can and do cause serious injury. What makes those accidents even worse is the difficulty riders have in getting fairly compensated for their …
Immigrant deportation numbers fall under Obama administration
04/29/2015 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Washington – The number of immigrants that have been deported during both terms under President Barack Obama’s administration has been the lowest in almost a decade. According to a report by The Associated Press (AP), internal government data obtained by the news source shows that as of April 20 a total of 127,378 individuals who were in the United States illegally have been sent home by federal immigration officials. The number is stated to be the lowest since the middle of the second term served by President George W. Bush. The numbers show a continuing decline in deportations amid an ongoing battle involving a legal challenge to a plan announced by the administration to protect millions of…
Top 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. My neighbor and I aren’t on the best of terms (we’ve had to complain several times about his late-night parties). Last week, I fell down the stairs of my apartment complex and ended up breaking my leg and hip. My neighbor saw me fall from across the courtyard, but just …
Black balloons to pepper London skyline in remembrance of UK’s lost workers, 22nd April 2015
Families and colleagues of workers who lost their lives at work will gather at a rally in central London on the 28 April to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.
Compensation secured for chef left permanently injured after fall at work, 19th March 2015
UNISON and Thompsons Solicitors have helped a former chef, who seriously injured her knee and hip when she tripped on loose flooring at work, to secure £16,250 in compensation.
Procedures Following a Hit-and-Run Accident
If you have found yourself the victim of a hit-and-run accident, what can you do? As in any accident, the first thing you need to do is make sure that you and anyone else in the car at the time of the crash are fine. After you know everyone is alright, you should call the police to start an investigation into who caused the crash. Get an Attorney to Help You Fight for Compensation After contacting the police, one of your first phone calls should be to a hit and run attorney in Colorado. An attorney may be able to start the process of looking into the physical evidence and witness statements taken at the time of the crash. In many cases, this evidence can …
Four die in Sacramento wrong-way crash
04/22/2015 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Sacramento – Four people died in a wrong-way motor vehicle accident in Sacramento on Wednesday. According to the Associated Press (AP), authorities say the driver crashed head-on into another vehicle, causing the early morning collision. California Highway Patrol Officer Rich Wetzel says that the crash occurred shortly before 2:30 am on Wednesday after the driver of a Toyota Prius hit a pickup truck while going east in the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 50. The woman had allegedly driven for several miles while going in the wrong direction prior to colliding with the truck. The driver of the Prius and three passengers who were inside of the pickup all died at the scene of the…