How Are the Texas Anti-SLAPP Statute and Jade Helm 15 Alike?
May a court “draw rational inferences from circumstantial evidence” when determining if a plaintiff has met its burden in a suit in which the defendant has invoked the Texas Citizens Participation Act . That was the question in In re Lipsky….By: Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.
10 Details You Should Write Down After Being Involved in a Car Accident
In the confusion and chaos often following a serious auto accident in Woodland Hills, the last thing on many accident victims’ minds is protecting their legal rights. However, if down the road, you or your loved one may want to consider bringing a…By: Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law
Don’t let sun, sea and sand become slips, trips and serious injuries, 31st March 2015
From skiing on the slopes to diving into hotel swimming pools, the risks of personal injury can be more common than you think when you’re on holiday.
24-year-old woman dies of kidney failure after illness left untreated, 6th May 2015
A young woman from Nottingham tragically died on Boxing Day 2014, after her renal condition went untreated.
Family of Aberystwyth woman launch appeal for information about her death, 26th March 2015
The family of an Aberystwyth woman who died from an asbestos-related lung cancer is appealing for information from her former colleagues.
Are Treadmills Dangerous?
We normally think of exercise equipment as inherently healthy, but a CEO’s recent death has many wondering about the health risks of using treadmills. Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, died last week after falling and striking his head while using a treadmill. Goldberg’s death was a shock to Silicon Valley and a wake-up call to the 50 million Americans who use them that treadmills may be dangerous. Running a Risk According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), treadmill-related injuries led to 24,000 emergency room visits last year alone. The CPSC also reports there have been “30 reported deaths associated with treadmills for the ten year period from 2003-2012 or an average of about 3 per year (2012 is the …
Is a Petitioner in a Workers’ Compensation Claim Able to Obtain Copies of His or Her Authorized Treating Records?
Many people who have filed a Worker’s Compensation claim in New Jersey ask whether they are entitled to copies of their treating medical records from the health providers authorized by their employer’s insurance carrier. The answer is yes. Under the Worker’s Compensation Act, specifically NJSA 34:15-128.4, it is unlawful for an employer, insurance carrier or treating physician to withhold medical information requested by the petitioner. In addition, the rules of the New Jersey Medical Society require the release of such medical records. The records from a physician directly must be supplied at a cost specified by the Board of Medical Examiners. However, as a practical matter, when a petitioner has a formal claim pending his or her attorney requests the treating records from the attorneys for the employer …
Dividend bonanza for Admiral and Direct Line shareholders highlights myth of fraud crisis, 5th March 2015
Britain’s two leading car insurers have this week announced yet more bumper pay-outs to shareholders after continuing their profits bonanza in 2014.
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. …
Florida High Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendant School Board, Deciding it Owed Common Law Duty to Student Athlete
On April 2, 2015, the Florida Supreme Court quashed the Second District Court of Appeal’s decision in Limones v. School District of Lee County, 111 So. 3d 901 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013), and held that the school district owed a common law duty to supervise a…By: Sedgwick LLP
Onward to Trial: Federal Court Rejects Vermont’s Motion to Dismiss GMA Lawsuit
Despite a stiff litigation challenge from the food industry, Vermont’s GMO-labeling campaign marches on. This week saw major developments in the suit brought by the Grocery Manufacturers’ Association and other food industry groups challenging the…By: Mintz Levin – Consumer Product Matters
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.