Approximately 80 lawsuits have been filed in the Bard PowerPort MDL #3081, pending before Judge David G. Campbell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Additionally, some Arizona state court cases and about 60 Totally Implantable Venous Access Device lawsuits filed in New Jersey are pending. While this sounds small, some estimate that hundreds
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Spoliation of Evidence: Preserving the Video in a Slip and Fall Case
One of the most critical pieces of evidence one can obtain in a slip and fall case is the relevant parts of the surveillance video from the store or business where the fall occurs. While most people can understand this, the average non-lawyer often misunderstands what part of the video is actually relevant to proving…
The Laws on Neighborhood Electric Vehicles & Golf Carts in Texas
As “planned communities” have become increasingly popular with their lavish amenities like beaches, man-made lakes, golf courses, nearby shopping and dining areas, and community centers, the use of golf carts and personal electric vehicles has grown. Neighborhood electric vehicles are similar to golf carts but may have storage space vs seats, larger seating to shuttle…
Tips for Dealing with Sedgwick Claims for Your Personal Injury
Who is Sedgwick? Sedgwick is a company that provides “global claims management solutions…tailored for corporations, insurance carriers, and public entities,” according to their website. For purposes of an individual filing an injury or worker’s compensation claim, Sedgwick is what is known as a third-party administrator. Insurance companies and private corporations farm out claims handling to…
What Do I Do if I am Injured at a Hotel?
When you go to a hotel, you expect to be treated well. But sometimes things do not go as planned. This is why it is good to know what steps to take after you are injured while staying in a hotel. Additionally, there are many ways in which guests can be injured while staying at…
Is a Ranch or Farm Landowner Liable for Injury Caused by a Wild Animal in Texas?
As a general rule, a ranch or farm landowner is not liable for injuries caused by wild animals. However, there are some circumstances where the landowner may become liable to certain guests who are invited or allowed to enter the property. This may be further altered by state Recreational Use Statues. The Doctrine of Ferae…
The Chauffer’s Fracture and Other Broken Bones in the Wrist
There are several types of wrist fractures. Treatment options will depend upon the type of break and the degree of injury. Below is a discussion of the more common injuries to the wrist such as Chauffer’s Fracture, Colles’ Fracture, Smith’s Fracture, Barton’s Fracture, and Growth Plate Fracture. What is a Chauffeur’s Fracture? Chauffer’s Fracture is…
Fall Prevention in Elderly People’s Homes
One of the hardest decisions many of us must make as we grow older is when to tell our parents it’s time to go into a nursing home or some sort of assisted living program. It is never easy to tell someone you love that it is time to give up their freedom. One thing…
Five Questions to Ask When Buying a New Car You Might Not Normally Think About
Buying a new car can be nerve-racking. Dealing with high-pressure sales tactics and then all the loan and warranty paperwork can make it just drag out for hours. Then you get home and realize that there are all sorts of things you did not know about the car and the deal. One thing that can…
What is Black Ice?
Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent ice that can form on roadways, bridges, and sidewalks. As a result, it can lead to slip-and-fall accidents on city sidewalks as well as automobile accidents when black ice forms on the streets. The ice itself is clear; however, it is called black ice because it…