Tony Stewart Wrongful Death Suit Moves to Civil Litigation
Tony Stewart’s long embroiled wrongful death suit has taken a new turn as the NASCAR driver’s lawyers have asked the judge to dismiss the claims. The accident in question took place August 9th, 2014 and took the life of fellow driver Kevin Ward Jr. at the Motorsports Park in Canandaigua, NY. It isn’t often that…
Read MoreArizona VA Wait-Time Scandal Revealed Thanks to Whistleblower
Wait-times in any medical situation can be more than simply frustrating; they can be life-threatening. Due the high number of veterans eligible for services in the Arizona VA system, a bonus was devised to incentivize faster appointment scheduling (14 days or under) and appearances. Although the vast majority of veterans receive services in less than…
Read MoreUber Self-Driving Car Crashes in Tempe
Plagued by recent criticisms, Uber had been pinning its economic hopes and dreams on their self-driving car systems in major cities. This plan came to a brief but crashing halt with the collision of a test car here in Arizona in late March 2016. A particularly graphic video of the accident, in which two other…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself From Government Ban on Lawsuits and Damages
Responsibility and accountability – even for the powerful – are rooted into the core of our legal system. This country’s founders knew that a democracy needs a court system that empowers people to protect themselves by holding the powerful to account. That’s why the Constitution guarantees each person the right to a trial by jury.…
Read MoreSamsung in the News
Samsung is making news for a couple reasons today. First, according to the Washington Post, Samsung is expected to present causes of the Galaxy Note 7 fires today. The Galaxy Note 7, as you likely know, is no longer allowed on airplanes or cruise ships because the phones have a tendency to explode or spontaneously…
Read MoreStudy Shows 2% of Doctors Are Responsible for 50% of Malpractice Settlements
A new study, published in December of 2016, reports that fewer than 2% of all physicians represent half of the malpractice settlements in the United States. This study concurs with findings in a previous study which found that 1% of doctors are responsible for 32% of paid malpractice claims. These studies suggest that steps need…
Read MoreWeekly Recall Recap
Before purchasing products, you should always make sure the items are safe. But precaution doesn’t end there. We should all monitor items to make sure nothing we own and use is recalled for safety reasons. If you or a loved one has been injured by a product – whether or not that product has been…
Read MoreHigh School Fails to Clean Basketball Court…Student Suffers Brain Injuries
A former Oregon high school student has sued his school district for damages resulting from a traumatic brain injury he received while playing basketball. In October 2013, Robert Amarillas was chasing after a ball when he slipped on vomit that was on the court. An unidentified student had previously vomited on the court, and a…
Read MoreFeds Ban Mandatory Arbitration Clauses for Nursing Homes
In a big victory for nursing home patients and the Constitution, the federal government passed a new rule that prevents nursing homes from including arbitration clauses in their consumer contracts. The new rule applies to every nursing home that accepts federal funding. Companies, including nursing homes, often include arbitration clauses in their standard contract as…
Read MoreTrust Your Gut If You Think A Doctor Made A Mistake
Most people believe doctors are good people who consider helping patients to be the top priority. And in many cases, that is true. However, a report by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations found that less than half of physicians feel serious errors should be disclosed to patients. This is concerning when considering…
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