According to the Wall Street Journal, 87% of voters agreed that there are “too many lawsuits filed in America.” The Trial Lawyers Association of D.C. takes a look at The Civil Justice System: Protecting Your Family in this video: Take a moment to learn more about the difference between criminal and civil cases, why civil […]
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
March 14, 2019 By
Working at a job that requires you to be exposed to toxic chemicals is dangerous. It’s that simple. Exposure in the form of inhalation, contact with the skin, or ingestion of toxic substances can cause serious injury and death. Exposure to dangerous chemicals because of someone’s negligence is also serious business, and one-time exposure to […]
Spanish-Speaking Man Dies at Theme Park; Wasn’t Able to Read Ride Warnings
January 16, 2019 By
Jose Calderón Arana had been enjoying the day at Universal Islands of Adventure, a theme park in Orlando, Florida that opened in May 1999 and converted from Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort. The park’s slogan is “Vacation Like You Mean It,” and that’s exactly what Mr. Arana was doing with his family on […]
Oklahoma City Jury Delivers Aetna $25.5 Million Message
December 12, 2018 By
Aetna is the nation’s third-largest insurance provider with over 23 million customers across the United States, but recently it was dealt a massive blow by 12 jury members in Oklahoma City. Members of the jury in the case of Orrana Cunningham admit that sending a message to Aetna was part of the discussion during deliberations, […]
E-Scooter Companies in Hot Water—Again
October 29, 2018 By
Electronic scooter companies are under fire again because people are getting hurt as the craze that took off in the summer of 2018 gains momentum across the country. More and more people are trying this fast, fun mode of transportation around big cities, but the speedy route to work is taking a toll, and getting […]
Federal Tort Claims Act: Can You Sue the United States Government?
October 18, 2018 By
The quick answer to the question “Can you sue the US government?” is “Yes,” but that has not always been the case. Prior to 1946, when the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA” or “Act”) was passed, a legal doctrine known as sovereign immunity prevented citizens from being able to take their government to court. While […]
Tesla Pays $5 Million Settlement in Autopilot Case
September 13, 2018 By
Without admitting to wrongdoing, Tesla recently paid $5 million in a class action lawsuit settlement after its Autopilot “self-driving” system was deemed the cause of two fatal car crashes in which drivers had enabled Tesla’s driving assist system. At the conclusion of the suit, Tesla claimed to have implemented improved Autopilot hardware and software and […]
Why Won’t the Lawyer Take My Case?
August 13, 2018 By
If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be considering pursuing legal action in the form of a lawsuit. The first step you will have to take to sue a company or an individual is to meet with a personal injury attorney who handles the type of case you’d […]
Liability and Airbnb
April 30, 2018 By
When traveling, many people are finding that there is no better way to get accommodations than to use Airbnb. Renters and homeowners can use their property to make some extra money – either to subsidize the rent or to save some extra holiday cash – and vacationers looking to save a buck can use Airbnb […]
