There are a variety of ways in which people can express their unique character, and getting a tattoo is a route that many individuals choose to accomplish this end. People opt for tattoos that are as simple as their child’s name to as complex as full body artwork. Unfortunately, tattoos also present an inherent risk […]
Category: Law
An Introduction of Palsgraf
The scene is New York City, 1928. A woman named Helen Palsgraf is standing on the train platform waiting to catch a ride to Rockaway Beach. Another train arrives, and two men run past her to catch it. One gets aboard, but the other has trouble because he is carrying a small unmarked box wrapped […]
Baby Safety and Faulty Equipment: What does the Law Say?
Parents must always be on guard when it comes to purchasing and using baby furniture and accessories. Even though there are many guidelines and laws in place to ensure that these products do not harm your baby when used, injures are still occurring. In fact, a recent study released by the Center for Disease Control […]
Why Technology Works in the Courtroom
Courtrooms are now more technology-driven than ever before. While crimes and cases remain the same, courtrooms are now equipped with computer screens, audio, visual, and digital tools. According to ChicagoLawyerMagazine, 90% of jurors are better equipped to understand evidence when presentation software is used. Consider the following reasons why technology is a critical part of […]
Wrongful Death Suit: What Kind of Evidence Must Be Proven to Win?
The world would be wonderful if everyone was so coordinated and dutiful that no serious injuries ever occurred. Unfortunately, since there are around 37.9 million emergency room admissions related to injuries every year, this is nothing more than a pipe dream. These injuries can be disheartening enough, but when they result in death, the incident […]
Two Landmark Personal Injury Sports Cases
The press coverage of personal injury law being applied to sport injuries in the case of Manchester United youth team player Ben Collett winning £4.3 million for a broken leg during a reserve team game would lead you to believe that these types of claims are fairly new in nature. The reality is somewhat different […]
Time Flies: Making Sure You File Your Injury Claim Before Its Too Late
Time Flies: Making Sure You File Your Injury Claim Before It’s Too Late Being involved in any type of accident can be a very disheartening experience. Luckily, innocent victims who suffer injuries often have the right to file a claim against a negligent individual who caused the accident. It’s important to note, however, that these […]
Why Lawsuits Against Truck Companies are Different
Proving negligence in an auto accident frequently boils down to showing that a driver violated a traffic law. Violating a traffic law is often dispositive in proving who was at fault and therefore, who must compensate the victim for losses as a result of the accident. Every jurisdiction has statutory rules of the road. According […]
PLIVA, Inc. v. Mensing: The Preemption Puzzle & Product Liability
Drug manufacturers have a duty to provide adequate warnings to consumers about the dangers their drugs present. If a drug manufacturer knows or should have known about a risk of injury and fails to adequately disclose it, then under the product liability law theory of “failure-to-warn” the manufacturer may be liable to a consumer who […]
A Case of First Impression in Law Enforcement
A recent federal employment law case has set a significant precedent that will likely impact the way law enforcement agencies view disabled job applicants and treat disabled employees. It will also likely provide encouragement to injured veterans seeking to be productive citizens as they re-enter civilian life. In Justin Slaby v. Eric Holder, Jr., the […]