Golfer Tiger Woods, who boasts a grand total of 81 PGA victories, is being charged, along with his girlfriend, for the wrongful death of one of his bartenders, Nicholas Immesberger. The Woods Jupiter restaurant and bar is owned by the renowned golfer and managed by his girlfriend, Erica Herman. She is also being charged for […]
Corporate Giants Forced to Pay Top Dollar Settlements (Or Are They?)
It’s no secret that corporate giants are paying large sums in settlements and court fees recently. Johnson & Johnson, for instance, is being sued for faulty medical devices used in hip replacements, as well as facing trial for allegations against their baby powder, which individuals claimed caused cancer. The company was recently ordered to pay […]
Can Your Personal Injury Settlement Be Taxed As Income?
Picture this: You’ve been hurt at work or from a car wreck. You call your insurance company and file the necessary paperwork. In a couple weeks, you receive your settlement without going to court, and now it’s all finally over. Or so you wish. Depending on the case, some of that compensation might go to […]
For American Soldiers, Filing for Medical Malpractice Isn’t Always an Option
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) recently filed a bill named after Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal to give future soldiers on active duty the right to sue for medical malpractice. Sergeant Stayskal was misdiagnosed with pneumonia, when it was really stage four cancer, causing quite a bit of controversy. The reasons behind this controversy and other […]
The Myth That Leads To The Leading Causes Of Car Accidents
There are a number of articles out there with lists of the top causes of car accidents. Some lists included 15 causes, others go as high as 25. But for the reader with common sense, they can all be simplified into three general categories, with the final one being the most important. We can start […]
A Car Driver Is Usually Liable In Case Of A Bike Accident
There’s an inherit tension between cars on the road and bicyclists. To the drivers, the biker is a nuisance. To the cyclist, the car is the bully who presents an existential threat. When a bike accident happens, the law is more likely to work for the biker. While both driver and cyclist are expected to […]
The Most Common Strategies For Slip and Fall Defenses
We’ve previously covered how to win a slip and fall case from the perspective of the plaintiff. But what if you’re the defendant? Maybe your tenant or customer suffered a fall and is suing you. There are several slip and fall defenses and they can be grouped into three general categories. The affirmative defense This […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? One State Seeks Change
The state of Washington is looking at changes in laws regarding who may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Proposed legislation would permit the parents of adult children to sue if their son or daughter’s death can be attributed to negligence. To understand the proposed change, let’s take a step back and examine the standards for […]
Why It’s Harder to Win a Motorcycle Accident Case
The injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident are usually more serious than those in a car accident. There’s more protection for the driver of a vehicle than the rider of a motorcycle. That means medical damages are higher. But in spite of this, courtroom results suggest a motorcycle accident case is harder to win than […]
Can a Landlord Be Sued for a Slip and Fall?
That leaky gutter formed a puddle on the driveway and caused you to slip and fall. Or maybe the snow didn’t get shoveled in a timely fashion and you took a spill on the sidewalk out front of the duplex you rent. Now you’re wondering: “Can I sue my landlord?” The short answer is yes, […]
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