Mar
24
2011
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 24, 2011 – Due to their size, big rigs versus pedestrian accidents often have a fatal outcome. The two deaths in this case are a reminder to use caution around big trucks, whether on foot or on the road. “Often the best way to explain a legal premise or what the law means is to highlight a case that happened to someone else. This particular case was bizarre in that two men were killed four days apart at the same location, in the same manner. Each of these deaths are examples of men who, [...]
Mar
23
2011
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 23, 2011 – A medical doctor who was the subject of a whistleblower complaint recently had an arrest warrant issued for him and was placed on probation by the Texas Medical Board. In 2009, registered nurses Anne Mitchell and Vickilyn Galle filed an anonymous letter with the Texas Medical Board about their co-worker Dr. Rolando Arafiles, Jr., MD, in regards to what they perceived as patient care issues at Winkler County Memorial Hospital in Kermit, Texas. When the doctor learned about the letter, he had the county sheriff determine who had written it. The [...]
Mar
23
2011
Moorestown, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) March 23, 2011 – All three partners at the Begley Law Group were named 2011 Super Lawyers. Attorney Thomas D. Begley, Jr. and Dana E. Bookbinder are Super Lawyers for Elder Law and Thomas D. Begley, III is a Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation. The 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers award is bestowed on lawyers who have extensive professional achievements, high ethical standards, and are admired by their peers. The process to be selected involves strict peer nominations, evaluations, and third party research. In all, about only five percent of lawyers are selected. [...]
Mar
22
2011
Paoli, PA (Law Firm Newswire) March 22, 2011 – James J. Ruggiero Jr. is newly certified as an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)® by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. James Ruggiero founded the Ruggiero Law Offices in 1990 to offer personalized guidance to individuals to protect their life’s work and utilize resources available to remain independent and enjoy their golden years. His practice areas include Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law, Business Law and Real Estate. Key services include Guardianships & Orphan’s Court Litigation, Special Needs Trusts, Inheritance & Estate Tax Returns and Medicaid Planning. “Proper advanced planning [...]
Mar
22
2011
Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) March 22, 2011 – Not getting a patient’s diagnosis right may result in long-term medical issues or death. Failure to diagnose is more common than many may think. “Not too many people realize that the term ‘medical malpractice’ means that something the medical professional did was an ‘act of action or omission.’ Put another way, you need to know that what a doctor does wrong in their practice may be just as life-altering or deadly as what they do not do,” said Christopher Mellino. Mellino is a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer of the Mellino Law [...]
Mar
21
2011
Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) March 21, 2011 – Unexpected death stalked this tortilla factory in Brooklyn where a worker was killed on the job. “It is often said that death may arrive when we least expect it. This unusual case is no exception and it involves a man who fell into a mixing machine at a Mexican tortilla factory. No one knows how the man fell into the commercial sized mixing vat; a piece of machinery that was waist high,” said Daren Monroe, who writes for Litigation Funding Corporation, Southfield, Michigan. Responding EMS crews found the man trapped in [...]
Mar
21
2011
Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) March 21, 2011 – Generally speaking, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee sells non exempt assets and pays the creditors from the sale proceeds. “While many people think they lose everything in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, this is rarely the case,” said Kevin Ahrenholz, an Iowa bankruptcy lawyer. “The fact is that bankruptcy is governed by federal law and every state has its own rules about what a person can protect from creditors. These are referred to as ‘exemptions’ and Iowa has several powerful ones, with the homestead exemption being perhaps the most [...]
Mar
18
2011
Keene, NH (Law Firm Newswire) March 18, 2011 – Although many people consider medical malpractice to be botched surgery, misdiagnosis or failed diagnosis, it may also involve defective medical equipment. “No expectant mother goes to hospital thinking they will be in labor for 18 hours or more and be in screaming pain the whole time. This case that we heard about involves a woman who knew she would need painkillers when she gave birth and asked for an epidural. It turned out that the pain pump was broken,” said Charlie Donahue, a New Hampshire personal injury lawyer located in Keene. [...]
Mar
17
2011
Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 17, 2011 – Personal bankruptcies increased to nine percent in 2010, affecting more than 1.5 million people. With estimates showing that in 2011 families and individuals will still be battling with high debts, stagnant job and income growth, it is hard to know which way to go with bills piling up. TV and newspaper ads hawk the benefits of debt settlement one minute and bankruptcy the next. Debt settlement agencies negotiate directly with creditors to try to reduce debts for unsecured debt like personal loans, credit cards and medical bills, but not secured debt. [...]
Mar
16
2011
New Haven, CT (Law Firm Newswire) March 16, 2011 – Driving at high speeds is the second most common culprit of dangerous auto accidents. At high speeds, cars do not have time to avoid potential crashes, and cause more damage and injury. A jury recently awarded $14 million to a man who was severely injured in a car crash after they found the town of Clinton, Conn. responsible for the accident. Plaintiff Walker Hopkins suffered brain damage and will require lifetime care in an institution. Hopkins was only 19 years old when he was in the accident that caused the [...]
Mar
15
2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 15, 2011 – The Law Offices of Stewart H. Lapayowker, P.A. has been named Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2010 by Dealmakers Monthly Magazine. Other firms in different legal expertise areas across the world were also recognized. Only five other firms made it onto the U.S. shortlist. “We recognize and salute the organizations and advisers that have performed to exceptional levels during the most difficult period that the global economy has experienced for decades,” said Sally Cook, the editor of Dealmakers Monthly. The Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2010 adds to [...]
Mar
15
2011
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 15, 2011 – Big rig drivers have a duty to drive safely on public roads and all drivers have a duty not to drive when intoxicated. In this case, the driver was under the influence of alcohol and badly injured an innocent victim as a result. “But for the fact that this grossly negligent truck driver was intoxicated behind the wheel, this collision could have been avoided and the victim would not have been seriously injured in this senseless accident,” said Robert W. Lee, an Austin personal injury lawyer of The Lee Law Firm [...]
Mar
14
2011
Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 14, 2011 – In February, the director, screenwriter, and entertainment companies involved in The Hurt Locker filed a motion to countersue Iraq war veteran Jeffrey Sarver. Master Sgt. Sarver claims that the movie was based on his own life story within the Army bomb squad and originally sued the group the day before the Academy Awards in 2010. Now that the countersuit is transferred to California, The Hurt Locker group is using the anti-SLAPP statute to allege their free speech is being compromised and requesting the judge to order Sarver to pay their [...]
Mar
11
2011
Little Rock, AR (Law Firm Newswire) March 11, 2011 – Just because someone pays for insurance and gets a receipt, it does not mean they actually have insurance. A person should always confirm that they have it. “This case stunned a whole lot of people who trusted and relied on an insurance agent to do what she said she would do, but ultimately, never did. It seems this case involved an insurance agent/broker who was consistently stealing the insurance premium money from her clients,” said Michael G. Smith, an Arkansas injury lawyer and Arkansas accident lawyer, practicing personal injury law [...]
Mar
11
2011
Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 11, 2011 – Now the nation sees it and now it does not. Like a shell game, the border fence that never really was now exists as a stinging reminder of how out of control comprehensive immigration reform was. “Really, what were people thinking when it came to the border fence?” asked Larry S. Rifkin, managing partner at Rikfin & Fox-Isicoff, an immigration law firm with law offices in Miami, Florida and Orlando, Florida. “It was originally proposed as an invisible fence on the U.S.-Mexico border during the George Bush era, when the powers [...]
Mar
10
2011
Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 10, 2011 – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently revised the Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, also known as Form N-648. Immigrants suffering from disabilities or impairments can apply for an exception to waive the English and civics requirements. The USCIS is holding public info sessions in regards to the N-648 changes, but it is highly recommended to have an experienced immigration attorney review an individual’s case. The new form is touted to help immigration officials understand a medical professional’s diagnosis of the particular disability and how it affects naturalization guidelines. The new [...]
Mar
10
2011
Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) March 10, 2011 – In an effort to curb environmental lawsuits, House Republicans proposed last month to impose a seven-month moratorium on the Equal Access to Justice Act, a move that may potentially hinder a veteran’s ability to pay for legal fees. The Equal Access to Justice Act, or EAJA, was passed under the Reagan Administration to help the poor and elderly retain legal counsel when taking on the government in court. Veterans often use EAJA to afford legal counsel in cases of litigation and appellate procedures. Now, House Republicans, some from Reagan’s own home [...]
Mar
10
2011
Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 10, 2011 – Consumers can get ahead of the curve starting in March when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission officially launches its SaferProducts.gov website. Anyone will be able to see which consumer products are unsafe or potentially hazardous. Manufacturers, importers, and private labelers will have incident reports and post responses to safety issues. “The CPSC is charged with ensuring the safety of consumer products,” said Robert Alston, Tampa personal injury attorney at Alston & Baker, PA “The new website is another great tool to inform consumers and alert them to products that could [...]
Mar
9
2011
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 9, 2011 – A witness to a fatal crash is haunted by his attempts to try and avert the accident. It did not work and two died. “It is not too often that when a person sees an accident about to happen that they try and avert it, like one driver did in this case we heard about. It was very early in the morning and a taxi driver was on the highway on the way to pick up a fare, when he noticed a pickup truck speeding the wrong way in the westbound [...]
Mar
9
2011
Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 9, 2011 – Trademark infighting is somewhat amusing to watch. However, there is often a subtle message in these head games. “It’s rather amusing in a way to watch the squabbling going on over various trademarks and who has the right to use them. Not that there isn’t some validity in the whole process, but it seems it has been diluted by the petty infighting one sees today,” said David Alden Erikson, a Los Angeles business litigation attorney. Mr. Erikson specializes in Los Angeles fashion law, Internet law, business litigation, trademark and copyright [...]
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