Are you a shipyard employee, or do you frequently work on boats out at sea? If so, then you are likely familiar with the loud and consistent noises you hear while out at sea or working on ships in the yard. While most maritime workers take these noise levels as just another part... Read More >
Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Risk of Burn Injury
Paradise Grill Burn Injury Lawsuits As a consumer, you expect the products you buy to be safe, especially when you use them as expected and directed by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Dangerous and defective products make their way onto store... Read More >
Don’t Fall for the Auto Insurance Adjuster’s “Early Offer” Trap
One of the current trends with insurance companies is to try to save themselves money by tricking auto collision injury victims into settling their cases before they even have had time to understand the full extent of their injuries. State Farm calls it their "early offer." But... Read More >
Do I have to pay my health insurance carrier back out of my settlement?
Most health insurance plans contain a clause that requires you to reimburse them out of any settlement or judgment you recover from a third party who has an obligation to pay your medical expenses. If you fail to pay them back after they have paid your medical expenses related... Read More >
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Civil Lawsuits
Everything You Need To Know About An Expert Witness During a civil case, it is sometimes necessary to seek input or testimony from an expert witness who is qualified to add context and insight thereto. As opposed to witnesses of fact, who simply state their knowledge or... Read More >
Maritime Accidents: What Statutes of Limitation Apply?
What is the Statute of Limitations for Maritime Injury Claims? The Uniform Statute of Limitations for Maritime Torts provides a three-year statute of limitations barring claims arising from injury or death occurring on navigable waters during a traditional maritime... Read More >
Returning to Work after an Injury
In this age of technological and social advancement, you would think that work injuries would be on the decline. That is not the case, however, as the number of preventable workplace fatalities actually increased by nine percent in 2021. Suffering from a work injury can... Read More >
Artificial Tears Recall and Lawsuits Vs EzriCare and Delsam
EzriCare & Delsam Artificial Tears Recall Due to Outbreak The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued back-to-back health advisories regarding EzriCare and Delasm Artificial Tears following an outbreak of an extensively drug-resistant bacteria known as... Read More >
Hair Relaxer Lawsuits MDL Ordered by United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPMDL)
Hair Relaxer MDL Update: Over 8200 Lawsuits in the Hair Relaxer MDL Over 8200 hair relaxer lawsuits have now been consolidated or filed in the hair relaxer MDL. Numerous hair relaxer producers, including cosmetic giants L’Oréal, Revlon, Dabur, Soft Sheen Carson, Strength of... Read More >
How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take in Houston?
Car accidents can be devastating, especially when you end up injured or dealing with property damage. A car accident settlement can help you recover some of the costs associated with your injuries and other losses, but it is vital to find a good attorney to help you through the... Read More >
ZLINE Gas Ranges Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to recent reports, several ZLINE gas ranges have been recalled after an important safety concern was discovered. The product recall includes ZLINE gas ranges with the following model numbers: RGB-30, RG30, RGS-30, RG36, RGS-36, and RGB-36. This product recall includes... Read More >
Tylenol Autism Lawsuit: Update Looking Ahead to 2024
Hundreds of Tylenol lawsuits were consolidated in the Tylenol MDL. The Tylenol Autism and ADHD lawsuits allege that acetaminophen manufacturers and distributors failed to warn consumers of an elevated risk of Autism and ADHD developing in babies of mothers who use the product... Read More >
What is a Class-Action Lawsuit?
A class-action lawsuit is a lawsuit in which a large number of people who have been similarly harmed by a wrongful action join together to litigate their claims in one case. This is often a better approach for injured parties because litigation can be expensive and... Read More >
NEC Litigation Update
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Litigation Over Baby Formula Moving Rapidly Forward MDL No. 3026. In Re: Abbott Laboratories, et al., Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation Justice Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, the presiding Judge of the United States District Court... Read More >
Lawsuits Against Pizza Delivery Companies for Violating Wage Laws Continue
Going back at least to 2016, the IRS has recognized that the pizza delivery industry has notoriously violated the fair wage and hour laws when it comes to employing pizza delivery drivers. Yet, lawsuits against pizza companies for underpaying and under-reimbursing pizza delivery... Read More >