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A British mother released the helmet cam video of her son’s fatal motorcycle crash in an effort to get motorcyclists to slow down and get drivers to think about motorcycles on the road. The video shows rider David Holmes, 38, traveling at close to 100 mph when he crashes into a car that crosses in […]
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As students go back to school, an article from FOX News (9.1.14) reminds drivers to slow down and watch out for school buses and kids. Said one driver, “drivers and buses have to work together to keep kids safe.” Each year more than a hundred children are killed and thousands are injured in accidents that […]
A New York teenager died after crashing a family friend’s Lamborghini into a guardrail while he was taking it for a test drive. According to FOX News (8.30.14), 18-year-old Samuel Shepard was driving on a county road on Long Island when he lost control of the high-powered sports car. Excessive speed was thought to be a factor […]
An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan is found in Colgate Total toothpaste. The chemical has been linked to cancer-cell growth and fetal abnormalities in animal studies, Bloomberg News reported (8.11.14). Triclosan is also one of about 10 chemicals believed to disrupt the endocrine system to which people are regularly exposed. Concern about triclosan has grown as researchers continue […]
Wrongful death lawsuits may occur as a result of auto accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, product liability and much more. The damages that can be compensated in a New York wrongful death lawsuit include medical expenses, lost wages, lost benefits, funeral costs and loss of inheritance. Compensation can also include the reasonable value of earnings lost […]
Was it medical malpractice? A Chinese man blew up the hospital ward and died after he decided to smoke a cigarette while undergoing treatment in a high-pressure hyperbaric oxygen chamber. The accident occurred in China at the Nanxiong People’s Hospital in Nanxiong city, reported the Daily Mail(7.31.14). Liu Hung, 65, was in a sealed chamber in which […]
There are many opinions on the shared qualities of the best lawyers. Experience is very important and fundamental lawyering skills are necessary, but they are far from the only measures. Researchers identified 26 factors that make for effective lawyering. To get their results, the researchers devised tests to measure specific personal and interpersonal characteristics thought […]
Brian Hodges, 36, was critically injured while on vacation with friends in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. While riding on a zip-line at Wild Canyon Adventures, he slammed into a mountain. The group was on the last of eight zip-lines, reported Bakersfield Now (7.23.14). The line was described as “breathtaking, and dangerous.” Riders could reach 37 mph and […]
The statute of limitations in wrongful death cases in New York State is two years. This means a plaintiff has two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death action, or lawsuit. A statute of limitations restricts the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. If a person does […]
The first step on a potential medical malpractice case is to file a complaint. The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the New York State Department of Health is responsible for investigating all complaints of misconduct against physicians, physician assistants and hospitals. The OPMC is also responsible for coordinating disciplinary hearings that may result from an […]