What Damages Are Recoverable from Car Accidents?
Car accidents can cause more than just serious injuries, often resulting in major financial hardships as well. With all the damages incurred from a car accident, you may be wondering…
Wounded Warriors Denied for Social Security Disability Benefits
During the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it was impossible to watch the news without seeing the consequences to brave men and women of our armed forces.…
Overall Drug Trend For Workers’ Compensation Increased 1.9{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872}
Steven Webb, President, Workers’ Compensation, Express Scripts …on the need for a team approach to opioid management There’s no silver bullet to manage the safety and cost concerns associated with…
"Defamation Claims Brought by Texas Health Care Providers Will Be Subject to Anti-SLAPP Act Requirements"
Health care providers should keep in mind that virtually any suit alleging defamation or other harm from a “communication” relating to the provision of services by a health care professional…
Massachusetts Mother Claims Zofran Caused 9 Birth Defects
On February 16, 2015, a woman living in Massachusetts became America’s second parent to allege that anti-nausea drug Zofran caused her child’s severe birth defects. Her personal injury lawsuit, a claim…
Harsh Words for KIND Bars
Kind, LLC received a rude awakening from the FDA when it notified the popular snack-maker that it was violating numerous federal regulations by allegedly misbranding four popular products. Kind is…
Mother and Son Killed in Separate Wrecks
Mother and Son Killed in Separate Wrecks Over the weekend, a mother and son died in separate wrecks in northern San Luis Obispo County. According to the San Luis Obispo…
Personal Injury and the Party Manifestos
Is there anything in the parties' manifestos which might affect the field of personal injury? Reforms since 2010 include a new fixed costs regime, costs management/budgeting and greatly increased court…
Low cost Arbitration instead of expensive Civil Justice?
At a recent seminar a solicitor, with whom I was discussing the recent (rather extraordinary) hike in Court fees (see, Andrew Spencer's blog last week), mentioned an initiative which Andrew…
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Discrimination Matter
05/03/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse // (press release) The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled for an employer in a discrimination matter. San…
Social Security Agencies Push for Stricter Reporting in Disability Cases
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for managing the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, and of course, the Social Security…
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Perhaps, before crossing a street, you checked left and right and saw that the coast was clear of cars. Or you thought you and…