Texas couple involved in a motorcycle accident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Goodyear Dunlop over an alleged defective D250 radial motorcycle tire they say lead them to crash and sustain severe injuries while riding their Honda Gold Wing.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 30, 2010 -- A Brownwood, Texas couple has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Goodyear Dunlop after a motorcycle accident over a suspected defective D250 Radial motorcycle tire they say lead them to crash and sustain severe injuries.
Martin Stricker was driving his 2003 Honda GL 1800A Gold Wing with this wife, Loretta, on the back, along US 67 south of Abilene, Texas on Aug. 8, 2008, when a rear tire "suddenly and without warning" deflated, according to the personal injury lawsuit. The motorcycle went sideways, flipped and ejected both passengers during the severe motorcycle accident.
"Our experience in defective tire cases is that tire manufacturers like to claim the operators were at fault for overloading their bikes."
Also named as defendants were Honda Motor Co. and Woods Fun Center, of Austin, which sold the motorcycle and tires to the couple. According to the personal injury lawsuit, Woods replaced the used tires on the motorcycle with what they claimed were new tires, although the rear tire was six years old. The suit said a defective bead in this tire was to blame for the sudden deflation.
"If plaintiffs claim the Stricker's combined weight overloaded the bike and was a factor in the tire failure, we are prepared to show that defendants failed to adequately warn the plaintiffs of the effects of their weight on the motorcycle and the tire," said Billy Edwards, attorney.
"Our experience in defective tire cases is that tire manufacturers like to claim the operators were at fault for overloading their bikes. But our experience also shows that motorcycle manufacturers like to bury this information in owner's manuals and that dealers consistently fail to discuss maximum weight limits with buyers, even if it is obvious that the buyers, by their weight alone, may overload the bike," Edwards said.
The website, sponsored by the Edwards Firm, now offers a free "Safe Weight Calculator" which allows riders to help determine safe weight limits for their 2000-2010 Harley, Honda or BMW touring bikes, along with selected other models.
Edwards has also called on Harley Davidson and Good Year Dunlop to investigate reports of "sudden and catastrophic" deflations of D402 tires on large touring motorcycles. The website www.unsafemotorcycles.com, lists at least 16 reports of sudden tire deflations involving touring bikes.
The Stricker personal injury lawsuit following the motorcycle accident was filed in October 2009, in U.S. District Court in Travis County, TX, cause number D-1-GN-09-003303.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Attorneys Talk Personal Injury
By Kelly Hearn
news@seacoastonline.com
March 29, 2010 2:00 AM
Martin Honigberg is a lawyer and a registered lobbyist with Sulloway & Hollis in Concord. He was asked for insights on some hot topics in the New Hampshire Legislature.
Question: What is happening in terms of personal injury recovery?
Honigberg: There were a number of proposals to change the way people suing for personal injury have their claims resolved. There's a medical malpractice statute that requires claims to go before a three-person panel before going to trial. The House has passed a couple of proposals, which are pending in the Senate, to change that process. One would prohibit live testimony at the panels. The other would require panel hearings to take place within one year of the filing of suit.
There also was a proposal to change the way damages are apportioned when more than one person is alleged to be at fault for an injury. Under the old payment system, the person with most money was most at risk. But the state Supreme Court and the Legislature have said that the person with the most fault should be most exposed. It looks like it will stay that way because the House has rejected attempts to change it.
Question: What about the issue of interest rates on claims?
Honigberg: Another bill that has passed the House and is in the Senate would increase interest rates on claims filed in court. When you sue, the interest clock starts ticking. Since 1995 we've had a floating rate that's been a couple of points above a six-month T-bill. That's currently very low, a little over 2 percent. Prior to 1995, it was 10 percent.
The House has passed a bill to return the rate to 10 percent so people injured can have some hope of full recovery and then some. Defendants say it would be a hammer to force them to settle. If you have a $100,000 claim it would be $110,000 after the first year, $120,000 after the second. That bill is currently being considered in the Senate.
Question: What else should businesses be watching in the state legislature?
Honigberg: Everybody is of course watching the tax on distributions from LLCs. It looks like the Legislature has rejected the simple repeals and is focusing on a bill sponsored by Sens. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester, and Bob Odell, R-Lempster. As drafted, it would effectively repeal the law put in place at the end of last session and create a clearer and larger safe harbor for reasonable compensation deductions. Those deductions would follow federal tax law.
Question: What is the effect on the budget?
Honigberg: That is unknown. The Department of Revenue Administration estimated that the bill would cost the state about $100 million. The bill's sponsors are saying that isn't right and are working to show that the impact would be much less than that.
Question: What is the proposal being put forth by Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-Exeter?
Honigberg: She has introduced a bill that would have created an entity like the public utility commission to review proposed rates by hospitals. That has gotten a lot of pushback and been scaled back. It may be changed so that it would create an advisory group that would review and make recommendation.
news@seacoastonline.com
March 29, 2010 2:00 AM
Martin Honigberg is a lawyer and a registered lobbyist with Sulloway & Hollis in Concord. He was asked for insights on some hot topics in the New Hampshire Legislature.
Question: What is happening in terms of personal injury recovery?
Honigberg: There were a number of proposals to change the way people suing for personal injury have their claims resolved. There's a medical malpractice statute that requires claims to go before a three-person panel before going to trial. The House has passed a couple of proposals, which are pending in the Senate, to change that process. One would prohibit live testimony at the panels. The other would require panel hearings to take place within one year of the filing of suit.
There also was a proposal to change the way damages are apportioned when more than one person is alleged to be at fault for an injury. Under the old payment system, the person with most money was most at risk. But the state Supreme Court and the Legislature have said that the person with the most fault should be most exposed. It looks like it will stay that way because the House has rejected attempts to change it.
Question: What about the issue of interest rates on claims?
Honigberg: Another bill that has passed the House and is in the Senate would increase interest rates on claims filed in court. When you sue, the interest clock starts ticking. Since 1995 we've had a floating rate that's been a couple of points above a six-month T-bill. That's currently very low, a little over 2 percent. Prior to 1995, it was 10 percent.
The House has passed a bill to return the rate to 10 percent so people injured can have some hope of full recovery and then some. Defendants say it would be a hammer to force them to settle. If you have a $100,000 claim it would be $110,000 after the first year, $120,000 after the second. That bill is currently being considered in the Senate.
Question: What else should businesses be watching in the state legislature?
Honigberg: Everybody is of course watching the tax on distributions from LLCs. It looks like the Legislature has rejected the simple repeals and is focusing on a bill sponsored by Sens. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester, and Bob Odell, R-Lempster. As drafted, it would effectively repeal the law put in place at the end of last session and create a clearer and larger safe harbor for reasonable compensation deductions. Those deductions would follow federal tax law.
Question: What is the effect on the budget?
Honigberg: That is unknown. The Department of Revenue Administration estimated that the bill would cost the state about $100 million. The bill's sponsors are saying that isn't right and are working to show that the impact would be much less than that.
Question: What is the proposal being put forth by Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-Exeter?
Honigberg: She has introduced a bill that would have created an entity like the public utility commission to review proposed rates by hospitals. That has gotten a lot of pushback and been scaled back. It may be changed so that it would create an advisory group that would review and make recommendation.
Monday, March 29, 2010
New York Personal Injury Attorney
Legal news for New York personal injury attorneys – Sleepy Hollow officer charged with intimidation tactics and threatening a witness, could do time.
New York officer faces 30 years for several charges, including witness tampering.
White Plains, NY (www.NewYorkInjuryNews.com) - Sleepy Hollow, NY Detective Jose Quinoy was charged Thursday, March 25, 2010, with a superseding indictment with one count of witness tampering, as reported by LoHud.com. This latest charge follows two counts of civil rights violations that were filed in April 2009.
This new charge stems from an incident on April 4, 2008, where, according to the indictment, Quinoy “did knowingly use intimidation, threaten and corruptly persuade another person…with intent to influence, delay and prevent the testimony of a person in an official proceeding.”
Mario Gomez is identified as Quinoy’s victim. The incident, which occurred October 17, 2006, supposedly stemmed from Gomez’s belief that the officer was romancing his daughter. Quinoy, who is married, has denied the allegations. Quinoy also faces charges for violating the rights of another man, Luis Vilches, in a December 2006 altercation. Both indictments claim Quinoy assaulted the men after they were under restraints and under officer control.
If found guilty, Quinoy faces a maxim penalty of 20 years for the witness tampering charge and a maximum penalty of 10 years on each violation of rights charge. In addition, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gain or loss resulting from the crime could be imposed.
Legal News Reporter: Tara Monks – Legal news for New York personal injury attorneys.
Tags: civil rights violations, indictments, intimidation tactics, new york personal injury, police officer
New York officer faces 30 years for several charges, including witness tampering.
White Plains, NY (www.NewYorkInjuryNews.com) - Sleepy Hollow, NY Detective Jose Quinoy was charged Thursday, March 25, 2010, with a superseding indictment with one count of witness tampering, as reported by LoHud.com. This latest charge follows two counts of civil rights violations that were filed in April 2009.
This new charge stems from an incident on April 4, 2008, where, according to the indictment, Quinoy “did knowingly use intimidation, threaten and corruptly persuade another person…with intent to influence, delay and prevent the testimony of a person in an official proceeding.”
Mario Gomez is identified as Quinoy’s victim. The incident, which occurred October 17, 2006, supposedly stemmed from Gomez’s belief that the officer was romancing his daughter. Quinoy, who is married, has denied the allegations. Quinoy also faces charges for violating the rights of another man, Luis Vilches, in a December 2006 altercation. Both indictments claim Quinoy assaulted the men after they were under restraints and under officer control.
If found guilty, Quinoy faces a maxim penalty of 20 years for the witness tampering charge and a maximum penalty of 10 years on each violation of rights charge. In addition, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gain or loss resulting from the crime could be imposed.
Legal News Reporter: Tara Monks – Legal news for New York personal injury attorneys.
Tags: civil rights violations, indictments, intimidation tactics, new york personal injury, police officer
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Florida Personal Injury Attorney
March 27, 2010 (NewYorkInjuryNews.com - Injury News)
New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com
Legal News for Florida Personal Injury Attorneys. A 4-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries after a car ran her over on Daytona Beach over the weekend.
Florida personal injury attorney alerts- Young pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in a traffic crash on Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach, FL—A tragic traffic accident involving a sedan and a young child occurred on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Volusia County, Florida. The 4-year-old female pedestrian was hit by the car on Daytona Beach and killed on impact, according to information provided by ClickOrlando.com.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers reported a Lincoln Town Car, driven by 66-year-old Barbara Worley, driving on Daytona Beach near Sun Splash Park when she allegedly knocked a young child down. When witnesses at the scene apparently instructed Worley to stop her vehicle, she “panicked” and impulsively pressed down on the gas, subsequently running 4-year-old Ellie Bland over. While numerous bystanders promptly notified police officials of the horrifying pedestrian-involved accident via 911 calls, Bland sadly suffered traumatic injuries, which proved fatal upon impact of the crash.
Reports noted that this particular traffic crash-related fatality was the first to occur on Daytona Beach and while criminal charges were not expected with regards to the collision, citations are pending the outcome of accident investigations. According to a tourist on the scene, “It is kind of neat (to drive on the beach,) but it does seem a little dangerous.”
Statistics provided by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), revealed that 14 of the 490 pedestrian fatalities reported throughout Florida in 2008 occurred in Volusia County.
Legal News Reporter: Sandra Quinlan- Legal News for Florida Personal Injury Lawyers. News Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com - Press Release Distribution
New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com
Legal News for Florida Personal Injury Attorneys. A 4-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries after a car ran her over on Daytona Beach over the weekend.
Florida personal injury attorney alerts- Young pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in a traffic crash on Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach, FL—A tragic traffic accident involving a sedan and a young child occurred on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Volusia County, Florida. The 4-year-old female pedestrian was hit by the car on Daytona Beach and killed on impact, according to information provided by ClickOrlando.com.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers reported a Lincoln Town Car, driven by 66-year-old Barbara Worley, driving on Daytona Beach near Sun Splash Park when she allegedly knocked a young child down. When witnesses at the scene apparently instructed Worley to stop her vehicle, she “panicked” and impulsively pressed down on the gas, subsequently running 4-year-old Ellie Bland over. While numerous bystanders promptly notified police officials of the horrifying pedestrian-involved accident via 911 calls, Bland sadly suffered traumatic injuries, which proved fatal upon impact of the crash.
Reports noted that this particular traffic crash-related fatality was the first to occur on Daytona Beach and while criminal charges were not expected with regards to the collision, citations are pending the outcome of accident investigations. According to a tourist on the scene, “It is kind of neat (to drive on the beach,) but it does seem a little dangerous.”
Statistics provided by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), revealed that 14 of the 490 pedestrian fatalities reported throughout Florida in 2008 occurred in Volusia County.
Legal News Reporter: Sandra Quinlan- Legal News for Florida Personal Injury Lawyers. News Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com - Press Release Distribution
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Kentucky Person Injury Attorney
By Josh Kegley - jkegley@herald-leader.com
A Lexington man who claims he was punched in the face by a parking attendant in July has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the attendant. The attendant was found not guilty in a criminal case from the incident.
Donald Perry seeks an undetermined amount of money from Wendell Hall, the attendant, claiming he suffered and will continue to suffer "physical and emotional pain and distress."
Hall was charged with fourth-degree assault in the case in August. He was found not guilty Jan. 25, according to court records.
According to a criminal complaint summons filed in Fayette District Court, Perry, a building contractor who was 70 at the time, questioned Hall as he was ticketing a vehicle at a downtown construction site.
Perry's adult son, Steven Perry, left his truck partly parked in the roadway on Montmullin Street to unload 500 bricks, court documents said. Donald Perry asked Hall whether he could unload the truck and then move it, but "an argument ensued," according to documents.
When reached by phone Friday, Hall said he had not even issued the ticket before the argument started.
Hall said he was surprised to learn that a lawsuit had been filed against him, because he was in the early stages of filing a lawsuit against Donald and Steven Perry.
Hall said the elder Perry hit him first and used racial slurs as Hall was preparing to ticket the truck.
"He was hitting me in the face with his hand. I'm backed in a corner against a rail. He hit me again, then I hit him," Hall said. "That was the end of that, until his son came."
Hall filed a police report, alleging that Steven Perry struck him.
Steven Perry has acknowledged that he hit Hall, but said he did so only after he saw his father lying on the ground drifting in and out of consciousness. Donald Perry is also suing Republic Parking Systems Inc., which employed Hall. The company contracts with Lexington for parking services. Perry claims in the lawsuit that Republic Parking should have known that "as a parking enforcer, Hall would need to be trained in, and adequately prepared for, and otherwise fit to respond appropriately to ticket disputes."
The suit also criticizes Republic Parking's overlooking Hall's past criminal charges, which were a "matter of public record and were readily available to Republic Parking at the time it hired Hall," according to the suit. Court records show Hall has been jailed for possession of marijuana, fleeing and evading police and fourth-degree assault.
"I admit being young and naïve and doing things when I was 16, 17 years of age. That don't have nothing to do with what's going on now," said Hall, who is now 39.
Hall said he is no longer employed by Republic Parking.
"I've been hired and fired from this company three times, then after all this has happened, they ended up letting me go a month after I was proven innocent of the charges," Hall said.
Representatives from Republic Parking did not return calls seeking comment Friday.
A Lexington man who claims he was punched in the face by a parking attendant in July has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the attendant. The attendant was found not guilty in a criminal case from the incident.
Donald Perry seeks an undetermined amount of money from Wendell Hall, the attendant, claiming he suffered and will continue to suffer "physical and emotional pain and distress."
Hall was charged with fourth-degree assault in the case in August. He was found not guilty Jan. 25, according to court records.
According to a criminal complaint summons filed in Fayette District Court, Perry, a building contractor who was 70 at the time, questioned Hall as he was ticketing a vehicle at a downtown construction site.
Perry's adult son, Steven Perry, left his truck partly parked in the roadway on Montmullin Street to unload 500 bricks, court documents said. Donald Perry asked Hall whether he could unload the truck and then move it, but "an argument ensued," according to documents.
When reached by phone Friday, Hall said he had not even issued the ticket before the argument started.
Hall said he was surprised to learn that a lawsuit had been filed against him, because he was in the early stages of filing a lawsuit against Donald and Steven Perry.
Hall said the elder Perry hit him first and used racial slurs as Hall was preparing to ticket the truck.
"He was hitting me in the face with his hand. I'm backed in a corner against a rail. He hit me again, then I hit him," Hall said. "That was the end of that, until his son came."
Hall filed a police report, alleging that Steven Perry struck him.
Steven Perry has acknowledged that he hit Hall, but said he did so only after he saw his father lying on the ground drifting in and out of consciousness. Donald Perry is also suing Republic Parking Systems Inc., which employed Hall. The company contracts with Lexington for parking services. Perry claims in the lawsuit that Republic Parking should have known that "as a parking enforcer, Hall would need to be trained in, and adequately prepared for, and otherwise fit to respond appropriately to ticket disputes."
The suit also criticizes Republic Parking's overlooking Hall's past criminal charges, which were a "matter of public record and were readily available to Republic Parking at the time it hired Hall," according to the suit. Court records show Hall has been jailed for possession of marijuana, fleeing and evading police and fourth-degree assault.
"I admit being young and naïve and doing things when I was 16, 17 years of age. That don't have nothing to do with what's going on now," said Hall, who is now 39.
Hall said he is no longer employed by Republic Parking.
"I've been hired and fired from this company three times, then after all this has happened, they ended up letting me go a month after I was proven innocent of the charges," Hall said.
Representatives from Republic Parking did not return calls seeking comment Friday.
Friday, March 26, 2010
New York Happening
New York, NY - Mar 25, 2010 - New York Injury Attorneys – Frekhtman and Associates - http://www.866attylaw.com represents victims of personal injury within New York State.
Contact us at: The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, New York, New York - 10007, Phone : (212) 766-5656
A personal injury victim faces painful times not only for himself but also for those close to him. Some accidents take place suddenly it can affect the health and wealth not only to the victims but also to their near ones. Victim of personal injury are eligible for personal injury compensation from the negligent party.
A personal injury lawyer gives legal help in various types of personal injuries that include medical negligence, malpractice, and vehicle accident cases. A personal injury lawyer is knowledgeable and prepared to handle complications arising out of personal injury cases.
Personal injury victims within NYS, should contact a New York personal injury lawyer to help in receiving justice and compensation from the negligent .If the victim cannot do so due grave injuries then family members and friends of the victim should do the needful.
Personal injury lawyer will explain in detail all matters pertaining to the injury case. All eyewitness statements should be handed over to the lawyer. Contact a medical professional to examine the extent of physical injuries or trauma, and how much time it would take to recover. This would help the lawyer to decide the financial compensation amount from the negligent. No facts should be hidden from the injury attorney as this would hinder in getting the compensation money.
There are several attorneys who render legal services on “No Win No Fee” basis. They take a small percentage of the compensation amount when he wins the case. Most of the people are unaware about their legal rights and how to receive justice.
Visit http://www.866attylaw.com for a free legal consultation.
Contact us at: The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, New York, New York - 10007, Phone : (212) 766-5656
A personal injury victim faces painful times not only for himself but also for those close to him. Some accidents take place suddenly it can affect the health and wealth not only to the victims but also to their near ones. Victim of personal injury are eligible for personal injury compensation from the negligent party.
A personal injury lawyer gives legal help in various types of personal injuries that include medical negligence, malpractice, and vehicle accident cases. A personal injury lawyer is knowledgeable and prepared to handle complications arising out of personal injury cases.
Personal injury victims within NYS, should contact a New York personal injury lawyer to help in receiving justice and compensation from the negligent .If the victim cannot do so due grave injuries then family members and friends of the victim should do the needful.
Personal injury lawyer will explain in detail all matters pertaining to the injury case. All eyewitness statements should be handed over to the lawyer. Contact a medical professional to examine the extent of physical injuries or trauma, and how much time it would take to recover. This would help the lawyer to decide the financial compensation amount from the negligent. No facts should be hidden from the injury attorney as this would hinder in getting the compensation money.
There are several attorneys who render legal services on “No Win No Fee” basis. They take a small percentage of the compensation amount when he wins the case. Most of the people are unaware about their legal rights and how to receive justice.
Visit http://www.866attylaw.com for a free legal consultation.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Kevin's The Man in Illinois
(Vocus/PRWEB ) March 24, 2010 -- Kevin J. Conway, a nationally known trial lawyer whose work on catastrophic injury and asbestos-related litigation has brought justice, to families throughout the country, has been named one of the top ten personal injury attorneys in Illinois. That designation, in the December 2009 issue of Leading Lawyers Network magazine, carries special weight for Mr. Conway, his partners at Chicago-based Cooney & Conway, and their clients because it is based on surveys among fellow attorneys, who were asked which trial lawyers they would recommend to their own family and friends.
“It is great to be recognized for the work we do, protecting the rights of victims of catastrophic injury and asbestos related disease,” says Mr. Conway. “To be recognized by my peers -- who know exactly what it takes and what it means to lead these fights -- is especially rewarding, and humbling.”
It is great to be recognized for the work we do, protecting the rights of victims of catastrophic injury and asbestos related disease
To be recognized by my peers -- who know exactly what it takes and what it means to lead these fights -- is especially rewarding, and humbling.
Helping clients obtain fairness and justice in the courtroom is essential to what we do.
But educating, policymakers and the public outside of the courtroom is also important as few are aware of the toxic substances and unsafe practices that have caused serious injuries to many American consumers and workers.
A past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers -- which limits membership to just one-quarter of one percent of the nation’s trial attorneys -- Mr. Conway has tried and settled cases totalling several billion dollars. He has represented victims in cases of wrongful death, mass torts, aviation and construction accidents. Among them: a $200 million asbestos settlement -- the largest personal injury settlement in Illinois history.
Kevin is one of the country’s leading practitioners in the area of mesothelioma -- a form of cancer almost always caused by exposure to asbestos . He was lead trial counsel for 177 consolidated asbestos cases, which settled at trial. In addition, he was recognized in the book Fighting for Justice: Cases and Trial Lawyers That Made a Difference, written by Wesley Smith with a forward by Erin Brockovich.
Along with his partners, Mr. Conway has endowed a professorial chair in advocacy at his alma mater, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. He has appeared as a guest commentator on personal injury law and civil cases for both national and local television, has testified at legislative hearings on proposed laws relating to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, and is a frequent speaker and author on the law.
“Helping clients obtain fairness and justice in the courtroom is essential to what we do.” says Mr. Conway. “But educating, policymakers and the public outside of the courtroom is also important as few are aware of the toxic substances and unsafe practices that have caused serious injuries to many American consumers and workers.”
About Cooney & Conway
Founded in 1958, Cooney & Conway approaches its 52nd year of providing highly qualified, experienced, and ethical legal representation for individuals who are gravely harmed or killed by the wrongful conduct of others.
Mesothelioma Lawyers/Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys of the Cooney & Conway law firm provide the legal expertise and counsel necessary to achieve full compensation for its clients through verdict or settlements.
Media Contact:
Kevin Conway
888 651 1850
“It is great to be recognized for the work we do, protecting the rights of victims of catastrophic injury and asbestos related disease,” says Mr. Conway. “To be recognized by my peers -- who know exactly what it takes and what it means to lead these fights -- is especially rewarding, and humbling.”
It is great to be recognized for the work we do, protecting the rights of victims of catastrophic injury and asbestos related disease
To be recognized by my peers -- who know exactly what it takes and what it means to lead these fights -- is especially rewarding, and humbling.
Helping clients obtain fairness and justice in the courtroom is essential to what we do.
But educating, policymakers and the public outside of the courtroom is also important as few are aware of the toxic substances and unsafe practices that have caused serious injuries to many American consumers and workers.
A past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers -- which limits membership to just one-quarter of one percent of the nation’s trial attorneys -- Mr. Conway has tried and settled cases totalling several billion dollars. He has represented victims in cases of wrongful death, mass torts, aviation and construction accidents. Among them: a $200 million asbestos settlement -- the largest personal injury settlement in Illinois history.
Kevin is one of the country’s leading practitioners in the area of mesothelioma -- a form of cancer almost always caused by exposure to asbestos . He was lead trial counsel for 177 consolidated asbestos cases, which settled at trial. In addition, he was recognized in the book Fighting for Justice: Cases and Trial Lawyers That Made a Difference, written by Wesley Smith with a forward by Erin Brockovich.
Along with his partners, Mr. Conway has endowed a professorial chair in advocacy at his alma mater, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. He has appeared as a guest commentator on personal injury law and civil cases for both national and local television, has testified at legislative hearings on proposed laws relating to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, and is a frequent speaker and author on the law.
“Helping clients obtain fairness and justice in the courtroom is essential to what we do.” says Mr. Conway. “But educating, policymakers and the public outside of the courtroom is also important as few are aware of the toxic substances and unsafe practices that have caused serious injuries to many American consumers and workers.”
About Cooney & Conway
Founded in 1958, Cooney & Conway approaches its 52nd year of providing highly qualified, experienced, and ethical legal representation for individuals who are gravely harmed or killed by the wrongful conduct of others.
Mesothelioma Lawyers/Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys of the Cooney & Conway law firm provide the legal expertise and counsel necessary to achieve full compensation for its clients through verdict or settlements.
Media Contact:
Kevin Conway
888 651 1850
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Colorado Personal Injury Attorney
Legal news for Colorado personal injury attorneys. A patron of the gun show was accidentally shot while looking at guns.
Colorado personal injury lawyers alert- A shooting at a gun show at Denver Merchandise Mart injured a man.
Denver, CO—A man was wounded by a bullet while attending the popular Tanner Gun Show at the Denver Merchandise Mart on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The shooting occurred around 2:00 p.m., while attending the gun show located at Interstate 25 and East 58th Avenue, as reported by the Denver Post.
According to several witnesses, the guns vendor and the victim were “holding the gun at the time of the discharge.” They were reportedly just looking at the gun when it fired and hit the victim in the upper torso. Emergency rescue teams rushed the victim to Denver Health Medical Center in an unknown condition. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and has ruled it as an accident at this time.
According to the gun shows’ Web site, it is illegal to have loaded guns at the show. Most of the guns usually have zip ties looped through the chambers to prevent an accidental shooting. This was not the first occurrence of a shooting at the gun show, however. In March 2008, another shooting occurred in the parking lot. A 64-year-old man shot himself in the stomach with a .3 8-caliber handgun.
The Tanner Gun Show calls itself the state’s largest gun show, with 700 tables of vendors showcases, guns, knives, ammunition, reloading equipment, military surplus, and hunting and fishing gear.
Legal News Reporter: Nicole Howley-Legal news for Colorado personal injury lawyers.
Tags: Colorado personal injury lawyers, denver merchandise mart, gun show, injured, shooting
Written by Nicole · Filed Under Colorado personal injury attorney, Justice News Flash
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Colorado personal injury lawyers alert- A shooting at a gun show at Denver Merchandise Mart injured a man.
Denver, CO—A man was wounded by a bullet while attending the popular Tanner Gun Show at the Denver Merchandise Mart on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The shooting occurred around 2:00 p.m., while attending the gun show located at Interstate 25 and East 58th Avenue, as reported by the Denver Post.
According to several witnesses, the guns vendor and the victim were “holding the gun at the time of the discharge.” They were reportedly just looking at the gun when it fired and hit the victim in the upper torso. Emergency rescue teams rushed the victim to Denver Health Medical Center in an unknown condition. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and has ruled it as an accident at this time.
According to the gun shows’ Web site, it is illegal to have loaded guns at the show. Most of the guns usually have zip ties looped through the chambers to prevent an accidental shooting. This was not the first occurrence of a shooting at the gun show, however. In March 2008, another shooting occurred in the parking lot. A 64-year-old man shot himself in the stomach with a .3 8-caliber handgun.
The Tanner Gun Show calls itself the state’s largest gun show, with 700 tables of vendors showcases, guns, knives, ammunition, reloading equipment, military surplus, and hunting and fishing gear.
Legal News Reporter: Nicole Howley-Legal news for Colorado personal injury lawyers.
Tags: Colorado personal injury lawyers, denver merchandise mart, gun show, injured, shooting
Written by Nicole · Filed Under Colorado personal injury attorney, Justice News Flash
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney
Lawsuit underway after psychiatric patient’s death receives homicide ruling.
Legal news for Massachusetts personal injury attorneys -death of psychiatric patient results in investigation, homicide ruling. Lawsuit follows.
Boston, Massachusetts (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – The death of 23-year-old Joshua Messier has been ruled a homicide after a scuffle with correction officers at Bridgewater State Hospital on May 4, 2009 resulted in cardiac arrest, as reported by The Boston Globe. According to the death certificate, Messier had suffered “blunt impact of head and compression of chest.” Hospital reports document dried blood on his nostrils and hair and ligature marks on his neck, wrists and ankles.
Messier was diagnosed with schizophrenia and paranoia about six years ago and had been undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital. The hospital is run by the Department of Correction and claims on their website to be a “safe, secure, and humane environment to all persons requiring specialized care and treatment.” Lisa Messier, Joshua’s mother, has retained Andrew C. Meyer, Jr., a Boston personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer, with intentions of filing a suite against the state in federal court. He quoted the mother in an interview on March 9, 2010 stating that patients and relatives had told Lisa Messier that correction officers took her son “into a back room and caused him…harm.”
Diane Wiffin, spokeswoman for Bridgewater State Hospital, has stated that “there is no indication that there was any excessive force,” and that the case remains under investigation. The President of the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union said he heard that Messier assaulted two officers and their response was to subdue him. He was simply placed in restraints and walked to an indoor facility after the incident. Leslie Walker, executive director of Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, called for a review of Messier’s death, recognizing his placement into Bridgewater State Hospital as an example of the “criminalization of mental illness.”
Legal news for Massachusetts personal injury attorneys -death of psychiatric patient results in investigation, homicide ruling. Lawsuit follows.
Boston, Massachusetts (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – The death of 23-year-old Joshua Messier has been ruled a homicide after a scuffle with correction officers at Bridgewater State Hospital on May 4, 2009 resulted in cardiac arrest, as reported by The Boston Globe. According to the death certificate, Messier had suffered “blunt impact of head and compression of chest.” Hospital reports document dried blood on his nostrils and hair and ligature marks on his neck, wrists and ankles.
Messier was diagnosed with schizophrenia and paranoia about six years ago and had been undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital. The hospital is run by the Department of Correction and claims on their website to be a “safe, secure, and humane environment to all persons requiring specialized care and treatment.” Lisa Messier, Joshua’s mother, has retained Andrew C. Meyer, Jr., a Boston personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer, with intentions of filing a suite against the state in federal court. He quoted the mother in an interview on March 9, 2010 stating that patients and relatives had told Lisa Messier that correction officers took her son “into a back room and caused him…harm.”
Diane Wiffin, spokeswoman for Bridgewater State Hospital, has stated that “there is no indication that there was any excessive force,” and that the case remains under investigation. The President of the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union said he heard that Messier assaulted two officers and their response was to subdue him. He was simply placed in restraints and walked to an indoor facility after the incident. Leslie Walker, executive director of Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, called for a review of Messier’s death, recognizing his placement into Bridgewater State Hospital as an example of the “criminalization of mental illness.”
Monday, March 22, 2010
Texas Personal Injury Attorney
Dallas, TX (Press Release)—The Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, is warning parents and caretakers to restrict their children from the increasingly popular video chat web site, Chatroulette, which may expose them to sexually explicit behavior or sex offenders, as reported by the Dallas Morning News. Amy K. Witherite, Texas’ front runner in litigating personal injury claims, is urging parents to heed the Attorney General’s consumer warning, which could potentially save your child or loved one’s life.
Chatroulette is a web site that randomly pairs up strangers for webcam-based conversations, in which the other person can see you live as you hold your conversation through typing. This new-age Internet chat service also has hidden dangers, especially for children. Chatroulette give sex offenders, criminals, and other dangerous people access to young children through the randomly selected live video chat services. There is no required login or registration to begin chatting, making it very accessible to kids and people with less than good intentions. Abbot reported that a Cyber Crimes Unit undercover investigation revealed that “nearly half of the randomly selected users encountered by investigators immediately expose themselves and conduct sexually explicit acts on camera.”
Parents and caretakers are being reminded to do their part in making sure that their children or loved ones are not engaging in such activities by putting computers in common rooms so they can monitor their children. Parents are also being urged to keep computers out of children’s bedrooms, or to disable their Web cameras. According to Enough is Enough http://www.enough.org/, an internet safety organization that works to protect our nations children, “Four percent of all youth Internet users received aggressive sexual solicitations, which threatened to spill over into “real life”. These solicitors asked to meet the youth in person, called them on the telephone, or sent offline mail, money, or gifts. Also 4 percent of youth Internet users had distressing sexual solicitations that left them feeling upset or extremely afraid (Online Victimization of Youth: Five Years Later, 2006).” In addition, “14 percent of 7th-9th grade students reported that they had communicated with someone online about sexual things; 11 percent of students reported that they had been asked to talk about sexual things online; 8 percent have been exposed to nude pictures and 7 percent were also asked for nude pictures of themselves online. (Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008).”
Leading personal injury attorney, Amy K. Witherite asserts, “It is our job to protect our children from such predators, and unwanted behavior. By keeping a close watch on your children’s online activities, you may actually be saving their lives. We don’t always know whom the other person really is when chatting online, or their underlying intentions.” If you or someone you know has been hurt or emotionally damaged by online activities, due to a Web site’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Contacting a trained lawyer in personal injury claims may help you recover the damages you deserve.
Texas personal injury news and education by Dallas personal injury lawyer: Amy K. Witherite.?
3100 Monticello, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75205?
Toll Free: (888) 407-6669 http://www.dallastexaspersonalinjurylawyers.com/
Chatroulette is a web site that randomly pairs up strangers for webcam-based conversations, in which the other person can see you live as you hold your conversation through typing. This new-age Internet chat service also has hidden dangers, especially for children. Chatroulette give sex offenders, criminals, and other dangerous people access to young children through the randomly selected live video chat services. There is no required login or registration to begin chatting, making it very accessible to kids and people with less than good intentions. Abbot reported that a Cyber Crimes Unit undercover investigation revealed that “nearly half of the randomly selected users encountered by investigators immediately expose themselves and conduct sexually explicit acts on camera.”
Parents and caretakers are being reminded to do their part in making sure that their children or loved ones are not engaging in such activities by putting computers in common rooms so they can monitor their children. Parents are also being urged to keep computers out of children’s bedrooms, or to disable their Web cameras. According to Enough is Enough http://www.enough.org/, an internet safety organization that works to protect our nations children, “Four percent of all youth Internet users received aggressive sexual solicitations, which threatened to spill over into “real life”. These solicitors asked to meet the youth in person, called them on the telephone, or sent offline mail, money, or gifts. Also 4 percent of youth Internet users had distressing sexual solicitations that left them feeling upset or extremely afraid (Online Victimization of Youth: Five Years Later, 2006).” In addition, “14 percent of 7th-9th grade students reported that they had communicated with someone online about sexual things; 11 percent of students reported that they had been asked to talk about sexual things online; 8 percent have been exposed to nude pictures and 7 percent were also asked for nude pictures of themselves online. (Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008).”
Leading personal injury attorney, Amy K. Witherite asserts, “It is our job to protect our children from such predators, and unwanted behavior. By keeping a close watch on your children’s online activities, you may actually be saving their lives. We don’t always know whom the other person really is when chatting online, or their underlying intentions.” If you or someone you know has been hurt or emotionally damaged by online activities, due to a Web site’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Contacting a trained lawyer in personal injury claims may help you recover the damages you deserve.
Texas personal injury news and education by Dallas personal injury lawyer: Amy K. Witherite.?
3100 Monticello, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75205?
Toll Free: (888) 407-6669 http://www.dallastexaspersonalinjurylawyers.com/
Sunday, March 21, 2010
NY Attorney Settles the Case
NEW YORK, NY, March 20, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The 45-year-old woman was stopped at a traffic light in Queens, New York when she was a rear-ended by a second vehicle.
The victim was taken by ambulance to a Queens's hospital where she was diagnosed with neck and back injuries. She was initially treated conservatively with physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.
Her condition worsened and she received spinal injections. Finally when all conservative treatment failed the client underwent a surgical disectomy and laminectomy.
The case was settled on the eve of by Neil Flynn, Esq.
Vehicle accidents injure and kill thousands of New Yorkers each year. Auto accidents are the leading cause of TBI (traumatic brain injury) and spinal cord injury.
Ajlouny and Associates car, truck, bus, and motorcycle accident lawyers support the victim throughout the claim process and can help determine if the accident was caused by the negligence of another driver or due to auto part defects.
A vehicle accident lawyer can help you with issues dealing with car crashes, fatal accidents, road rage, rear-end collisions, personal injury and insurance complaints.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident or you need help in dealing with insurance issues, contact the law office of Paul Ajlouny and Associates New York personal Injury attorneys.
(800) 535-5029
The victim was taken by ambulance to a Queens's hospital where she was diagnosed with neck and back injuries. She was initially treated conservatively with physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.
Her condition worsened and she received spinal injections. Finally when all conservative treatment failed the client underwent a surgical disectomy and laminectomy.
The case was settled on the eve of by Neil Flynn, Esq.
Vehicle accidents injure and kill thousands of New Yorkers each year. Auto accidents are the leading cause of TBI (traumatic brain injury) and spinal cord injury.
Ajlouny and Associates car, truck, bus, and motorcycle accident lawyers support the victim throughout the claim process and can help determine if the accident was caused by the negligence of another driver or due to auto part defects.
A vehicle accident lawyer can help you with issues dealing with car crashes, fatal accidents, road rage, rear-end collisions, personal injury and insurance complaints.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident or you need help in dealing with insurance issues, contact the law office of Paul Ajlouny and Associates New York personal Injury attorneys.
(800) 535-5029
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Top Ten New Jersey
Online PR News – 19-March-2010 – Plymouth, IN – The best New Jersey personal injury attorneys have been recognized by bestattorneysonline.com, the independent authority on the best attorneys. The firms on this list were selected based on a stringent evaluation process performed by an experienced research team. These firms best understood the various laws and processes for accident and injury cases in the state of New Jersey.
The independent authority on the best law firms assigned a specified research team to analyze and review each firm. They tested the knowledge and expertise of each firm when it came to accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
The best New Jersey accident attorney for March 2010 is:1. Anderl Oakley & Del Rio, P.C.
2. Deutch & Associates LLC
3. Shebell & Shebell LLC
4. Hack, Piro, O’Day, Merklinger, Wallace & McKenna, P.A.
5. Vivino & Vivino
6. Green, Silverstein & Groff, LLC
7. Andres & Berger
8. Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.
9. Hoffman DiMuzio
10. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, A Professional Corporation
The independent authority on the best law firms assigned a specified research team to analyze and review each firm. They tested the knowledge and expertise of each firm when it came to accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
The best New Jersey accident attorney for March 2010 is:1. Anderl Oakley & Del Rio, P.C.
2. Deutch & Associates LLC
3. Shebell & Shebell LLC
4. Hack, Piro, O’Day, Merklinger, Wallace & McKenna, P.A.
5. Vivino & Vivino
6. Green, Silverstein & Groff, LLC
7. Andres & Berger
8. Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.
9. Hoffman DiMuzio
10. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, A Professional Corporation
Friday, March 19, 2010
New York Personal Injury Attorney Case
By Stephen Witt
The Brooklyn Paper
Councilwoman Letitia James is ramping the legal pressure up in her personal injury lawsuit against an itinerant laborer after she allegedly injured herself walking into his legally parked truck.
James, who is also an attorney, has retained high-powered and politically connected attorney Sanford Rubenstein, whom she has known for 25 years.
And Rubenstein can’t wait to take this controversial — and much-mocked — case to the jury.
“My client looks forward to a jury hearing the case and making a determination of what damages she’s entitled to,” said the Court Street lawyer. “There is a permanent scar on her leg and she’s also concerned that others can be injured by the dangerous conditions on this vehicle.”
Rubenstein was referring to the now notorious events of July 11, when James, according to her court filings, sustained “serious, severe and permanent [injuries] to her limbs and body” after she walked into a four-inch trailer hitch protruding from David Day’s parked car.
She’s seeking unspecified damages.
Maplewood and South Orange, NJ
Rubenstein, who has hosted political fundraisers for the likes of Reps. Charles Rangel and Ed Towns in his luxurious Manhattan penthouse, said he took the case on merit and will charge his usual fee — a percent of the winnings.
“As in any case, I will work on contingency and a jury will decide the damages,” said Rubenstein.
When reminded that Day makes about a tenth of James’s $122,500 Council salary, Rubenstein responded that the issue isn’t how much Day makes, but the danger that his protruding trailer hitch is still causing to the general public.
James (D–Fort Greene) has said she will drop the case if Day just takes the hitch off his van — but Day is showing some of his native Texas toughness.
“How you can you go around telling people to remove their livelihood,” said Day in a long southern drawl. “I put the trailer hitch on there with my money in order to make money. It’s what I use to make money — to move my things and to hook a trailer to my van. I would love to take it off and make her happy, but that reasoning is stupid.”
Day maintains that it is James who is liable and negligent for walking into his parked car.
“If they get a law for everyone to remove [hitches], then I’ll gladly remove my trailer hitch,” he added. “If it’s good for one, it’s good for everybody, but it’s totally wrong to tell me to remove mine while millions of people have one on their vehicles.”
In the hours after The Brooklyn Paper’s Web site broke the story of James’s lawsuit, the Councilwoman has been the subject of considerable mockery on the Internet.
“[She is an] idiot who is suing a man because she bumped her shin,” posted “Bob.” “The people who agree with her are part of the problem with New York City.”
Another commenter, Winston Smith, added, “How dare this peasant even park anywhere near the same block as this woman. Doesn’t he know who she is!?!?!?”
©2010 Community Newspaper Group
The Brooklyn Paper
Councilwoman Letitia James is ramping the legal pressure up in her personal injury lawsuit against an itinerant laborer after she allegedly injured herself walking into his legally parked truck.
James, who is also an attorney, has retained high-powered and politically connected attorney Sanford Rubenstein, whom she has known for 25 years.
And Rubenstein can’t wait to take this controversial — and much-mocked — case to the jury.
“My client looks forward to a jury hearing the case and making a determination of what damages she’s entitled to,” said the Court Street lawyer. “There is a permanent scar on her leg and she’s also concerned that others can be injured by the dangerous conditions on this vehicle.”
Rubenstein was referring to the now notorious events of July 11, when James, according to her court filings, sustained “serious, severe and permanent [injuries] to her limbs and body” after she walked into a four-inch trailer hitch protruding from David Day’s parked car.
She’s seeking unspecified damages.
Maplewood and South Orange, NJ
Rubenstein, who has hosted political fundraisers for the likes of Reps. Charles Rangel and Ed Towns in his luxurious Manhattan penthouse, said he took the case on merit and will charge his usual fee — a percent of the winnings.
“As in any case, I will work on contingency and a jury will decide the damages,” said Rubenstein.
When reminded that Day makes about a tenth of James’s $122,500 Council salary, Rubenstein responded that the issue isn’t how much Day makes, but the danger that his protruding trailer hitch is still causing to the general public.
James (D–Fort Greene) has said she will drop the case if Day just takes the hitch off his van — but Day is showing some of his native Texas toughness.
“How you can you go around telling people to remove their livelihood,” said Day in a long southern drawl. “I put the trailer hitch on there with my money in order to make money. It’s what I use to make money — to move my things and to hook a trailer to my van. I would love to take it off and make her happy, but that reasoning is stupid.”
Day maintains that it is James who is liable and negligent for walking into his parked car.
“If they get a law for everyone to remove [hitches], then I’ll gladly remove my trailer hitch,” he added. “If it’s good for one, it’s good for everybody, but it’s totally wrong to tell me to remove mine while millions of people have one on their vehicles.”
In the hours after The Brooklyn Paper’s Web site broke the story of James’s lawsuit, the Councilwoman has been the subject of considerable mockery on the Internet.
“[She is an] idiot who is suing a man because she bumped her shin,” posted “Bob.” “The people who agree with her are part of the problem with New York City.”
Another commenter, Winston Smith, added, “How dare this peasant even park anywhere near the same block as this woman. Doesn’t he know who she is!?!?!?”
©2010 Community Newspaper Group
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney in New York's Manhattan
Manhattan, NY personal injury and accident injury lawyers – Frekhtman and Associates represents victims of personal injury within New York City (NYC) including Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Long Island and Manhattan.
New York Personal Injury Attorney - Frekhtman & Associates (www.866attylaw.com) represents victims of personal injuries and accident injuries within New York State. Call us at 1-866-ATTY-LAW
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. There are many things in life that can come your way out of blue. These unfortunate events could actually be a result of an accident injury, auto accident or personal injury due to medical negligence.
Thus, if you or your loved ones have ever been a victim of personal injury, then it can be very traumatic for you and your family and friends. If you have suffered a serious personal injury owing to the negligence or fault of some individual or a civic and public authority then you must contact a personal injury lawyer.
A plaintiff personal injury attorney is equipped to handle legal complications arising from personal injury claims. If you are injured within New York City (NYC) then you should contact a NYC based personal injury law firm. You can only seek the services from an injury lawyer who has a valid license to offer legal services in your respective region.
Choosing a personal injury lawyer is a tough ask but choosing a personal injury lawyer becomes more cumbersome when you or your loved ones have suffered personal injuries owing to negligence or in the event of an accident. Before hiring a personal injury attorney, you should indulge in a little research about the earlier history and track record of your selected personal injury lawyer. In fact, you can also contact the American Bar Association (ABA) for a referral list of personal injury attorneys offering legal services in your area. You will find several useful links on the ABA website that can help you find legal help in your chosen state. The ABA website will give you informative legal resources that can help you prepare for your legal journey.
Once you select your personal injury lawyer, you should give detailed information about your personal injury case. In fact, you should always ensure that you don’t hide any fact from your personal injury lawyer. Hiding information will just make your case weaker, and you will have less chances of getting compensation that you deserve. On the other hand, you should also ensure that you are not missing out on any important medical document or any other information that can help you get compensation. You should contact a medical professional to inquire about the extent of personal injuries. This will help your personal injury lawyer to determine the compensation amount from the negligent authority or an individual.
There are many injury lawyers offering legal services in the New York region. Most of these injury lawyers offer legal consultation for free and what’s more, they can actually help you get compensation that you deserve.
Contact Manhattan, NY Accident Attorney – Frekhtman and Associates for a free legal consultation at 1-866-ATTY-LAW
Watch Video by New York Personal Injury Lawyer at : www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mSIXMcUJiY
New York Personal Injury Attorney - Frekhtman & Associates (www.866attylaw.com) represents victims of personal injuries and accident injuries within New York State. Call us at 1-866-ATTY-LAW
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. There are many things in life that can come your way out of blue. These unfortunate events could actually be a result of an accident injury, auto accident or personal injury due to medical negligence.
Thus, if you or your loved ones have ever been a victim of personal injury, then it can be very traumatic for you and your family and friends. If you have suffered a serious personal injury owing to the negligence or fault of some individual or a civic and public authority then you must contact a personal injury lawyer.
A plaintiff personal injury attorney is equipped to handle legal complications arising from personal injury claims. If you are injured within New York City (NYC) then you should contact a NYC based personal injury law firm. You can only seek the services from an injury lawyer who has a valid license to offer legal services in your respective region.
Choosing a personal injury lawyer is a tough ask but choosing a personal injury lawyer becomes more cumbersome when you or your loved ones have suffered personal injuries owing to negligence or in the event of an accident. Before hiring a personal injury attorney, you should indulge in a little research about the earlier history and track record of your selected personal injury lawyer. In fact, you can also contact the American Bar Association (ABA) for a referral list of personal injury attorneys offering legal services in your area. You will find several useful links on the ABA website that can help you find legal help in your chosen state. The ABA website will give you informative legal resources that can help you prepare for your legal journey.
Once you select your personal injury lawyer, you should give detailed information about your personal injury case. In fact, you should always ensure that you don’t hide any fact from your personal injury lawyer. Hiding information will just make your case weaker, and you will have less chances of getting compensation that you deserve. On the other hand, you should also ensure that you are not missing out on any important medical document or any other information that can help you get compensation. You should contact a medical professional to inquire about the extent of personal injuries. This will help your personal injury lawyer to determine the compensation amount from the negligent authority or an individual.
There are many injury lawyers offering legal services in the New York region. Most of these injury lawyers offer legal consultation for free and what’s more, they can actually help you get compensation that you deserve.
Contact Manhattan, NY Accident Attorney – Frekhtman and Associates for a free legal consultation at 1-866-ATTY-LAW
Watch Video by New York Personal Injury Lawyer at : www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mSIXMcUJiY
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Lawyer y Lawyer is Mano y Mano
March 16, 2010 12:15 PM
Personal Injury Firm Caught Up in Dispute With Former Partner
Posted by Zach Lowe
Oh, boy. The dirty laundry is being aired in three separate lawsuits involving the Philadelphia personal injury firm Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Feldman & Smalley, and the suits paint a picture of a firm divided over how to pay its lawyers and worried about those it pushes out for stealing its business.
The trouble started last year, when Anapol demoted one of its shareholders, Howard Levin, to of counsel status, according to a whopper of a story in the Legal Intelligencer, an Am Law Daily sibling publication. Levin refused the demotion and left the firm to start his own practice, a move that triggered three separate lawsuits that reveal tensions between litigators and rainmakers, the paper says.
The firm claimed Levin, a litigator, no longer deserved shareholder status because of his "failure to generate an independent book of business." Levin countered that it was his litigation skills that kept the firm afloat for years before the firm won a $21 million Vioxx payday in 2007, the Intelligencer says. Levin claims he deserved better and protested the firm's move to emphasize rainmaking over winning cases, the paper reports.
The order of lawsuits goes like this: The firm sued Levin on New Year's Eve for taking pending business with him but not sharing the fees from that business under the terms outlined in the Anapol shareholder agreement pertaining to lawyers who leave the firm, the Intelligencer reports. Levin fired back with his own suit, claiming the firm wrongly cut his compensation and that its fee-sharing rules for ex-lawyers who take business with them constitute "unethical restraints on his ability to practice law and a client's right to choose Levin" as its attorney, the Intelligencer says.
Finally, the firm sued a former associate, Beth Adamski, who followed Levin to his new firm. The firm says she and Levin entered into "a conspiracy" to open up their own firm and take business from Anapol. The firm accuses Adamski of funneling internal information to Levin while she was still at Anapol and e-mailing client-related documents to herself.
There's much, much more, and the entire story is worth a read.
Personal Injury Firm Caught Up in Dispute With Former Partner
Posted by Zach Lowe
Oh, boy. The dirty laundry is being aired in three separate lawsuits involving the Philadelphia personal injury firm Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Feldman & Smalley, and the suits paint a picture of a firm divided over how to pay its lawyers and worried about those it pushes out for stealing its business.
The trouble started last year, when Anapol demoted one of its shareholders, Howard Levin, to of counsel status, according to a whopper of a story in the Legal Intelligencer, an Am Law Daily sibling publication. Levin refused the demotion and left the firm to start his own practice, a move that triggered three separate lawsuits that reveal tensions between litigators and rainmakers, the paper says.
The firm claimed Levin, a litigator, no longer deserved shareholder status because of his "failure to generate an independent book of business." Levin countered that it was his litigation skills that kept the firm afloat for years before the firm won a $21 million Vioxx payday in 2007, the Intelligencer says. Levin claims he deserved better and protested the firm's move to emphasize rainmaking over winning cases, the paper reports.
The order of lawsuits goes like this: The firm sued Levin on New Year's Eve for taking pending business with him but not sharing the fees from that business under the terms outlined in the Anapol shareholder agreement pertaining to lawyers who leave the firm, the Intelligencer reports. Levin fired back with his own suit, claiming the firm wrongly cut his compensation and that its fee-sharing rules for ex-lawyers who take business with them constitute "unethical restraints on his ability to practice law and a client's right to choose Levin" as its attorney, the Intelligencer says.
Finally, the firm sued a former associate, Beth Adamski, who followed Levin to his new firm. The firm says she and Levin entered into "a conspiracy" to open up their own firm and take business from Anapol. The firm accuses Adamski of funneling internal information to Levin while she was still at Anapol and e-mailing client-related documents to herself.
There's much, much more, and the entire story is worth a read.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Texas Personal Injury Attorneys
After waiting almost 5 years, a young girl injured in a rollover accident is given the entire policy limits for her personal injuries. The insurance company refused to pay the policy limits until the girl's parents hired a Dallas personal injury lawyer.
Dallas, TX, March 15, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Kipness Law Firm is a Dallas, Texas based on personal injury law firm that represents individuals in car accidents that sustain severe personal injuries and are having difficulty resolving their claim with a auto insurance company.
A young girl was injured in a rollover accident in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 2005 has finally been given all available compensation for her personal injuries and pain.
The accident happened because the driver was not paying attention and took faulty evasive action to avoid an object in the road. The truck flipped over and the young girl had to crawl through broken glass to escape the truck.
Because of this accident, this young girl was taken to Children's Hospital Dallas, where she was admitted for two days. The doctors were making sure there were no internal injuries or neck injuries.
Prior to the parents hiring the personal injury lawyer, the insurance company only made an settlement offer that was less than the amount of medical bills. The insurance company refused to compensate the young girl for pain and emotional stress.
Once the attorney became involved and investigated the case, the insurance company agreed to pay their policy limits.
Dallas, TX, March 15, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Kipness Law Firm is a Dallas, Texas based on personal injury law firm that represents individuals in car accidents that sustain severe personal injuries and are having difficulty resolving their claim with a auto insurance company.
A young girl was injured in a rollover accident in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 2005 has finally been given all available compensation for her personal injuries and pain.
The accident happened because the driver was not paying attention and took faulty evasive action to avoid an object in the road. The truck flipped over and the young girl had to crawl through broken glass to escape the truck.
Because of this accident, this young girl was taken to Children's Hospital Dallas, where she was admitted for two days. The doctors were making sure there were no internal injuries or neck injuries.
Prior to the parents hiring the personal injury lawyer, the insurance company only made an settlement offer that was less than the amount of medical bills. The insurance company refused to compensate the young girl for pain and emotional stress.
Once the attorney became involved and investigated the case, the insurance company agreed to pay their policy limits.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Florida Personal Injury Attorneys
Morgan and Morgan Helps Individuals Find Personal Injury Lawyers
Morgan and Morgan offers comprehensive personal injury resources to help individuals find a lawyer.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 12, 2010 ) Orlando, FL – Morgan and Morgan, PA has released an updated version of its “Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers” page which helps individuals find a lawyer in their area. This resource has been created with the goal of helping people across the country find an attorney who can help with their case. If you were injured in an accident, visit the Morgan and Morgan website today to find a lawyer.
To find an attorney near you, visit the “Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers” page and select your state and county in the “Quick Search” box. After clicking the “Get Help Now” button, you will be directed to a page which outlines the basics of personal injury law. If you suspect that you may have a personal injury claim, fill out the “Free Legal Case Evaluation” form on the right to receive a free initial consultation from the Morgan and Morgan law firm.
Morgan and Morgan represents individuals nationwide who were injured due to another’s negligence. They handle personal injury cases in the following practice areas: auto accident, maritime and admiralty, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability, trucking accident, workers’ compensation and wrongful death. If you have a personal injury claim, contact Morgan and Morgan today to receive a free case evaluation.
About Morgan & Morgan
Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the country with multiple office locations throughout Florida and the Southeast. The firm handles auto accident cases, personal injury cases, and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Visit Morgan and Morgan at http://www.forthepeople.com for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.
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Morgan and Morgan offers comprehensive personal injury resources to help individuals find a lawyer.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 12, 2010 ) Orlando, FL – Morgan and Morgan, PA has released an updated version of its “Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers” page which helps individuals find a lawyer in their area. This resource has been created with the goal of helping people across the country find an attorney who can help with their case. If you were injured in an accident, visit the Morgan and Morgan website today to find a lawyer.
To find an attorney near you, visit the “Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers” page and select your state and county in the “Quick Search” box. After clicking the “Get Help Now” button, you will be directed to a page which outlines the basics of personal injury law. If you suspect that you may have a personal injury claim, fill out the “Free Legal Case Evaluation” form on the right to receive a free initial consultation from the Morgan and Morgan law firm.
Morgan and Morgan represents individuals nationwide who were injured due to another’s negligence. They handle personal injury cases in the following practice areas: auto accident, maritime and admiralty, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product liability, trucking accident, workers’ compensation and wrongful death. If you have a personal injury claim, contact Morgan and Morgan today to receive a free case evaluation.
About Morgan & Morgan
Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the country with multiple office locations throughout Florida and the Southeast. The firm handles auto accident cases, personal injury cases, and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Visit Morgan and Morgan at http://www.forthepeople.com for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney for kentucky
The best Kentucky accident attorney has been named by bestattorneysonline.com, the independent authority on the best law firms, for March 2010. An experienced research team reviewed the thousands of applicants to ensure that only the best Kentucky personal injury attorneys were ranked.
Online PR News – 11-March-2010 – Plymouth, IN – The independent authority on the best law firms, bestattorneysonline.com, has released the March 2010 rankings of the best Kentucky personal injury attorneys. The firms on this list demonstrated their expertise during an in-depth evaluation process completed by an experienced research team while seeking to be ranked as the best Kentucky accident attorney.
Making sure that your rights are protected in the case of an accident or injury is paramount. Insurance companies are seeking the best solution for their pocket book not for the person that has been injured. Whether it is filing a lawsuit against an individual, business, or insurance company these accident and injury attorneys are there to help.
The top accident and injury attorneys in Kentucky for March 2010 are:
An assigned research team with the independent authority on the best law firms reviewed thousands of applications in order to select the best firms in Kentucky. The team scrutinized the knowledge of each firm when it came to accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
Attorneys that are looking to be considered for ranking with bestattorneysonline.com can apply at:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings/law-firms/apply-for-ranking
To view the profiles of each of Kentucky’s best accident and injury attorneys visit:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings-of-best-accident-and-injury-law-firms/kentucky
Online PR News – 11-March-2010 – Plymouth, IN – The independent authority on the best law firms, bestattorneysonline.com, has released the March 2010 rankings of the best Kentucky personal injury attorneys. The firms on this list demonstrated their expertise during an in-depth evaluation process completed by an experienced research team while seeking to be ranked as the best Kentucky accident attorney.
Making sure that your rights are protected in the case of an accident or injury is paramount. Insurance companies are seeking the best solution for their pocket book not for the person that has been injured. Whether it is filing a lawsuit against an individual, business, or insurance company these accident and injury attorneys are there to help.
The top accident and injury attorneys in Kentucky for March 2010 are:
An assigned research team with the independent authority on the best law firms reviewed thousands of applications in order to select the best firms in Kentucky. The team scrutinized the knowledge of each firm when it came to accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
Attorneys that are looking to be considered for ranking with bestattorneysonline.com can apply at:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings/law-firms/apply-for-ranking
To view the profiles of each of Kentucky’s best accident and injury attorneys visit:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings-of-best-accident-and-injury-law-firms/kentucky
Saturday, March 13, 2010
South Carolina Personal Injury
Columbia, South Carolina 12 March, 2010 - A pedestrian was hit by a truck being driven by a driver suffering from the macular degeneration, resulting into impaired vision. The pedestrian lost his live and the South Carolina accident lawyers from the Louthian Law firm made sure that the compensation of $1.7 million was awarded to the victim’s kin. There are numerous such cases which have been handled successfully by the Louthian Law Firm.
One of the attorney’s at the Louthian Law Firm told that the Louthian Law Firm has been helping the accident victims to get a fair amount of compensation since 1959. The Attorney emphasized on the fact that at the Louthian Law Firm, the accident victim is not looked upon as a client, but as a friend. Every victim’s case is dealt on a personal basis and the victim straightaway gets in touch with the experienced Columbia personal injury attorney at the firm.
In further talks, the attorney also pointed out that the victims need to get in touch with the firm officials as soon as possible after the accident. This is due to the fact that in South Carolina, there is a time limit in which the victim can file the compensation case. To further his point, he also stated that even if the accident victims have enough time on their hands, they should still get in touch with the Columbia personal injury attorney early. This is important, as with an early investigation, the prime evidence can be gathered and preserved from the spot of accident. Along with this, the eye witnesses can record their statements before they forget the details.
Attorney sums up the talk with the comment that as a proof of the quality services rendered by the firm, its founder Herbert Louthian was honored with the award for being the best lawyer in the labor and employment law in 2009. On the website (www.louthianlaw.com) accident victims can find the links to the individual websites related to the firm’s South Carolina car crash lawyers, motorcycle accident lawyers, truck accidents lawyers and personal injury lawyers.
About Louthian Law Firm:
Louthian Law Firm was founded by the Herbert Louthian, who has been in practice for more than 50 years. Herbert Louthian and Bert Louthian are licensed to practice in all the South Carolina courts. Louthian Law Firm has successfully defended many personal injury cases and has got a committed clientele. To get further information feel free to contact.
Contact Details:
Louthian Law Firm
The Marlboro Building
Suite 300
1116 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 866-410-5656
Email id: Press1@consultwebs.com
Domain: http://www.louthianlaw.com/
One of the attorney’s at the Louthian Law Firm told that the Louthian Law Firm has been helping the accident victims to get a fair amount of compensation since 1959. The Attorney emphasized on the fact that at the Louthian Law Firm, the accident victim is not looked upon as a client, but as a friend. Every victim’s case is dealt on a personal basis and the victim straightaway gets in touch with the experienced Columbia personal injury attorney at the firm.
In further talks, the attorney also pointed out that the victims need to get in touch with the firm officials as soon as possible after the accident. This is due to the fact that in South Carolina, there is a time limit in which the victim can file the compensation case. To further his point, he also stated that even if the accident victims have enough time on their hands, they should still get in touch with the Columbia personal injury attorney early. This is important, as with an early investigation, the prime evidence can be gathered and preserved from the spot of accident. Along with this, the eye witnesses can record their statements before they forget the details.
Attorney sums up the talk with the comment that as a proof of the quality services rendered by the firm, its founder Herbert Louthian was honored with the award for being the best lawyer in the labor and employment law in 2009. On the website (www.louthianlaw.com) accident victims can find the links to the individual websites related to the firm’s South Carolina car crash lawyers, motorcycle accident lawyers, truck accidents lawyers and personal injury lawyers.
About Louthian Law Firm:
Louthian Law Firm was founded by the Herbert Louthian, who has been in practice for more than 50 years. Herbert Louthian and Bert Louthian are licensed to practice in all the South Carolina courts. Louthian Law Firm has successfully defended many personal injury cases and has got a committed clientele. To get further information feel free to contact.
Contact Details:
Louthian Law Firm
The Marlboro Building
Suite 300
1116 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 866-410-5656
Email id: Press1@consultwebs.com
Domain: http://www.louthianlaw.com/
Friday, March 12, 2010
Georgia Personal Injury
Law firm of Howe & Associates of Atlanta, Georgia announces their law firm’s rating of “AV Preeminent” by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
Online PR News – 11-March-2010 – The distinguished law firm of Howe & Associates of Atlanta, Georgia is proud to announce their law firm’s rating of 'AV Preeminent' by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.
For the past 130 years the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory has been rating lawyers nationwide through a series of complex scoring formulas and criteria. With only a small percentage of attorneys in the country attaining this respected 'AV Preeminent' status, and only the most experienced being considered as candidates, the AV Rating is a testament from peer legal professionals and judges that the firm “clearly indicates a demonstration of the highest professional knowledge and ethical standards”. It is, in fact, the highest rating available and indicates the firm of Howe & Associates has reached the top level of legal expertise and competence.
“clearly indicates a demonstration of the highest professional knowledge and ethical standards”
An Atlanta personal injury firm representing those injured on the road or at work in the State of Georgia, Howe and Associates has over 120 years of litigation and trial experience. Their peers in both the legal and medical profession recognize the firm’s lawyers as top legal counsel.
Founded in 1985, Howe & Associates is a civil trial law firm representing clients in cases of personal injury. It doesn’t matter what your case is, whether an auto accident, trucking accident, construction accident, slip and fall injury, burn injuries, premises liability, or wrongful death suit, the law firm of Howe and Associates will scrutinize every detail until we find evidence that will help strengthen your case.
Their attorneys are also expert Atlanta debt collection lawyers representing clients in cases of debt collection, including collection of bad checks, breach of contract disputes, credit card collection, foreclosure collection and judgment enforcement. The firm offers its clients high collection percentages, legal expertise and skilled advice in virtually all aspects of the collection industry.
Their debt collection lawyers will provide advice to their creditor clients on the creation of credit application forms, contracts, deeds to secure debt, UCC liens, as well as creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings.
Online PR News – 11-March-2010 – The distinguished law firm of Howe & Associates of Atlanta, Georgia is proud to announce their law firm’s rating of 'AV Preeminent' by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.
For the past 130 years the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory has been rating lawyers nationwide through a series of complex scoring formulas and criteria. With only a small percentage of attorneys in the country attaining this respected 'AV Preeminent' status, and only the most experienced being considered as candidates, the AV Rating is a testament from peer legal professionals and judges that the firm “clearly indicates a demonstration of the highest professional knowledge and ethical standards”. It is, in fact, the highest rating available and indicates the firm of Howe & Associates has reached the top level of legal expertise and competence.
“clearly indicates a demonstration of the highest professional knowledge and ethical standards”
An Atlanta personal injury firm representing those injured on the road or at work in the State of Georgia, Howe and Associates has over 120 years of litigation and trial experience. Their peers in both the legal and medical profession recognize the firm’s lawyers as top legal counsel.
Founded in 1985, Howe & Associates is a civil trial law firm representing clients in cases of personal injury. It doesn’t matter what your case is, whether an auto accident, trucking accident, construction accident, slip and fall injury, burn injuries, premises liability, or wrongful death suit, the law firm of Howe and Associates will scrutinize every detail until we find evidence that will help strengthen your case.
Their attorneys are also expert Atlanta debt collection lawyers representing clients in cases of debt collection, including collection of bad checks, breach of contract disputes, credit card collection, foreclosure collection and judgment enforcement. The firm offers its clients high collection percentages, legal expertise and skilled advice in virtually all aspects of the collection industry.
Their debt collection lawyers will provide advice to their creditor clients on the creation of credit application forms, contracts, deeds to secure debt, UCC liens, as well as creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Falling Tree Branches are Dangerous
NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 03/10/10 -- A Brooklyn father of two was tragically killed when a falling tree branch snapped under the weight of snow and struck him. Elmaz Qyra, 46, of Brooklyn, was declared dead at the location to the dismay of New York personal injury lawyers. As reported by The New York Times, the tree branch looked like it weighed 100 pounds, according to one witness. The branch also appeared to have struck Mr. Qyra directly on the head.
Traditionally, property owners have not been considered responsible for damage caused by falling tree limbs and other natural occurrences on their property. However, the tree owners do have a degree of responsibility. Courts generally measure negligence by determining if an ordinary standard of care was maintained. In other words, the tree owner is not responsible for the damage caused by tree branches knocked down by snow unless the victim or his or her family can establish that the limb fell because of its poor condition that the tree owner knew or should have known a danger existed.
"Unfortunately for Mr. Qyra's family, fault issues look like they will be complicated. The case will be determined by whether the city was negligent or not, meaning the family and their New York accident lawyers may most likely have to prove that the city breached the standard of care for the trees. The assistance of a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer can be immensely valuable to the family at this time," said David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm in New York.
"The incident is made more complicated by the fact that the accident occurred on public land in New York," the personal injury lawyer added.
The accident is similar to the one last summer in which Google engineer, Sasha J. Blair-Goldensohn, 33, was injured by a falling tree limb that fell because it was dead and rotted. Mr. Blair-Goldensohn was struck by the branch and sustained severe brain damage, spinal fractures and spinal-cord damage which have resulting in paralysis and other serious long-term injuries. After the horrendous incident, the tree limb was examined and discovered to be long dead and in danger of breaking and falling for a long period of time before the accident. The New York Post reports that the wife of Mr. Blair-Goldensohn sued the city of New York for $120 million dollars.
Traditionally, property owners have not been considered responsible for damage caused by falling tree limbs and other natural occurrences on their property. However, the tree owners do have a degree of responsibility. Courts generally measure negligence by determining if an ordinary standard of care was maintained. In other words, the tree owner is not responsible for the damage caused by tree branches knocked down by snow unless the victim or his or her family can establish that the limb fell because of its poor condition that the tree owner knew or should have known a danger existed.
"Unfortunately for Mr. Qyra's family, fault issues look like they will be complicated. The case will be determined by whether the city was negligent or not, meaning the family and their New York accident lawyers may most likely have to prove that the city breached the standard of care for the trees. The assistance of a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer can be immensely valuable to the family at this time," said David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm in New York.
"The incident is made more complicated by the fact that the accident occurred on public land in New York," the personal injury lawyer added.
The accident is similar to the one last summer in which Google engineer, Sasha J. Blair-Goldensohn, 33, was injured by a falling tree limb that fell because it was dead and rotted. Mr. Blair-Goldensohn was struck by the branch and sustained severe brain damage, spinal fractures and spinal-cord damage which have resulting in paralysis and other serious long-term injuries. After the horrendous incident, the tree limb was examined and discovered to be long dead and in danger of breaking and falling for a long period of time before the accident. The New York Post reports that the wife of Mr. Blair-Goldensohn sued the city of New York for $120 million dollars.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Fire Accident in Nashville
Legal News for Tennessee Personal Injury Attorneys. A truck driver suffered severe injuries when the fuel tanker he had been driving exploded at a gas station.
Tennessee personal injury attorney alerts- Nashville Fire Department dispatched to scene of fuel tanker explosion and blaze.
Nashville, TN (News)—A truck driver was severely burned after a fuel tanker explosion occurred at a gas station in close proximity to the Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010. The motorist who had been driving the tanker was reportly standing outside of the truck when it burst into flames for unknown reasons, as reported by WSMV.com.
According to Nashville Fire Department (NFD) officials, the tanker was transporting fuel between the gas station’s underground gas tanks when the blast and fire happened. The tanker was reportedly empty at the time. The blaze broke out at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a Raceway gas station on Donelson Pike. Witnesses at the scene reported flames reached approximately 30 feet, while a guest at a nearby hotel claimed hearing multiple explosions, seemingly causing the building to shake. Donelson Pike was closed pending preliminary investigations but was reopened to the public at 10:30 a.m.
The 68-year-old truck driver suffered burns to 60 percent of his body after the blast was detonated and the blaze broke out. Fire rescue personnel seemingly transported the badly injured man to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to be treated by doctors and nurses. Authorities have not released the injured truck driver’s identity. The tanker’s cab and engine were apparently destroyed in the incident. Investigations into the cause of the explosion and fire are reportedly underway.
Legal News Reporter: Sandra Quinlan- Legal News for Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers.
Tags: blaze, explosion, fuel tanker, nashville fire department, tennessee personal injury attorneys
Written by sandraquinlan · Filed Under Justice News Flash, Personal Injury
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Tennessee personal injury attorney alerts- Nashville Fire Department dispatched to scene of fuel tanker explosion and blaze.
Nashville, TN (News)—A truck driver was severely burned after a fuel tanker explosion occurred at a gas station in close proximity to the Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010. The motorist who had been driving the tanker was reportly standing outside of the truck when it burst into flames for unknown reasons, as reported by WSMV.com.
According to Nashville Fire Department (NFD) officials, the tanker was transporting fuel between the gas station’s underground gas tanks when the blast and fire happened. The tanker was reportedly empty at the time. The blaze broke out at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a Raceway gas station on Donelson Pike. Witnesses at the scene reported flames reached approximately 30 feet, while a guest at a nearby hotel claimed hearing multiple explosions, seemingly causing the building to shake. Donelson Pike was closed pending preliminary investigations but was reopened to the public at 10:30 a.m.
The 68-year-old truck driver suffered burns to 60 percent of his body after the blast was detonated and the blaze broke out. Fire rescue personnel seemingly transported the badly injured man to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to be treated by doctors and nurses. Authorities have not released the injured truck driver’s identity. The tanker’s cab and engine were apparently destroyed in the incident. Investigations into the cause of the explosion and fire are reportedly underway.
Legal News Reporter: Sandra Quinlan- Legal News for Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers.
Tags: blaze, explosion, fuel tanker, nashville fire department, tennessee personal injury attorneys
Written by sandraquinlan · Filed Under Justice News Flash, Personal Injury
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Alabama Personal Injury Attorneys
Online PR News – 07-March-2010 – Plymouth, IN – The best Alabama personal injury attorneys were announced by bestattorneysonline.com, the independent authority on the best law firms. Each of the firms on this list was proven to be the best during a rigorous evaluation performed by an experienced research team with bestattorneysonline.com. The site focuses on helping individuals and businesses find the best Alabama accident attorney, not just any attorney.
Accidents and injuries can happen to anyone at anytime. If such an occasion occurs, who will be there to defend your rights? The law firms that have been recognized demonstrated an expertise in assisting their clients with getting the best resolutions to their cases. They understand how the law works and what rights you have in the case of accident or injury.
The best accident and injury attorneys in Alabama for March 2010 are:
Calhoun, Faulk, Curtis & Faircloth, L.L.C.
2. Buttram, Hawkins & Hopper, LLC
3. Bishop, Colvin, Johnson & Kent, LLP
4. Turner, Webb & Roberts, P.C.
5. Dionne & Dionne
6. Burge & Burge
7. Akridge & Blach, P.C.
8. Kaufman Gilpin McKenzie Thomas Weiss, PC
9. King, Horsley & Lyons, LLC
10. Frank M. Wilson, P.C.
The independent authority on the best law firms, assigned a specialized evaluation team to review each of the applicants. They analyzed their knowledge in the field of accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
Attorneys that are looking to be considered for ranking with bestattorneysonline.com can apply at:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings/law-firms/apply-for-ranking
Accidents and injuries can happen to anyone at anytime. If such an occasion occurs, who will be there to defend your rights? The law firms that have been recognized demonstrated an expertise in assisting their clients with getting the best resolutions to their cases. They understand how the law works and what rights you have in the case of accident or injury.
The best accident and injury attorneys in Alabama for March 2010 are:
Calhoun, Faulk, Curtis & Faircloth, L.L.C.
2. Buttram, Hawkins & Hopper, LLC
3. Bishop, Colvin, Johnson & Kent, LLP
4. Turner, Webb & Roberts, P.C.
5. Dionne & Dionne
6. Burge & Burge
7. Akridge & Blach, P.C.
8. Kaufman Gilpin McKenzie Thomas Weiss, PC
9. King, Horsley & Lyons, LLC
10. Frank M. Wilson, P.C.
The independent authority on the best law firms, assigned a specialized evaluation team to review each of the applicants. They analyzed their knowledge in the field of accident and injury law. Questions were asked such as, “How often does a lawyer work on this type of case?” or “How does the lawyer link the facts of the case together to determine the probable cause of the incident and ultimately who is liable for damages?”.
Attorneys that are looking to be considered for ranking with bestattorneysonline.com can apply at:
http://www.bestattorneysonline.com/rankings/law-firms/apply-for-ranking
Monday, March 8, 2010
Patient Information to Injury Attorneys - The Big No No!
BY JAY WEAVER
jweaver@MiamiHerald.com
Last year, they were charged with running a racket to pilfer patient records from Jackson Memorial Hospital to sell to lawyers for personal-injury claims.
Now Ruben E. Rodriguez and wife Maria Victoria Suarez have been indicted again for paying an ambulance-company employee to steal information on patients transported to Miami-Dade hospitals and healthcare clinics. That theft scheme dates all the way back to 1995, according to an indictment filed last week.
In both federal cases, the Coral Gables couple are accused of brokering the stolen computer records of patients' names, addresses, telephone numbers and medical diagnoses to several attorneys in exchange for kickback payments. The lawyers paid them hundreds of thousands of dollars for the referrals after settling injury claims, authorities say.
Among the suspected personal-injury lawyers: G. Walter Araujo. The Hialeah lawyer has not been charged in the federal prosecution, but this past week the Florida Bar confirmed it was investigating him for potential ethics violations in connection with the first federal case involving the theft of JMH patient records.
Araujo, who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1997, did not return calls for comment.
Under Bar rules, lawyers are allowed to advertise on TV and billboards and in the Yellow Pages, but are prohibited from soliciting clients by phone or at their home or in the hospital. They're also prohibited from sharing their legal fees with nonlawyers.
According to court records in the JMH case, one unidentified personal-injury attorney wrote 27 checks totaling $85,250 to a shell company incorporated by Rodriguez as kickback payments for the patient referrals between 2006 and 2009.
It was not clear if that lawyer was Araujo, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.
Rodriguez, 61, whose bond was revoked last year after he allegedly tampered with grand jury witnesses, will be back in federal court Tuesday on the new charges of conspiracy, computer fraud and identity theft. His attorney, Philip Horowitz, declined to comment about the case.
His wife, Suarez, 52, who is free on bail, will also be back in court that day. Her lawyer, Joaquin Mendez, could not be reached for comment.
The couple's criminal prosecution, headed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Curtis, has taken some unusual turns.
In January, Rodriguez was set to plead guilty to the first conspiracy indictment, which said he stole JMH patient records by paying a hospital employee for the private information. But Rodriguez backed out of the plea agreement on the day of his court hearing.
Although he signed the agreement, it is no longer valid because he never pleaded guilty to it in court.
In a companion statement to the plea, Rodriguez admitted that he paid JMH ultrasound technician Rebecca Garcia $1,000 a month for the records of hundreds of patients treated for slip-and-fall accidents, car-crash injuries, gunshot wounds and stabbings. The payments were made between December 2006 and February 2009.
Rodriguez came to know Garcia through his wife, Suarez, a cosmetologist. Garcia, fired from her long-term job at JMH, is serving a 10-month prison sentence.
Rodriguez referred the injured patients to one unidentified personal-injury lawyer, who paid him referral fees of 35 percent on each successful claim for damages, according to court records.
The latest indictment accuses Rodriguez of engineering a similar scam with a Miami-Dade employee of the national ambulance company American Medical Response. He first approached the employee, identified as ``co-conspirator A'' in the indictment, in 1995 to discuss the ``business proposition'' of stealing patient records.
The employee ``first accessed and obtained personal identification information'' of injured patients transported by AMR in August of that year, the indictment says.
Both Rodriguez and his wife made at least four payments of $1,000 to $2,000 to the AMR employee from December 2006 to April 2009, according to the indictment. The couple, in turn, supplied the patients records to personal-injury lawyers and healthcare clinics seeking new business.
The unidentified AMR employee was fired by the Colorado-based company in February. The company issued a statement saying it was recently notified of the FBI investigation by the U.S. attorney's office in Miami.
``The alleged behavior is in violation of specific company policies and the employee was terminated,'' AMR said in the statement, adding that it ``cooperated fully with federal authorities.''
jweaver@MiamiHerald.com
Last year, they were charged with running a racket to pilfer patient records from Jackson Memorial Hospital to sell to lawyers for personal-injury claims.
Now Ruben E. Rodriguez and wife Maria Victoria Suarez have been indicted again for paying an ambulance-company employee to steal information on patients transported to Miami-Dade hospitals and healthcare clinics. That theft scheme dates all the way back to 1995, according to an indictment filed last week.
In both federal cases, the Coral Gables couple are accused of brokering the stolen computer records of patients' names, addresses, telephone numbers and medical diagnoses to several attorneys in exchange for kickback payments. The lawyers paid them hundreds of thousands of dollars for the referrals after settling injury claims, authorities say.
Among the suspected personal-injury lawyers: G. Walter Araujo. The Hialeah lawyer has not been charged in the federal prosecution, but this past week the Florida Bar confirmed it was investigating him for potential ethics violations in connection with the first federal case involving the theft of JMH patient records.
Araujo, who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1997, did not return calls for comment.
Under Bar rules, lawyers are allowed to advertise on TV and billboards and in the Yellow Pages, but are prohibited from soliciting clients by phone or at their home or in the hospital. They're also prohibited from sharing their legal fees with nonlawyers.
According to court records in the JMH case, one unidentified personal-injury attorney wrote 27 checks totaling $85,250 to a shell company incorporated by Rodriguez as kickback payments for the patient referrals between 2006 and 2009.
It was not clear if that lawyer was Araujo, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.
Rodriguez, 61, whose bond was revoked last year after he allegedly tampered with grand jury witnesses, will be back in federal court Tuesday on the new charges of conspiracy, computer fraud and identity theft. His attorney, Philip Horowitz, declined to comment about the case.
His wife, Suarez, 52, who is free on bail, will also be back in court that day. Her lawyer, Joaquin Mendez, could not be reached for comment.
The couple's criminal prosecution, headed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Curtis, has taken some unusual turns.
In January, Rodriguez was set to plead guilty to the first conspiracy indictment, which said he stole JMH patient records by paying a hospital employee for the private information. But Rodriguez backed out of the plea agreement on the day of his court hearing.
Although he signed the agreement, it is no longer valid because he never pleaded guilty to it in court.
In a companion statement to the plea, Rodriguez admitted that he paid JMH ultrasound technician Rebecca Garcia $1,000 a month for the records of hundreds of patients treated for slip-and-fall accidents, car-crash injuries, gunshot wounds and stabbings. The payments were made between December 2006 and February 2009.
Rodriguez came to know Garcia through his wife, Suarez, a cosmetologist. Garcia, fired from her long-term job at JMH, is serving a 10-month prison sentence.
Rodriguez referred the injured patients to one unidentified personal-injury lawyer, who paid him referral fees of 35 percent on each successful claim for damages, according to court records.
The latest indictment accuses Rodriguez of engineering a similar scam with a Miami-Dade employee of the national ambulance company American Medical Response. He first approached the employee, identified as ``co-conspirator A'' in the indictment, in 1995 to discuss the ``business proposition'' of stealing patient records.
The employee ``first accessed and obtained personal identification information'' of injured patients transported by AMR in August of that year, the indictment says.
Both Rodriguez and his wife made at least four payments of $1,000 to $2,000 to the AMR employee from December 2006 to April 2009, according to the indictment. The couple, in turn, supplied the patients records to personal-injury lawyers and healthcare clinics seeking new business.
The unidentified AMR employee was fired by the Colorado-based company in February. The company issued a statement saying it was recently notified of the FBI investigation by the U.S. attorney's office in Miami.
``The alleged behavior is in violation of specific company policies and the employee was terminated,'' AMR said in the statement, adding that it ``cooperated fully with federal authorities.''
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Big Pharma Big Lawsuits
March 5, 2010 — 9:52am ET | By Tracy Staton
That U.S. Senate probe of GlaxoSmithKline and its diabetes drug Avandia may not yield any new regulatory action. But with more than 13,000 personal injury lawsuits outstanding, UBS analysts say, the company could be looking at a multibillion-dollar liability.
The safety of Avandia has been open to debate for almost three years now, and the Senate report didn't bring up anything entirely new about the drug's risks. The FDA already was planning to look at safety info on the diabetes med again, with a new advisory panel meeting on the schedule for this summer. The worries focus on a.) political pressure from the Congressional committee that sponsored the probe; and b.) those lawsuits.
"[O]ur concerns are solely on personal injury lawsuits," UBS analyst Gbola Amusa said. Experts polled by UBS put the potential liability at anywhere from $1 billion to $6 billion; the bank itself expects something less than $3.5 billion. "Bellwether trials start from 1 June and will help narrow our liability range," Amusa also notes.
- see the story in the Guardian
Read more: http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/gsk-faces-6b-avandia-liability/2010-03-05#ixzz0hSDxatuE
That U.S. Senate probe of GlaxoSmithKline and its diabetes drug Avandia may not yield any new regulatory action. But with more than 13,000 personal injury lawsuits outstanding, UBS analysts say, the company could be looking at a multibillion-dollar liability.
The safety of Avandia has been open to debate for almost three years now, and the Senate report didn't bring up anything entirely new about the drug's risks. The FDA already was planning to look at safety info on the diabetes med again, with a new advisory panel meeting on the schedule for this summer. The worries focus on a.) political pressure from the Congressional committee that sponsored the probe; and b.) those lawsuits.
"[O]ur concerns are solely on personal injury lawsuits," UBS analyst Gbola Amusa said. Experts polled by UBS put the potential liability at anywhere from $1 billion to $6 billion; the bank itself expects something less than $3.5 billion. "Bellwether trials start from 1 June and will help narrow our liability range," Amusa also notes.
- see the story in the Guardian
Read more: http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/gsk-faces-6b-avandia-liability/2010-03-05#ixzz0hSDxatuE
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Personal Injury Suits in Pennsylvania
Attorneys Roberta D. Pichini, Carolyn M. Chopko and Edward Scott Goldis of the Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig, recently presented the Effective Use of Exhibits at Trial to Villanova University Law School students enrolled in Advanced Trial Advocacy.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) March 5, 2010 -- Attorneys Roberta D. Pichini, Carolyn M. Chopko and Edward Scott Goldis of the Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig, recently presented the Effective Use of Exhibits at Trial to Villanova University Law School students enrolled in Advanced Trial Advocacy. Third year students enrolled in the Honorable Abraham Gafni's class, were taught evidentiary and strategic trial principles, and how to use illustrations, photographs, animations, models, and other exhibits during trial.
Pichini is a 2010 Best Lawyer® and among the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers® in Pennsylvania. She has focused on litigating catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability cases for the past 25 years. Pichini was recently elected Vice President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers for which she served as Dean and was the first woman in Pennsylvania to be invited to join. In 2006, Pichini was honored with the Sandra Day O'Connor Award established by the Philadelphia Bar Association, which honors women attorneys who have demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community. Pichini has also served on the Philadelphia Bar Association's Board of Governors and chaired the Association's Women in the Profession Committee. She is an American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow.
Chopko focuses her practice on medical malpractice and product liability. As co-counsel with Daniel S. Weinstock, Chopko assisted in securing a $6 million settlement in a negligence matter arising out of a bicycle accident. Previously a registered nurse, Chopko earned her juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Philadelphia Magazine listed Chopko as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star®. She serves as the Chair-Elect of Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Goldis focuses his practice on complex products liability, medical negligence, premises liability and other significant personal injury cases. In 2008, hew won a $6 million verdict in a New Jersey class action law suit against Kia Motors America, Inc. Goldis is a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associations and the Philadelphia Bar Association. He regularly serves as an arbitrator in the compulsory arbitration program of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. Goldis was listed by Philadelphia Magazine as a 2005, 2007 and 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star®. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
About Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig
Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) March 5, 2010 -- Attorneys Roberta D. Pichini, Carolyn M. Chopko and Edward Scott Goldis of the Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig, recently presented the Effective Use of Exhibits at Trial to Villanova University Law School students enrolled in Advanced Trial Advocacy. Third year students enrolled in the Honorable Abraham Gafni's class, were taught evidentiary and strategic trial principles, and how to use illustrations, photographs, animations, models, and other exhibits during trial.
Pichini is a 2010 Best Lawyer® and among the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers® in Pennsylvania. She has focused on litigating catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability cases for the past 25 years. Pichini was recently elected Vice President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers for which she served as Dean and was the first woman in Pennsylvania to be invited to join. In 2006, Pichini was honored with the Sandra Day O'Connor Award established by the Philadelphia Bar Association, which honors women attorneys who have demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community. Pichini has also served on the Philadelphia Bar Association's Board of Governors and chaired the Association's Women in the Profession Committee. She is an American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow.
Chopko focuses her practice on medical malpractice and product liability. As co-counsel with Daniel S. Weinstock, Chopko assisted in securing a $6 million settlement in a negligence matter arising out of a bicycle accident. Previously a registered nurse, Chopko earned her juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Philadelphia Magazine listed Chopko as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star®. She serves as the Chair-Elect of Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Goldis focuses his practice on complex products liability, medical negligence, premises liability and other significant personal injury cases. In 2008, hew won a $6 million verdict in a New Jersey class action law suit against Kia Motors America, Inc. Goldis is a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associations and the Philadelphia Bar Association. He regularly serves as an arbitrator in the compulsory arbitration program of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. Goldis was listed by Philadelphia Magazine as a 2005, 2007 and 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star®. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
About Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig
Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Fix or Drive the Toyota?
After an accident in Forest Hills, New York personal injury lawyer, David Perecman, questions whether anyone should continue driving them before having them fixed.
New York (PRWEB) March 4, 2010 -- In one of the latest incidents of Toyota accidents caused by stuck accelerator pedals, according to the New York Post, Jerry Silver, 86, lost control of his car and collided with two parked vehicles before coming to a stop on the steps of the Forest Hills Jewish Center. He was in the car with his 85-year-old wife, Rosalyn, driving home along Queens Boulevard, when the accelerator stuck on his 2009 Camry, which New York personal injury lawyers have been seeing many bad statistics on lately.
Thankfully, neither Silver nor his wife was seriously hurt in the accident.
His car is on the list of recalled Toyotas along with Avalons, Tundras; RAV4s, Corollas, Matrixs; Sequoias; and Highlanders.
Before this recall, Toyotas were reputed to be among the most dependable cars in the world. Now, Toyota is in the process of recalling millions of vehicles that could potentially malfunction so it can solve the problem with the sticky accelerators. A stuck accelerator can cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle as well as to other drivers sharing the road. However, millions of Toyota owners continue to drive their cars.
While no statement was released by this couple or accident lawyers from Queens, New York, they are among many owners of Toyotas who are facing the dilemma over whether or not to continue driving their vehicles.
The automaker has never released any statement that recommends drivers stop driving their vehicles. However, the company does not recommend that people continue to drive their cars and trucks either. Toyota will only say that the risk of driving these recalled vehicles is extremely low.
Federal transportation officials are not making any recommendations either. Their positioning is that Toyota owners can continue to drive, but should stay alert to potential accelerator problems. Personal injury lawyers in New York also stress the importance of staying alert.
With so many Toyotas on the road, it’s expected that many will continue to drive their recalled vehicles. However, there is still a real risk of accident or death.
“If you or someone you love is still driving a Toyota, I recommend you have the number of an experienced New York personal injury lawyer on hand. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it,” said Perecman.
David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York personal injury lawyers, auto accident, construction accident, and medical malpractice lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have championed all types of cases for personal injury accidents. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is a Board Director and the past Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law Committee. Mr. Perecman's achievements have brought him recognition as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2010.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict* for a construction accident, a $5.35 million dollar verdict** for an automobile accident, and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice.
*later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million ** later settled for $3.5 million
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New York (PRWEB) March 4, 2010 -- In one of the latest incidents of Toyota accidents caused by stuck accelerator pedals, according to the New York Post, Jerry Silver, 86, lost control of his car and collided with two parked vehicles before coming to a stop on the steps of the Forest Hills Jewish Center. He was in the car with his 85-year-old wife, Rosalyn, driving home along Queens Boulevard, when the accelerator stuck on his 2009 Camry, which New York personal injury lawyers have been seeing many bad statistics on lately.
Thankfully, neither Silver nor his wife was seriously hurt in the accident.
His car is on the list of recalled Toyotas along with Avalons, Tundras; RAV4s, Corollas, Matrixs; Sequoias; and Highlanders.
Before this recall, Toyotas were reputed to be among the most dependable cars in the world. Now, Toyota is in the process of recalling millions of vehicles that could potentially malfunction so it can solve the problem with the sticky accelerators. A stuck accelerator can cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle as well as to other drivers sharing the road. However, millions of Toyota owners continue to drive their cars.
While no statement was released by this couple or accident lawyers from Queens, New York, they are among many owners of Toyotas who are facing the dilemma over whether or not to continue driving their vehicles.
The automaker has never released any statement that recommends drivers stop driving their vehicles. However, the company does not recommend that people continue to drive their cars and trucks either. Toyota will only say that the risk of driving these recalled vehicles is extremely low.
Federal transportation officials are not making any recommendations either. Their positioning is that Toyota owners can continue to drive, but should stay alert to potential accelerator problems. Personal injury lawyers in New York also stress the importance of staying alert.
With so many Toyotas on the road, it’s expected that many will continue to drive their recalled vehicles. However, there is still a real risk of accident or death.
“If you or someone you love is still driving a Toyota, I recommend you have the number of an experienced New York personal injury lawyer on hand. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it,” said Perecman.
David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York personal injury lawyers, auto accident, construction accident, and medical malpractice lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have championed all types of cases for personal injury accidents. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is a Board Director and the past Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law Committee. Mr. Perecman's achievements have brought him recognition as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2010.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict* for a construction accident, a $5.35 million dollar verdict** for an automobile accident, and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice.
*later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million ** later settled for $3.5 million
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
CO Detectors for New York
“Starting this month, carbon monoxide detectors will be required in every home throughout New York State,” says George W. Ilchert, Esq., a partner with Lurie, Ilchert, Mac Donnell and Ryan, LLP (www.limrlaw.com), a personal injury law firm serving New York City and the entire tri-state region. “This new requirement is the result of new legislation passed by the New York State Legislature in 2009.”
According to Ilchert, the law, known as “Amanda’s Law,” requires all one- and two-family dwellings, condominiums, cooperatives, and multiple dwellings to have carbon monoxide detectors installed.
“The law was named after 16-year-old Amanda Hansen, of West Seneca New York,” explains Ilchert. “While sleeping at a friend's house Amanda lost her life because of a carbon monoxide leak from a defective boiler.”
According to Ilchert, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death and a recent survey found that many homes do not have carbon monoxide detectors. In New York State alone, 870 people were poisoned by carbon monoxide between 2000 and 2006.
“We at the Lurie Law Firm applaud this law because it is just another way to avoid serious injury and even death," Ilchert says. "It also raises awareness about this silent killer, which is very important."
According to National Fire Protection Association, a carbon monoxide detector costs about $20 and can detect the presence of carbon monoxide and sound an alarm. Code enforcement officials and fire departments across the state have been urging residents to quickly install such devices.
“Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is able to make its way into residences when fuel from a heating or cooking appliance is improperly burned,” Ilchert says. “The alarm warns of its presence and gives occupants time to escape its deadly effects.”
According to Ilchert, the new state law requires that CO detectors be installed in dwellings where there are appliances or systems that may emit carbon monoxide and dwellings that have an attached garage.
Established for more than 50 years, Lurie, Ilchert, Mac Donnell & Ryan LLP, located at 475 Park Avenue South (32nd Street) New York, NY, 10016, specializes in representing victims of all types of accidents including construction and demolition, falls from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs, automobiles, trains, and buses, babies with cerebral palsy and other brain damage, general medical malpractice, saws and electrical tools without guards, and slip and fall cases. For more information, call 212-685-7417 or visit www.limrlaw.com.
The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This press release is designed for general information only. The information presented in this release should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Attorney Advertising.
According to Ilchert, the law, known as “Amanda’s Law,” requires all one- and two-family dwellings, condominiums, cooperatives, and multiple dwellings to have carbon monoxide detectors installed.
“The law was named after 16-year-old Amanda Hansen, of West Seneca New York,” explains Ilchert. “While sleeping at a friend's house Amanda lost her life because of a carbon monoxide leak from a defective boiler.”
According to Ilchert, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death and a recent survey found that many homes do not have carbon monoxide detectors. In New York State alone, 870 people were poisoned by carbon monoxide between 2000 and 2006.
“We at the Lurie Law Firm applaud this law because it is just another way to avoid serious injury and even death," Ilchert says. "It also raises awareness about this silent killer, which is very important."
According to National Fire Protection Association, a carbon monoxide detector costs about $20 and can detect the presence of carbon monoxide and sound an alarm. Code enforcement officials and fire departments across the state have been urging residents to quickly install such devices.
“Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is able to make its way into residences when fuel from a heating or cooking appliance is improperly burned,” Ilchert says. “The alarm warns of its presence and gives occupants time to escape its deadly effects.”
According to Ilchert, the new state law requires that CO detectors be installed in dwellings where there are appliances or systems that may emit carbon monoxide and dwellings that have an attached garage.
Established for more than 50 years, Lurie, Ilchert, Mac Donnell & Ryan LLP, located at 475 Park Avenue South (32nd Street) New York, NY, 10016, specializes in representing victims of all types of accidents including construction and demolition, falls from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs, automobiles, trains, and buses, babies with cerebral palsy and other brain damage, general medical malpractice, saws and electrical tools without guards, and slip and fall cases. For more information, call 212-685-7417 or visit www.limrlaw.com.
The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This press release is designed for general information only. The information presented in this release should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Attorney Advertising.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Greenhouse Gas Laws for Personal Injury Lawsuits
Associated Press - March 2, 2010 3:05 PM ET
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utility companies would get an extra line of defense against personal injury lawsuits resulting from any greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by the Utah House.
House Bill 395 would shield a business from any liability unless it can be proven that it violated greenhouse gas emission regulations.
Lawmakers passed Rep. Michael Noel's measure 49-19 on Tuesday, advancing it to the Senate for consideration.
Critics say language in the proposal makes it virtually impossible for someone to prove any harm in a court of law.
Noel, a Republican from Kanab, says that while he can't name a relevant case he fears climate change concerns could become grounds for rampant personal injury claims.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utility companies would get an extra line of defense against personal injury lawsuits resulting from any greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by the Utah House.
House Bill 395 would shield a business from any liability unless it can be proven that it violated greenhouse gas emission regulations.
Lawmakers passed Rep. Michael Noel's measure 49-19 on Tuesday, advancing it to the Senate for consideration.
Critics say language in the proposal makes it virtually impossible for someone to prove any harm in a court of law.
Noel, a Republican from Kanab, says that while he can't name a relevant case he fears climate change concerns could become grounds for rampant personal injury claims.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Worker's Compensation Attorney in Colorado
DENVER, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/01/10 -- Colorado workers' compensation and personal injury laws are difficult for the ordinary person to navigate. Those who attempt to do this without the help of an experienced lawyer often give up, resulting in a less-than-optimal outcome. Colorado workers' compensation attorney R. Mack Babcock aims to help injured workers and consumers learn about Colorado laws and administrative procedures surrounding on-the-job injuries and other events like car accidents through his continually updated knowledge center and blog at http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/legal-news/.
The firm's knowledge center is broken down into several sections and covers everything from Colorado workers' compensation to personal injury. Visitors will find information on how they should preserve evidence, report events, the proper time to file a lawsuit and even tips on settling their case out of court. The firm's blog also explores current events in Colorado's workers' compensation along with important product safety recall notices that can potentially affect Colorado residents.
"I know how difficult it can be for someone who has suffered a debilitating injury on-the-job to find the right information to help them collect the damages they are entitled to under the law," comments R. Mack Babcock, a Colorado workers' compensation attorney based in suburban Denver. "People need to understand how the system works so they can help ensure the best outcome for their case."
To see the Babcock Law Firm's knowledge center and browse workers' compensation and personal injury legal tips, visit http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/knowledge.html. Also, readers can now share articles in the Denver law firm's blog at http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/legal-news/ via a "Share" button at the bottom of each post.
**DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this knowledge center is not a replacement for legal advice.
About The Babcock Law Firm
The Babcock Law Firm works with individuals in need of a workers' compensation lawyer, personal injury lawyer, or insurance lawyer who has the experience and commitment to winning justice. Based in Littleton and serving communities across the state, victims pay nothing until a successful recovery is made. The firm welcomes inquiries about cases falling within its practice areas including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunken driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, work injuries, slip and falls (premises liability), insurance disputes and wrongful death. Submit your case details and learn more about working with a lawyer. Visit the Denver personal injury attorney online at http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/.
Mack Babcock
303-683-5033
The firm's knowledge center is broken down into several sections and covers everything from Colorado workers' compensation to personal injury. Visitors will find information on how they should preserve evidence, report events, the proper time to file a lawsuit and even tips on settling their case out of court. The firm's blog also explores current events in Colorado's workers' compensation along with important product safety recall notices that can potentially affect Colorado residents.
"I know how difficult it can be for someone who has suffered a debilitating injury on-the-job to find the right information to help them collect the damages they are entitled to under the law," comments R. Mack Babcock, a Colorado workers' compensation attorney based in suburban Denver. "People need to understand how the system works so they can help ensure the best outcome for their case."
To see the Babcock Law Firm's knowledge center and browse workers' compensation and personal injury legal tips, visit http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/knowledge.html. Also, readers can now share articles in the Denver law firm's blog at http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/legal-news/ via a "Share" button at the bottom of each post.
**DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this knowledge center is not a replacement for legal advice.
About The Babcock Law Firm
The Babcock Law Firm works with individuals in need of a workers' compensation lawyer, personal injury lawyer, or insurance lawyer who has the experience and commitment to winning justice. Based in Littleton and serving communities across the state, victims pay nothing until a successful recovery is made. The firm welcomes inquiries about cases falling within its practice areas including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunken driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, work injuries, slip and falls (premises liability), insurance disputes and wrongful death. Submit your case details and learn more about working with a lawyer. Visit the Denver personal injury attorney online at http://www.injurylawcolorado.com/.
Mack Babcock
303-683-5033
Monday, March 1, 2010
Australia Handing Out Awards for Personal Injury
By Mike O'Connor
March 01, 2010 12:00am
LAWYERS love to chat, and for some months now the talk among those who handle clients with personal injury claims has been of the incredible largesse of the State Government's WorkCover body.
Why, they have been asking, is WorkCover suddenly throwing money around as if the world was about to end?
Claims that would normally take nine months to settle are suddenly being resolved in weeks, if not days. Not only are they being settled with unheard-of alacrity, but the usual checks are not being carried out and the hard-headed negotiating has suddenly vanished. As one lawyer told me last week: "It's become a case of 'How much do you want?' "
Claims that lawyers confidently felt would be settled for $150,000 are having $300,000 thrown at them with no questions asked.
What makes this all the more curious is that it comes at a time when WorkCover is in deep financial trouble and steaming steadily towards insolvency.
How could this be so? How about the State Government's policy of keeping premiums artificially low as a sop to business and generally failing to operate a billion-dollar business prudently?
Good Lord no! There are three culprits and by now, anyone who has ever heard a politician exclaim "it wasn't my fault" will have guessed that one of them is the dreadful global financial crisis, that convenient scapegoat which is hauled out and paraded before the electorate whenever another steaming example of government ineptitude is unearthed.
The other culprits are the workers so beloved of governments – but only at election time – who are injured on the job.
If only they'd stop falling off ladders and roofs, being crushed by heavy machinery and mutilated by power tools then everything would be fine.
But of course they won't.
The other culprit is the Government's own legislation, designed to protect the lifestyle of injured workers and their families and which allows them to seek damages using common law, something which is also allowed in the Australian Capital Territory but nowhere else in the country. WorkCover has managed to lose $800 million on investments in the past two years, all of which is the fault of . . . the GFC. There was also a $500 million underwriting shortfall which adds up to a tidy loss of $1.3 billion for the past two years. Mismanagement? No. The GFC.
Two million Queensland workers are covered by this scheme, so its operation is close to the hearts of more than a few wage-earners and their families, particularly those who work in high-risk environments.
What the Government is not saying is that its policy of keeping the lid on premiums for years as a favour to its mates in business might have been a winner politically and helped scoop in some handy donations to the Labor Party at election time, but was a fiscal timebomb which, primed by investment losses, has exploded in its face. Add "can't run workers compo fund" to the Bligh Government's ever-lengthening can't-do list.
Obviously, Premier Anna Bligh can't let the scheme disappear down the toilet and leave several million workers exposed, but what to do? It's a tricky political exercise, for anything that makes it harder for injured workers to be awarded adequate compensation is not going to be applauded by the unions, some of which are already intent on nailing the Premier for what they regard as her duplicity and betrayal in pushing ahead with the great state asset sell-off.
What the Government desperately wants to do is slam the door on workers' access to common law which would mean those injured would get significantly less compensation. One lawyer tells me the average loss to an injured worker would be $120,000. To do this, they want to impose a limit of somewhere between 10 and 15 per cent total impairment. Without getting involved in the technicalities, this would effectively block most injured workers from seeking a claim by using their existing rights under common law.
A discussion paper prepared for the Government estimates that doing this will knock out 66 per cent of the claims thus made but, privately, lawyers are saying this figure will be much higher.
So here we have the Government's solution – send the injured workers hobbling home with their statutory payment, a mere fraction of what they could expect to receive under common law, and the scheme will be saved.
But how to sell this particular piece of bastardry to the electorate?
Why not make the extravagant awards which now have the lawyers chattering over their lattes? Got an injury claim? How about $300,000? Not enough? How about $350k? Tell you what – let's make it $400k. Done deal? Fantastic!
Then, when you've tossed around millions of dollars needlessly, you can throw your arms in the air in feigned despair and cry: "Look at how much access to common law is costing. It can't go on. We'll all be ruined. We have to change the scheme."
The losers will be the workers who are deprived of their livelihoods because of injury yet whose disabilities fall below the limit which the Bligh Government is itching to set.
Someone has to pay for the Government's failure to manage the scheme and – surprise, surprise – it's not going to be the big end of town in the form of sharply increased premiums.
So it will be the workers who will pay, and as is the way with these things, it will be those who can afford it the least who will suffer the most.
March 01, 2010 12:00am
LAWYERS love to chat, and for some months now the talk among those who handle clients with personal injury claims has been of the incredible largesse of the State Government's WorkCover body.
Why, they have been asking, is WorkCover suddenly throwing money around as if the world was about to end?
Claims that would normally take nine months to settle are suddenly being resolved in weeks, if not days. Not only are they being settled with unheard-of alacrity, but the usual checks are not being carried out and the hard-headed negotiating has suddenly vanished. As one lawyer told me last week: "It's become a case of 'How much do you want?' "
Claims that lawyers confidently felt would be settled for $150,000 are having $300,000 thrown at them with no questions asked.
What makes this all the more curious is that it comes at a time when WorkCover is in deep financial trouble and steaming steadily towards insolvency.
How could this be so? How about the State Government's policy of keeping premiums artificially low as a sop to business and generally failing to operate a billion-dollar business prudently?
Good Lord no! There are three culprits and by now, anyone who has ever heard a politician exclaim "it wasn't my fault" will have guessed that one of them is the dreadful global financial crisis, that convenient scapegoat which is hauled out and paraded before the electorate whenever another steaming example of government ineptitude is unearthed.
The other culprits are the workers so beloved of governments – but only at election time – who are injured on the job.
If only they'd stop falling off ladders and roofs, being crushed by heavy machinery and mutilated by power tools then everything would be fine.
But of course they won't.
The other culprit is the Government's own legislation, designed to protect the lifestyle of injured workers and their families and which allows them to seek damages using common law, something which is also allowed in the Australian Capital Territory but nowhere else in the country. WorkCover has managed to lose $800 million on investments in the past two years, all of which is the fault of . . . the GFC. There was also a $500 million underwriting shortfall which adds up to a tidy loss of $1.3 billion for the past two years. Mismanagement? No. The GFC.
Two million Queensland workers are covered by this scheme, so its operation is close to the hearts of more than a few wage-earners and their families, particularly those who work in high-risk environments.
What the Government is not saying is that its policy of keeping the lid on premiums for years as a favour to its mates in business might have been a winner politically and helped scoop in some handy donations to the Labor Party at election time, but was a fiscal timebomb which, primed by investment losses, has exploded in its face. Add "can't run workers compo fund" to the Bligh Government's ever-lengthening can't-do list.
Obviously, Premier Anna Bligh can't let the scheme disappear down the toilet and leave several million workers exposed, but what to do? It's a tricky political exercise, for anything that makes it harder for injured workers to be awarded adequate compensation is not going to be applauded by the unions, some of which are already intent on nailing the Premier for what they regard as her duplicity and betrayal in pushing ahead with the great state asset sell-off.
What the Government desperately wants to do is slam the door on workers' access to common law which would mean those injured would get significantly less compensation. One lawyer tells me the average loss to an injured worker would be $120,000. To do this, they want to impose a limit of somewhere between 10 and 15 per cent total impairment. Without getting involved in the technicalities, this would effectively block most injured workers from seeking a claim by using their existing rights under common law.
A discussion paper prepared for the Government estimates that doing this will knock out 66 per cent of the claims thus made but, privately, lawyers are saying this figure will be much higher.
So here we have the Government's solution – send the injured workers hobbling home with their statutory payment, a mere fraction of what they could expect to receive under common law, and the scheme will be saved.
But how to sell this particular piece of bastardry to the electorate?
Why not make the extravagant awards which now have the lawyers chattering over their lattes? Got an injury claim? How about $300,000? Not enough? How about $350k? Tell you what – let's make it $400k. Done deal? Fantastic!
Then, when you've tossed around millions of dollars needlessly, you can throw your arms in the air in feigned despair and cry: "Look at how much access to common law is costing. It can't go on. We'll all be ruined. We have to change the scheme."
The losers will be the workers who are deprived of their livelihoods because of injury yet whose disabilities fall below the limit which the Bligh Government is itching to set.
Someone has to pay for the Government's failure to manage the scheme and – surprise, surprise – it's not going to be the big end of town in the form of sharply increased premiums.
So it will be the workers who will pay, and as is the way with these things, it will be those who can afford it the least who will suffer the most.
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