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• Overcoming the Contributory Negligence Defence in a Bicycle Accident case

  Danny Feldman | January 26, 2009 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  This article follows up on the recent post regarding the use of rear reflectors in Alabama and the risks of not using same. Given that Alabama is a “pure contributory negligence” state...

• L.A. Times: Real Estate Reality

  Paul Kiesel | January 26, 2009 4:35 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  From the Los Angeles Times: As lawmakers look for a way out of the recession, it's worth remembering how we got into this mess in the first place. The collapse of the housing market sucked...

• Anderson Hospital & 3 Doctors in IL accused for the wrongful death of a patient

  Marc Jay Bern | January 26, 2009 4:22 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  At Anderson Hospital in IL, 3 doctors and the hospital are being accused for causing the death of Frankie Mae Stokes. While receiving care at Anderson Hospital, she received abdominal and ulcer...

• The rate of uninsured drivers increases as the recession continues

  Oguz Ozdemir | January 26, 2009 4:11 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Studies have shown that the recession could potentially get worse due to the amount of people who do not have drivers insurance. When people drive without insurance they run they risk of not being...

• Dilantin Related Stevens Johnson Syndrome-Those Affected Continue To Suffer

  M. Brandon Smith | January 26, 2009 3:51 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  The attorneys at Childers and Schlueter, LLP continue to review and investigate Dilantin and phenytoin related cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS). The...

• What is the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?

  Michael Phelan | January 26, 2009 2:47 PM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  On Thursday, January 22nd, the U.S. Senate passed S. 181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Swift action is expected in the House to pass the bill and present it to President Obama, who is expected...

• Doctors: Starting to Figure it Out?

  David Mittleman | January 26, 2009 2:04 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  It’s not the trial lawyers they have to fear and hate - it’s the insurance industry. A pediatrician has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Hometown Health Plan and Renown...

• Another Drunk Driving Accident Causes Injury

  Fred Schultz | January 26, 2009 1:22 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  Unfortunately, another person was injured by a drunk driver last Friday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of S.R. 45 and Elwren Road when the drunk driver was unable to stop his...

• Labor bill may give workers tool to fight for higher pay.

  Wayne Parsons | January 26, 2009 1:09 PM | 2 CommentsHonolulu, HI

  The Wall Street Journal (1/24, Trottman, Maher) reported, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, named for a woman whose attempt to sue Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for pay discrimination was blocked...

• Seven Dead From Tainted Peanut Butter Includes Three Minnesotans

  Mike Bryant | January 26, 2009 12:46 PM | 0 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  Peanut Corporations' distribution of peanut butter is causing sever problems across the country. Here in Minnesota, three have died from eating the product. This is part of the seven that have died...