Miscellaneous

• Big Earthquake Near Elko, Nevada

  Steve Klearman | February 21, 2008 7:22 AM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  As many Nevadans know, Nevada is earthquake country.This just in this morning:A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Nevada this morning with reports of property damage but no injuries so far. The quake had its center approximately 10 miles from the Utah border. Good news so far regarding injuries; though the area that the quake affected is largely unpopulated.As an aside: Elko County is...

• 3-Month-Old Found Dead in Dallas Area Daycare

  RLF Staff | February 21, 2008 6:47 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  A 3-month-old baby was found dead at a Dallas area home-based daycare Wednesday afternoon. The baby was discovered around 4 p.m. at a home-based daycare in Farmers Branch, Texas. The daycare worker who found the infant called 911. Paramedics rushed the infant from the daycare to RHD Medical Center, where the baby was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined yet, but police say...

• Injured Worker Receives Less Being Totally Disabled

  Sam Gaylord | February 21, 2008 6:15 AM | 0 CommentsTrenton, NJ

  One of the toughest conversations I have had with a client recently occurred. Congratulations! I had said to my client we were successful in getting for you lifetime benefits, however, since the insurance carrier has been paying you an offer in advance and since you and your children receive Social Security Disability you get less per month then you have been receiving and, oh by the way, you...

• Local 5 Million Dollar Sex Harrassment Award

  Ed Normand | February 21, 2008 1:03 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  Local Billionaire David Siegel has been found liable in a sexual harassment lawsuit and the victim has been awarded over five million dollars in damages. Allegations in the lawsuit included that the Plaintiff, Georgette Myers, was forced to work in a hostile environment and that she suffered a battery when Siegel allegedly pressed her up against a wall and touched her. In a scene straight...

• Insurance Companies Taking Settlement Funds

  Ed Normand | February 20, 2008 10:18 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  In a trend that is steadily getting worse, employers and insurance companies are attacking settlements and taking all of the funds that injured parties get in a settlement or verdict. Many times the victims are then left on welfare or medicaid with, yes us, the taxpayers footing the bill for future care. Sadly, many Courts are upholding these greedy practices. Take the case of Deborah Shank...

• Inadequate Disability Examinations

  Vance Jennings | February 20, 2008 4:31 PM | 0 CommentsRaleigh, NC

  The Charlotte Observer ran an article a while ago regarding "hasty disability exams" in Social Security Disability claims. The federal government hires doctors in North Carolina to perform disability exams on claimants. According to the article, North Carolina doctors collected $12 million in the fiscal year of 2006 from such exams. The Charlotte Observor interviewed 40 current and former...

• Remote Control Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard

  Scott Kappes | February 20, 2008 12:36 PM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  Over the past year millions of people have purchased radio-controlled toy helicopters. I am sure you have seen numerous commercials advertising the small helicopters that can be flown anywhere. It has now been discovered that some of these popular toys may pose a significant fire risk. Soft Air USA Inc. of Grapevine, Texas along with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission have issued a...

• Law Firm Sounds Alarm on Asbestos Reform

  Robert Blanchard | February 20, 2008 11:23 AM | 0 CommentsPensacola, FL

  By way of a recent interview on GoLeft TV, my firm is looking to bring the spotlight back on the efforts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce effort to victimize those suffering with asbestos related cancer. Citing a long string of court victories, the Chamber's National Camber Litigation Center is letting everyone know it is stepping up its tort reform effort in 2008. The most likely target will be...

• 35W Bridge Collapse Victims May Be Limited in Aid

  Shannon Weidemann | February 20, 2008 9:37 AM | 0 CommentsMinneapolis, MN

  The 35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis last August and left 150 victims. 13 of those people died. Many families were left with large medical bills and the loss of income from the victims. State legislators have been busy working on a victims' compensation fund. The proposed plan my fall far short of what victims need though. The Senate bill would limit payments to $400,000 per victim,...

• Survivors of Shooting Victim May Have Claims

  Jane Schneider | February 20, 2008 12:28 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK

  27 year old Jennifer Jacobsen died of gunshot wounds she suffered Monday night. She was either going to or coming from an apartment building at the 5300 block of East 40th in Anchorage. She was found dead in her pickup as she was trying to get medical care. If the shooter is found, and has homeowner's insurance, her survivors may have claims. An experienced personal injury attorney will be...