By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Accidents happen. Sometimes an accident could have been prevented – and was caused by the carelessness of another. When an accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, then the negligent party (the one who didn’t act carefully enough) can be held responsible when a person is injured as a result. However, sometimes an [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Catastrophic Injury'
Who is Responsible When a Person is Injured?
November 6th, 2009 · No Comments
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Legality of High Speed Police Chases
June 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
With a high speed chase, you might only hear those police sirens for a few seconds before the cars come whizzing by you on the street. Sometimes, maybe not even long even to property move over to the curb – or at least get partially out of the way! Too often, however, [...]
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ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Injuries on the Rise
May 19th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
What’s the picture in your mind when you think of riding an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)? Sunny afternoon, summer, laughing, kids riding ATVs on beach dunes by the ocean? Or even a rockin’ racing session? How about riding through an ATV park on trails and hillsides? Joy, bliss, fun, excitement!
What you probably didn’t [...]
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Can an attorney really help me get a better settlement than I could on my own?
May 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve just been in an accident, or been injured by someone, you might be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. If your injuries are very minor, such as a bruise or a little embarrassment, you might not need a lawyer, but it doesn’t hurt to contact one just [...]
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Lead Regulations Will Cut Manufacturing Jobs: The Lesser of Two Evils?
February 5th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Garment workers, manufacturers and small-business owners gathered in front of Macy’s flagship store in New York Tuesday to protest a new anti-lead law they say will cut their jobs and devastate wide-spread retail profits.
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act of 2008 requires that all items sold for use by children [...]
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Sleepwalker Who Froze to Death had Ambien Prescription in Home
January 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
A man who froze to death in Wisconsin while sleepwalking outdoors was found to have a bottle of Ambien in his bedroom, but it has not been determined whether he took the medication on the night of his death.
Timothy Brueggeman, 51, was found outside his rural home Tuesday morning when the [...]
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FDA Announces Over 125 Peanut Products Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
The FDA has announced that more than 125 different products have been recalled for possible salmonella contamination in what is now being called one of the largest food recalls in history.
Everything from crackers to ice cream to dog biscuits is being recalled and investigated. On Tuesday, PetSmart recalled seven varieties of [...]
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Recent Children’s Products Recalls, Including Cribs and Clothing
January 20th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
So far, 2009 isn’t starting out great when it comes to safe products for children. There have been a lot of products recalled, including cribs, baby garments and common household objects. The following list comprises recalls that have been announced so far this year:
Stork Craft baby cribs
About 535,000 Stork Craft baby [...]
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Kellogg Pulls Crackers from Store Shelves Due to Salmonella Outbreak
January 15th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Food manufacturer Kellogg Co. has asked stores to stop selling its peanut butter sandwich crackers until the company can figure out if their peanut paste is connected to a recent outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 430 people in 43 states and is responsible for five deaths.
Kellogg acquires some of [...]
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Nissan Recalls 240,000 Trucks Due to Air Bag Failure
January 10th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 240,000 trucks to fix a problem that could prevent front air bags from deploying if the vehicle becomes involved in a crash. Nissan spokesman Colin Price said the problem was discovered through warranty but no crashes or injuries have been linked to the issue.
In [...]
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