Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident

Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?

Legal Assistant Administrative Law, Personal Injury Law, Regulatory Law

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatal road crashes in 2019 involving pedestrians was 6,205, down from the previous year’s 6,374 fatalities. While this may appear to be a slight improvement, the truth is, those numbers are still quite high, pointing to the very real possibility of being involved in a pedestrian accident. …

Lawsuit Against TRESemmé

Why Is There a Lawsuit Against TRESemmé

Legal Assistant Consumer Law, Mass Torts, Personal Injury Law

In December of 2020, two women filed a class-action lawsuit against TRESemmé for failing to warn them about the side effects of the dangerous chemicals used in their shampoo products. According to Shannon Keener and Robyn Lipetz – the plaintiffs in the suit – Unilever United States Inc., the manufacturer of the TRESemmé line of hair care products, should be …

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Why Is There a Lawsuit Against Zantac

Legal Assistant Consumer Law, Mass Torts, Personal Injury Law

Ranitidine, commonly known by the brand name, Zantac, belongs to a group of medications called Histamine-2 (H2) antagonists. It is sold over the counter or by prescription and is used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. On September 13, 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) …

Sue an Airline for a Plane Crash

Can You Sue an Airline for a Plane Crash

Legal Assistant Administrative Law, Personal Injury Law, Regulatory Law

A plane crash can be gruesome and devastating. In most cases, it results in fatalities. If there are survivors, they’re left with life-altering injuries that, more often than not, result in permanent disability. Not to mention the extensive damage to property an airplane accident causes. Then, there’s the aftermath.  Determining what caused the crash and who is to blame. It …

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Who Is Liable if a Person Is Hit by a Train

Legal Assistant Administrative Law, Personal Injury Law

If a pedestrian gets hit by train, it is unlikely that they would survive such an accident. If they do live through it, it won’t be without severe and permanently disabling injuries. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration, there have been more than 8,000 train accidents or incidents in the last year alone. Close to 800 of these …

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Frozen Burst Pipes?

Legal Assistant Personal Injury Law, Real Estate Law

Contrary to their snappy jingles and marketing slogans, many insurance companies have amassed huge profits simply by denying the claims of the people they insure. These practices are not simply confined to auto insurance companies, but rather exist in many other industries where insurance is necessary. For example: homeowners’ insurance. The State of Texas recently experienced winter weather that had ...
Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Mandatory

Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Mandatory?

Legal Assistant Family Law, Medical Malpractice

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise at an alarming rate, the recent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has been met with mixed reactions. Some people view it as a shining light at the end of a very dim tunnel, while others are concerned about how quickly it was approved, which is atypical for a vaccine. Regardless of …

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Can I Sue My Employer If I Get Kidnapped?

Legal Assistant Employment Law, International Law, Maritime Law, Personal Injury Law, Resources

Every year, more than 90 million Americans travel outside the US for work or leisure. However, the last thing you would expect to happen when you’re in a foreign country is to get kidnapped. That’s anyone’s worst nightmare. Although kidnapping statistics held by the US government and private security companies are not usually released publicly, we estimate that number could …