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Fighting Big Pharma: Drug Injury Cases
Too often do new medications get found out for being incredibly dangerous, and it’s usually a little too late. Drug companies continue to leave consumers uninformed about potentially fatal side effects, simply because it would “hurt the brand.”Unfortunately, even after
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Social Media, Cell Phones and the Law
Social media and cell phones are useful tools for social and business connections, communication,education, brand exposure, and advertisement. It’s very difficult to be successful in this world without using them at some point. There’s nothing wrong with taking full advantage
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Who's Responsible When a Medical Device Fails?
It’s always tragic when a loved one passes away or is seriously injured due to a faulty medical device. It’s especially angering when that person’s family finds out that it could’ve been prevented by the company who manufactures that medical
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Legal Ramifications After a Plant Explosion
Plant explosions have great consequences, both for communities and workers. Texas is home to several plants and refineries that hold the potential to inflict property damage or serious injuries if chemicals aren’t handled diligently and safely.
A great example of
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Sex Crimes and the Catholic Church
Just recently, it has become more apparent just how serious the sex crimes and abuse cases against the Catholic church are. Since the public eye has turned onto priests in the Catholic church, multiple churches across the US and in
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What Is Maritime Law?
International rules, governing the use of the seas and oceans, are known as Maritime Laws or the Law of the Sea.
This area of law deals with a variety of factual scenarios. For instance, industrial accidents that result in the damage
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Why the Roundup Lawsuit Is a Big Deal
Big corporations don't like losing lawsuits because it sets a bad precedent for future suits. Even though technically every lawsuit is tried and judged on its own merits, there is always that lingering cloud that since the company was found
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Birth Injuries and the Law
Having a baby is a life-changing experience,
but when the birth doesn’t go as planned, serious injuries can occur. Some of
these injuries can affect your baby for the rest of their lives which is why
it’s important to determine if anyone is
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I Was Injured at Work - What Are My Rights?
Employers are legally required to provide a
safe working environment for their employees. Despite this, injuries can still
occur at the fault of your employer or a third party.
Although these injuries may be minor, at
times,they can be quite significant and affect
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What Is Wrongful Death?
The wrongful death definition is when someone dies at the fault of another person or entity. It can be accidental or due to the negligence or misconduct of the other party and is not considered criminal. In fact, wrongful death
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
We often get asked if hiring a lawyer is necessary for minor car accidents. Does a small fender bender require you to hire an attorney? It’s a loaded question because every accident is different.
Nobody wants to end up in
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How Do I Know if I Have a Good Lawyer?
There’s
nothing worse than an unethical lawyer or even a distracted lawyer with too big
of a caseload. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad apples in the world of
lawyers.
Having a bad
lawyer and having to deal with incompetence or disorganization can take
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Can I Afford a Lawyer?
It’s no secret that lawyers can be expensive. There are filing fees and an hourly price for an experienced lawyer with good results in the courtroom. This cost can pile up, and before you know it, you’re paying a small
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What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
Unless you're an attorney, most people have no idea when they need a lawyer or what kind they actually need.
There are numerous types of law in the United States. This means there’s at least twice the number of lawyers
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Top 7 Reasons Why Lawyers Won't Take Your Case
People often think that a lawyer will take any kind of case just to make a buck. That is not the case at all. Every lawyer has his or her own standards and reasons for why they make take one
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When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Let's face it: no one wants to need a lawyer. But chances are that most people will need a lawyer at least one point in their lives.
Oftentimes, you might need a lawyer and not even know it. Determining when
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What to Do after a Car Accident
Car accidents are no fun matter. Even the smallest
collision can cause havoc in your life, whether it’s minor injuries or a hard
hit to your insurance plan. Then there’s the expensive mechanics in your life
to fix your car.
They’re just a
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How to Start a Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit, also known as a class suit, or representative action, was developed in England back in the 13th century. Though class action cases faded out of existence in England, the tradition was kept alive in the United
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The Basics of Tort Law
Tort law is
civil law regarding when one person violates another. This violation against
another can be physical, pain and suffering, or property damage. These laws
decide if an individual is legally the cause of your accusations. It also
ensures that the plaintiff receives
monetary
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Everything You Need to Know about Mass Tort Law
Mass tort law is tricky but well worth the fight.
Some companies and businesses breach a basic duty of care against large amounts
of people. These torts can either be intentional or they can be unintentional.
These situations need to be remedied through
litigation
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What Is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs. It’s caused by exposure to asbestos and usually doesn’t develop in mesothelioma patients until 20 to 50 years after exposure. Treatment, such
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Pleural Mesothelioma Causes
Exposure
to asbestos and asbestos dust is
the main cause of mesothelioma. In fact, the risk factors are extremely high
with roughly eight out of 10
people
diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos although it
can take anywhere from 10 to 50 years
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How a Workplace Injury Lawyer Fights for You
Nobody wants to be injured at work. Likewise, nobody wishes for broken bones, bruises, or burns. But workplace accidents happen and these workplace accidents can lead to injuries. In fact, every seven seconds someone is injured on the workplace or
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Recreational Boat Accidents and the Law
In 2017, there was a fatality rate of 5.5 deaths for every 100,000 registered recreational boats (also known as pleasure boats) and sea vessels. Boating accidents can leave you with a serious injury or even prove fatal. More concerning is
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Proving Liability in an Auto Accident
Thankfully, almost every car accident in the U.S. is just a minor accident, like fender benders. But even the most minor of accidents can lead to big bucks in damages to your vehicle. Whether you’re involved in small accidents or
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The Truth about Auto Accident Attorneys
In the U.S., there are over 37,000 deaths a year and 2.35 million Americans are injured or left disabled due to car accidents. Worse still, it seems as though accident cases are rising instead of falling. A car crash can
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Boating Accidents
The various repercussions and hardships that come with being in a serious accident is certainly not the most enjoyable topic to discuss. Yet shying away from this kind of subject won't help you get a better understanding of what to
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How a San Antonio Injury Lawyer Can Help if You Are Injured at Work
Personal injury cases in the workplace are a dime a dozen, depending on your industry or field of work. Sometimes, mistakes are made and other times circumstance can’t be prevented. Worse still, it appears that injury cases (including catastrophic injuries)
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Houston 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Each year, there are around half a million trucking accidents in the United States that result in injury. What's even more shocking is that 5,000 of those accident cases result in death and even wrongful death. These numbers are staggering
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Oil Field Injury Lawyers and What You Should Know
More and more workers are traveling to other states, such as Texas, for the well-paying work on oil rigs and in the oil field. However, the demand for oil workers can’t keep up with the rate of injuries working in
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