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If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue the compensation you need for your damages. To do this, injury victims generally need to file a claim with the at-fault party’s liability insurance. Once… Read MorePhilips CPAP Ventilators Recalled Due to Risk of Lung Cancer, Other Health Issues
Philips Respironics is recalling millions of its CPAP and BiPAP machines because they have been linked to a higher risk of developing lung cancer and other severe health issues. The recalled devices are used to treat sleep apnea and they were all made… Read MoreWeed Killer Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Since the mid-20th century, the agricultural industry has used Paraquat on crops due to its efficiency in clearing away unwanted weeds and grasses. While the herbicide is known to be extremely toxic if ingested, several studies in the U.S. are now also… Read MoreWhat to Expect During the Discovery Process of a Personal Injury Case
When a lawsuit is filed, there are certain steps that follow before the case makes it to court. One of the first steps is called discovery. Simply put, discovery is the exchange of information between disputing parties in a lawsuit. This process allows… Read MoreGovernment Agencies Cracking Down on Unapproved Use and Marketing of Stem Cell Injections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it will broadly enforce requirements that developers of stem cell injections, and other regenerative medicine products, follow the proper approval rules for new drugs. As hundreds of businesses continue… Read MoreFiling a Claim for Business Interruption During Coronavirus Pandemic
Many businesses are struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown order. While some business owners were fortunate to obtain an emergency loan through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, others were not. However, if you… Read MoreRecovering Compensation After an Accident Under Lyft’s New Policy Agreement
Passengers, pedestrians and other drivers who are injured by negligent Lyft drivers may be barred from filing a lawsuit against the company to recover compensation. Lyft updated its terms of service agreement on April 1, 2021, and anyone who uses the… Read MoreWhat is a Letter of Protection in a Personal Injury Case?
If you are hurt in an accident, even one that is not your fault, you are still responsible for paying for your medical treatment while pursuing an insurance settlement. Unfortunately, many injury victims do not have the means to pay their medical bills.… Read MoreShould I Accept the First Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?
It may be tempting to accept the first offer from an insurance company after you have been injured in an accident. This may be because your injuries are keeping you out of work and you are struggling to pay your medical bills. Whatever your reasons… Read MoreWho May Be Liable for an Accident Caused by Negligent Vehicle Maintenance?
Car owners have a legal obligation to maintain their vehicles so they are safe to drive. This includes getting their brakes and taillights checked and other routine maintenance. This work is often done by a mechanic or the car dealership, and those working… Read More