Last month, a state appeals court upheld a jury award of nearly $20 million for a man who was severely burned in a natural gas explosion approximately five years ago in San Gabriel. The plaintiff, Pengxuan “Dean” Diao, was subleasing a converted garage when a Gas Co. employee opened a natural gas valve that activated a gas line that was running … [Read more...]
Charitable Giving
For many people, charitable giving can become a powerful and meaningful legacy. It’s important that you talk to your loved ones about this kind of generosity, but an experienced estate attorney can help you understand your options. Donating from an estate can come in several forms: of an outright gift in your will, through a retirement account, as … [Read more...]
Should You Choose Short Sale or Deed in Lieu to Avoid Foreclosure?
Sometimes when you are facing foreclosure it is not possible or sensible to keep your home. That does not mean you should simply do nothing and let the foreclosure proceed. Foreclosure destroys your credit and can result in a deficiency judgement, meaning that after losing your home you will still have to pay money. This happens when the … [Read more...]
Harvard Sued by Former Student Over Handling of Sexual Crime Complaint
By Steven Sweat, Esq. A recent Harvard graduate has filed a lawsuit against the University for failing to protect her after being sexually assaulted and for creating a “culture of silence” about sexual assault on the college campus. Alyssa Leader filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court of Massachusetts requesting a jury trial for … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $72 Million in Talcum Powder Cancer Case
By Greg Kaminsky, Staff Writer Health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $72 million to the family of Jackie Fox, a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using the company’s talcum-based products for years. A St. Louis jury determined yesterday that Johnson & Johnson will pay a $62 million award and $10 … [Read more...]
Cancer Risk from Lumber Liquidators Flooring Higher Than Previously Thought
In an episode of 60 Minutes in 2015, it was revealed that national flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators had exposed consumers to toxic levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that’s been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. The company’s laminate flooring, advertised as being cheaper than its other products, was produced … [Read more...]
Aircraft Turbulence Injuries
Not all aircraft injuries are caused by crashes or mechanical malfunctions — injuries caused by air turbulence represent a real danger that rarely receives significant press coverage. Although passengers are rarely killed by air turbulence, serious injuries do occur on a regular basis. Whether or not you can maintain an air turbulence injury … [Read more...]
Evidence You Need to Preserve after Car Accident
Your ability to recover significant compensation after a car accident will depend heavily on the kind of evidence that you can present in support of your claim. The first few hours or days after the incident are crucial. Photographic Evidence of Accident Scene Soon after the accident and right at the scene, begin collecting […] … [Read more...]
Road Rash from Motorcycle Accident
When a motorcyclist is in a motorcycle accident and has any of his or her skin exposed, this exposed skin—and sometimes, even covered skin—is at risk of incurring a road rash injury. Caused by the surface of the skin being scraped or dragged along a hard surface, such as asphalt, road rash can be painful […] … [Read more...]
Time Limitations in Sexual Abuse Claims
Sexual abuse and neglect of children has historically been and still is a major problem in the U.S. The statistics are chilling: A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds Over 3 Million incidents of children being abused are reported every year Of the reports, over 20 percent involve some type of sexual […] … [Read more...]
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
I receive many calls from individuals with various types of legal problems. There are almost countless types of minor civil disputes which occur every day. Although people do consult lawyers for relatively less significant disputes, many of these minor disputes can be resolved without legal counsel. Sometimes just good common sense is all that … [Read more...]
Falls in the Workplace
Workplace injuries can occur in many different ways. It is only natural to first think of accidents that may involve heavy machinery, power tools, or even motor vehicles that you use on the job when you have concerns about workplace injuries. However, some workplace injuries can happen when you least expect and in the most […] … [Read more...]
Should I Agree To An Auto Insurance Settlement?
In 2013 alone, approximately 2.31 million people were injured1 in motor vehicle crashes. This continued the trend of declining car-related injuries. However, despite this decline, medical expenses and economic losses have continued to increase.2 Following an automobile accident, many victims are naturally inclined to begin filing an insurance claim … [Read more...]
Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuits
An insurance company is subject to a legal obligation to deal honestly with you, regardless of whether the company insures you directly or you are a third-party claimant. If an insurance company fails to meet its legal obligation of good faith to you by delaying payment or denying a legitimate claim, you will be entitled […] … [Read more...]
Steps That Can be Taken to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian-vehicle collisions tend to be particularly devastating, because the human body is no match for the momentum of a thousands of pounds of rolling metal. Indeed, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports nearly 5,000 deaths from pedestrian-vehicle collisions in 2013, with tens of thousands of injuries. Due to the … [Read more...]
Coal Mining Injury Lawsuits
Coal mining is a major industry in states such as West Virginia and Kentucky. The coal mining industry provides energy to millions of people and employment to thousands more. Coal mining is also one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with a death rate nearly six times as high as for private industry in general, […] … [Read more...]
