Following a report released on Monday by the US Department of Treasury, the Obama administration has been trying to convince state legislatures and insurance commissioners to regulate the use of arbitration clauses in contracts used by insurance companies. The report states, “State policy makers and insurance regulators should assess whether the … [Read more...]
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Hip Implant Plaintiffs Get $240 Million
If you had corrective surgery as a result of failure of a Wright hip implant between 150 days and 8 years following your initial implant, you may be eligible for compensation from the company. This follows a November 2nd settlement in which Wright Medical Group agreed to pay $240 million to victims in response to 1,292 claims that were consolidated … [Read more...]
California DMV Proposes Draft of Autonomous Car Regulations
On October 20, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) created a draft of regulations that would govern autonomous vehicles. The proposed rules are based off of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Automated Vehicles Policy that was made mandatory last month. The draft contains several clauses regarding … [Read more...]
Burn and Explosion Injury
Few injuries are more painful or more disfiguring than a burn injury caused by a fire or explosion. Not only are these injuries devastating, but they can do long term damage both physically and mentally. For that reason, if you or a loved one suffered a severe burn injury, you need a committed attorney who will ensure that you are fully compensated … [Read more...]
Mylan Settlement With The DOJ Sparks Criticism
On October 7th, Mylan, the company who manufactures EpiPen, settled a Federal Claims lawsuit with the Department of Justice for $465 million. The agreement has since caused criticism among members of the government. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) voiced her disapproval in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Friday. Warren’s … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Companies Request Overturn of Anti-Arbitration Law
Nursing home trade groups and providers argued on Monday, October 17, that the ban of mandatory arbitration clauses in cases of patient harm put forward by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) violates the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and could cause “irreparable harm.” The new rule written by the CMS would prevent nursing homes … [Read more...]
Family Gains $15 Million Settlement After Escalator Incident
The Valdez family received a settlement of $15 million from Macy’s Inc. and Thyssen Krupp Elevator Corporation three years after the daughter of the Valdez family was involved in a serious escalator incident. Background of the Case On August 16th, 2013, Juliana Valdez (10) was shopping at a Macy’s department store at New Jersey’s Garden State … [Read more...]
Three Things to Know about Child Support in Texas
Child support may be part of divorce proceedings or, in cases where parents were never married, ordered through a separate suit. Once set, payment of a support obligation is not optional – even when “other arrangements” have been made between the parties. All child support payments in Texas are made through the State Disbursement Unit. Failure to … [Read more...]
Hawaii Workers’ Compensation, What You Need to Know
What does Workers’ Compensation do? Workers’ compensation is a state law that requires employers to provide insurance coverage to employees if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation was created to replace the traditional tort law system, in which employers could be sued for large amounts of money and workers would not be guaranteed … [Read more...]
Personal Injury and Steps to Take After An Injury
Most people never anticipate that they might need a personal injury attorney. They might not consider the plethora of hazards which may be present on a typical day, like unsafe drivers, unleashed dogs, broken steps and faulty products. And yet, every day, people are hurt or killed by other people’s negligence. In fact, in 20102, roughly 32 million … [Read more...]
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