When tragedy strikes in a school environment, the question of liability often follows, as families and communities seek answers and ... Read more
Victims of McDonald’s E. coli Contamination File Lawsuits
If it seems like we’re hearing more and more about food-related recalls, well, maybe we are. The current recall alert we’re seeing in ... Read more
Is a Chatbot App Liable for a Teen’s Suicide?
If you’re a parent of a teenager, you might be old enough to remember the early days of online chatting... or the early days of online ... Read more
Victims Prevented From Suing Uber Because of Arbitration Clause
It’s never been more important to read the fine print. When we use apps (almost any app, actually), we usually have to check a ... Read more
What Is a Default Judgment?
Imagine filing a personal injury lawsuit and hearing radio silence from the defendant. While incredibly frustrating, this could ... Read more
Can Sovereign Citizens Be Sued for Personal Injury?
A growing number of individuals, known as sovereign citizens, believe they are exempt from the laws that govern everyone else. While ... Read more
Can You File a Lawsuit To Recover Costs for Hurricane Damage?
Property losses from hurricanes or other natural disasters can be devastating—both emotionally and financially. Yes, the most important ... Read more
Philadelphia Sees Unprecedented Surge in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
It's a good time to be a medical malpractice attorney in Pennsylvania. While medical malpractice claims have been common in ... Read more
Flying High: Winter Vinecki Named 2024 Future Lawyer Scholarship Winner
We at Enjuris are delighted to announce the winner of our 2024 “Future Lawyer” Scholarship. This year, we challenged law ... Read more
NHTSA Proposes New Rules to Curb Pedestrian Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new regulations aimed at curbing the alarming rise in ... Read more
Can My Lawyer Force Me to Accept a Settlement Offer?
A personal injury case can feel like a high-stakes poker game. You're at the table, deciding whether to fold or go all in. Your lawyer, ... Read more
Safe Use of Power Strips and Surge Protectors
Power strips and surge protectors—staples of college dorms, offices, and in homes for decades—can juice up a lot of appliances at ... Read more
Medical Malpractice Payments by State (2023)
Medical malpractice claims first appeared in the United States in the 1800s, but the frequency of claims did not increase significantly ... Read more
Are My Health Records Protected by HIPAA if I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, your health and personal information come under scrutiny. But how much of your ... Read more
Can Life Insurance Pay for Medical Expenses After an Accident?
Imagine you’re injured in a serious car accident. You’re unable to return to work, and your medical bills are piling up. As you search ... Read more
Bounce Houses Become Flying Death Traps
Bounce houses are a hallmark of childhood these days. From children who are barely old enough to walk to preteens, kids love these ... Read more
What Is Service of Process in Personal Injury Cases?
You’ve probably seen a movie where a character is dramatically caught off-guard by someone handing them papers and saying, “You’ve been ... Read more
President Biden Proposes Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices
President Joe Biden has proposed sweeping reforms to the United States Supreme Court, including the introduction of term limits and a ... Read more
Can You Sue the Government for Pothole Damage?
Vroom . . vroom . . . THUD! Everyone is familiar with the feeling of unexpectedly hitting a pothole. That jarring and unsettling ... Read more
New Jersey Court Reinstates Lawsuit Against SoulCycle Due to Vague Waiver
People join SoulCycle for all sorts of reasons: to enjoy a sense of community, improve physical fitness, and challenge themselves in a ... Read more
Top 10 Celebrity Car Crashes
Car crashes are far too common in the United States. In 2023, an estimated 40,990 people died in motor vehicle accidents, according to ... Read more
Inattentive Driving Monitors and New Vehicle Technology
There is no excuse for inattentive driving.Zip. Zero. Zilch. Nada.Not because your phone rang, not because you needed to respond to a ... Read more
Top Five Vehicle Safety Features in New Cars
Consumers have various criteria for choosing what vehicle to buy. Some need enough space for child safety seats, others need cargo room ... Read more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Sackler Family's Immunity in Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Sackler family, controllers of Purdue Pharma, cannot be protected from lawsuits regarding ... Read more
Top 5 Funniest Judicial Opinions That Prove Judges Have a Sense of Humor
The courtroom is a serious place. Judges preside in black robes, while lawyers stand stiffly in suits and ties, unironically uttering ... Read more
Costco Chargers to be Replaced After Recall
There are few things more useful than a multi-use charger. However, be careful what you wish for. Two residential fires are ... Read more
PFAS in the Workplace Could be Making People Sick
You might be hearing a lot in the news lately about "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ... Read more
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media to Protect Adolescents' Mental Health
The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has announced his intention to advocate for warning labels on social media platforms, ... Read more
Can You Sue if You’re Injured by a Shark?
Shark attacks capture the public’s imagination and dominate headlines when they occur. This extensive media coverage can create a ... Read more
Can Insurance Companies and Defense Lawyers Access My Private Social Media?
There are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide, representing about 60 percent of the global population. Researchers at the ... Read more
Louisiana Legislature Approves Controversial Castration Bill for Child Sex Offenders
During the Middle Ages, the crime of rape was often punished by castration. Henry de Bracton, a 13th-century English jurist and cleric ... Read more
How Do I Find Out If My Veterinarian Has Been Disciplined or Sued for Malpractice?
Just like human doctors, veterinarians are subject to regulatory standards and can face disciplinary actions if they fail to meet these ... Read more
What is the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens?
You know you’re talking to a lawyer when a relatively simple concept like “inconvenient forum” becomes “forum non conveniens.” We ... Read more
Law School Admissions Overhaul: LSAC Responds to Supreme Court Ruling with New Metrics
Law school admissions are evolving in the United States. In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law schools can no longer ... Read more
ABA Encourages States to Adopt Bar Exam Alternatives for Attorney Licensure
For over a century, the American Bar Association (ABA) has unequivocally supported the bar exam as the gold standard for licensing new ... Read more
Can I Sue a Foreign Defendant?
The world is getting smaller. Not literally, of course—the earth’s surface area remains about 197 million square miles. However, our ... Read more
When Can You File a Lawsuit Against Your Tattoo Artist?
Getting “inked” is a rite of passage for some people. It might be artistic expression for others. Some get tattoos to honor or ... Read more
USDOT's New Regulation: AEB Systems Required in Cars by 2029
If you were a kid in the 1960s or 1980s (or later), you might remember The Jetsons, a cartoon about a family living in the “future.” ... Read more
PRIME Beverages Under Fire from Lawsuits for Caffeine, Chemicals
If you're a parent, teacher, coach, or other adult who spends a lot of time with pre-teens or older kids, you’ve surely seen the ... Read more
Colorado Court Defines Limits on Medical Malpractice Damages
In a landmark ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed a Denver jury's decision to award over $9.2 million in damages to Daniel ... Read more