A student with a heart condition drank a beverage she didn’t know had more caffeine than two Red Bulls, and she died as a ... Read more
What is a Nuisance?
Imagine this: Your quiet home is rattled by non-stop noise from next door. There is almost no reprieve as the loud noise drags on well ... Read more
Hair Relaxers For Black Women Found to Have Dangerous Chemicals
Some Black women have been using these products for years or decades In recent years, the beauty industry has come under scrutiny ... Read more
Can I Recover Damages for the Desecration of Human Remains?
Our respect for life is evident in the careful way we treat human remains. However, a disturbing incident at Harvard Medical School has ... Read more
Filing a Lawsuit for Psychological Injury from a Halloween Scare
Psychological injury could lead to a Halloween-related lawsuit Halloween is known for candy, costumes, and, of course, a good ... Read more
Parents Sue University For Student Death from Allergy
Dining hall advertised “contains no allergens” food, when it was actually cross-contaminated A parent sends their child to college ... Read more
$135 Million Verdict Rocks California: School District Held Liable in Abuse Case
A recent $135 million verdict in Riverside County Superior Court raised eyebrows not just because of its unprecedented amount but also ... Read more
Who Is Liable for an Accident Involving a School-chartered Bus?
Buses chartered for school trips or events have a different set of guidelines than other types of buses. In September 2023, a ... Read more
Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged "Injurious Wedgie" Incident at Water Park
In the realm of personal injury litigation, few cases have been as misunderstood and vilified as the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit of ... Read more
NYS Enacts New Law for Spousal Liability for Car Insurance
Insurance law creates opt-out provision for spousal liability coverage If you’re a New York driver, your car insurance might have ... Read more
Family Sues Google Maps After Father Dies Following Navigation
Google Maps failed to update navigation to account for broken bridge 47-year-old Navy veteran Phil Paxson was cleaning up from a ... Read more
54 Attorneys General Sound Alarm: Urge Action Against AI Child Exploitation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated incredible capabilities, such as successfully passing the bar exam. It’s also shown its ... Read more
Can Parents Be Held Liable for Their Child's Car Accident?
Every parent fears the call: the one informing them that their child has been in a car accident. But beyond the immediate ... Read more
What Is Stacking With Respect to Auto Insurance?
Nobody enjoys reading the fine print, especially when it comes to insurance policies filled with complicated terms, conditions, and ... Read more
Could a Tragedy Have Been Avoided?
April Valentine went to the hospital to have her baby, but she never got to go home. 31-year-old April Valentine entered the ... Read more
How Can You Recover Damages After a Hit-and-Run If the Driver Is Never Found?
According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a hit-and-run incident happens approximately every 43 seconds on ... Read more
Just How Common Are Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida?
Florida has over 300 registered hospitals with more than 62,000 licensed beds, so it should come as no surprise that medical ... Read more
What Is the Discovery Rule and What Does It Mean for Your Personal Injury Case?
Time isn’t always on your side when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. Many injury victims are shocked to discover there’s a ticking ... Read more
Oregon Approves Alternative to the Bar Exam
The bar exam, which has instilled fear in the hearts of future lawyers since 1783, underwent a significant transformation—at least in ... Read more
What if a “Harmless” Prank Leaves Someone Injured?
Pranks, by nature, are on someone who doesn’t expect what’s about to happen. Pranks can be funny.They can be mean-spirited, but ... Read more
Can You Sue Your Religious Institution for an Injury?
We know the Constitution protects religious freedoms, but does that mean a religious institution can’t get sued? When people ... Read more
Viral Social Media Challenges Cause Injuries
Who’s liable for a social media challenge gone awry? The complicated terrain of liability in viral social media ... Read more
Can Protest Organizers Be Held Liable for Injuries?
On a beautiful Saturday morning, you board the number 27 bus to the heart of downtown, eager to join thousands of fellow citizens in a ... Read more
Struck Down: Angelica Saupe and the Dismantling of the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act
Imagine a little boy from the 1970s, a victim of childhood sexual abuse. The little boy grew up to be a strong man, bearing the weight ... Read more
What's the Difference Between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals?
Navigating the aftermath of an accident can be daunting. For many people, the companionship and assistance of an animal is an ... Read more
The Archdiocese of San Francisco Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Rising Lawsuits
The Archdiocese of San Francisco recently announced its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to protect itself from more than 500 ... Read more
How Does My Divorce Impact My Personal Injury Settlement?
After a grueling year battling it out in court over a distracted driving accident that wasn’t your fault, you finally receive a ... Read more
Turbulent Waters: The Murdaugh Boat Crash and its Legal Ramifications
On the morning of February 24, 2019, a boat accident sent shockwaves through South Carolina. Paul Murdaugh, at the helm, collided with ... Read more
Giving Narcan Can Save the Life of an Overdose Victim
If you find someone who you believe to have overdosed, you can administer Narcan and be free from legal liability under Good Samaritan ... Read more
What Is Florida's “Free-Kill” Law?
More than a year after the Florida Department of Health charged her father’s doctor with medical malpractice, Sabrina Davis, a ... Read more
Redefining Admissions: ASU's Take on AI in Law School
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly challenging the status quo in all sorts of industries, and the law—often late to the party—is ... Read more
Emerging Technology and Personal Injury: A Brave New World
Injuries happen from both old and current technologies, and the legal system is setting forth different ways to deal with new types of ... Read more
Baby Decapitated During Birth, Parents File Lawsuit
A delivery goes horribly wrong, but is the doctor or hospital at fault? Atlanta parents-to-be Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah ... Read more
From Chills to Flames: The Tragic Mr. Freeze Accident
Accidents at amusement parks can transform an enjoyable summer evening into a life-altering nightmare. This was the experience of ... Read more
Michigan Supreme Court Transforms Premises Liability Law
For decades, Michigan property owners have relied on the protection of the “open and obvious” doctrine. This legal principle stipulates ... Read more
Can an Inmate in Texas Sue a Prison or Jail for Negligence?
In Texas, the rights of individuals don’t all simply vanish upon incarceration. With more than 133,772 incarcerated individuals, the ... Read more
Nursing Pillows Found Responsible for Infants’ Deaths
Nursing pillows are popular and useful, but only when used correctly Tragedy.It’s the only word to describe what happens when an ... Read more
Virtual reality Injuries, lawsuits, and preventive measures
Lots of people are using VR for different reasons, but it’s important to take caution. As the use of virtual reality (VR) ... Read more
Parents Win $9m from School District After Daughter’s Suicide
Bullies are the bad actors, but the district can and should prevent bullying 12-year-old Mallory Grossman was a typical pre-teen. ... Read more
Who Can Be Deposed in a Civil Case?
The thought of a deposition can be incredibly nerve-wracking for people involved in a personal injury lawsuit. It's a process filled ... Read more