Personal Injury Legal News
Doctors at Swedish Hospital Sued in Wrongful Death Case
Posted on Thursday, March 25th, 2010
The family of a man who died after an operation at Swedish hospital in Seattle earlier this month is suing the doctors for wrongful death.
According to the family of Robert Shearer, who underwent surgery to [...]
Fall Hazard Prompts Recall Of Ventus Bicycle Aerobars
Posted on Thursday, March 25th, 2010
About 325 Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars have been recalled by 3T Cycling Srl due to fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.
The Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle [...]
Experts: One-Third of Breast Cancer Avoidable
Posted on Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Experts at a scientific conference are saying that up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more.
Carlo La Vecchia, a cancer expert at [...]
Seattle Paralysis Lawyer
Posted on Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Paralysis is the loss of strength in a limb or muscle group, resulting in limited motion or mobility. Paralysis is the result of damage to nerve cells that run from the brain to the spinal [...]
Joe Jackson to File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Joe Jackson reportedly plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against his son Michael’s former doctor Conrad Murray.
According to TMZ, Joe is to send Murray’s lawyer a notice of his intentions next week.
California law says [...]
Children’s Craft Beads Recalled for Lead Paint Hazard
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
About 1,000 Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads intended for children’s crafts have been recalled by S&S Worldwide due to violation of the lead paint standard, the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.
The recalled [...]
FAA issues inspection warning after NJ plane crash
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Federal regulators have issued a warning about possible wing problems on certain Cessna airplanes following a small plane crash that killed five people in New Jersey.
The Federal Aviation Administration recommends that owners and pilots inspect [...]
Seattle Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are usually caused by some sort of accident. These accidents cause life-changing injuries to the victim, often paralyzing or inhibiting their range of motion. Apart from the devastating nature of these [...]
Georgia Medical Malpractice Cap Rejected
Posted on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Georgia’s $350,000 cap for pain and suffering damage in medical malpractice claims, similar to a template proposed for the nation, was struck down Monday by the Georgia Supreme Court, which unanimously ruled the cap is [...]
EPA to Restrict Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water
Posted on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is changing how it protects the nation’s water as well as how it looks at potential