For motorcyclists, summer weather provides great opportunities for getting out on the road. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see an increase in motorcycle accidents during the summer months. And...
Given the lingering economic malaise in the real estate market, living in a lower cost manufactured home may be a good alternative to trying to purchase a traditional home. Such homes may also be a...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a health alert regarding injections of the drug Avastin, which has been linked to severe eye infections in at least 12 people. Some have...
We've handled quite a few cases against bars and taverns. They basically fall into two categories: drunk driving accidents and assaults. The bar or tavern owner is responsible if they serve...
Most jurisdictions retain a statute for minors that would toll the statute of limitations until they reach the age of majority, generally. While the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was...
Additional unfairness in the Vaccine Program stems from the amount of compensation that can be awarded to petitioners. The Vaccine program provides two different caps on the compensation amounts....
While construction deaths declined nationally in 2010, Minnesota saw an increase. Construction deaths decreased 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by nearly 40 percent over the five years,...
One of the catch phrases of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and tort reform groups is “frivolous lawsuits” – a lawsuit that has no legal basis, or is so petty, that suit isn’t...
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In the American tort system, discovery is a crucial means of gathering evidence prior to trial. Even in no-fault systems such as worker's compensation proceedings, discovery is a vital process to...