In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Wyoming took on this question in Hurst v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, (2017 WY 104). On May 31, 2014, Larry and Sara Hurst (“Larry” and “Sara”) were riding separate bicycles on US Highway…
On August 24, 2017, a Florida couple filed a new Roundup lawsuit against manufacturer Monsanto. The case is pending in the Eastern District of Missouri, but since all federally-filed Roundup lawsuits have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California…
Current System Provides Necessary Care to Critically Injured Auto insurance is something most people don’t like to think about, but if you are injured in a motor vehicle crash you want your benefits to be there when you need them. Michigan’s no-fault insurance system is…
When it comes to construction site safety, there’s one tool above all others that can prevent injury and potentially save lives. It’s not a hardhat, a reflective vest or a pair of steel toe work boots (although the benefit of these simple items is immeasurable)—the…
According to recent data released by the Energy & Environment News (E&E News), the oil and gas industry has “one of the highest rates of severe injuries in the country,” and by some measures, the highest. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stated that…
Aggression and anger are common emotional and behavioral symptoms experienced by traumatic brain injury patients, making the rehabilitation process extremely difficult as relationships with rehabilitators, family and friends are strained—making readjustment to their normal lives even harder. Now, there may be hope for patients experiencing…
Did you know that at least one study shows 3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly? In Northern Nevada, local EMS workers want to help ensure that all young children traveling in vehicles do so safely—that’s why the organization known as REMSA (Regional…
In a lawsuit filed by the co-guardians of John Czajkowski, Kerns v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Civil Action No. 16-cv-01245-MSK-CBS, (D. Colo. Sept. 13, 2017). the United States District Court D of Colorado determined the answer to this question. On October 20,…
The U.S. Commission for Product Safety (CPSC) encouraged updated table saw safety regulations back in 2006, but now it looks like those updates will face additional delays. Back in 2006, the CPSC issued a letter in which they expressed support for an “active injury mitigation…
Detroit Mayor Duggan teamed with House Speaker Leonard to craft “Driver’s Choice” reform proposal that is unlikely to generate savings, leaves car crash victims with inadequate coverage and ignores 236% spike in denials and cut-offs of No Fault benefits by auto insurers