The parents of a teen who was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles have reached a $6.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County. Let’s take a ... Read more
North Carolina Motorcyclist Loses Leg in Crash With Amazon Truck
Accidents happen. Every person who drives or rides in a car is statistically likely to be involved in a few accidents during the course of their ... Read more
Understanding Colorado's Uninsured Employer Fund
The vast majority of Colorado workers who are injured on the job can receive financial benefits through their employer’s workers’ compensation ... Read more
How is COVID-19 Impacting Social Security Disability Claims?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, from the way we work to the way we purchase our food. At the time of this ... Read more
Prevent a Prom Night Tragedy by Avoiding Drinking and Driving
Prom season is upon us. For many American kids, there are prom night expectations that started when they were very young, thanks to movies and TV ... Read more
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injured Firefighters in Montana
Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in Montana. While many other workers are sitting at their desks in air-conditioned offices, ... Read more
Yes, You Can Still Claim Workers’ Compensation Benefits as a Union Member
If you’ve ever had a job that allowed you to be a member of a union, you might already know what labor unions are and their mission. But for many ... Read more
South Carolina Food Lion Employees Sue After Alleged Exposure to Toxic Levels of Carbon Monoxide
Several Food Lion employees have sued 3 welding companies after allegedly being exposed to toxic levels of carbon monoxide while the companies ... Read more
Lawsuit Filed After 6-Year-Old Fan Struck by Errant Throw at Los Angeles Angels Game
Your 1st trip to the ballpark is supposed to be filled with bright sunshine, mouthwatering hotdogs and the satisfying sound of the crack of the ... Read more
Dede’s Story: A Tragic Accident Changes the Meaning of a Woman’s Life
All about Dede & her fabulous life In 1997, Dede Kolb was living her best life in Lufkin, Texas. She was 35 years old, excited about her ... Read more
Attorney Tom Holder Addresses Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation
A workers’ compensation claim is how you can receive benefits if you’re injured at work. It’s intentionally broad—you can be compensated if ... Read more
A New Report Calls Florida the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
The number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicle drivers nationwide increased by an astounding 45 percent over the last decade. When it comes ... Read more
Onewheel Skateboards Facing Lawsuits Over Defective Product Claims
When many of us were kids, we’d slide down the street on an “old-fashioned” 4-wheeled skateboard, thinking we were cool and hip. Today’s kids, ... Read more
Naya Rivera’s Son To Receive Wrongful Death Settlement From Drowning
Any untimely death is sad and tragic, and what happened to Naya Rivera, best known for her role as Santana on the hit show Glee, is no exception. ... Read more
Judge Ketanji Brown Becomes 1st Black Woman on U.S. Supreme Court
On April 7, 2022, the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the 1st Black woman ... Read more
What Does Your Baby’s Apgar Score Tell You About Their Health?
Many people believe that they know things about their babies before they’re even born. Based on their baby’s movements in the womb, some pregnant ... Read more
Like Father Like Son: An Interview With Workers’ Compensation Attorney Bernard Nomberg
The law has been a part of Bernard Nomberg’s life from an early age when, as a boy, he had the pleasure of watching his father, a practicing ... Read more
BNSF Railway Worker Killed in All-Too-Common Accident
A BNSF Railway worker died after being struck by a train in Denver, Colorado. Although the details of the accident are not yet clear, 1 thing is ... Read more
New Study Suggests Differences in Babies With HIE and CHD Injuries
There are few things on which a majority of parents would agree. Everyone has lots of opinions when it comes to raising children, and whatever ... Read more
Colorado Truck Driver’s 110-Year Sentence for Deadly Crash Is Reduced After Public Backlash
A deadly 28-vehicle pileup on Interstate 70 near Lakewood, Colorado, led to a 110-year prison sentence, unprecedented public backlash and a rare ... Read more
Billing Disputes Between Clients & Personal Injury Attorneys
A California personal injury attorney was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing roughly $5.5 million in settlement money from clients ... Read more
Colorado Law Allows Bicyclists To Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs
It is now legal for bicyclists to roll through stop signs in Colorado after Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to legalize so-called “Idaho ... Read more
April Fools’ Day Stunts Gone Wrong Can Lead to Legal Consequences
Red Jell-O powder in the showerhead. Saran Wrap over the toilet seat. Food coloring in... anything. Classics, all. If you were once a kid (and ... Read more
New Law Adds Pain and Suffering Damages for Survivors in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A new California law allows you to recover damages for your own pain and suffering if you’re the survivor of a person who died as a result of ... Read more
Hospital Liability For Patient Injuries After a Cyberattack?
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. When the parent believes that their baby’s death was caused by negligence, it’s especially ... Read more
Colorado Construction Company Owner Jailed for Worker’s Death in Trench Collapse
When things go wrong on a construction site, as they often do, and a worker is injured, the construction company may face civil liability. But a ... Read more
5 Most Dangerous Roads in Colorado
Traffic deaths are on the rise in Colorado. The state has seen a 50% increase in traffic fatalities since 2011. What’s more, 2021 saw the most ... Read more
Wildland Firefighters in Montana and Nationwide Struggle to Navigate the Workers’ Compensation System
Research from the University of Montana indicates that the average annual number of large wildfires in the west has more than doubled since 1970. ... Read more
Colorado House Rejects Bill to Expand Physician Choice in Workers’ Comp Cases
The Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act allows workers who are injured on the job to receive financial compensation without having to sue their ... Read more
Felony Charges Filed in Fatal California Crash Involving Tesla’s Autopilot
Tesla is making history, but this time for the wrong reasons. Los Angeles County prosecutors recently filed 2 counts of vehicular manslaughter ... Read more
Recent Lawsuits for Injuries from Nail and Hair Salon Services
Raise your hand if you love a gorgeous manicure once in a while. Yes, that hand is raised to show off your beautiful nails! Unfortunately, ... Read more
Irvine, California Car Accidents and Liability Laws
What you should know if you are involved in a crash in Orange County or elsewhere in Los Angeles California car insurance laws, liability rules, ... Read more
8 Employees Die as Tornado Destroys Kentucky Candle Factory
The tornado that touched down across several states in December 2021 was nothing short of catastrophic. This tragedy, which spanned several ... Read more
USA Gymnastics Reaches $380 Million Settlement With Abuse Survivors
Hundreds of female gymnasts who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar, the former doctor for the United States women’s gymnastics team, reached a ... Read more
Gainesville Woman Seeks to Change Florida's Wrongful Death Act
In most states, when someone is killed as a result of a negligent or wrongful act, the children of the deceased (regardless of age) can file a ... Read more
Indiana Supreme Court Rules on a Landowner’s Duty to Prevent Injuries to Motorists on Adjacent Roads
Indiana law has long held that property owners have a duty to exercise “reasonable care” to prevent injuries to motorists on adjacent roads. For ... Read more
Lawyer, Coach, and Wrestler: An Interview with Denver Attorney Travis Barbarick
There is an old Zen proverb that goes like this: “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry ... Read more
Exploding E-cigarette Results in $15 Million Florida Verdict
A Florida resident was awarded more than $15 million in damages after an e-cigarette battery exploded in his pocket. Let’s take a look at what ... Read more
South Carolina Court Awards $32 Million to Husband of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victim
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in construction and manufacturing throughout the 20th century in the United ... Read more
Former LA Raiders Player Henry Ruggs Involved in Fatal Car Crash
A fatal car accident made headlines on Nov. 3, 2021, when former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III crashed into another vehicle, ... Read more