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Month: March 2018

Man Killed in Trump Tower 50th Floor Fire

Following a fire on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York, one man has died, and another is critically injured. Four firefighters also suffered injuries while tackling the raging blaze, which was reported to be difficult to manage due to the logistics of accessing the apartment. According to New York Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro, the apartment in question…

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Former Offspring Drummer, Now Ob-Gyn, Saves Juror At Own Medical Malpractice Trial

If you were a fan of The Offspring, the name James Lilja may be familiar to you as the drummer in the band in the mid-80s. However, since leaving the rock band, Lilja qualified as an ob-gyn in the 90s and has been practicing since. In what can only be described as an unexpected state of affairs, Lilja, who is…

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Federal Judge Rejects Claims From Faulty Wood Shingle Class Action

At a hearing on Tuesday, April 3, a New Jersey federal judge rejected a number of claims from a putative class action against Maibec Inc., relating to allegedly defective wood shingles. Some of the claims were pared from the class action on the grounds of the wood shingles having been purchased by contractors working for the clients, meaning the clients…

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You Cannot File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Unless It Meets These Requirements

Turns out, filing a medical malpractice claim against a doctor, nurse, physician or another medical professional who provided you with an inappropriate standard of care during a surgery or medical treatment is more complicated than you think. This is because, in California, a medical malpractice lawsuit is usually more complex than all other types of claims based on personal injury.…

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You Can Sue For A Defective Product Even If It Was Partially Your Fault

You may be surprised to hear this, but you can actually file a product liability lawsuit even if you were partially at fault for causing your injuries while using a defective product. Confused? Read this article. If you are reading this, it is probably because you have been injured or suffered harm while using a defective product. So you are…

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4 Medical Malpractice Misconceptions Debunked By A Lawyer

Contrary to the popular belief, your doctor’s refusal to pay compensation in a medical malpractice lawsuit is not the worst thing that can happen to your claim. It is being fooled by certain medical malpractice misconceptions that are truly the worst thing that can happen to your case after getting injured due to a medical or surgical error. Abiding by…

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Should or Shouldn’t Sue: When A Wrongful Death Claim Is Applicable

In the aftermath of your loved one’s death, it is only natural to be angry at everything and everyone, heartbroken and overwhelmed, and confused about what to do next. These uncontrollable emotions and impulses often misguide family members of those killed in wrongful death cases. Many people sue those they believe were legally liable for the death, while others do…

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Product Liability: Identifying The Responsible Parties (Sue Them All!)

Product liability laws in California are oftentimes called the most confusing laws in the state. But once you truly delve into how product liability laws work and what parties can be held liable for your injuries suffered as a result of using a defective product, it all begins to make more sense. One of the most frequently asked questions we…

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5 Recalled Defective Products Injuring Consumers

Consumers should never feel apprehensive when shopping for food, toys, electronics, or picking up medicines to cure their ailments. Unfortunately, not all production processes are perfect. There will be defective products hitting shelves today, tomorrow, and probably twenty years from now. However, it’s the defective consumer goods that garner the attention of the California defective product attorney firm. Because nobody…

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