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The Holidays are the Worst Days of the Year for Cooking Fires
The holidays are here, and with them come home-cooked meals shared in the company of friends and family. Many families celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas without incident—save perhaps for the occasional...
Hunting accidents: Guns are only one of many contributors to injuries
With hunting seasons opening across the United States, millions of Americans are taking to the field, and most will return home safely with stories of the pursuit and the successful...
Who can be held liable for damages and injuries resulting from power shutoffs?
With the recent spate of public safety power shutoffs conducted by PG&E, sentiment towards the utility has predictably grown increasingly negative. The company is already facing heavy criticism for its...
Who may be liable for electrocution injuries and deaths?
Discussions of the hazards posted by electrical infrastructure are often only of interest to people who work in and around such hazards. There’s good reason for this. Electrocution is the...
Amtrak lawsuit over 2017 derailment highlights rail with safety & regulatory issues
In September 2019, a federal jury sided with three victims of a 2017 Amtrak derailment in DuPont, Washington, splitting $17 million between three plaintiffs injured in the accident. The law...
Vape industry faces lawsuits and product bans over illnesses and serious injuries
The federal government is preparing for a widespread, temporary ban on sales of flavored vape cartridges and e-cigarettes in response to the shocking outbreak of a mysterious and deadly respiratory...
Opioid Crisis Escalates as Governments Sue Drug Companies
As national awareness of the years-long opioid crisis has grown, so have legal efforts to hold drug companies accountable. As of 2019, 45 states have filed lawsuits against Purdue Pharma...
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