Thursday, September 13, 2007
Overview of Wrongful Death Laws and California Attorneys for Wrongful Death
An Overview of Wrongful Death Laws and California Wrongful Death Attorneys
This blog post provides a nice overview of wrongful death, with a focus on California
A sample:
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Wrongful death claims are based on the death caused by someone else’s lack of carelessness or another’s intentional infliction of physical harm. Death claims can be caused and often are caused by commercial truck accidents, but they can be caused under many different circumstances. They can be caused by electrocution when someone leaves live electric wires exposed, it can be caused by the careless discharge of a gun, it can be caused in motorcycle accidents, by dog attacks, and by medical doctors as well."
Full post here by Arnold H.
This blog post provides a nice overview of wrongful death, with a focus on California
A sample:
"
Wrongful death claims are based on the death caused by someone else’s lack of carelessness or another’s intentional infliction of physical harm. Death claims can be caused and often are caused by commercial truck accidents, but they can be caused under many different circumstances. They can be caused by electrocution when someone leaves live electric wires exposed, it can be caused by the careless discharge of a gun, it can be caused in motorcycle accidents, by dog attacks, and by medical doctors as well."
Full post here by Arnold H.
Wrongful Death Claim Settled between Purdue University, Parents
Wrongful Death Claim Settled between Purdue University, Parents
Indianapolis - Dale Steffey and Dawn Adams say Purdue University has settled a wrongful death claim in their son's accidental electrocution last winter. The Bloomington couple have made it their goal to educate colleges and universities on the importance of inspecting their physical facilities.
They announced during a press conference that Purdue has agreed to pay them $500,000 and establish a $100,000 endowment in their son's name. Wade Steffey, a 19-year-old aviation technology major, went missing in January 2007 and was not found until two months later in an electrical vault. The outside entrance he used did not have signs warning of the danger of the electrical equipment inside.
Full report from here
Indianapolis - Dale Steffey and Dawn Adams say Purdue University has settled a wrongful death claim in their son's accidental electrocution last winter. The Bloomington couple have made it their goal to educate colleges and universities on the importance of inspecting their physical facilities.
They announced during a press conference that Purdue has agreed to pay them $500,000 and establish a $100,000 endowment in their son's name. Wade Steffey, a 19-year-old aviation technology major, went missing in January 2007 and was not found until two months later in an electrical vault. The outside entrance he used did not have signs warning of the danger of the electrical equipment inside.
Full report from here
Wrongful Death Case - An Estate's Claim in Georgia
An Estate’s Claim in a Georgia Wrongful Death Case
Georgia law is unique in the context of a wrongful death action in that it divides a wrongful death claim into two parts, says this interesting post at Georgia Injury Lawyer blog.
The first part involves the rights of the survivors of the deceased to seek compensation for “the full value” of the life of the deceased. The second part of such a claim involves claims that the personal representative of the deceased may bring separately - claims for funeral bills, medical bills, pre-death pain and suffering, and other punitive damages.
Read the full post at the Georgia Injury Lawyer blog from here
Georgia law is unique in the context of a wrongful death action in that it divides a wrongful death claim into two parts, says this interesting post at Georgia Injury Lawyer blog.
The first part involves the rights of the survivors of the deceased to seek compensation for “the full value” of the life of the deceased. The second part of such a claim involves claims that the personal representative of the deceased may bring separately - claims for funeral bills, medical bills, pre-death pain and suffering, and other punitive damages.
Read the full post at the Georgia Injury Lawyer blog from here
Small Claims Cases Limit in Scotland will Rise to £3000
Small Claims Limit in Scotland will Rise to £3000
Scotland justice minister Kenny MacAskill recently announced a four-fold increase in the financial limit for small claims cases.
From January, the maximum for anybody taking a small claims action in the Sheriff Court will be £3000. The previous limit set 19 years ago was £750.
Read the full report from The Scotsman - Sep 12 2007
Scotland justice minister Kenny MacAskill recently announced a four-fold increase in the financial limit for small claims cases.
From January, the maximum for anybody taking a small claims action in the Sheriff Court will be £3000. The previous limit set 19 years ago was £750.
Read the full report from The Scotsman - Sep 12 2007
Wrongful Death Claim against GM for Car Accident
Wrongful Death Claim against GM for Car Accident
Jackson, Sep 04, 2007
The wrongful death trial of a Jackson educator is underway in a Hinds County courtroom. Martha Kabbes Burns died in a one-car accident north of Knoxville, Alabama, in July of 2002. A product liability suit is filed against General Motors, the manufacturer of the 1995 GMC Suburban driven in the accident. Plaintiff's attorney Joel Howell said Burns died because an interior compartment switch opened the door when it was hit by moving luggage.
Read the full report from here
Jackson, Sep 04, 2007
The wrongful death trial of a Jackson educator is underway in a Hinds County courtroom. Martha Kabbes Burns died in a one-car accident north of Knoxville, Alabama, in July of 2002. A product liability suit is filed against General Motors, the manufacturer of the 1995 GMC Suburban driven in the accident. Plaintiff's attorney Joel Howell said Burns died because an interior compartment switch opened the door when it was hit by moving luggage.
Read the full report from here
Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas Car Rollover Accident
Family of Texas Boy Killed in Rollover Accident Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Yamaha Rhino Contains Design Defect, Rendering the ATV Dangerously Unstable
Press release
Winnsboro, Texas - September 5, 2007 -- The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that Jeremy and Heidi Crow filed today a wrongful death lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation based on the death of their nine-year old son Jeremy Todd (“J.T.”) Crow.
Yamaha must acknowledge its legal responsibility to families of loved ones killed in rollover accidents as it works to make the Rhino a safe vehicle.
On June 22, 2007, J.T. Crow was an innocent, belted passenger on a Yamaha Rhino ATV when the vehicle rolled over at a slow speed. The Yamaha Rhino’s lack of doors resulted in his ejection despite being belted. Crow was pinned underneath the Rhino and suffered substantial injuries. Emergency personnel rushed J.T. Crow to the emergency room of Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas, where he was pronounced dead.
“Because of this tragedy so many persons have been deeply affected for the remainder of their lives. J.T. was a very smart and beautiful boy. He excelled at academics and sports, but most special was his compassion for others and gift for making people feel important,” stated Heidi Crow. “It is written, ‘He who saves one life, saves the entire world.’ That is why our family has filed suit against Yamaha. The Rhino vehicle is unsafe and poses a grave hazard to its riders.”
"The complaint charges that the Yamaha Rhino ATV is prone to roll over during turns even at low speeds because of inherent flaws in its design,” stated Fabrice N. Vincent of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, which is representing the Crows. "Yamaha has been aware for years of serious injuries and deaths of drivers and passengers in rollover accidents, yet has not modified the Rhino’s design to correct for its stability problems.”
In August 2007, Yamaha announced that in response to the risk of injury during side rollover accidents, it is offering to install doors and passenger handholds for the Rhino ATV. The doors are meant to prevent riders from sticking out arms or legs during rollover accidents. Yamaha is offering to install these new safety features free of charge to all 2004-2007 Rhino owners, regardless of whether the vehicle was purchased new or used. Owners are instructed to visit Yamaha dealerships for details.
“I am gratified to see that Yamaha is beginning to recognize that the Rhino is prone to rollover even on flat surfaces during turns,” stated Heidi Crow. “Yamaha should widely publicize its offer of safety upgrades for Rhino. Doors and passenger handholds, however, do not prevent rollovers. If safety is its highest goal, Yamaha must modify the design of the Rhino itself to eliminate its instability.”
“No more children should die in Yamaha Rhino accidents,” stated plaintiffs' counsel Glenn M. Douglas of Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP. “Yamaha must acknowledge its legal responsibility to families of loved ones killed in rollover accidents as it works to make the Rhino a safe vehicle.”
Plaintiffs’ attorney Enrique Serna of Serna & Associates PLLC, observed, “Sadly, Yamaha's retrofit is too late to bring life and health back to those killed and maimed by the dangerously unstable Yamaha Rhino.”
Representing plaintiffs are Fabrice N. Vincent of the national plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Glenn M. Douglas of the Houston, Texas law firm of Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP, and Enrique G. Serna of Serna & Associates PLLC from San Antonio, Texas.
Persons injured in Rhino ATV accidents should visit http://www.vehicle-injuries.com/yamaha-rhino-accident.htm, a website operated by Lieff Cabraser, to learn more about the dangers posed by the Yamaha Rhino and their legal rights. Please complete the contact form for a free, no obligation review of your case by Lieff Cabraser injury attorneys.
Reporters wishing to obtain a copy of the complaint should contact Brandan De Coteau at bdecoteau@lchb.com.
About Plaintiffs’ Counsel
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Described by The American Lawyer as "one of the nation's premier plaintiffs firms," Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, enjoys a national reputation for professional integrity and the efficient and responsible prosecution of our clients' claims. Lieff Cabraser represents plaintiffs in class and group actions and in individual lawsuits in cases of serious personal injury or death. Learn more at www.lieffcabraser.com.
Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP
With solid experience in class actions, personal injury and wrongful death cases, Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP has never lost sight of the fact that a law firm is judged not only by its results but by the satisfaction of its clients and the respect of its colleagues and opponents. Learn more at www.cdnlawfirm.com.
Serna & Associates PLLC
For over 15 years the injury attorneys at Serna & Associates PLLC have represented injured persons and the families of loved ones who died due to the negligence and wrongful conduct of others. Learn more at www.serna-associates.com.
Press release
Winnsboro, Texas - September 5, 2007 -- The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that Jeremy and Heidi Crow filed today a wrongful death lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation based on the death of their nine-year old son Jeremy Todd (“J.T.”) Crow.
Yamaha must acknowledge its legal responsibility to families of loved ones killed in rollover accidents as it works to make the Rhino a safe vehicle.
On June 22, 2007, J.T. Crow was an innocent, belted passenger on a Yamaha Rhino ATV when the vehicle rolled over at a slow speed. The Yamaha Rhino’s lack of doors resulted in his ejection despite being belted. Crow was pinned underneath the Rhino and suffered substantial injuries. Emergency personnel rushed J.T. Crow to the emergency room of Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas, where he was pronounced dead.
“Because of this tragedy so many persons have been deeply affected for the remainder of their lives. J.T. was a very smart and beautiful boy. He excelled at academics and sports, but most special was his compassion for others and gift for making people feel important,” stated Heidi Crow. “It is written, ‘He who saves one life, saves the entire world.’ That is why our family has filed suit against Yamaha. The Rhino vehicle is unsafe and poses a grave hazard to its riders.”
"The complaint charges that the Yamaha Rhino ATV is prone to roll over during turns even at low speeds because of inherent flaws in its design,” stated Fabrice N. Vincent of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, which is representing the Crows. "Yamaha has been aware for years of serious injuries and deaths of drivers and passengers in rollover accidents, yet has not modified the Rhino’s design to correct for its stability problems.”
In August 2007, Yamaha announced that in response to the risk of injury during side rollover accidents, it is offering to install doors and passenger handholds for the Rhino ATV. The doors are meant to prevent riders from sticking out arms or legs during rollover accidents. Yamaha is offering to install these new safety features free of charge to all 2004-2007 Rhino owners, regardless of whether the vehicle was purchased new or used. Owners are instructed to visit Yamaha dealerships for details.
“I am gratified to see that Yamaha is beginning to recognize that the Rhino is prone to rollover even on flat surfaces during turns,” stated Heidi Crow. “Yamaha should widely publicize its offer of safety upgrades for Rhino. Doors and passenger handholds, however, do not prevent rollovers. If safety is its highest goal, Yamaha must modify the design of the Rhino itself to eliminate its instability.”
“No more children should die in Yamaha Rhino accidents,” stated plaintiffs' counsel Glenn M. Douglas of Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP. “Yamaha must acknowledge its legal responsibility to families of loved ones killed in rollover accidents as it works to make the Rhino a safe vehicle.”
Plaintiffs’ attorney Enrique Serna of Serna & Associates PLLC, observed, “Sadly, Yamaha's retrofit is too late to bring life and health back to those killed and maimed by the dangerously unstable Yamaha Rhino.”
Representing plaintiffs are Fabrice N. Vincent of the national plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Glenn M. Douglas of the Houston, Texas law firm of Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP, and Enrique G. Serna of Serna & Associates PLLC from San Antonio, Texas.
Persons injured in Rhino ATV accidents should visit http://www.vehicle-injuries.com/yamaha-rhino-accident.htm, a website operated by Lieff Cabraser, to learn more about the dangers posed by the Yamaha Rhino and their legal rights. Please complete the contact form for a free, no obligation review of your case by Lieff Cabraser injury attorneys.
Reporters wishing to obtain a copy of the complaint should contact Brandan De Coteau at bdecoteau@lchb.com.
About Plaintiffs’ Counsel
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Described by The American Lawyer as "one of the nation's premier plaintiffs firms," Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, enjoys a national reputation for professional integrity and the efficient and responsible prosecution of our clients' claims. Lieff Cabraser represents plaintiffs in class and group actions and in individual lawsuits in cases of serious personal injury or death. Learn more at www.lieffcabraser.com.
Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP
With solid experience in class actions, personal injury and wrongful death cases, Crowley Douglas & Norman LLP has never lost sight of the fact that a law firm is judged not only by its results but by the satisfaction of its clients and the respect of its colleagues and opponents. Learn more at www.cdnlawfirm.com.
Serna & Associates PLLC
For over 15 years the injury attorneys at Serna & Associates PLLC have represented injured persons and the families of loved ones who died due to the negligence and wrongful conduct of others. Learn more at www.serna-associates.com.
Abortion Lawsuit - Pregnant Women Should Know they Carry Human Beings
Woman Loses Abortion Lawsuit
A doctor does not have to tell a pregnant woman considering an abortion that what she is carrying is an "existing human being," the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
The court battle stems from a 1996 abortion undergone by Rosa Acuna, then 29 and six to eight weeks pregnant. She claimed that her physician, Perth Amboy-based Sheldon Turkish, recommended Acuna end the pregnancy because of her long-standing kidney disorder, but Turkish denies this statement.
Acuna said when she asked if there was a baby inside of her, he replied it was only blood.
Full report here @ Asbury Park Press
A doctor does not have to tell a pregnant woman considering an abortion that what she is carrying is an "existing human being," the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
The court battle stems from a 1996 abortion undergone by Rosa Acuna, then 29 and six to eight weeks pregnant. She claimed that her physician, Perth Amboy-based Sheldon Turkish, recommended Acuna end the pregnancy because of her long-standing kidney disorder, but Turkish denies this statement.
Acuna said when she asked if there was a baby inside of her, he replied it was only blood.
Full report here @ Asbury Park Press
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