Most gyms and health clubs require their members to sign a contract that financially binds the member to the set payment for a period of time. In the contract is a Waiver of Liability that releases the gym from having any responsibility for an injury a gym member might suffer. Always read the waiver of liability to see what it …
The Yellow Dog Project Raises Awareness
In America, most dogs are loved like family members. They live in our homes, ride in our cars, and play in the parks, along with their two-legged family members. Most people are happy to see a furry pet, and all too often rush over to welcome the animal, without thinking of the animal’s needs, desires, or fears. Yellow Dog Project …
Uber Technology: How Is It Causing Traffic Accidents?
Uber is in the hot seat again! This time, they are facing a lawsuit because one of their drivers hit a family who was on the crosswalk of a San Francisco intersection. A mother and her two children were crossing the street when they were struck by an Uber driver. The mother and her five-year-old boy were injured and unfortunately, …
Premises Liability Depends on Status of the Injured Party
When someone enters a property, they have a belief that they will not be injured. The person that owns the property or the non-owner resident of the property is responsible for maintaining safe surroundings. This is known as “premises liability.” Anyone who has control over a piece of property must do everything possible to keep people on that property safe …
One Bite Too Deep
As the old saying goes, “A dog is a man’s best friend.” While canines can make wonderful pets (when they’re well trained and appropriately behaved) they can still cause potentially serious injuries if they attack an innocent bystander. Approximately 5 million dog bites occur in the United States annually; unfortunately, many of them consequently end in serious injuries or even …
Assault: One Type of Intentional Tort
Personal injury is generally thought of as a result of carelessness or negligence, but there are many types of intentional torts that are caused by the direct action of one person against another. Assault is a criminal offense, but it is also a cause of action in a civil court. Assault does not require the victim to actually be touched, …
Can Bankruptcy Impact a Personal Injury Case?
Many Americans have been struggling through some tough economic times. Companies go out of business or downsize, leaving their workers to cobble together a life on unemployment until another job opportunity is found. Many people cannot maintain the lifestyle they had while employed, and are forced to file for bankruptcy. There are two types of bankruptcy that most people file, …
Elder Abuse
Bedsores may not seem to be a serious condition, but they can be fatal. Bedsores, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers can happen very easily in elderly or disabled people. They are caused by too much pressure being put on the skin for a long period. However, they are preventable so when they develop; it is a sign that the person …
Prescription Drug Is Illegally Marketed, Has Harmful Side Effects
Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. It is also given to patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, insomnia, and depression. A study published in 2006 showed that Risperdal, when given to adolescents and young adults, caused an elevated level of the hormone prolactin, which is responsible for breast development in …
What Is a Class Action Suit?
A class action suit is a lawsuit that includes a group of people. The group can be suing an individual or another group of people. The idea of a class action is predominantly an American phenomenon, although, in other countries, consumer groups are bringing claims on behalf of consumers. Most class action cases are filed in federal court, under Federal …
