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John Morgan to Jaguars Owner: It’s Tebow Time in Jacksonville

support@lawyercentral.com (Morgan and Morgan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:27:37 EST

John Morgan wants to see Tim Tebow in a Jacksonville Jaguars uniform next season . . for the people. Our own John Morgan took to Morgan & Morgan’s YouTube page Tuesday night to vocalize his support for the former New York Jets backup quarterback, urging Jaguars owner Shahid Khan to bring the newly-minted free agent back to the state where his playing days bega

What Family Members Are Covered under the FMLA?

support@lawyercentral.com (Labor & Employment Lawyers) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:27:37 EST

Although many employees have heard of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), some may not understand the specific rights provided by this important federal legislation. The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain personal and family medical reasons. These include the birth and care of a child, a serious health condition of an employee's family member, and a health condition that significantly affects job performance. Invariably, one of the most common questions asked by employees is: "What family members count

WARN Act Suit Filed Following Universal Health Care Layoffs

support@lawyercentral.com (Morgan & Morgan) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:27:37 EST

The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan have filed a putative class action lawsuit alleging that American Managed Care, LLC violated the WARN Act. The WARN Act protects employees and their families by requiring covered employers with at least 100 workers to provide 60 days advanced notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. To view the complaint, please click here. The suit stems from the recent layoffs at Universal Health Care, a St. Petersburg Medicare insurer which operates as Universal Health Care, but whose worke

Johnson & Johnson Owes $11.1 Million in Vaginal Mesh Case

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Negligence Lawyers) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:27:37 EST

A New Jersey jury made a big statement to healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson, returning a verdict for $3.35 million in compensatory and $7.8 million in punitive damages for plaintiff Linda Gross who allegedly serious harm as a result of a J&J vaginal mesh product. New Jersey is generally viewed as a difficult state in which to receive punitive damages, making this momentous award all the more important. Many see this case as representative of the serious harm suffered by thousands of people who had the problematic vaginal mesh installed. Gross, a hospice nurse from South Dakota, had 1

Independent Medical Exams: What You Should Know

support@lawyercentral.com (Workers' Compensation Lawyers) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:27:37 EST

When applying for workers’ compensation in Florida, an employer’s insurance carrier will ask an injured worker to submit to an “independent” medical examination (IME) by an approved doctor. These exams are meant to diagnose the worker’s injury; determine the severity of the injury; and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. An IME-performing doctor cannot treat a disabled patient, as an IME merely serves to determine if an employee’s condition is work-related or if it was caused by a preexisting impairment. If an injured worker has a disagreement with

John Morgan Listed as 5th Most Powerful Person in Central Florida

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Lawyer) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:27:37 EST

John Morgan, founder of the personal injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan, was recently named 5th on the Orlando Sentinel’s list of the “Top 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida.” The names featured on the list over the last nine years have been impressive, with the likes of Walt Disney Presidents Al Weiss and Meg Crofton, Orange County Mayors Rich Crotty and Teresa Jacobs, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, all making appearances. In the Florida Today, the NTSB found that the probable cause of the accident was a combination of the incomplete instructions given by the air traffic controller and the pilot’s abrupt evasive maneuvers in response to the impending danger. The accident killed three people.

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What Duties Do Florida Landowners Have?

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:27:37 EST

Although many people are not aware, Florida landowners have different duties to those entering their property, depending on the individual present. Although there is a current movement within the law to dispose of these distinctions, about half of U.S. states (including Florida) still maintain different duties that landowners owe to different types of people entering their land. The three categories of entrants are trespassers, licensees, and invitees. As a Florida landowner (or even just as a guest on another’s land), it is extremely important to know the duties that landowners owe to t

As Housing Market Recovers Widows Pushed Into Foreclosure

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:27:37 EST

As the housing market recovers for most, it has gotten significantly worse for widows over 50, according to a New York Times article. Many of these women have fallen victim to loopholes in the fine print in their mortgages, following the deaths of their husbands who were the sole holders of the loan. Unfortunately, many of these foreclosures are the result of paperwork flaws that prevent the surviving widows from obtaining modifications to their loan. T

When Can Plaintiffs Recover for Emotional Damages

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:27:37 EST

When most people think about damages recoverable through a lawsuit, they normally think of compensation for medical bills, lost wages, economic damages, and the like, but many people do not contemplate the possibility of emotional damages. Although the law historically severely limited the possible collection of damages for emotional distress, the evolution of the law has brought with it an increasing acceptance of this form of compensation. As of now, damages for emotional harm are routinely recoverable when they occur as a result of physical harm, but some courts have even begun to allow dam

New Florida PIP Law: How It Affects Injured Motorists' Rights

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:27:37 EST

The Florida legislature’s changes in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law due to take effect on January 1, 2013 were passed under the guise of preventing insurance fraud, but in reality hurt multiple non-insurance groups in Florida, including some medical providers and especially injured motorists. This new law is predicted to allow insurance companies to collect similar or higher rates while providing fewer benefits to policyholders. Florida requires each driver to carry at least $10,000 in PIP coverage, which allows a Florida motorist to receive medical benefits if involved in an accid

Study: Children with Chronic Conditions Experience More Medical Errors

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:27:37 EST

Researchers have determined hospitalized children with chronic medical conditions are more likely to be affected by medical errors than hospitalized children without a preexisting chronic condition, The Clinical Advisor reports. According to background data included in the new study conducted by Namrata Ahuja, MD, and colleagues, up to 43 percent of U.S. children suffer from at least one chronic medical condition. However, national studies have yet to be conducted to d

AP: Mass. Pharmacy Issues Date Back to 2006

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:27:37 EST

The Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the meningitis outbreak has been plagued by numerous issues dating back to 2006, according to USNews.com’s HealthDay reporters. Public records obtained by the Associated Press cite evidence of inadequate contamination control and no established procedure for using equipment, among other issues, at the New England Compounding Center. As of Oct. 22^nd, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that

Jury Orders Former Doctor to Pay 6 Million in Malpractice Suit

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:27:37 EST

A medical malpractice ruling has ordered a former Fayetteville, NC, doctor to pay over $6 million in damages, the Fayetteville Observer reports. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Geraldine Nicholson, who died in 2006 after surgical complications, against Dr. Arleen Kaye Thom, the general surgeon who operated on Nicholson before her death. Thom was found to have left an 18-by-18-inch sponge in Nicholson’s abdomen while removing cancerous tissue from her rectum and colon. A court ruled the sponge, di

Family of Crushed Tampa Girl Files Wrongful Death Suit

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:27:37 EST

A Tampa family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against their apartment complex’s owners after a gate fell and crushed their daughter’s head, the Tampa Bay Times reports. The parents of seven-year-old Zhanaye Williams say the young girl was trapped after the gate to the Brookside Apartments fell and caused the head trauma that killed her. Neighbors say she was killed after swinging on the gate, being pushed back and forth by other children while wai

Multiple Deaths Reported in Nationwwide Meningitis Outbreak

support@lawyercentral.com (Wrongful Death Lawyers) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:27:37 EST

The death toll continues rise from an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections, CNN reports. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has said that upwards of 90 cases in nine states have been reported after patients’ spines were injected with a preservative-free steroid called methylprednisolone acetate reportedly contaminated by an unknown fungus. The drug is designed to help with pain and inflammation. Of

Doctors Affirm Use of Home Trampolines Not Safe For Children

support@lawyercentral.com (Personal Injury Attorneys) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

With almost 100,000 injuries handled in emergency rooms across the country, the American Academy of Pediatrics is warning that children’s use of home trampolines is inherently unsafe. This new conclusion, posted on RanchoBernardoPatch.com, is an update of a 1999 recommendation that led to trampoline manufacturers adding safety measures to try and alleviate some of the risks that come with home bouncing. Aside from expected contusions, bone breaks and joint sprains, falls from trampolines make up a majority of the injuries to youngsters. The AAP says the risks of trampoline use are too nu

Woman's Death Caused by Botched Cosmetic Procedure: Investigator

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Medical Malpractice Attorneys) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Fifty-two-year-old Morris Garner is being charged in the death of 37-year-old Atlanta resident Karima Gordon, according to IndependentMail.com. Lee McDivitt, an investigator with the Mississippi, attorney general’s office, said Monday that an illegal cosmetic procedure was the cause of death for a Georgia woman when the silcone-like substance injected into her buttocks caused a blood clot. Garner, who has undergone gender-changing procedures and lives under the name Tracey Lynn Garner, remains in jail without bond. Garner has been charged with depraved-heart murder, more commonly known

Romney's Stance on Deregulation Pushes Consumer Protection Lawyers Toward Obama

support@lawyercentral.com (Consumer Rights Attorneys) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Mitt Romney has recently come under fire from Florida trial lawyers over the lack of regulations he intends to implement if elected. Governor Romney plans to lift regulations on businesses and the banking industry, indirectly hurting regular people. “He wants to keep regulation and litigation down and let businesses do whatever they want, and that’s not helpful to consumers,” attorney William Howard, the head of Morgan and Morgan’s consumer protection department, told the Yahoo Sports. Turner’s arrest came just hours after scoring a touchdown in the Falcons Monday night victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Turner was brought to Gwinnett County jail around 5 a.m. Turner was later released on a $2,179 bond. Turner was reportedly arrested after being pulled over for speeding by a Gwinnett County police off

Yet Another Wrong-Way Car Accident in Atlanta

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Atlanta recently suffered four wrong-way car accidents over a two week period of time, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The most recent crash occurred on Aug. 24 when Beverly Lynne Wilkins reportedly drove the wrong way on Ga. 316 in Gwinnett County for 3 miles. Wilkins’ 2007 Saturn Vue collided with a 2012 Honda Civic, seriously injuring herself and all five passengers in the Civic. According to reports, police believe that Wilkins was under the influence of a sed

Drunken Hit-And-Run Accident Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Injured

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Ann Arbor resident 44-year-old Kimberly Vernell Morse, plead guilty to driving while intoxicated causing serious injury, according to Ann Arbor. She also pleaded no contest to a charge of failing to stop at the scene of a serious personal injury accident. Morse was arrested and charged as a result of hitting a bicyclist and fleeing the scene of the accident. Both charges are felonies that carry five-year maximum sentences. Morse reportedl

Driver in Fatal June Crash Turns Himself In

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Brendan Hoffman, 19, turned himself into the Rensselaer County Sherriff’s office this morning. Hoffman got into a car crash in late June ejecting and killing 24-year-old Stephentown, NY resident Christopher Baker, according to recent reports. Hoffman fled the scene of the accident according to a witness, when he was picked up by an unknown friend. According to the Troy Record, Hoffman is facing charges of felony vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding, failure to keep ri

Fan Falls From Georgia Dome Upper Deck

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:27:37 EST

Tragedy struck at the Georgia Dome over Labor Day weekend. Isaac Grubb, 20, died of injuries sustained from falling from the 45-foot-high upper deck. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Grubb was attending the Georgia Dome to watch the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the opening college football game of the season. Grub was apparently celebrating a Tennessee touchdown when he inadvertently fell over the rail. Grubb fell from the upper deck at 8:23 p.m. on Friday night. Since the fall, there ha

Doctor Allowed to Remain Free After Appeal is Denied

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

A federal judge ruled last week that Dr. Mehmood Patel would be allowed to remain free while pursuing further legal challenges of his 2009 health care fraud conviction. Patel was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of 51 counts of health care fraud. Patel’s most recent appeal was denied by the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals last week; however, Patel lucked out when U.S. Circuit Judge Leslie Southwick ruled that he could remain free while he pursued other legal action, according to The Advertiser. Patel was allowed to rema

Mother Files Wrongful Death Suit

support@lawyercentral.com (Wrongful Death Lawyers) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

Sandrini Scott, the mother of Fabian Avery III, is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Pelham just over a year and a half after her son’s death. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Avery weighed 153 pounds when he was transferred from the Fulton County Jail in February 2011. The lawsuit claims that Avery weighed 108 pounds at the time of his death, just over a month after his transfer. The lawsuit has been filed in federal court and claims wrongful death and civil rights violations. Police Chief Nealie McCormick,

Wrongful Death Suit Filed on Behalf of Deceased Child

support@lawyercentral.com (Wrongful Death Lawyers) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

The family of a recently-deceased child, Jordan Coleman, is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Sunrise’s 3C’s Day Academy day-care center, located in Sunrise, FL. On August 1, Jordan was found dead in the back seat of a day-care center SUV, which was parked outside a Tamarac apartment complex. The lawsuit claims negligence of caretakers. According to reports, Coleman fell asleep and was forgotten about when the day-care operator’s daughter, Camille Gordon, took several children to an apartment owned by one of her mother’s friends. According to

Police Reopen I-285 After Fatal 3 Vehicle Accident

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

I-285 in Cobb County was reopened early Sunday afternoon after being briefly closed to reenact the fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred last Thursday. The highway had been closed from 8 a.m. Sunday morning until the afternoon so police could try to identify who made the first illegal lane change and caused the accident. The police had announced that due to conflicting reports from witnesses, they had been unable to adequately identify who was at fault in the accident. The police initially believed that one of the cars, a 1997 Toyota Tacoma Pickup truck, rolled but were unsure whic

HCA Helping Profits, Not Patients

support@lawyercentral.com (Medical Malpractice Lawyers) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

A recent New York Times article suggests that the unlikely financial success of HCA over the last six years of economic turmoil may be attributed to a culture of prioritizing profits over patients. According to the article, HCA’s gains have grown steadily since 2006, the year three private equity firms, including Bain Capital, acquired the hospital chain and turned it into a for-profit business. By 2012, the value of the firms’ holdings

Two Drivers Charged with DUIs in Massive I-75 Pileup

support@lawyercentral.com (DUI Accident Lawyers) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

Two drivers involved in January’s massive pileup on I-75 have been formally charged with DUIs. James Buford Madison, 22, and Jeffrey Stockton Mitchell, 52, were both found to be over the legal limit for alcohol, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Madison was found to have a blood alcohol concentration of .123, while Mitchell’s was reported to be .105. With these new findings, Mitchell and Madison can be added to an already large list of potentially negligent parties involved in the January 29th crash. Even with Madison and Mitchell both charged with DUIs, they are far from t

Police Officer Fired and Charged After Fatal Accident

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

Joshua Sieck, an Atlanta police officer, has been fired after being involved in a deadly car accident. The 31-year-old SIeck had only just recently graduated from the police academy when he was involved in a horrific car accident. Sieck was traveling west on Cascade Road when his car struck the BMW of 59-year-old Jaqueline Culp. Both Sieck and Culp had to be extricated from their vehicles at the site of the accident. Culp died after being checked in to Atlanta Medical Center. Sieck was initially placed on “paid administrative leave,” according to the St. Louis Po

Police, Three-Car Accident Caused by Careless Driving

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Lawyers) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

A Bradenton woman has been charged with careless driving after causing a three-vehicle crash that injured two people and causes extensive property damage. According to the Bradenton Herald, 28-year-old Erika Churchfield was driving on US 41 in Bradenton when she smashed into the back of the vehicle in front of her, which then slid into a parked Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Community Service Van. The driver and passenger of the rear-ended car were taken to Blake Medical

Driver Hit and Killed by Car on Highway Shoulder

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

A stranded motorist is dead after being struck by a possibly intoxicated driver on Interstate 85 outside of Atlanta. It is alleged that 31-year-old Ronnie Bascom hit a guardrail on the 17th Street exit ramp and exited his car to survey the damage when he was struck by a car driven by 36-year-old Joshua Taylor. Taylor’s car then smashed into a barrier and caught fire, and he had to be rescued by emergency workers. Police stated that he originally tried to tell them someone else was driving his car, and then the police had to obtain a warrant to take his blood after he refused a blood test

Study: Latino Elderly Abuse Disproportionately High

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

According to a new study USC Davis School of Gerontology, Latino elders are extremely likely to be abused in nursing homes and that most goes unreported. The study reports that over 40 percent of elderly Latinos reported abuse or neglect in the last year, including 10.7% that experienced physical abuse, 9% fell victim to sexual abuse, 16.7% suffered financial abuse, and 11.7% said their caregivers neglected them. Even more alarming, the study indicated that only 1.5% of vict

Fatal School Bus Crash Leads to Charges, Lawsuits

support@lawyercentral.com (School Bus Accident Attorneys) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

While no criminal charges have been filed, the driver of a school bus involved in a fatal St. Lucie County accident has been charged with a traffic offense. In the aftermath, the parents of a boy that passed away in the accident away have filed a lawsuit against the driver of a truck that hit the bus and have filed a claim against the school district. After an in-depth investigation, the Florida Highway patrol (FHP) decided to charge 56-year-old bus driver Albert Hazen with the traffic offense of careless driving after being “inattentive” when he turned left in front of an oncoming

Toyota Recalls Rav4, Lexus HS250h for Suspension Concerns

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Products Attorneys) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

After a high-profile recall of the popular Ford Escape, rival auto manufacturer Toyota has announced that it will recall 778,000 RAV4 and Lexus HS 250h models sold in the United States. These vehicles allegedly carry a risk of suspension failure if they undergo rear alignment service and the nuts on the suspension arm are not tightened properly. According to the Wall Street Journal, the recalled RAV4s cover the model years 2006 through 2011 (about 760,000 vehicles), wh

Ford Recalls Deadly Escape SUVs

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Products Attorneys ) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

Ford has announced the third major recall of its extremely popular Escape SUV in the last two weeks, citing sticky throttles that could cause serious crashes. According to the Wall Street Journal, the recall covers 423,634 Ford Escapes with 3-liter, V6 engines. Ford has thus far reportedly received 68 complaints about the Escape, including reports about 13 crashes, nine injuries, and one fatality. Ford also recalled 11,500 of the newly redesigned 2013 Escape

Woman Charged After Fatal DUI Accident

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Motor Accident Attorneys) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

A woman has been charged after her role in an ATV accident that killed a 10-year-old girl in April. Kasey Dawn Green, 22, was driving a four-wheeler with a young Keanua Mackenzie Chambers riding as a passenger when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and multiple trees. According to Examiner.com, neither were wearing helmets and Chambers was pronounced dead soon after the accident. Green has been charged with second degree homicide by ve

Pedestrian Killed in Bizarre DUI Hit and Run

support@lawyercentral.com (Pedestrian Accident Attorneys) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

In a bizarre and tragic series of events, a man is alleged to have left the scene of an accident that killed a pedestrian to purchase an alcoholic drink, and then returned. Police assert that 21-year-old Richard Schenfield hit and killed 51-year-old Frank Moates, who was riding his bicycle in Polk County. Police claim that Schenfield left the scene and went to a nearby Circle K convenience store to purchase a beer, and then returned to the accident and told police that he had no knowledge of the crash. Thus far, Schenfield has been charged with leaving the scene of a traffic crash with a fatal

Usher's Stepson Dead after Jet Ski Crash, Charges Pending

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Boating Accident Attorneys ) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:27:37 EST

After the horrific death of singing sensation Usher’s stepson from a tragic Jet Ski crash early in July, an investigation is ongoing to determine whether charged should be filed. Kile Glover’s parents, Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster and Atlanta TV executive Ryan Glover, agreed to take the child off life support 21 days after he was seriously injured and declared brain dead. The accident occurred when a family friend, 38-year-old Jeffrey S. Hubbard, was riding a jet ski and hit an inner tube being pulled by a boat. Inside the inner tube were Usher’s 11-year-old stepson Ki

Three Children Run Over Outside of Carwash

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

A 34-year old man has been charged after running over three children in a southern Atlanta carwash, leaving all three with injuries that required hospitalization. Police have said that the driver was not paying attention when he hit the three children in the parking lot, badly cracking his windshield. According to WSB Radio, the three children are in stable condition at the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta at Egleston. Mena has been charged with reckless driving and drivi

Patients Catching Fire in Operating Rooms Catches Eye of FDA

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Medical Malpractice Attorneys) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

Salient due partially to a horrific Naples operating room fire that badly burned a patient, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a stand against these catastrophic accidents. To try to prevent this type of tragic accident, the FDA recently hosted a webinar aimed to educate industry experts and employees on the risks related to operating room surgical fires. According to the FDA, there are an estimated 550 to 650 surgical fires per year in operating rooms in the U

Truck Driver Charged After Causing Accident That Injured 7

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Truck Accident Attorneys) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

A truck driver has been charged with multiple violations after causing a three-vehicle wreck in Montgomery County that send 7 people to the hospital. According to the Roanoke Times, 41-year-old Ganga Kadariya was driving his minivan northbound on I-81 when he stopped short in the right lane to avoid an incoming ambulance and was struck from behind by a box truck. The driver and six passengers were injured and taken to the hospital, but none were believed to have life-threatening injuries. Truck driver Ronnie Payne, 58,

Motorist Driving Wrong Way on I-275 Causes Fatal Crash, Had 10 Citations

support@lawyercentral.com (Car Accident Attorneys) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

A motorist driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 275 was involved in a head-on collision that left one dead and three others, including himself, in serious condition. According to reports, Christopher Ponce, 22, was driving southbound on I-275 North just below the Interstate 4 interchange when he struck William Brooks Angel’s vehicle, which was traveling northbound in the center lane. Angel was pronounced dead on the

Swallowed Grill Brush Bristles Posing Risk of Injury?

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Product Lawyers) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

It was reported that from 2011 to 2012 six people were taken to the emergency department of Rhode Island Hospital with wire bristles from grill brushes stuck in their throats or internal organs. An article from ABC News suggests that the bristles may have dislodged from the brushes while the grill was being cleaned and later stuck to meat subsequently cooked on the grill. Presumably, the meat was then ingested along with the small, but sharp and potent

Lawsuit Filed for Girl Injured by Foul Ball

support@lawyercentral.com (Atlanta Brain Injury Attorneys) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:27:37 EST

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a six year old girl who suffered serious brain injuries after being struck with a baseball at an Atlanta Braves game. Reportedly, the girl and her parents were seated behind the visitor’s dugout when a line drive foul ball was hit into their section. The young girl was unable to protect herself from the incoming projectile that was, as the lawsuit states, “hit at an incredible rate of speed.” The suit goes on to name the Atlanta Braves as a defendant, claiming that the team failed to provide proper protection to prevent these sorts of acc