Will smoking jeopardize a mesothelioma claim?
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating. You might be stuck between wondering what the future will hold and thinking about the past. For example, since asbestos exposure is the only medically-established cause of mesothelioma, you may wonder where you could have come across asbestos. Many people facing a diagnosis also might wonder if their
When could evidence be ‘thrown out’ after a traffic stop?
If the defense can show that the police violated the defendant’s constitutional rights, the evidence the police garnered from the violation is generally not admissible in court. The question of whether your rights were violated is very complex and depends on the exact circumstances. There are basic rules the police have to follow, however. If
Infant safety seats: what to know to use them right
Countless decisions go into the pending birth of a child. From clothes to cribs and other essentials, parents must ensure that everything they purchase has the highest standards of safety. One product in particular that is paramount in securing a newborn’s health and well-being is an infant car seat. Many parents prefer the kind that
What exactly are “noneconomic damages?”
The pain and suffering you experience after an injury, car wreck, diagnosis, or some other harm can be immense. In many cases, it can be even more excruciating than the physical injuries. Those injuries can cause a complete upheaval of the life you know. If another’s negligence or other wrongful behavior has resulted in such
Weather changes cause chain-reaction crashes – How to protect yourself.
When weather changes come suddenly, there is a risk of multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crashes. Once you’re in a chain-reaction crash, it can be hard to stop further crashes from coming – so it’s critical to know how to respond to sudden adverse weather when you’re driving. According to a crash reconstruction expert who has analyzed over
Supreme Court narrows the definition of wire fraud, making it harder to prove
When is a secret backroom deal a fraud? Not always, says the U.S. Supreme Court. Prosecutors must show beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged victim actually lost money. The case involved Louis Ciminelli, a New York businessman who won a $750 million contract for a state government real estate project. The problem was, he
Will new cars really test your BAC?
Our vehicles are getting smarter and smarter. Manufacturers are working on self-driving technology and improving safety features. One of the safety features on the minds of government officials and manufacturers involves testing to see if drivers are under the influence before they begin driving. So, will the next car you buy be able to tell
How can pedestrians stay safer?
Whether you are out for a long jog or briefly walking to your parked car, you are a pedestrian. As a pedestrian, you deal with unique risks on the road – and even the sidewalks. So, what should you know? You have the right-of-way In many cases, pedestrians do have the right-of-way. For example, you
Jury awards $18.8 million to young man with mesothelioma from talc
A California jury has awarded a 24-year-old man $18.8 million after finding he developed mesothelioma after being exposed to Johnson & Johnson’s talc products since childhood. The $18.8 million is meant to compensate the young man for his medical bills and pain and suffering. However, he may not collect the compensation in his lifetime. This is because
Accused of a crime on campus? Get an attorney to protect your rights.
Being in college isn’t that different from the “real world.” In both settings, there are some things that are illegal and doing them can get you into real trouble. Don’t kid yourself that a campus crime will be swept under the rug. College students can and do face serious consequences in the college disciplinary process