Posted in Accident & Injury on September 12, 2013

“Heartbroken” park president wants to be first in line when the deadly ride reopens this weekend. The family of the woman who plummeted to her death while riding a roller coaster filed a lawsuit  on Tuesday against Six Flags.  Just hours after the lawsuit was filed, Six Flags officials announced the ride would reopen...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 10, 2013

Two Columbus area students were taken to the emergency room last Friday after a bleacher railing collapsed during a football game. Reports indicate that a large group of students had pressed up against the railing, in an effort to be filmed by a local news crew. Although no serious injuries were reported, it called...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 9, 2013

http://youtu.be/P74l5U7JjDU   We know that when you are going through pain and suffering caused by an accident, trying to deal with everything afterwards can be exhausting and challenging. If you need to file a claim against the other party and prove they were at fault, this can be a difficult task – not to...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 4, 2013

Kids love to jump – on the bed, sofa, bounce houses, and especially, trampolines. Indoor trampoline parks are springing up across the country. Mostly housed in old warehouses, these facilities are filled with a sea of interconnected trampolines and other high-flying activities. Know the risks If time has taught us anything, it’s that trampolines...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 4, 2013

According to the U.S. Fire Administration there are over 3,800 university housing fires each year. While dormitories are usually furnished with smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety measures, off-campus housing is not always as well-equipped. Campus Firewatch states that four out of five campus-related fire deaths occur in off-campus housing, where approximately two-thirds...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 4, 2013

If you've been involved in an accident, you may want to know what options you have to seek compensation for the harm someone else has caused you. In each personal injury case, a client will have options. It takes an experienced attorney to properly assess the situation and help the client understand which method...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 3, 2013

http://youtu.be/Ls3dApkfW0A   We've all heard the horror stories. Stories of elderly men and women who are made to sit in their beds for days and weeks, not able to move to use the bathroom and suffering in pain. Putting a mother, father or other loved one in a nursing home is already a difficult decision. Dealing...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 3, 2013

  People who send text messages to motorists may be found liable for accidents that occur from texting and driving. In Kubert v. Best, a New Jersey appeals court found that a person who texts someone that is driving can be held liable for personal injuries sustained by others who are involved in an accident...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 30, 2013

Just days before trial was set to resume, the National Football League and thousands of former players have a reached tentative $765 million settlement in the pending concussion lawsuit. If approved by U.S. District Court Judge Anita Brody, the settlement will provide long-awaited financial support to players suffering from a variety of debilitating medical...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2013

  by Arthur M. Elk   Any motor vehicle accident can be incredibly overwhelming. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or major damage, a few bumps and bruises or serious injuries, it is very important to remain calm and collected. There’s a lot to think about. To be prepared, here are a few tips...