The first part in the legal saga related to the Flint water crisis has settled for close to $100 million. However, that money isn’t going to the residents’ bank accounts. Instead, it’s going toward new plumbing in nearly 20,000 homes, and for continued monitoring,...
Month: March 2017
Top 5 Legal Tips for Bicycle Injury Lawsuits
Many bicyclists ride for the positive health effects — a good cardio workout, some fresh air, and less pollution. But every now and then, being on the bike, or being knocked off of it, can have some negative health effects as well. Bicycle accidents are unfortunately...
Vaginal Sling Cases Revived
Just six short months ago, U.S. District Judge Clay Land blasted plaintiffs’ attorneys in vaginal mesh lawsuits for, as he put it, filing cases “that probably should never have been brought in the first place.” Land specifically called out lawyers piggybacking on...
Severely Injured Cyclist Settles Broken Sidewalk ‘Launch Ramp’ Case for $4.84M
A bicyclist from San Diego will soon be receiving a little bit of justice in the form of a check for nearly $5 million. After being severely injured due to a crash caused by poorly maintained city sidewalks, the cyclist will likely require a lifetime of medical care...
Construction Deaths and Injuries Are on the Rise in NYC
For those in the construction industry in New York, worrying about serious on-site work injuries has always been a real part of the job, but recent reports are cause for real concern. Based on the recent report issued by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety...