A recent Ohio charter bus crash about 30 minutes outside of Zanesville left six passengers dead and eighteen injured. An initial crash report indicates that the accident occurred due to a semi-truck following too closely, causing a chain reaction when drivers had to slow down for traffic. Charter buses are categorized as commercial motor vehicles … Continue reading “Ohio Charter Bus Crash Legal Issues”
Celebrity court cases like the recent Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial generate major media attention. But they can also highlight legal issues, such as the use of expert witness testimony, that arise in everyday lawsuits. Paltrow’s defense team relied heavily on expert testimony, a strategy that proved successful for the actress. The strategy was not … Continue reading “What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony”
The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio resulted in the release of hazardous materials that pose short and long-term health concerns. Residents and cleanup crews say they have gotten sick from contaminated air, soil, and water. Many are demanding answers from railroad operator Norfolk Southern and federal transportation officials. Among their concerns is how they’ll … Continue reading “East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims”
Crash avoidance technologies such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are credited with reducing traffic collisions and saving lives. But vehicle safety technology does not replace the driver’s duty of care. And sometimes, the technology itself can cause—rather than prevent—car accidents. Increasing Roadway Deaths: Is More Tech the Answer? Vehicle … Continue reading “What Happens When Collision Avoidance Technology Causes a Crash”
Medicine is an imperfect science. While most doctors spend 10 to 14 years honing their skills before entering private practice, they still make mistakes. Sometimes, these mistakes result in harm to their patients. But when do errors rise to the level of medical negligence? The injury attorneys at Graham & Graham receive many calls requesting … Continue reading “Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? What Makes a Viable MedMal Case”
Human error is the cause of nearly all motor vehicle crashes. In traffic, driver mistakes can compound and lead to multi-vehicle car accidents that make it difficult to determine exactly how the crash started and who’s to blame. Untangling the web of fault in a multi-car crash can involve a lot of finger-pointing, conflicting stories, … Continue reading “Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined”
A popular weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease is the subject of thousands of lawsuits across the country. Paraquat is so toxic that one sip can kill, and the EPA tightly regulates its use. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that paraquat can also damage cells in the brain and might lead to Parkinson’s disease. … Continue reading “Paraquat Lawsuits: Parkinson’s Patients Could Qualify For Legal Action”
If you or a family member were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1953 to December 1987 and have been diagnosed with health problems related to contaminated water there, you may be able to file a lawsuit and recover damages under new legislation. The Honoring our PACT Act, which contains provisions previously … Continue reading “Justice for Camp Lejeune Veterans: Were You Exposed to Toxic Water?”
