This gruesome case demonstrates what a family goes through when they file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a deceased family member. This reported case involved the wrongful death of a man by a defective car jack. To be more precise, a scissors car jack that was woefully inadequate in holding up the weight of the car the man was working on. The jack gave way and the vehicle landed on the man’s... 

Being crushed to death by a dumpster is a horrid way to die. The man never stood a chance of survival. There is the old saying that sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. This particular reported case is one of those stranger than fiction scenarios. No one would have thought about being crushed to death by a dumpster. It just seemed too bizarre to ever happen. The 53-year-old man who lost his... 

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recently introduced The Refugee Protection Act of 2011. The Act renews the country’s efforts to protect people who have been victims of persecution and torture. It also does away with the one-year requirement for refugees to file their asylum claims. “Time after time, immigration judges are forced to refuse asylum to deserving refugees who, against... 

Finances can get out of control for everyone; even the high rollers. Even if you make money hand over fist, or made money with ease at one time, this isn’t to say that sometimes things happen and finances just get out of control. It happens; to everyone. Consider the story of a man who boasted that he was the world’s top, numero uno real estate agent. At one time, he supposedly had over $2.5 billion... 

In an interesting turn of events, a Harvard law professor suggests it’s about time lawyers did something about how they are perceived. Too much time is spent protecting jurisdictions instead of solving problems. Unfortunately, there is a prevailing myth that lawyers are ambulance chasers and take frivolous cases to court to get paid big bucks. There are a number of things wrong with that thought.... 

It is completely amazing how many dangerous things are being made and marketed for babies that have the potential to do serious harm, or kill them. The number of product recalls in the marketplace over the last year has grown by leaps and bounds. It’s quite frightening to read about them. They affect the very food we eat, the equipment we use, the tools we rely on and even the products that are supposed... 

The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011 is a huge immigration bill that not only increases security and immigration enforcement but allows children who have been in the U.S. to obtain legal status if they meet certain guidelines. Part of this reform is the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) that would let children who came to the U.S. before 16 years old, and... 

For many people hurt on the job, workers’ compensation benefits are a much-needed source of relief as they heal their injuries. Some job-related injuries can lead to other complications or can even take more than a year to heal. Compensation for medical bills and lost wages through workers’ compensation can help some individuals stay financially afloat during this time. Others need Social Security... 

Did you know that federal bankruptcy laws are actually on your side if you need to declare bankruptcy? If you are in a bit of a pickle and are carrying an overwhelming debt load, high medical bills, serious credit card debt and are getting dunning phone calls from bill collectors, it is time to call a bankruptcy lawyer for help. Federal bankruptcy laws are actually geared to help you out when you’re... 

A biker is killed, thanks to the inattention of another driver. He never stood a chance. Bikers face the very real consideration that every time they go out for a ride, they may never come home. There are too many things that can happen out on the road; things that may be fatal. That’s what happened in this case. The police report indicated that a black Nissan Versa 4-door sedan was heading south...