Very short time limits and requirements as to where claims can be brought severely limit the rights of innocent cruise ship passengers injured by the unsafe decisions and actions of crew. At this week’s Convention of the American Association for Justice, Doug Landau was able to meet with cruise ship injury lawyer David Singer. Both…
Continue readingPublic Justice is a a public interest law firm whose mission is to: protect people and the environment; hold the powerful accountable; challenge government, corporate, and individual wrongdoing; increase access to justice; combat threats to our justice system; and inspire lawyers and others to serve the public interest. (Source: PJ website) Public Justice, formerly “Trial…
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Workers who have been injured on the job are often examined by several different physicians. If the findings amongst the doctors varies, what happens to your case? It is important to note that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission gives more weight to attending physicians’ opinions. In cases where the treating doctor has you on light…
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Earlier this summer, step ladder maker Cinmar agreed to pay a $3.1 million civil penalty for failing to inform customers about defective step ladders. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are required by federal law to report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) immediately (within 24 hours) after learning of a product defect which could create…
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This is a simple question with an elusive answer. Suppose you have been injured on the job and the Employer, Insurer and/or Third Party Administrator (“TPA”) want to settle the case with you. That’s right, the parties to this potential workers’ compensation (WC) claim have agreed on a settlement. If you have not yet filed…
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