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Warning: Exploding E-Cig Causes Truck Accident
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
In what may be the first incident of its kind, a truck driver crashed into a highway guardrail in Indiana yesterday when his e-cigarette exploded in his hand....
Timeline of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Most personal injury lawsuits follow a fairly standard timeline: there's an accident, the injured party files a lawsuit, there's some discovery and settlement...
$400k Settlement for Student Thrown by High School Assistant Dean
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
A Staten Island student who suffered from broken bones after an assistant dean threw him to the ground to stop a gym class altercation settled his lawsuit with...
Winter Driving: How to Avoid Injuries This Year
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The holidays are over, but the worst of the winter weather may still be ahead. That means icy roads, low visibility, and a lot of accidents. But that doesn't...
When Are Hotels Liable for Injuries?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You are staying at The Ritz Carlton and loving it ... until you slip and fall in the hotel lobby and hurt your back. Can you sue? Yes. Hotels are responsible...
Ultrahazardous Activity: What Is It, Who's Liable?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Ultrahazardous activities involve a risk of injury that cannot be eliminated even by the exercise of the utmost care. Those engaged in these activities are...