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In 2016, a Connecticut judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre against Remington, the manufacturer of the weapon used in the killings. But this week, the Connecticut Supreme Court revived part of the lawsuit, ruling that federal protections did not prevent the families from bringing a lawsuit based on [...]

Former WCAB Commissioner Frank Brass passed away yesterday. Brass had been in declining health for several years and had quietly retired from the WCAB at the start of 2018. He was a great guy and a dedicated public servant during his time on the board. In case you missed it, here is what I wrote [...]

So far 2019 has been a sleepy year for California workers comp developments. But that may be changing. The California Legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee has now approved a request that the California State Auditor investigate the DIR/DWC’s oversight of the California QME system. The audit request, filed by California Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D-West Covina) [...]

Slip and fall accidents do occur, and the injuries sustained during and after a legitimate fall can be serious. But not all slip and fall claims are legit. And one example from New Jersey showed just how illegitimate some slip and fall lawsuits are, and absolutely what you should never do. Alexander Goldinsky was caught [...]

When airlines started charging extra for checked baggage, wallet-conscious travelers started stuffing everything they could into their carry-ons. Anyone whose flown in the past few years can tell you the turf war for territory in overhead compartments is real, and flight attendants, too, can attest to the increased injury risk caused by the “carry-on crunch.” That risk [...]

Even with all the new safety technology available — from motion sensors and backup cameras to self-driving cars — 2018 produced the most pedestrian fatalities since 1990; that’s almost three decades. What accounted for this continued rise in pedestrian deaths, and what can you do if you’re hit by a car? Here’s a look. Why? According [...]

Witnessing a dinosaur egg hatching must be a magical moment. Until, that is, you’re punched on the chin by a mechanical arm. That’s what happened to a young girl visiting Universal Orlando in 2013, and she and her family finally settled a lawsuit against the theme park, for $75,000. Jurassic Lawsuit According to Orlando Weekly, the [...]

“If you were in the Museum Collections Building (bldg 2C) between the year 2000 and June 18, 2018, you were ‘exposed’ to uranium by OSHA’s definition.” Not exactly something you want to hear after your vacation to the Grand Canyon, but that’s what the park’s health and safety manager is claiming. Elston “Swede” Stephenson says radioactivity [...]

Dozens of workers every year suffer chemical burns on the job. And the products we use and businesses we frequent often contain or use dangerous chemicals. So, if you’re one of the people who suffers a chemical burn, when (and who) can you sue? That will largely depend on the circumstances of your case. Here’s a [...]

With all the winter weather most of the country has been getting blasted with, chances are you’ve hit the slopes already. And with no snow letup in sight, you might be headed back. So, be careful out there. But, accidents happen. Most of us are aware of the risks that come with skiing, but every [...]