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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

From Fender Bender to Financial Ruin: The Real Cost of Hidden Injuries After a Minor Crash

Fender benders are often thought of as “minor” crashes. However, while this is sometimes true, even relatively low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries in some cases. ...more

Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Top Toxic Chemical Lawsuits: Asbestos, Benzene, Roundup & More

Exposure to toxic substances like arsenic, asbestos, benzene, cadmium, dioxins, fluoride, herbicides, lead, mercury, and pesticides can create serious and lasting health risks. These hazardous materials are often encountered...more

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The Big Beautiful Bill: What Plaintiff’s Attorneys Need to Know

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“BBB”) made permanent several temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), while also introducing changes to numerous items related to individual income tax. Several...more

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August 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

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Northern District Finds Modified Employer’s Liability Exclusion In Policy Ambiguous - The general contractor for a construction project hired DJ Heating & Cooling to perform HVAC work at the project and Rocker II Drywall...more

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Do You Have a Case? Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Injury

Suffering an injury can impact your life in unexpected ways. Not only can injuries cause severe pain and lead to expensive medical bills, but they can also lead to lost earnings, emotional trauma, and other financial and...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Grants Summary Judgment, Finding Trivial Tile Height and Lack of Causation in Slip-and-Fall Case

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Klobusnik v. The Carafaro Co. and Cafaro-Peachcreek Joint Venture Partnership, No. 1132-2021, 2025 WL 978886 (Pa. Com. Pl. Jan. 3, 2025) - In support of their motion for summary judgment, the defendant argued that the...more

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Are Dog Owners Strictly Liable for Bites and Attacks in New Jersey?

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When a dog suddenly attacks and bites, an innocent interaction can turn into serious injuries. Beyond the immediate physical trauma, questions may arise about who is responsible and if your medical bills will be covered. With...more

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Superior Court Affirms New Trial in Zoo Injury Case Due to Omission of Open and Obvious Doctrine in Jury Instructions

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Janick v. Zoological Society of Philadelphia, 2025 PA Super 90 (Pa. Super. Apr. 22, 2025) - On appeal, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court’s granting of a new trial after recognizing it erred in failing...more

Marshall Dennehey

Superior Court Reverses Verdict, Orders New Trial for Pain and Suffering and Loss of Consortium in Amputation Case

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Banasiak v. Robinson, 2025 WL 587038 (Pa. Super. Feb. 24, 2025) - On appeal, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed and remanded a trial court’s verdict that failed to award damages to the plaintiff for pain and...more

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[Webinar] Elevate | The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation - August 28th, 11:00 am CT

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In high-stakes personal injury litigation, a qualified vocational expert with proven experience can mean the difference between a credible damages narrative and one that falls apart under scrutiny. Join IMS on Thursday,...more

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What If the Car Wasn’t Moving? Understanding ‘Parked Car’ Injury Claims in Florida

While most car accidents involve collisions between moving vehicles, we also occasionally see cases in which one of the cars was parked. When a driver or passenger is sitting in a parked vehicle at the time of a collision,...more

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New Mexico Appeals Court Holds No Bad Faith for Shooting Claim Precluded by GL Policy’s A&B Exclusion

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In Wilson v. Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co., the New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision granting summary judgment to an insurer after determining that bad faith claims on a...more

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California Multi-vehicle Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Claims

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A multi-vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most confusing of all possible scenarios before you even get into the legalities. If that accident happens in California, there are even more complexities. Navigating the...more

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Helmet Laws and Comparative Negligence Impact on Your California Bicycle Accident Claims

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Riding a bicycle is a great way to unwind, do some light cardio, and strengthen your muscles. It is no wonder that so many people in California enjoy biking, especially with the fantastic weather in this State. But did you...more

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Texas Court Exposes Key Gap in Professional Liability Coverage for Home Health Franchisors

In the home health care business? Whether a franchisor, franchisee, or independent agency, beware of bodily injury exclusions in professional liability policies that could eliminate coverage for otherwise covered claims....more

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Your Legal Rights After a Personal Injury: An Overview

Getting injured in an accident can impact all aspects of your daily life. It can lead to costs you weren’t expecting, and it can prevent you from working the hours you need to pay your bills on time. It can also leave you in...more

JUSTICENTER

What Is the Alcohol Limit in California?

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Statistics show that in 2023, someone was killed in an alcohol-impaired car accident every 39 minutes. This equates to more than 15,000 fatalities across the nation. While thousands are arrested for DUI each year, many more...more

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Accountability the Hard Way

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At around 3:30 p.m. on June 3, 2020, 19-year-old Lacey Higdem was booked into the Rolette County, North Dakota, jail while under the influence of methamphetamine. She was an otherwise healthy young woman with a six-month-old...more

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Texas Struggles to Rein in 'Nuclear Verdicts' as Senate Bill 30 Fails

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Texas juries are known for awarding “nuclear verdicts” and these awards are growing. Personal injuries —even relatively minor in nature—can result in jury awards creating generational wealth, whereas in the past reasonable...more

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What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They A Possibility?

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After an accident, you likely already know that you are entitled to compensatory damages. These are damages intended to compensate you for your financial and intangible losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain &...more

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California Jury Returns Asbestos Verdict For Auto Parts Companies

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Court: Calif. Super., Los Angeles Co. - Plaintiff, Ronald Carpenter, filed suit against various defendants, claiming his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos from their products. Carpenter alleged various exposures,...more

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Common Bicycle Accident Injuries and How to Document Them for Your Claim

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Bicycling offers an eco-friendly, healthy way to travel through New Jersey’s scenic roads, but even the most cautious riders can be victims of serious accidents. When vehicles weighing thousands of pounds collide with...more

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What Damages Can You Recover After a Commercial Truck Accident in New Jersey?

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Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most devastating vehicle crashes on New Jersey roads. When a tractor-trailer collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You may...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Affirms Labor Law § 240(1) Liability Despite Lack of Witnesses and Plaintiff’s Potential Comparative Negligence

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Mederos v. 147 Amsterdam (2025 NY Slip OP 01895 (237 AD3d 410) - The plaintiff was injured when he fell off a scaffold. However, there were no witnesses who saw him fall. Other workers heard a sound and then found the...more

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July 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

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A pedestrian tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a multi-unit premises owned by 1995-2003 Jerome Avenue. The injured claimant filed a bodily injury action against Jerome Avenue and Pawnit Jerome Corp., a lessee...more

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