| Mold Litigation Growing in the Insurance Industry |
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| In recent times, mold-related insurance claims and lawsuits have become significantly more commonplace. The frequency of substantial jury awards have also increased. In 2001, a Texas jury awarded a family $32 million for damages related to mold infestation in their home. This award was later reduced to $4 million on More... |
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| Personal Injury and Medicare |
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| Medicare, established in 1965, is a federal health care plan for those 65 and older, in addition to certain persons under 65 (e.g., the disabled). In the event a Medicare recipient is injured through the fault of another, he may have the right to recover from the person causing injury More... |
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| Injuries at Self-Service Gas Stations |
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| If you are injured while on the property of a self-service gas station, is the owner of the gas station liable? Although a self-service gas station owner must take the appropriate measures to provide a safe environment for patrons, the owner may not be responsible for an injury unless there More... |
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| Dietary Supplements and Consumer Awareness |
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| Many people take dietary supplements to support their diets with herbs, vitamins and minerals. In some instances, dietary supplements can provide health benefits. In others, the unexpected risks can injure or even kill consumers. The distribution and marketing of dietary supplements is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), More... |
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| Statute of Limitations |
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| Statutes of limitation are laws that set a maximum period for an injured or otherwise aggrieved party to file a lawsuit. If a lawsuit is not filed before the applicable statute of limitation, the claim may be forever barred. Each state has various statutes of limitation based on the type More... |
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