Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2013 – This series of medical negligence complaints had a bizarre outcome. The accused doctor is allowed to keep his medical license and practice. “Even though the surgeon in this unusual case has been allowed to keep his license to practice, it would not stop the families of…

Bernard A. Krooks of Littman Krooks, LLP Scott Solkoff of Solkoff Legal White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2013 – Living in two different states can present certain complications in elder law and estate planning. Living wills, trusts and health care power of attorneys must be valid in both states along with other…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2013 – Every year the death toll for Texas construction workers climbs. In 2012, there were over 500 work-related fatalities, up 20 percent from 2011. Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Perlmutter & Schuelke, LLP “Working construction in Texas can be deadly,” states Austin injury lawyer, Brooks Schuelke, of…

Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 4, 2013 – It is important to take stock of the cost of caring for an aging loved one. Caring for an elderly parent sometimes becomes a necessity, but to be able to provide the best care and balance competing responsibilities, one should assess the cost of care. This…

Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 4 , 2013 – The victim in this case was 14-years-old at the time of the alleged incident. The accused is being pressured into accepting a deal to keep her out of jail. “Florida’s Kaitlyn Hunt, now 19, says she does not feel that she did something wrong by…

Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 3, 2013 – To commemorate September 11, a group of disabled vets worked together to climb several peaks at Yosemite National Park. Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. The group of 15 military veterans, most of whom served in Iraq…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) October 3, 2013 – Not all gender discrimination cases resolve with the plaintiff getting their job back. This case was an exception, as not all plaintiffs wish to return to work with the same people, in the same location. “This gender discrimination case actually resulted in the plaintiff being reinstated…

Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 2, 2013 – Pradaxa is suspected of causing strokes, brain hemorrhages, heart attacks, gastrointestinal bleeding and death. “Brenda Medley filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Boehringer Ingelheim alleging their anti-coagulant, Pradaxa, contributed to, or caused, her husband’s death. She is asking the court for compensatory and punitive damages, pain…

White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) October 2, 2013 – Financial advisors and estate planning experts are seeing an increase in the number of grandparents helping to raise their grandchildren. For many, the added financial responsibility means plans for retirement must be put on hold. New York Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Bernard Krooks…

Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 2, 2013 – The American Federation of Teachers has joined with numerous faith-based groups, immigration-rights organizations, business owners and other unions to push for immigration reform. The U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan immigration bill in June. The Senate bill was drafted as a comprehensive reform plan to grant citizenship…