Strict liability is a tort law and means a party is liable for all damages as a result of their dangerous actions or products. Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) December 21, 2010 – “The most common strict liability claims arise from injuries caused by dangerous products. Basically, when a product causes a foreseeable harm to…

The older the population gets, the higher the number of seniors in nursing homes. Abuse is rampant in some homes. Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 20, 2010 – “Statistically speaking, the population in the U.S. is getting older and that means more elderly people in nursing homes. While we hope that our loved ones…

A startling number of wrongful death lawsuits are the result of equipment gone haywire. This may be due to manufacturing or design defects. Albuquerque, NM (Law Firm Newswire) December 16, 2010 – “It’s surprising the number of wrongful death lawsuits that are brought as a result of run amok heavy equipment that killed someone. Often,…

A busy hospital operating room presents the potential for surgical errors. Patients trust they will leave the hospital completely intact and unharmed. Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) December 16, 2010 – “It’s a fact of life that most hospitals perform many thousands of various surgeries to correct a variety of different problems for their patients.…

Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2010 – A joint study conducted by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs and Stanford University found that veterans with a mental health condition – especially post traumatic stress disorder – tend to suffer from physical ailments, as well. The study, conducted on the newest generation of veterans…

Protecting assets during a divorce can be accomplished in several ways, such as wills, trusts and premarital agreements. But a court does division of property if there is no premarital agreement in place, and this would mean going through and including bonds, retirement money, stocks, and any other physical property. Orange County, CA (Law Firm…

The Hell’s Angels are suing design house Alexander McQueen. Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 13, 2010 – “This is a lawsuit one would normally expect to see on the dockets, but there it is,” said David Alden Erikson, a Los Angeles business litigation attorney. Mr. Erikson specializes in Los Angeles fashion law, internet…

Divorce can be taxing, both emotionally and financially. It can be a long and drawn-out legal process that leaves one or more parties angry with a final settlement for years to come. St. Petersburg, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 10, 2010 – It doesn’t always have to be quite so difficult, however. One option that…

In order to apply for citizenship, also known as naturalization, an applicant must meet all stringent requirements through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) December 9, 2010 – In order to apply for citizenship, an applicant must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or in…

Commercial trucking accidents are usually about one thing, Injured victims not getting rightful compensation from insurance companies that try to reduce the claim. Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 8, 2010 – “An insurance policy on a big commercial truck is extremely valuable and much costlier that a policy you would have on your car.…