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June 27, 2023

Navigating the Seas of Justice: Overcoming Liability Waivers for Lawsuits in Maritime Accidents in the Wake of the OceanGate Tragedy (Jeffrey Possinger)

Navigating the legal landscape of maritime accidents can be a complex and challenging task. One of the most common obstacles that plaintiffs encounter are liability waivers, which are often used as …

June 27, 2023

A Chat with GPT

Q. Is it ethical for lawyers to use artificial intelligence to write briefs, draft legal instruments or provide other services? GPT: While there isn’t a clear-cut answer, it’s not inherently unethical for an attorney to use artificial …

June 27, 2023

Negligence in Housing: Protecting Marginalized Communities from Unsafe Living Conditions

Many of us consider our homes to be our safe havens, places where we can relax and unwind. Unfortunately, those on the margins of society typically live in a different world. Unsafe housing conditions, a lack of upkeep, and toxic exposure are serious problems that disproportionately afflict these populations because …

June 26, 2023

Inhuman Error

Q. To err may be human, but is it a bigger mistake for lawyers to rely on artificial intelligence? A. Not according to my know-it-all friend, who thinks artificial intelligence is far superior to …

June 26, 2023

$4.25 Million Settlement in Minnesota Drowning Case Involving 5-Year-Old

The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard and Adam Finkel, along with local co-counsel Alicia Sieben of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben and Abinasir Abdulahi of AMA Law Group, secured a $4.25 Million settlement in a drowning case. As per the guidelines of the settlement, the names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) are confidential. …

June 26, 2023

What Victims Should Know About Recovering After a Truck Accident in Kissimmee, FL

In 2021 Florida experienced 373 truck accident fatalities. It only came in behind Texas and California. This statistic alone illustrates how dangerous large trucks can be. If you are involved in a truck accident and fortunate enough to survive, you […] …

June 26, 2023

Traffic Accidents and Marginalized Communities: Navigating Unequal Streets

In contemporary culture, people from all walks of life are vulnerable to traffic accidents. However, when we look closer, we see that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of people on the roads falls disproportionately on minority groups, especially in urban areas. These neighborhoods are already at a higher risk …

June 26, 2023

Negligent Medical Treatment and Marginalized Communities: A Healthcare Inequality

No one should be denied access to affordable, high-quality medical care in a fair and just society. Disparities in healthcare provision are unfortunately common among historically oppressed groups. Inadequate care, incorrect diagnosis, and other forms of medical negligence all contribute to the problem of irresponsible medical treatment. These events not …

June 26, 2023

Lost in Translation: Language Barriers in Healthcare and the Cost of Miscommunication

Communication between doctors and patients is crucial in the medical field. However, linguistic hurdles are a major hurdle, especially for underrepresented groups. Communication difficulties and care compromises due to limited English ability and cultural limitations. In this article, we discuss the effects of language barriers on healthcare, illuminating issues like …

June 24, 2023

Silent Threat: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Vehicles

When we think of car safety, we frequently think of accidents and collisions. However, there is another hidden danger lurking within our automobiles: carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Certain car types or faulty exhaust systems can cause carbon monoxide leaks inside the vehicle, exposing passengers to this odorless and colorless gas. …

June 24, 2023

Ejection Injuries: The High Price of Vehicle Occupant Displacement

Car accidents are severe events that can cause a wide range of injuries. When occupants are ejected from a car during a collision, it is one of the most deadly circumstances. Though less prevalent, ejection injuries can have terrible outcomes, including amputations, severe fractures, and entrapment injuries. In this post, …

June 23, 2023

What Factors Will Affect Spousal Support in a Wisconsin Divorce?

By Attorney Megan Drury The divorce process can be difficult regardless of the reasons why a marriage is ending, the level of conflict between the spouses, or the complexity of the issues that will need to be addressed. Moreover, there are some situations where a spouse may be uncertain how they …

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