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February 1, 2024

$1 Million Dram Shop Wrongful Death Policy Limit Settlement

The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron and co-counsel Eric Romano of the Romano Law Firm have secured a $1 Million pre-suit, policy limit settlement in a dram shop (liquor liability) wrongful death case. On July 31st, 2021, Thomas Lewis attempted to break up a fight that began in …

February 1, 2024

New Jersey Intends to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid

The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Medicaid Fraud Unit has moved to suspend two South Jersey nursing homes from New Jersey Medicaid, citing poor conditions at the facilities and evidence that their owners defrauded New York’s Medicaid program. The suspension is scheduled to begin on May 25. …

January 31, 2024

Beasley Allen files lawsuit after Amazon driver’s negligence causes crash

Beasley Allen has filed a lawsuit against Amazon on behalf of a client seriously injured in a central Alabama crash. In August 2023, our client’s vehicle was hit by an Amazon Delivery Service Program vehicle on Hwy. 14 in Elmore County. As a direct result, the client suffered and …

January 31, 2024

Wrongful Death and Elderly Care: When Neglect Leads to Tragedy

Understanding the Heartache Behind Elderly Care Negligence The golden years of our elderly loved ones’ lives should be marked by dignity, respect, and care. Yet, for some families, these years are overshadowed by the unimaginable pain of losing someone to wrongful death in an elderly care setting. When the very …

January 31, 2024

Exploring Treatment Options for Exactech Shoulder Issues: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Approaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety Communication, which the FDA published on January 16, 2024, identifies issues with Exactech’s packaging that can cause oxidation leading to …

January 30, 2024

What Issues Can Be Addressed Through Real Estate Litigation?

Real estate is a complex and multifaceted field that involves numerous legal concerns, and there are a variety of reasons that disputes may occur. When conflicts arise, real estate litigation may become necessary to resolve these issues through the court system. Buyers or sellers who are involved in real estate …

January 30, 2024

Misappropriation of a Trade Secret in New Jersey

In the business world, a company might have information, a process, a technique, or a design that they consider to be a trade secret. The question is whether the aforementioned constitutes a protectable trade secret under NJ Law. The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act defines what may be considered a …

January 30, 2024

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney for Your Wrongful Death Case

Losing a loved one is an unspeakable tragedy, and when their death is the result of someone else’s negligence, the pain is compounded by a sense of injustice. Seeking legal redress may not bring back your loved one, but it can provide a sense of closure and financial support for …

January 29, 2024

EEOC is Cracking Down on Transgender Harassment

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is cracking down on the discriminatory treatment of transgender employees. Recently, a New York-based pizzeria agreed to pay $25,000 and agreed to other terms to settle a case brought by the EEOC that alleged that the owner of the restaurant and several …

January 26, 2024

Contrasting Outcomes of Sports-Related and Non-Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a rising concern, especially in the context of sports-related injuries. A recent observational cohort study, conducted as part of the CENTER-TBI project, aimed to compare the outcomes of individuals with sports-related TBI and non-sports-related TBI. This summary explores the study’s findings on the characteristics …

January 26, 2024

Failure to Train, Discipline, or Supervise Employee Could Lead to A Negligence in Supervision Claim

In a previous blog post, I wrote about the elements of a negligence hiring claim and made recommendations how to avoid liability for your business. A negligence in supervision/retention claim has certain similarities to the negligence hiring cause of action. Negligence hiring, supervision, training, and retention claims are not based …

January 26, 2024

Florida Sees More Than Its Fair Share of Motorcycle Accidents: What You Need to Know

Florida’s year-round riding weather should make it a bikers’ paradise. However, negligent, distracted, and careless drivers too often put riders’ safety at risk, and many Florida drivers show a total lack of respect for motorcyclists. As a result, despite its smooth roads and sunny skies, Florida is one of …

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