What kind of injuries occur at work? For many individuals, work takes up a significant portion of their time, second only to sleeping. Unfortunately, work-related injuries are all too common and can be much more serious than injuries sustained during leisure time. Work-related injuries can be caused by the physical …

Full face snorkel masks might be the common thread amongst an increasing number of drowning deaths in Hawai’i.   The alarm was sounded on full-face snorkeling masks in 2017, when a woman waded into calm waters off the coast of Hawai’i, eager to try her new full-face snorkeling mask. Less than …

The Haggard Law Firm’s Adam Finkel and Michael Haggard obtained a $3.5 Million settlement in a drowning case involving a 3-year-old. The names of the parties in the case are confidential per the terms of the settlement. In the Fall of 2020, during the midst of the pandemic, …

If you have been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, it is important to understand the state’s implied consent law and how it can impact your case. Under this law, drivers are required to submit to chemical testing if they are arrested for driving under the …

When you think of asbestos exposure and the resulting disease mesothelioma, many think of blue-collar Americans because of its prominence in industry. Asbestos has been linked to serious diseases by the medical profession since the late 1920s, which led to the development of workers’ compensation laws. By the 1970s, the …

Beasley Allen principal Leigh O’Dell co-chairs the Talc multidistrict litigation (MDL) Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. The parties recently attended a status conference in New Jersey. It was the first status conference in the MDL with Judge Michael Shipp and Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh since the bankruptcy of LTL Management, a subsidiary …

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to receive compensation for their losses as well as their pain and suffering. Obtaining such …

A day at the amusement park can be a stress-relieving, fun way to pass the time. However, despite the joys they provide, many patrons are caused to suffer from personal injuries every year at amusement parks due to dangerous conditions or defective rides. If you or a loved one were …

Did you know that according to the CDC, every one of five falls causes a catastrophic physical injury like a fracture? The most common reason behind these falls can be slips caused due to tripping hazards. Slip and fall injuries […] …

Car accidents occur in varying degrees of severity. This is one of the reasons why there are many types of injuries that can stem from a wreck. Understanding the types of injuries that can occur, as well as how a victim’s compensation is calculated, can be crucial to knowing …

Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies With recent developments in the regulatory, legal, and compliance landscape surrounding Bitcoin and a spot Bitcoin ETF (i.e., an ETF backed by physical Bitcoins. If the value of the digital coins backing the ETF rises, the value of the investment will generally be expected to increase), …

So far, 2023 has proven to be a particularly active year in the employment space, with federal government agencies weighing in on a variety of issues. Of note, severance agreements have been a specific target of both the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) and the Securities and Exchange …