First Transgender Judge in Texas History Arrives in Court
Phyllis Frye, formerly Philip Randolph Frye, recently became Texas’ first transgender judge. Frye was appointed by Houston Mayor Annise Parker, and unanimously approved by city council, to Associate Municipal Judge [...]
The 3 categories of personal injury litigation as per law
Personal injury litigation can be divided into two categories. These are cases of
negligence and torts that are intentional acts. Tort implies the wrongful act of a person
that entitles you, in case you are injured, to seek damages through the court.
The Depuy Recall
On August 24,2010 a volunteer hip replacement recall was issued by Depuy Orthopedics,a division of Johnson and Johnson.The ASR XL Acetabular metal-on-metal hip replacement system has shown to have a 13% failure rate within the first 5 years.Regardless if replaced,there is a big possibility that metal fragments break loose in the body that many times go a long time undetected.As a result, dislocation,bone fracture,infection,nerve damage,muscle damage,bone staining,tissue damage,swelling and increased metal ion levels in the bloodstream are all possible threats.
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits
DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of the well-known Johnson & Johnson Company, has issued a recall of its ASR hip replacement and implant systems. The ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular Hip System are both part of this hip replacement recall. These two DePuy products have been available since July of 2003, so anyone who has had implant surgery before that date is not affected by the hip recall.
Colorado Workers Compensation Benefits
We all work hard for our money to live, eat and play. So if we’re injured on-the-job unexpectedly, we expect the promises afforded to us under Colorado’s workers’ compensation law to be fulfilled.
Missing Livonia Mother Turns Herself In
Detroit, Michigan (Law Firm Newswire) January 28, 2011 – Since December 23, 2010 the Livonia mother of three, Gina Jasmund had been reported missing. Unexpectedly, Ms. Jasmund appeared today with [...]
Medicaid Applications are Challenging for Senior Citizens Without an Attorney
Moorestown, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) January 28, 2011 – Given the convoluted and ambiguous set of provisions that are our federal and state Medicaid laws, it is a wonder how [...]
Dating During a Divorce May Be A Bad Idea According to Orange County Divorce Attorney
Orange County, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 28, 2011 – One would think pursuing a relationship would not be a big deal during divorce proceedings since the marriage is being [...]
MySpace and Facebook are Fraudulent Activities Breeding Grounds for Immigration Marriage Fraud Cases
Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 28, 2011 – One of the missions of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a Fraud Detection and National Security proponent, is maintaining the integrity [...]
Personal Injury Lawyer Advises Car Wreck Victims to Contact Counsel Quickly
Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 27, 2011 – A driver going the wrong way slammed into two other vehicles, causing a horrific wreck. The wrong-way driver was killed in [...]