Ozempic and Wegovy, Here’s the Skinny. In this post, I will examine whether these two new diabetic medications that are being used for weight loss are carrots to help patients lose weight or sticks that beat folks up with their side effects. You be the…
Highway Contractor dinged $11M for Causing Car Accident. An $11M settlement was reached between a highway maintenance contractor, a woman, and the estate of her late husband following a fatal car accident. The contractor company, Lovin Contracting, was hired by the Georgia Department of Transportation to…
Missouri Mechanic Wins $20M in Asbestos Verdict Against Ford. William Trokey, 76, sued Ford Motor Company, alleging that his exposure to asbestos in the 1960s in his job as an auto mechanic led to him developing mesothelioma in 2020. After just two weeks of trial, the…
Benzene Work Exposure leads to Blood Cancer. Occupational or work exposure to benzene has been linked to various blood cancers, and benzene exposure victims (plaintiffs) are filing lawsuits that have led to verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars. The challenge for the industry is…
Student Sues WKU University, Greek Life Organizations, and 17 Other Defendants Alleging Forced Drinking and Sexual Assault. A Western Kentucky University student filed a lawsuit against the university and several defendants, including Greek life organizations, alleging multiple counts of negligence and gross negligence from the school…
Widespread Cosmetic Benzene Contamination: Dozens of Products Tested With Carcinogen Levels Thousands of Times Above EPA Recommended Limits. Benzene is a Group A human carcinogen linked largely to blood cancers such as leukemia, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The United States Food…
Amazon Truck Accidents – Is Amazon Liable for Delivery Truck Accidents? Amazon’s growth has been explosive in recent years, especially during the pandemic as more and more people relied on their renowned two-day shipping guarantee over risking venturing into physical stores. We’ve seen more and more…
Kern County, CA – A fatal collision on Highway 46 near Bitterwater Valley Road claimed a life Friday, leading to the closure of the highway east of the Cholame “Y,” according to The San Luis Obispo Tribune. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the…
NY Appellate Court rules Google employee’s traumatic brain injury after company happy hour is compensable. Markhoff & Mittman P.C., Yonkers workers’ comp lawyers, emphasize the importance of legal support for employees injured during work-related events and the need for workplace safety beyond traditional hours. Google…
Millions of people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year, and nearly 1,000 are treated in emergency departments every day. While specific breeds of dogs are known to be aggressive, and some have histories that make them potentially dangerous, even the friendliest of…
