Injury and Accident Law Overview

When a person is injured, tort law will govern whether that person may be compensated for the injury, the amount of compensation that may be recovered, as well as which parties will be liable for the injury. Tort law, also known as injury law, comes from federal and state codes, as well as judicial opinions from prior cases.

Types of Injury Claims

Personal injuries constitute most injury claims in the United States. Personal injury suits may arise from automobile, plane or boating accidents, medical malpractice, animal or dog bites, defective or dangerous products, "slip and fall" accidents, or intentional assault. A number of personal injury claims also arise from injuries sustained in the workplace, including complications from industrial diseases (asbestosis, asthma, etc.), repetitive strain injury and occupational stress. Other injury claims include suits for libel, slander, defamation and property damage.

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  • PFM Air, Inc. et al v. Dr.Ing.hc.F.Porsche A.G. et al
    Florida Middle District Court
    Airplane Product Liability
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Plaintiff: PFM Air, Inc., Goedicke Inc of America, Peter Collinson Family, LP, AB Consulting, Inc., Pacific Aeromarine, Inc. and others...; Defendant: Dr.Ing.hc.F.Porsche A.G., Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Porsche Aviation Products, Inc., Gary Butcher
    Last Docket Report Change Found: April 4, 2008

    (April 3, 2008)
  • Hofer et al v. Old Navy Inc. et al
    Plaintiff Stephanie Hofer's friend had used Expedia.com to reserve hotel accommodations at the Turtle Beach Towers resort in Jamaica. At the resort, Plaintiff allegedly fell into an ornamental turtle pond because of a defective Old Navy sandal. She was seriously injured by the protruding coral and slate in the pond. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant Expedia breached its duty to warn of the dangerous conditions at the Turtle Beach Towers. Expedia asserted that it expressly disclaimed any liability for the negligence of any carriers, hotels and other suppliers providing travel or other services for Expedia, Inc. via a click through disclaimer.
    Massachusetts District Court
    P.I.: Other
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Plaintiff: Stephanie Hofer, Stephanie Hofer, Douglas Hofer, Douglas Hofer Defendant: Old Navy Inc., Old Navy Inc., Expedia, Inc, Expedia, Inc, Turtle Beach Towers ADR Provider: Timothy S. Hillman
    Last Docket Report Change Found: December 31, 1969

    (February 10, 2008)
  • Bork v. The Yale Club of New York City
    Plaintiff Robert H. Bork alleged that defendant Yale Club of New York City negligently failed to maintain reasonably safe facilities, such that plaintiff was injured while visiting the Yale Club to give a speech on June 6, 2006.
    New York Southern District Court
    P.I.: Other
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Plaintiff: Robert H. Bork; Defendant: The Yale Club of New York City
    Last Docket Report Change Found: December 31, 1969

    (November 5, 2007)
  • Waite v. Church of Jesus Christ, Latterday Saints et al
    Plaintiff sued defendants The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church), Donald C. Fossum and Steven D. Brodhead. Plaintiff alleged that while serving as a full-time missionary of the LDS Church, he suffered severe and permanent injuries when he was struck by a car driven by defendant Brodhead while riding in the bed of a canopied pickup truck owned by the LDS Church and operated by defendant Fossum, an agent of the LDS Church.
    Washington Eastern District Court
    Motor Vehicle
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Plaintiff: Thomas A Waite; Defendant: Donald C Fossum, Steven D Brodhead, Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    Last Docket Report Change Found: December 31, 1969

    (August 26, 2007)

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  • Sangernetta v. The United States of America
    Mississippi Southern District Court
    Personal Injury- Medical Malpractice
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Plaintiff: Mason Sangernetta; Defendant: The United States of America

    (May 7, 2008)
  • Jewell et al v. Wyeth et al
    New Hampshire District Court
    Personal Injury- Product Liability
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Plaintiff: Paula Jewell, William Jewell Defendant: Wyeth, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, ESI Lederle Inc, Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc, Barr Laboratories and others...

    (May 7, 2008)
  • SIMS v. CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.
    Indiana Southern District Court
    Federal Employers Liability
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Plaintiff: ANTHONY R. SIMS Defendant: CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.

    (May 7, 2008)
  • Liu et al v. Mehlin et al
    Arkansas Eastern District Court
    Personal Injury- Medical Malpractice
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Plaintiff: Tie-Lei Liu, Xiao-Dong Chen; Defendant: Becca Mehlin, Little Rock Gynecology Associates Inc, Karen J Kozlowski

    (May 7, 2008)
  • HUNTER v. BIG ROCK TRANSPORTATION, INC.
    Wyoming District Court
    Motor Vehicle
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Plaintiff: CAROL A. HUNTER; Defendant: BIG ROCK TRANSPORTATION, INC., Sargent Trucking, Inc.

    (May 7, 2008)

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  • Proposed Rule - Confined Spaces in Construction
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Confined Spaces in Construction,
    21292-21294 [E8-8460]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1926 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0026] RIN 1218-AB47 Confined Spaces in Construction AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of hearing. SUMMARY: OSHA is convening an informal public hearing to receive testimony and documentary evidence on the proposed rule for Confined Spaces in Construction. DATES: Informal Public Hearing. The Agency will hold the informal public... [read document]
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    (April 20, 2008)
  • Rule - OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Revised
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Rule
    OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Revised,
    13753-13754 [E8-5120]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0040] RIN 1218-AC08 Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of effective date. SUMMARY: OSHA is confirming the effective date of its direct final rule that revises a number of standards for general industry that refer to national consensus standards. The... [read document]
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    (March 12, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - Confined Spaces in Construction
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Confined Spaces in Construction,
    3893-3894 [E8-1081]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1926 [Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0026] RIN 1218-AB47 Confined Spaces in Construction AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; extension of written comment period. SUMMARY: On November 28, 2007, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Confined Spaces in Construction.'' The period for submitting written comments is being extended 30 days... [read document]
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    (January 22, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Methylene Chloride Standard
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Methylene Chloride Standard,
    1299-1300 [E8-62]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0024] RIN 12187-AC23 Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Methylene Chloride Standard AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Reopening of comment period. SUMMARY: OSHA is reopening the comment period for its review of the Methylene Chloride Standard under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Section 5 of Executive Order 12866 on... [read document]
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    (January 7, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - Occupational safety and health standards: Respiratory protection- Abbreviated ...
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Occupational safety and health standards:
    Respiratory protection-
    Abbreviated Bitrex qualitative fit-testing protocol,
    72971-72976 [E7-24792]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0006] RIN 1218-AC29 Abbreviated Bitrex[supreg] Qualitative Fit-Testing Protocol AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Labor. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. SUMMARY: OSHA is proposing to include the protocol for the abbreviated Bitrex[supreg] qualitative fit test (``ABQLFT'') in its Respiratory Protection Standard; the proposed protocol... [read document]
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    (December 25, 2007)

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  • Enforcement Report for May 7, 2008
    Weekly report by the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. It contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities.
    (May 6, 2008)
  • Blount Fine Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Shrimp in All Natural New England Clam ...
    Blount Fine Foods is recalling Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date: 6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The firm has recovered 1,400 of 1,416 units produced, 16 units are in distribution.
    (May 5, 2008)
  • Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled
    The product is in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116. Blue Raspberry is the flavor of the product. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Kansas, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007.
    (May 5, 2008)
  • Hydrox Labs Issued a Voluntary Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Nationwide Distributed by ...
    Hydrox Labs has issued a voluntary recall of Cardinal Health labeled alcohol-free mouthwash. The mouthwash has been tested and been found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). The CDC has confirmed hospital illnesses in one state associated with the use of the affected mouthwash.
    (May 5, 2008)
  • Cardinal Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
    Product recalled because of the presence of Burkholderia cepacia.
    (May 5, 2008)

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  • Florida Wrongful Death - Children Can Recover Damages for Loss of a Parent under Florida's ...
    A Florida child can recover for the loss of parental support and companionship when a parent dies as a result of the negligence of another person, business, or the government. Negligence can present itself in a Jacksonville Florida automobile accident, trucking accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and other types of cases. Section 768.21 (3), Florida Statutes states: (3) Minor children of the decedent, and all children of the decedent if there is no surviving spouse, may also recover...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • Federal judge in Arkansas shells the corn about overreaching federal preemption
    As an Atlanta lawyer handling both defective product and motor carrier cases, I have been troubled over the past several years by a trend of federal agencies seeking to block juries from ever getting a chance to consider the evidence against manufacturers through the doctrine of federal preemption, often beyond anything expressly intended by Congress. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court has been lending support to that doctrine. Now, however, U. S. District Judge William R. Wilson, Jr., in...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury TBI in Iraq War Veterans Explored by MIT's Technology Review Magazine
    Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, has been labeled the signature injury of the Iraq War. Estimates of the number of soldiers who have experienced concussions while deployed range as high as 20 percent. The long-term implications of TBI are unclear, and no treatments exist to cure long-lasting symptoms. The cover story of the May issue of MIT's Technology Review magazine explores the symptoms of TBI in Iraq veterans through first-person interviews, and it examines new technology being developed to...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • Florida Leads Nation in Boating Accident Deaths
    Not surprisingly, given our location and the number of boaters in Florida, we again lead the nation in the number of boating accident fatalities. Unfortunately, Miami-Dade County has the dubious distinction of leading the State, having had 13 such wrongful deaths last year. The findings, reported by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, revealed that 77 people suffered wrongful deaths on Florida waters in 2007. Apparently the vast majority of all boating accidents occurred with...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • In Dan McCormack Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Archdiosese, Judge Denies Punitive Damages Motion - ...
    David Abels & Associates, P.C. is currently acting as co-counsel with the firm of Hilfman, Martin & Barr P.C. in a lawsuit against the Archdiosese of Chicago relating to the sexual misconduct of Father Daniel McCormack. Last week the Court heard the Plaintiff's Motion To File an Amended Complaint Seeking Punitive Damages against the defendants. This motion was argued by Bill Martin. The Honorable Jeffrey Lawrence denied the motion, but Judge Lawrence said that he would be willing to...
    (May 7, 2008)