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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  • Isaacs et al v. United States of America
    Iowa Southern District Court
    Personal Injury- Medical Malpractice
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Plaintiff: David W Isaacs; Defendant: United States of AmericaPetitioner: Arlene C Isaacs

    (May 8, 2008)
  • Sabesan v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Tennessee Middle District Court
    Personal Injury- Product Liability
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Plaintiff: Sheldon Sabesan; Defendant: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

    (May 8, 2008)
  • Seung v. Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc. et al
    Florida Southern District Court
    Marine
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Plaintiff: Nina Janet Seung, Nina Janet Seung Defendant: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc., Paul Gauguin Shipping Limited

    (May 8, 2008)
  • Jacobson v. Merck & Co Inc
    Louisiana Eastern District Court
    Personal Injury- Product Liability
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Plaintiff: Marlene Jacobson; Defendant: Merck & Co Inc

    (May 8, 2008)
  • Silverman v. Georgia - Pacific Corporation
    Florida Southern District Court
    Asbestos Personal Injury Product Liability
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Plaintiff: Paul Silverman, Paul Silverman Defendant: Georgia - Pacific Corporation

    (May 8, 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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  • Heparin Sodium Injection
    FDA requests that health professionals and facilities review and examine all drug/device storage areas to ensure that all recalled heparin products have been removed and are no longer available for patient use.
    (May 8, 2008)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Cardinal Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
    Product recalled because of the presence of Burkholderia cepacia.
    (May 5, 2008)

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  • PLEASE CALL ASAP
    I received a call this week from a very kind, smart lady who was calling on behalf of her Aunt who was the victim of nursing home negligence. The lady told me - "I want to be upfront with you, this happened in 2006." "When in 2006?" I asked. "May 14" she replied. YIKES. In ALL states there is a statute of limitations to when you can file a lawsuit. A statute of limitation is essentially a deadline - usually 2 years from the date of the accident, you must have the lawsuit filed in the...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • YOUR "RIGHTS" AGAINST MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES
    If the doctor puts a bad pace maker in your chest, and it causes problems such that you need additional medical care, you have the right to sue the pace maker company for damages, right? Sorry - this is a trick question. The Medical Device Amendments (federal law) prohibits (or preempts) state tort claims against medical devices that the FDA approved through the pre-market approval process. I know what you are thinking, the same FDA that approved Heparin that killed 89 people. The same FDA that...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • BEVERLY HILLS: PEDESTRIAN-ONLY CROSSING KEEPS WALKERS SAFE FROM INJURY AND ACCIDENTS
    Pedestrians are at high risk for injury in California. A disproportionate number of traffic accidents involve pedestrians, often resulting in severe injury or death. Southern California's Beverly Hills has 35,000 residents, but its businesses, fame and popularity increase the daytime population to over four times that size. More people in the city mean more people on the road, and sadly more accidents involving walkers and moving vehicles. As a result, the city was prompted to take serious...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • Iowa Work. Comp. - Ganging up on an injured worker is a safety issue for management.
    /**/ In a post today out of Chicago, Nick Avgerinos discusses worker safety incentive programs and how they can clash, by pitting worker vs. co-worker. I've seen this first hand in a workers' compensation case in Iowa. The employer had a profit sharing plan in the Ottumwa Plant. When a worker was seriously injured requiring spine surgery he was not only discouraged from reporting the injury but ostracized after he reported it and sought necessary medical care. Management held a special meeting...
    (May 8, 2008)
  • 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)