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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  • FELLNER v. TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.
    Plaintiff Deborah Fellner alleged that Defendant Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C. d/b/a Chicken of the Sea violated the New Jersey Products Liability Act, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and common law fraud for failing to warn the public that consumer of Defendant's tuna, purportedly containing methylmercury, could result in mercury poisoning.
    New Jersey District Court
    Plaintiff
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Plaintiff: DEBORAH FELLNER; Defendant: TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.
    Last Docket Report Change Found: April 14, 2009

    (April 13, 2009)
  • Sones et al v. Peanut Corporation of America et al
    Mississippi Southern District Court
    Plaintiff
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Plaintiff: Tommy Sones, Jessica Sones; Defendant: Peanut Corporation of America, Kellogg Company, Stewart Parnell
    Last Docket Report Change Found: April 8, 2009

    (April 7, 2009)
  • Dall v. Alomar
    New York Eastern District Court
    None
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Plaintiff: Ilya Dall; Defendant: Roberto Alomar
    Last Docket Report Change Found: April 1, 2009

    (March 31, 2009)
  • FERRARA v. UNITED STATES FLAG AND TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
    Florida Northern District Court
    Plaintiff
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Plaintiff: SEAN S. FERRARA; Defendant: UNITED STATES FLAG AND TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
    Last Docket Report Change Found: March 15, 2009

    (March 14, 2009)
  • Antrobus et al v. Apple Computer, Inc. et al
    Ohio Southern District Court
    Plaintiff
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Plaintiff: Lynette Antrobus; Defendant: Apple Computer, Inc., John Does 1-10
    Last Docket Report Change Found: March 13, 2009

    (March 12, 2009)

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  • Savoie v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company
    Louisiana Middle District Court
    Motor Vehicle
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Plaintiff: Karen Savoie Defendant: Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company

    (April 22, 2009)
  • KENDALL v. A C AND S INC. et al
    Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
    Asbestos Personal Injury Product Liability
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Plaintiff: HUBERT R KENDALL Defendant: A C AND S INC., A P GREEN INDUSTRIES, B F GOODRICH CO, CERTAIN-TEED CORP., CONGOLEUM CORP. and others...

    (April 22, 2009)
  • MCMILLAN v. RAVENS TRUCKING, INC. et al
    Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
    Motor Vehicle
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Plaintiff: EMMA MCMILLAN Defendant: RAVENS TRUCKING, INC., RICHARD S. PORTER

    (April 22, 2009)
  • KELVIN et al v. AM RESORTS, LLC
    Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
    Other Personal Injury
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Plaintiff: JEFFREY B. KELVIN, RANDY S. KELVIN Defendant: AM RESORTS, LLC

    (April 21, 2009)
  • Flitter v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. et al
    Louisiana Middle District Court
    Other Personal Injury
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Plaintiff: Barbara Flitter Defendant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., David Spence

    (April 21, 2009)

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  • Proposed Rule - Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl,
    11329-11330 [E9-5689]
    Proposed Rules Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2008-0046] RIN 1218-AC33 Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; withdrawal. SUMMARY: OSHA is withdrawing its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food... [read document]
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    (March 15, 2009)
  • Proposed Rule - Cranes and Derricks in Construction
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Cranes and Derricks in Construction
    ,
    4363-4365 [E9-1128]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1926 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0066] RIN 1218-AC01 Cranes and Derricks 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 Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart CC) which published on October 9, 2008... [read document]
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    (January 25, 2009)
  • Proposed Rule - Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl
    ,
    3938-3947 [E9-1125]
    Part VII Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl; Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2008-0046] RIN 1218-AC33 Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed... [read document]
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    (January 20, 2009)
  • Proposed Rule - Additional Quantitative Fit-Testing Protocols for the Respiratory Protection ...
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Additional Quantitative Fit-Testing Protocols for the Respiratory Protection Standard
    ,
    3526-3534 [E9-922]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0007] RIN 1218-AC39 Additional Quantitative Fit-Testing Protocols for the Respiratory Protection Standard AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Labor. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. SUMMARY: OSHA is proposing to add two PortaCount[supreg] quantitative fit-testing protocols to its Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134); the... [read document]
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    (January 20, 2009)
  • Rule - Clarification of Employer Duty To Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each ...
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    Rule
    Clarification of Employer Duty To Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee; Correction,
    858 [E9-311]
    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918 and 1926 [Docket No. OSHA-2008-0031] RIN 1218-AC42 Clarification of Employer Duty To Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: OSHA is correcting an error in the final rule published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2008, clarifying... [read document]
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    (January 8, 2009)

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  • Brent and Sam's Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Simply Enjoy Pina Colada White ...
    North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam's announced today a voluntary recall on 31 cases of Simply Enjoy Brand Pina Coloda White Chocolate Gourmet Cookies because it may contain undeclared pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts(pecans) run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
    (April 23, 2009)
  • Alternative Baking Company Conducts Nationwide Recall of Cookies With Chocolate Chips Because ...
    Alternative Baking Company, Inc. is conducting a nationwide recall of several types of chocolate chip cookies with code dates of 015 through 036 stamped on the fold of the cellophane package in black ink. The chips appear to contain milk and have caused reactions in a few children who are highly allergic to milk according to phone calls from parents of the affected children.
    (April 22, 2009)
  • Los Angeles Calco, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination ...
    Calco of Arcadia, CA is recalling their Los Angeles Calco brand of Alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated withsalmonella. Product was distributed to three cash and carry wholesalers in California, Brostoff Celle, Banana Company, Ingardia. Products are packaged in 4 ounce, clear flexible clam-shell plastic containers.
    (April 22, 2009)
  • Ricci and Company Updated Voluntary Product Recall of Pistachio Products (April 23)
    Ricci and Company of Chicago, Il. is voluntarily recalling the following products supplied to us by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, CA. This press release is an update from our earlier press release of April 16, 2009. The following 2 items are the only items included in the recall upon further investigation.
    (April 22, 2009)
  • Universal ABC Beauty Supply International, Inc. ...
    Universal ABC Beauty Supply International, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analyses of the dietary supplements distributed by the company were found to contain undeclared Sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. These dietary supplements are not supposed to contain Sibutramine. The FDA has not approved these products, therefore the safety and effectiveness of these products is unknown.
    (April 21, 2009)

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  • Tennessee Food Poisoning/Food-borne Illness Update 3
    The legal battle over the recent Salmonella contamination of peanut products is in full swing. In March, a total of seven lawsuits were filed by residents across the nation in the United States District Court, Georgia, against the Peanut Corporation of American (PCA) and the Kellogg Company for injuries sustained as a result of consuming peanut products alleged to have been contaminated with Salmonella. The complaints allege four theories of liability: &#xe2€&#xa2 Strict liability/products liability -...
    (April 23, 2009)
  • States Moving to Crack Down on Sale of Defective Old Tires That can Cause Accidents
    /**/ States Moving to Crack Down on Sale of Defective Old Tires That can Cause Accidents An ABC News investigation last year revealed that thousands of motorists may be at risk for automobile accidents because their vehicles are fitted with aged tires that are older than the recommended age limit for tires. The investigation by "20/20" caught some of the biggest retailers in the country selling outdated and aged tires. Now, states across the country are taking steps to ensure that retailers and...
    (April 23, 2009)
  • Sunday Is National Pet Parent's Day
    National Pet Parent's Day. I did not know this holiday even existed. A noble idea. A fun concept to consider. But, we all should have known that like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day and Valentine's Day&#xe2€&#xa6there is a commercial enterprise behind this idea According to the Sacramento Bee newspaper. "Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) has designated a day in honor of those who tirelessly scoop poop and dish out kibble, hold birthday parties in Fido's honor, and share a cramped bed...
    (April 23, 2009)
  • Maximum Fine Levied Against Nursing Home For Failing To Supervise Resident While Smoking
    Nursing homes have a duty to protect their residents from harm inflicted by not just the staff and other residents at the facility--but also keeping residents from harming themselves. Rivera Healthcare Center, a California nursing home, failed to protect a resident from harming himself and consequently received a $100,000 fine-- the highest fine permissible under California law. The fine comes after a California Department of Health investigation related to the burn-related death of a...
    (April 23, 2009)
  • New Study On Diet And Heart Disease Makes Important Point About Epidemiology
    Readers may have heard the response by the person warned by a family member that what he or she was eating was bad for their heart. "Wait a month and there will be a different study showing it is good for me." What we know for sure about diet and the heart is actually a surprisingly short list. This week comes the study, A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease, by Drs. Mente, de Koning, et al. , 2009 Arch Intern Med....
    (April 23, 2009)