The Metrolink commuter rail system and Connex Railroad have asked a Los Angeles federal court to approve a $200 million settlement fund for victims of a September 2008 head-crash between a commuter train and a freight train in Chatsworth, California, according to the Associated Press. If the court goes along with the plan, the two…
I received an e-mail with the same title that basically said convicted criminals receive more rights and protection than our elderly. Although overly exaggerated, the e-mail draws attention to the terrible care that many elders receive at these facilities. According to the best available estimates, between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 or…
We get this question a lot since many railroaders have heard about “damage caps” in medical malpractice cases. Fortunately, FELA (i.e. the Federal Employers Liability Act) does not penalize victims and there is no arbitrary damage cap for your on-the-job railroad injury. This does not mean there aren’t specific requirements you need to follow when…
The answer to this question depends largely on the circumstances related to your particular surgery. I can say, in general, suffering a perforated intestine during a procedure can be grounds for a medical malpractice claim, especially if the procedure is considered common by the medical community. However, the laws in Virginia (VA) for medical malpractice…
One of the first purchases a new parent usually makes is a stroller. Some parents spend days, or even weeks, researching various stroller models to find a suitable transportation device for their newborn child so they will be safe and comfortable. This is why the recent recall of Zooper Tango Double Strollers is so disturbing….