A 19-year-old appears to have been temporarily blinded by the sun before driving into the path of a freight train and losing her life at a railroad crossing just outside of Harrodsburg, Kentucky (KY). The fatal collision occurred October 16, 2011, along tracks owned by Norfolk Southern. Television station Lex18 reported that the crossing where…
Questions about the training and qualifications of the pilot of a Colgan Air plane that crashed near Buffalo, New York (NY) in 2009, have been raised by attorneys in the course of wrongful death lawsuits brought by family members of the victims. Emails released by plaintiffs’ attorneys state that the pilot had repeatedly failed tests that…
If you have ever shopped for football equipment, you are probably aware that many companies sell products that claim to reduce the risk of concussions. The Daily Press had an article in its October 20th issue that indicated these products may not be as effective as their manufacturers say in reducing concussions. Dr. Jeffrey…
Virginia Beach VA personal injury attorney Jim Lewis spoke to members of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association on mediation techniques he uses in his own injury law practice. Taking “mediation as an alternative to trial” as his cetral theme, Lewis spoke on October 12, 2011, and was joined by retired circuit court judges from Suffolk and…
In the latest recall of potentially dangerous toys from China, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has recalled about 3,400 frog masks sold exclusively by Target during August and September 2011. The masks lack proper ventillation, and the agency is also warning customers that reselling the masks is illegal. No serious injuries or deaths appear…