It is no surprise that a substantial portion of the population take part in social media. After making a claim for personal injuries, a defendant may request access to an injured person’s Facebook account. Defense attorneys will do this to find out if the injured person’s claims are consistent with the plaintiff’s claims. [Read more…]
What happens if you are injured by someone who files for bankruptcy?
When a person or entity files for bankruptcy, they are attempting to eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. A lawsuit against a person or entity, for all intensive purposes, is considered a “debt.” [Read more…]
West Virginia Toxic Dust Lawsuit Filed by Construction Workers
Employees from the Tucker County, West Virginia, courthouse have filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against a construction company that did work at the courthouse, alleging that the company spread toxic dust throughout the building and causing serious injuries and even the death of one county employee. [Read more…]
Holidays Often Bring Tragedy
By Matthew V. Villani
The most dangerous and deadliest time of the year to drive is during holidays. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), July 4th and New Year’s Day are consistently ranked as the deadliest holidays of the year. [Read more…]
Teenager Sentenced to 2 ½ Years for Texting While Driving Before Fatal Accident
A Massachusetts court has sentenced an 18-year-old driver to two and a half years for a fatality he caused while texting behind the wheel.
The teenager was one of the first persons in the nation to be sent to prison as a result of criminal charges related to texting while driving. [Read more…]
NTSB Report Reveals Bus Crash that Killed 15 Was Caused by Driver Fatigue
The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, issued its findings last week after a year-long investigation surrounding a Bronx bus crash that killed 15 people last year. The report concluded that the accident was likely caused by a combination of driver fatigue and a bus company that failed to abide by safety rules and regulations that are intended to protect the public and employees. [Read more…]
No Pay Equals Pay Day for Ginarte Client
By Matthew Villani
On June 11, 2012, after a hard fought four day trial, Ginarte Law Firm obtained a $350,000 verdict on behalf of a Portuguese-speaking client who was injured in a New York car accident. [Read more…]
Good Samaritans Who Provide Emergency Care Are Immune From Liability, But Not The Doctors At The Hospital
By Matthew V. Villani
On May 2012, a man who had a heart attack and crashed his vehicle on Interstate 80 was saved by a Good Samaritan. But what happens when the Good Samaritan causes more harm than good? [Read more…]
Chemical Safety Board Video Analyzes “Hot Work” Explosion at Buffalo DuPont Plant
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents, has just released a video in support of its latest safety campaign outlining the dangers of “hot work.” Hot work accidents occur when workers are welding, grinding or cutting near flammable vapor. [Read more…]
4 Area Construction Fatalities in 12 Days
Occasionally we can go months without hearing of a fatal construction accident on the news. But in recent days, that has been far from the case. Four construction workers have died in four separate construction accidents in the area in just 12 days’ time. [Read more…]