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E-Cigarette Explosion: Do You Have a Case?

 

e-cigarette vapingThere is a growing concern amongst the public with regards to E-cigarettes, especially exploding ones and the fact that they are currently not regulated by the FDA. According to the US Food and Drug Administration,..."evidence suggests the explosions are battery-related. E-cigarettes have earned a dangerous reputation for exploding without warning."

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Were You Hit by a Train After Falling onto the NYC Subway Tracks?

In many metro areas, there is a glass wall separating each subway station from the tracks. These barriers prevent objects from dropping or being thrown onto the tracks. These walls also deter people from stepping or falling onto the path of an oncoming train.NYC subway train tracks

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Were You Injured While Riding a Faulty Citi Bike?

 

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Medical Malpractice: Steps to Make Sure You Have a Concrete Case


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Smiley & Smiley, LLP understands that you and your family's health are important. When medical malpractice happens, the results can be devastating. Inadequate care, negligence, and misdiagnosis can lead to detrimental and sometimes fatal results.

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Can I Get into Trouble for Faking Online Reviews?

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Does Your Car Have an Event Data Recorder?

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Your new car might have more buttons, displays, and sensors than you know what to do with. But among the useful technology like GPS and Bluetooth, you may want to check on a lesser-known device: an event data recorder.

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Did Your Doctor Over-Prescribe Prescription Drugs? Know Your Rights...

Opioid addiction is at epidemic levels in the United States.  Thousands of Americans die each year after overdosing on prescription drugs.  Large numbers of Americans addicted to opioids use prescription pain relievers, including morphine, codeine and synthetic opiates such as Percocet and Oxycontin.

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What are "Damages" in a Personal Injury Case?

Pain and Suffering

Most people do not fully understand what pain and suffering means until they are forced to go down the path and deal with it head on during an unfortunate accident. Most believe that pain and suffering is only caused by the physical injury but unfortunately the mental damage is also a cause.

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New York Drivers and Passengers Must Buckle Up

Seat Belts Save Lives

New York State's Occupant Restraint Law applies to drivers and passengers throughout the state, including New York City. If you are in the front seat of a vehicle, buckle up. If you are in the back seat, the seat belt restraints are now required for anyone under the age of 16 although everyone should use them. This law applies to drivers and passengers in vehicles from out of the state when in New York.

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What is loss of consortium?

When a loved one passes or is gravely injured, the effects on family members can be detrimental in numerous ways. Despite the emotionally exhaustive grieving process the affected families undoubtedly go through, there are often practical matters that require attention as well. If the death or injury of a loved one was caused by the wrongful, negligent, or intentional actions of another, family members may choose to proceed with a civil lawsuit. In particular, the family of an individual who was harmed in this manner could sue for loss of consortium.

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