As anyone who has ever worked on board any form of mass transportation knows, there are many seemingly innocuous rules and regulations which must be followed in every part of every trip. While some may be inclined to grumble about these requirements, the experienced train crash attorneys of Passen & Powell understand these rules are… Read More
Pharmacist Malpractice and Liability
Many people are familiar with the concept of medical malpractice — where a doctor fails to follow the standard of care of a reasonably well-qualified doctor and, as a result, the patient is seriously injured. But fewer people are aware that medical professionals other than doctors and nurses, such as pharmacists, can commit professional malpractice…. Read More
Banned Chemicals Found in Children’s Products
The use of chemical flame retardants in children’s products, including furniture, pillows and pads, and pajamas, has been an established practice for decades — to prevent serious burn injury to children. In the 1970s, however, researchers began to examine how exposure to some of these chemicals in children’s pajamas affected the health and safety of… Read More
FELA Recovery for Injured Railroad Workers
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) acts as a failsafe for injured railroad workers. Although FELA is in some respects similar to workers’ compensation – it provides compensation and income for those injured on the job – its origins and operation are actually quite different. Experienced railroad injury attorneys must be familiar with FELA and… Read More
Severe Third-Degree and Fourth-Degree Burn Injuries
Burns can range from minor to severe, first degree to fourth degree. Where someone is severely burned as a consequence of the carelessness or recklessness of others, those responsible may be held accountable in the civil justice system. Examples of situations where someone may be severely burned in an accident caused by negligence include large… Read More
Catastrophic Personal Injury Explanation
A phrase often used in the personal injury context, mostly by personal injury lawyers themselves, is “catastrophic injury” or “catastrophic injuries.” Experienced personal injury lawyers hold themselves out as handling “catastrophic injury cases”, but what does that really mean? The answer is not always clear. Catastrophic, by definition, is something extremely harmful or severe. In… Read More
Electrocution on Construction Sites and Other Job Sites
A less common, though potentially devastating type of injury arising in the workplace, as well as other contexts, is electrocution. Construction sites, factories, job sites, and other unsafe premises may expose people to dangerous conditions leading to electrocution of those working or visiting the premises. Those electrocuted on a construction site, or other location, as… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Truck Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
As noted in previous posts, truck accidents often result in catastrophic personal injuries, due to the size and weight of trucks and tractor-trailers. Individuals rear-ended by a tractor-trailer, or sideswiped by an over-the-road truck driver often sustain serious and permanent injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis and wrongful death. Accidents involving trucks… Read More
