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Electric Scooter Accidents Involving Innocent People Dramatically Rise Over the past 18 months, electric scooters have appeared in cities across the United States in droves. The number of companies placing electric scooters into major and mid-size U.S. cities tops over two dozen and is growing. Even rideshare companies like Lyft have gotten into the act. While electric scooters have become increasingly popular, generally with the younger set, the dangers associated with these devices is becoming apparent and extensive. Significantly, injuries…

The day started like any other for the staff and clients who utilize a building in Farmington, Maine, recently opened by a local organization to assist people with developmental and other special needs. Because the building only recently went into use, it was not yet fully occupied. Unfortunately, an experienced gas explosion attorney and other professionals sadly report that this type of disastrous event in Farmington is alarming commonplace across the United States. At about 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September…

The CDC is tracking reports of lung disease that may be related use of e-cigarettes and other “vaping products.” In this post our defective products injury lawyer describes the symptoms of this disease and offers suggestions for those who believe they may have been made ill bu using these products.

Fraternity Hazing: Summer, 2019 At most colleges and universities, the student body during the summer semester is usually comprised of 1) “serious” students who are trying to stay ahead of their course requirements or 2) college athletes trying to maintain their academic eligibility. Summer semester also marks the quietest time of the year for host schools to order fraternity suspensions due to hazing and other types of irresponsible behavior. At The Doan Law Firm, our in-house database recorded six disciplinary…

25 Dead, 9 Missing After Fire Destroys Charter Scuba Boat According news reports published by Reuters, the New York Times and the Associated Press, 25 people are confirmed to have died after a charter boat was destroyed by fire while anchored off Southern California’s Santa Cruz Island early Monday morning. Nine others are reported to be missing and are presumed to have also been killed in what local authorities are describing as the worst maritime accident in California waters in…