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On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train #188, travelling from Washington DC to New York City, derailed in Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia just over two hours into the journey. The more than 200 passengers and crew that were aboard included several international riders, including some from Albania, Spain, and Belgium, as well as a large portion of frequent commuters. As the train travelled at over twice the established speed limit around a sharp turn in the…

If you or your business has suffered loss or damage caused by the BP oil spill, you still have time to file a claim. As part of the BP settlement, the company will be held financially liable for all eligible claims. This means that even claims which were previously denied may be eligible under the new settlement. People who have had their properties damaged, their livelihood impacted, or have lost significant profits as a result of the BP oil spill,…

Texas is considered to be a “one bite state.” This means that if you or a loved one is bitten by another person’s dog, that dog owner may be held liable for your injuries. The One Bite Rule does stipulate that the owner must have been either aware of, or had reason to believe, the dog was predisposed to biting or causing a similar type of injury to be held liable. This holds true whether the dog’s handler at the…

When a doctor, nurse, dentist or other medical professional fails to perform his or her duties at the accepted standard of care, he or she may be liable for medical malpractice. To determine whether you have a valid medical malpractice claim, you must first show evidence of a clear doctor-patient relationship. You will also be required to prove some form of negligence, a negligent disregard for the proper, required medical procedures or carelessness on the part of the medical professional….

As our family and loved ones get older, it may be necessary for them to receive a level of care few people are able to provide on their own in this day and age. In most instances that care can be found in a good nursing home, at a recommend assisted living facility or with a highly-regarded caregiver. It is important, in issues related to your loved ones, to take certain precautions to help ensure the facility at which your…