This time last year, 31-year-old pedestrian Ira Meadows lost his life when he was hit by oncoming traffic on Coleman Road in Memphis. An eyewitness noticed Meadows was distracted by his cell phone when the accident occurred. The same type of tragedy occurred with the deaths of 15-year-old Christina Morris-Ward in Montgomery County near D.C. in October 2012 and a 68-year-old woman in Philadelphia’s Chinatown in May of this year. These are just a few of the increasingly numerous accidents involving distracted pedestrians using their cell phones. You have heard from us many times before how deadly texting and driving is, but are you aware that texting and walking on city streets can also be very dangerous for pedestrians and
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92kPKbXHqss If you’ve been watching TV lately, chances are you’ve seen the video above, or one like it. Produced by AT&T, the It Can Wait campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of texting while driving. The commercials are running during the Olympics and fall season premieres. AT&T hopes to reach drivers during the summer, which is an especially dangerous time on the road. A thorough campaign, the It Can Wait website includes short-form commercials, a ten-minute documentary, downloadable educational materials, and a way to pledge officially that you will not text and drive. They also offer a free app for certain smartphones that can help curb the temptation to check text
A front page story in yesterday’s New York Times details India farmers along with their debt and suicide that comes with it. The father of a farming family received a visit from local money lenders and what they said to him led to his suicide. The father hung himself from a pipe supporting their roof. Beside him was a detailed list of each debt he owed and the money lender he owed it too. The full sum was 400,000 rupees, or $6,430. In India, the suicide rate among farmers is nearly three times the national average with a total of 290,000 farmer suicides since 2005. On the day that this man’s wife went to a local revenue officer who would
Is bankruptcy right for you? By: Darrell Castle Alright, so you’ve lived the so called “American Dream.” You had a good job, then married a man or woman with a good job, which in turn afforded you a nice house in a nice suburban neighborhood. Well, when you got a house in a nice and safe suburban neighborhood, you decided it was time to have children. Those children grew older and you provided them with everything they needed, along with some of the luxuries in life. Life has been good, and it’s all been affordable because you’ve had a very good income. But, what happens if that income stops? What happens if ALL of the household income stops? This is
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. Say it ain’t so, Captain Jack Sparrow! Johnny Depp’s bodyguards sued for allegedly injuring a woman while removing her from her VIP seat. A $120 million wrongful death lawsuit claims to represent “one million dollars per bullet” fired by police following a freeway chase. Bullying is a problem for school kids everywhere; but can a teacher bully students, or is it called discipline? Should you be fired for a disability? (No.) How about a severe paprika allergy that requires you to use a service dog? (The answer is still probably no.) The phone hacking lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation hits US soil for the first time.
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. One family’s attempt to break law enforcement barriers: Suing to get information about their child’s wrongful death. Oddly enough, Iowans are suing an Iowan corn plant. The reason? They allege its pollution has damaged their homes, cars, and health. When driving a giant dump truck or a school bus full of children, obey traffic laws and get your brakes inspected. It’s called tragedy prevention. Famous for smarts, Harvard faces allegations of not-so-smart behavior via a medical fraud and negligence lawsuit. Sick from sushi? Lawsuit now filed against CA seafood importer for a sushi-related salmonella outbreak. If you have suffered an injury that you believe was caused
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. Those five-toed running shoes you paid over $100 for? They might not change the world quite as much as they claimed. The family of a tourist who died on the Costa Concordia uses a lawsuit to seize another of Carnival’s cruise ships over safety concerns. Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien is the lead plaintiff in a mass tort lawsuit against the NFL related to head injuries sustained during play. The family of a deceased man in PA is suing their funeral home for emotional distress after an unfortunate body mix-up on the day of visitation. Metro North Railroad must pay an historic $1 million in punitive damages
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. “My sister paid Progressive Insurance to defend her killer in court.” Lawsuit settled over a man not being HIV-positive. Guatemalan victims of US experiments want their day in court. Similarly, Filipino workers on banana plantations believe US pesticides caused severe injuries. If you’ve suffered an injury that you believe was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation, and our personal injury lawyers in Memphis can help. Contact us today to talk for free about your situation.
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. South Africa mining companies face a lawsuit from injured workers that could be worth billions. Arsenic discharged into a South Carolina river? Not for much longer. Distracted law enforcement: Carrying a suspect to jail, using Facebook, and fatally injuring a cyclist. 3rd degree burns and skin grafts just from sitting at a Cowboys game. If you’ve suffered an injury that you believe was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our Memphis personal injury lawyers online or call us at 901-327-1212 to talk for free about your situation.
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. A hairy man competition turns gross. Grosser, that is, than a normal hairy man competition. Kobe settles out of court with the family of a Grizzlies fan, for $75,000 in pocket change. An activist’s family, Israeli courts, and death during a protest. It’s bad enough when your gas ruins people’s cars. But it’s even worse when you won’t answer the phone. If you’ve suffered an injury that you believe was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our Memphis personal injury lawyers online or call us at 901-327-1212 to talk for free about your situation.