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.
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. Walgreens in CA have allegedly been mishandling both drugs and patients’ confidential medical records. Many Australians claim a single power company caused the deadliest disasters in their nation’s modern history. It’s “they said, she said” in Kansas City over an alleged strip search of a public school student. 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. Focus this week: Dangerous Drugs. A doctor claims drug company GlaxoSmithKline puts American values to shame. Has Pfizer been delaying generic Lipitor in order to make more money off the name brand version? The FDA may have to release information about the drugs it approves for livestock we eat. 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.