What can you do if you were assaulted or raped on a cruise ship? Your cruise vacation has been booked and you are picturing yourself laying poolside with a drink in hand. You look forward to the food, gambling, excursions and shows – a fun and relaxing vacation. What you’re…
Covid-19 Leads to Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse The onslaught of Covid-19 upon the world has lead to a number of issues where institutions have buckled under the weight of quarantine restriction and the fallout of Covid-19 infection. It is no secret that the Covid-19 virus has disproportionately affected the…
Florida Lawsuits Over Elmiron Caused Injuries Risk of Maculopathy with use of Elmiron In 2018 a case report was done on the drug Elmiron by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Elmiron is prescribed to those that suffer from severe bladder pain, otherwise known as interstitial cystitis, or IC. In the…
Lawsuits Against Catholic Priests Guilty of Sexual Abuse In recent years, the tragic history of sexual abuse of child parishioners by priests has shaken the Catholic Church. In every U.S. state, and around the globe, investigations have uncovered thousands of credible allegations of sexual misconduct committed by priests over decades….
Looking Up Catholic Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse In recent years, information has emerged that details the history of abuse committed by Catholic priests against children and other parishioners. While painful, every new revelation serves to bring Church wrongdoing to light, exposing how Church institutions have often protected abuser-priests at…
Preventing Accidents Involving Children Left in Cars When your children are happily playing or acting rambunctious, you may find it unbelievable that you would ever forget them in the car. But parents or caregivers leave children in cars all too frequently. During one recent year, 53 children died because they…
Holding Priests Accountable for Sexual Abuse If the early 21st century has had a common theme, one could argue it consists of a surge in efforts to hold historically protected and powerful individuals and institutions accountable for long-running, long-ignored misconduct. The reckoning that has come upon the Catholic Church stands…
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Now Protected From Employment Discrimination In a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, the discrimination of employees based on their sexual orientation or their gender identity has now been made effectively illegal. The landmark ruling came with a 6-3 majority on whether or not protections…
Liable Parties Responsible for Skylight Fall Injuries Rooftop workers either in construction or maintenance are at a high risk of suffering fall injuries via falling through skylights. These architectural features provide natural light to rooms but they also provide a fall hazard for people navigating rooftops. Skylights can be found…
Over the Counter Medication Injury Lawsuits Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can provide relief for your allergies, upset stomach, headache, or other ailments. There is no need for a doctor visit nor is it necessary to present a prescription. This quick access to medication is not without risks and potential dangers, however….
