188 articles on "jury"

San Diego Longshore Lawyer Straight Talk: Calculating Permanent Disability For An Unscheduled Injury

Longshoreman, shipyard workers and harbor workers that are injured on the job are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. This is a Federal workers compensation program for maritime workers whom are not Seaman. There are two dif...

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The Motor Vehicle Accident “Whiplash-Type” Injury As Of 2004

The Motor Vehicle Accident “Whiplash-Type” Injury As Of 2004  by: Dan BaldygaThe “Bottom Line” regarding “Whiplash Crash Facts” (accumulated during 2004 - - and including all the previous years) are as follows: THERE ARE EIGHT SERIO...

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Snowboard Safety: Injury Prevention and Treatment

Snowboard Safety: Injury Prevention and Treatment by: Jeremy Hier Snowboarding is one of the most popular snow sports and like any other physical activity, it is susceptible to injury. However if the right precautions are taken and the correct p...

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Injury Claims By Cyclists Not Wearing Helmets

The law requires motorists to wear seat belts and if you ride a motorcycle you must wear a crash helmet. There is no requirement however (at least at the moment) for cyclists to wear a helmet. Although cycling is by no means a dangerous occupation, ...

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Motorcycle Accidents Can Leave You Badly Injured

For numerous motorcyclists, it would not be difficult to envision pictures of emerald seas with rolling waves, sandy white beaches, and winding roads. There may not be anything more exhilarating than motorcycle riding up the coast or down a country r...

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What Is A Contingent Fee Lawsuit and Is It Worth Your While?

Okay - I've got a question for you. Aside from the occasional altruistic attorney that you might run across once every a millennium or so, why do attorney's practice law? No, this is not a trick question. Ready for the the answer? It&apos...

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Running Injuries: Why Are We So Stupid?

Running Injuries: Why Are We So Stupid? by: Michael T. Kershaw Running and fitness enthusiasts will always have injuries, despite the fact that our equipment (i.e. shoes) is getting better all the time. The reality is, enthusiasts will exercise ...

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Insurance Companies Have Attorneys And So Should You

Have you sustained an injury while on the job? Are you having trouble getting your insurance company to pay up and compensate you for your injury? An injury that occurs in the workplace can have a devastating effect on the injured worker and family m...

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Settlements In Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits Dealing With Closed Head Injuies

One of the more serious types of injuries which can result from a motor vehicle accident is a closed head injury. A closed head injury can result in lifelong personality changes, motor control deficits, [problems with memory, and language problems. D...

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Spinal Cord Injury & Michigan Statute of Limitations

A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into spinal cor...

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