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Dangerous Conditions: MoDOT’s Responsibility in Highway Accidents

Although sovereign immunity protects governments from lawsuits, it is waived in some cases to allow justice for injury victims who have been harmed by governmental negligence.

Mixed Messages About Highway Safety in Arizona

According to the seventh annual Report Card on Highway Safety released by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Arizona ranks second to last in the nation for highway safety.

GM Bankruptcy May Impact Victims’ Rights

Bankruptcy rendered the new GM Corporation immune from important liability. However, victims of accidents who filed claims prior to bankruptcy may still be entitled to voice their objections.

The High Costs of Drunken Drivers

Drunk drivers exact a high toll, causing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year in motor vehicle crashes.

The Cost of Medicaid: Eligibility and Asset Protection

Nursing home care can eat away a lifetime of careful savings in no time, but effective Medicaid planning can help protect some familial assets.

Business Risk Management 101

The concept of risk management seems simple; perhaps that is why it is often overlooked. The unfortunate results of insufficient risk management are serious losses in dollars and management time.

Arizona Child Seat Belt Law May Get A Boost

Arizona child seat belt law is lagging; Arizona is one of only three states in the country where five-year-olds are not required to ride in a car seat.

Work Injury That Worsens Over Time May Still Be Compensable Years Later

A recent case in Pennsylvania found that a viral exposure at work can be the basis for a workers' compensation award from resulting blindness that developed almost thirty years later.

Ruling Gives Injury Victims Right to Full Recovery of Medical Expenses

This past November, a California appellate court handed down an important victory for personal injury victims.

Compensation for Workplace Injuries in the Health Care Industry

Jobs in the health care industry are among some of the most dangerous in the country and these workers routinely suffer on-the-job injuries.

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