Wrongful Death
Can I File a Lawsuit for a Wrongful Death?
If you have recently lost a loved one as a result of a third party’s actions, you may be considering your legal options. Before you go through the troubles of filing a lawsuit, it’s important to determine whether you have a case and whether you have the opportunity of winning compensation for the damages you […]
In the News: Mom Sues Walgreen’s Over Son’s Vicodin Overdose
A Chicago mom is suing Walgreens for negligence over the death of her son, who died of a Vicodin overdose in August 2012. The suit claims that the doctor of John P. Oles, 29, had contacted Walgreen’s in 2010, requesting that pharmacists refrain from filling any prescriptions for Oles received from other doctors. According to […]
10 Tips for Safe Travels this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving feasts and days spent with family mark the official start to our holiday season each year. According to the Department of Transportation, Thanksgiving is also the busiest time of the year, with more than 35 million people traveling by car to visit family and friends. Combine distractions of a family road trip and an […]
When Hurt on the Job, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Although the number of workplace injuries has fallen since 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the risk of injury or illness remains high for employees in air transportation, public sector construction, nursing homes, and some other jobs. If you were injured while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. […]
10 Tips for Winning Your Personal Injury Case
At McAleer Law, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Unfortunately, mistakes made before you contact an attorney could hamper your ability to recover compensation. You can increase your chances of having a successful case and recovering damages with these 10 tips: Know your rights. It is important to understand the rights entitled […]
When Injured on Someone Else’s Property, Who is to Blame?
Property owners have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for other who may enter their establishment. In the legal world, we call this premises liability. When someone is injured on another person’s property and sues, courts first seek to determine whether the injured was allowed on the premises. If the owner consents to […]
Pharmaceutical Errors
More than 1.5 million people are injured each year in the U.S. due to medication errors, and about 7,000 are killed. When doctors or pharmacists makes a mistake with prescription medications, the consequences can be fatal. Claims for prescription errors are often based on simple negligence, but can be attributed to professional malpractice. The following […]
Pennsylvania’s Investigation of Power Lines
A Pennsylvania woman died days after she was struck by a power line that fell into her yard. Carrie Goretzka stepped outside to call 911 about the line and was shocked and burned by a live electrical wire that fell from trees. Rescue workers were unable to administer treatment until a utility crew came to […]
Georgia Daycares Fail to Meet Safety Standards
According to the Insurance Journal, an estimated 2,500 daycare programs in Georgia have failed to meet the state’s standards for children’s health and safety at least once in the past four years. The Atlanta Journal Constitution also investigated Georgia’s daycare programs. The report found that 220 daycares received a failing score for at least two years in a […]
Water Heater Explosion Leads to $27M Settlement
The case involving the 2004 explosion of a water heater in Indiana has been settled for $27 million. The explosion leveled an apartment that was attached to a Morgan County barn, killing one man and critically burning six of his family members. A year after the incident, the family filed a products liability suit against […]
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