“personal injury”

Bavis Family’s 9/11 Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Revisited

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | October 7, 2011

In August, I commented on the wrongful death suit that the Bavis family was bringing on behalf of Mark Bavis, who died as a result of the September 11th tragedy. The Bavis family alleged in its suit, which was brought against United Airlines and its security contractor, Huntleigh USA, that both entities were liable for […]

Could it have been Avoided?: Six Indiana State Fair Attendees Die as a Result of Inadequate Inspection of Fair Stage

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 1, 2011

When we attend an entertainment event, normally we are thinking of how much fun the venue is likely to be. Whether or not the venue will be safe is normally the last thing on our minds. However, the tragic stage collapse that occurred at the Indiana State Fair on August 13, 2011 may change the […]

Metrolink Train Accident Settlement Illustrates Dangers of Tort Reform

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | August 7, 2011

Earlier this month, a judge carved up a $200 million settlement fund to be divided among dozens of people who had filed personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against Southern California’s commuter rail network and other defendants. For many of these plaintiffs, the settlement money will barely cover medical costs, leave alone the crushing expenses […]

Huge Loss for Big Tobacco as FDA Calls for Graphic Warning Labels

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 24, 2011

There’s no doubt that tobacco is a booming business – and products liability issues have no qualms about riding in on the coattails of success. Many consumers’ complaints stem from the assertion that tobacco companies knew about and concealed the risks associated with smoking, and it certainly has been a quarter of a century since […]

New Research Reveals Possible Methods for Preventing Brain Damage Following Personal Injury

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 12, 2011

New research, published in The Journal of Physiology, may have provided a definitive answer to the question of whether a key molecule, ‘KCC2’ facilitates brain cell death after an injury or prevents it. The answer, which apparently indicates prevention, has prompted scientists to explore artificial production of the compound which could provide ‘neuroprotection’ to those […]