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Rosario denounces 'politics of personal destruction'
WORCESTER - District 1 City Council candidate Samuel Rosario faced criminal charges 14 years ago for allegedly stealing computer equipment from Worcester State College when he was a student there, according to court documents. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:22:22 GMT)
The Natchez Democrat
ATLANTA — Tiffany Shelise Stewart and Nikki Wright-Smith partners at law recently opened the law firm of Smith and Stewart P.C. Attorneys-At-Law in Atlanta. The firm specializes in bankruptcy, criminal law, family law, personal injury, and wills/estates. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:00:21 GMT)
Untitled
Q: Due to staff cutbacks, I was laid off from my job. Shortly, I will have knee surgery to repair a sports injury. I'll be laid up for a... (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:13:38 GMT)
Japanese eating machine says he has a jaw injury
SAN JOSE -- Is Takeru Kobayashi chicken? Which, by the way, he could eat a lot of, and really fast. It seemed a little suspicious, after all, when the master eater from Japan claimed to have pulled up lame with a jaw injury while training to face his upstart speed-eating challenger, Joey (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:32:59 GMT)
Young adults aren't sold on health law
Balancing on a ladder nearly 8 feet above the cobblestones of Faneuil Hall Marketplace , Daniel Forlano juggles for the crowds many a night. A fall could lead to serious injury, but Forlano does not worry much about that. Understated confidence is part of the comedy act. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:57:15 GMT)
Have a safe and happy holiday!
When many people think of the 4th of July, they think of America's independence, cook-outs, family gatherings, road trips and fireworks. Unfortunately, statistics reflect an increase in accidents, personal injury and property damage during this holiday period. (Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:27:38 GMT)
Executives See Personal Pluses In Moving To Smaller Firms
This is first of a two-part series on careers in small and large companies. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:21:02 GMT)
Is this Buehrle's last hurrah?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mark Buehrle might want to start hiding personal belongings. His teammates and even his manager have started "collecting" memorabilia, as in just about anything the White Sox pitcher touches. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:07:46 GMT)
Liverpool agree personal terms with Torres as Benitez eyes Heinze
Liverpool are believed to have settled personal terms with Spain striker Fernando Torres while Luis Garcia is heading back to his homeland (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:04:26 GMT)
Torres Is Ready To Join Reds
Liverpool are believed to have settled personal terms with Spain striker Fernando Torres. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:09:14 GMT)
Karate a personal journey for Sudbury's Grech; World champ looks inside for better knowledge of her sport
Sheila Geraghty Grech, world champion, is all about karate. Ah, yes, but what kind of karate does she long to do? That is the question. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:12:39 GMT)
Suspected Drunken Driver Hits LAPD Squad Car In Northridge
A vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver collides with an LAPD squad car, but the officer escapese serious injury. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:29:22 GMT)
Sparring partners
Tulkinghorn is getting ready to rumble. This October Carmelite Chambers and David Phillips & Partners presents to the legal profession… Fight Night II. The latter is a personal injury specialist. How spectacularly appropriate. ... (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:26:25 GMT)
Serena Overcomes Injury, Hantuchova
American Serena Williams overcomes a calf injury to defeat Daniela Hantuchova at Wimbledon. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:42:57 GMT)
Think ahead, and overhead, when planting new trees
Everyone likes a good tree. But letting trees grow until they reach power lines can create a risk of power outages or worse — fire and personal injury. (Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:15:55 GMT)
Police say drunk driver was chased down, beaten by friend of accident victim
NEW ROCHELLE - A 70-year-old man ultimately accused of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident Sunday was found lying in the driveway of his apartment building bleeding from the head moments after the accident, police said. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:39:20 GMT)
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Handling Peanut Butter Contamination Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked Peter Pan Peanut Butter to more than 300 salmonella cases across the country. June 2007 -- The personal injury law firm of Eberstein & Witherite is assisting individuals sickened by Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butters sold at Wal-Mart. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Serena prevails with calf injury
WIMBLEDON, England — Hobbled and hurting and essentially playing on one leg, Serena Williams managed to gut out a three-set victory at Wimbledon on Monday against an opponent who helped by fading right along with the daylight. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:05:24 GMT)
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Handling Peanut Butter Contamination Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked Peter Pan Peanut Butter to more than 300 salmonella cases across the country. June 2007 -- The personal injury law firm of Eberstein & Witherite is assisting individuals sickened by Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butters sold at Wal-Mart. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:23:59 GMT)
Even Kobayashi's injury claim won't slow down San Jose's top eater hot dog eater
Is Takeru Kobayashi chicken? It seemed a little suspicious, after all, when the master hot dog eater from Japan claimed to have pulled up lame - with a jaw injury - while training to face his upstart, speed-eating challenger, Joey Chestnut of San Jose. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:56:46 GMT)
Irish injury payouts exceed £67 million
Over £67 million has been awarded by the Irish Personal Injuries Assessment Board since it was launched in 2004. The independent body, which assesses the amount of compensation a person who suffers from an injury can claim, now expects to deliver this figure annually from... (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:29:21 GMT)
Cyprus diplomat's death a 'tragedy': US embassy
The death of the US defence attache in Cyprus was a personal tragedy without security connotations, the embassy said Tuesday after his body was found on a remote hilltop with a self-inflicted injury. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:21:25 GMT)
LEIG responds to compensation reforms
The needs and rights of claimants to have access to justice and fair levels of compensation must be the key principles to be met in any further reform of the personal injury compensation system in the UK. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:02:01 GMT)
Think ahead, and overhead, when planting new trees
Everyone likes a good tree. But letting trees grow until they reach power lines can create a risk of power outages or worse — fire and personal injury. (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:06:01 GMT)
Client of Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. Who Suffered Significant Brain Injuries to Appear in HBO Documentary 'COMA'
NEW YORK, July 3, 2007 -- Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., a leading personal injury law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey, is announcing that a client of the firm, Mirian Guzman and her daughter Roxanne, will be featured in the HBO documentary "COMA." (Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:22:02 GMT)
Charge against candidate dropped
Now that his slate is wiped clean, Jerry Lipscombe is ready to focus on his health and future. The former candidate for Iredell County sheriff said the injury to personal property charge against him was dismissed Monday due to lack of evidence. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:10:51 GMT)
POLICE REPORT
These are the most recent police reports of personal and property crimes and injury traffic accidents in your area, listed by city and ZIP code. Times and dates indicate when officers took the report, not when the incident occurred. (Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:26:12 GMT)
Brees becomes new patron Saint in New Orleans
As Drew Brees enters his second season in New Orleans, the quarterback is building stronger ties with a community still recovering from Hurricane Katrina but rediscovering a love for its Saints. "Drew is just a microcosm of that city," says his personal trainer, Todd Durkin, "What his comeback from shoulder surgery represents. No one believed he'd be able to come back from that injury. New ... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:53:10 GMT)
NL NOTES
Arizona | LHP Randy Johnson, placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday for the third time due to a back injury, returned home Wednesday to work with his personal trainer. Manager Bob Melvin said RHP Yusmeiro Petit has earned another start on Sunday. Atlanta | RHP John Smoltz will return to Atlanta today and is set to meet with team doctors Friday about discomfort in his right shoulder. He will ... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:10:15 GMT)
First Bluegrass win for Kenyan comes from off lead, off injury
Another Kenyan, another win in the Bluegrass 10K. Jacob Korir, a 26-year-old senior at Eastern Kentucky, won yesterday's race in his first attempt with a time of 31:10, beating the next competitor by 56 seconds, and pushing Kenya's winning streak to eight straight. "I don't want to say that Kenyans are better than everybody," Korir said, "But maybe they are giving these people a challenge so I ... (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:17:08 GMT)
DAS: ATE reforms would see premiums rise twelve-fold
DAS has said reform proposals could lead to after-the-event premiums multiplying by a factor of 12. The insurer has joined a number of its peers in replying to the Ministry of Justice consultation paper in relation to case track limits and the claim process for personal injury claims. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:02:17 GMT)
MAYO: Fourth reminds some war veterans of personal battles that linger
They went around the table, telling their war stories in quiet tones. And then a volley of fireworks exploded outside. A few of the veterans flinched. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:54:06 GMT)
Chinese Gymnast Recovering From Injury
SHANGHAI, China - Chinese gymnast Wang Yan is making a "truly miraculous" recovery after breaking her neck in a horrific fall at last month's national championships and has regained some ability to move her arm and legs, according to newspaper reports Thursday. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:57:49 GMT)
Lawsuit against Merck, Walgreen moved here
A personal injury/product liability case against Merck & Co. and a drugstore chain involving the company's painkiller Vioxx has been transferred to Sangamon County from Madison County. (Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:45:49 GMT)
News Index
MONTREAL (CP) - The American personal-injury lawyer who caused a health scare after flying despite being infected with a potent form of tuberculosis is facing a lawsuit by three of his fellow passengers. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:18:12 GMT)
Dustin Hoffman Chasing Personal Injuries
Dustin Hoffman, who can next be seen in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium , told USA Today that he will star, produce and co-write the script for Personal Injuries , an adaptation of Scott Turow's book. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:54:25 GMT)
Czech Airways passengers to sue traveller with tuberculosis
Andrew Speaker's biography on the Speaker Law Firm website says he "concentrates his practice in personal injury litigation and family law." The Atlanta lawyer, who made headlines this spring when he travelled aboard a commercial flight from Europe while infected with a form of tuberculosis, may soon find himself concentrating on another case - this time as the defendant. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:33:11 GMT)
Coming attractions: Hoffman gets 'Personal'
Nearly 30 years ago, Dustin Hoffman tried directing a film for the first time and failed. "I started to direct Straight Time," he recalls of the drama, which just had a retrospective at the Los Angeles Film Festival, in which he played a criminal struggling to reform. But he never finished the job. "I fired myself." (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:52:21 GMT)
Massey Energy faces shareholder suit
A shareholder is suing 14 current and former Massey Energy Co. executives and board members, alleging mismanagement that has exposed the coal company to potentially hefty financial penalties. The Manville Personal Injury Trust, which owns about 1,000 shares of Massey stock, filed the lawsuit this week in Kanawha County Circuit Court in Charleston, W.Va. The defendants include Don Blankenship, ... (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:31:52 GMT)
Another Sturgeon collision: 2 injured
Two Brevard County teenagers escaped serious injury Thursday when they collided with a sturgeon in the Suwannee River while riding a personal watercraft. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:21:46 GMT)
Bonds relaxed as ever despite latest injury
Barry Bonds pinched a nerve in his hip while swinging during Thursday's series finale at Cincinnati, then had his back adjusted during the game to alleviate the problem. He played right on through it. (Fri, 06 Jul 2007 23:48:42 GMT)
Garrigus returns from alcohol, drug abuse
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Considering the dark personal depths Robert Garrigus endured a few years ago, the thought of having a chance to win the AT&T National is something he can easily put in perspective. (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:55:22 GMT)
Shareholder sues Massey management
A shareholder is suing 14 current and former Massey Energy Co. executives and board members, alleging mismanagement that has exposed the coal company to potentially hefty financial penalties. The Manville Personal Injury Trust, which owns about 1,000 shares of Massey stock, filed the lawsuit this week in Kanawha Circuit Court. The defendants include Don Blankenship, Massey's chief executive. ... (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:06:57 GMT)
Dustin Hoffman to finally debut as director in 'Personal Injuries'
Washington, July 7 (ANI): Dustin Hoffman is finally gearing up to make his debut as a film director in 'Personal Injuries', nearly three decades after he had himself quit the helmer's seat. The veteran actor had been signed to helm the self-starrer 'Straight Time' in 1978, but he handed over the film's reins to Ulu Grosbard after finding simultaneous acting and directing ... (Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:30:19 GMT)
Guerrero looks for an edge at Home Run Derby
Outfielder will have third base coach Ebel serve them up at All-Star game competition NEW YORK — When Vladimir Guerrero asked Dino Ebel to be his personal pitcher for Monday's Home Run Derby, it took the Angels' third base coach all of about one second to respond. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:16:30 GMT)
Slumping Wildcats get tie
NEW YORK -- Continuing to miss some key players due to injury and personal conflicts, the New Jersey Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie with the New York Magic last evening in W-League soccer action. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:16:37 GMT)
Injury ends Frazier grad's Arena season
Frazier High School graduate Chad Salisbury's eighth season in the Arena Football League came to a sudden end on June 2 during the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Rampage's 66-53 home loss to the Kansas City Brigade. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:20:55 GMT)
Guerrero looks for an edge at Home Run Derby
NEW YORK — When Vladimir Guerrero asked Dino Ebel to be his personal pitcher for Monday's Home Run Derby, it took the Angels' third base coach all of about one second to respond. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 07:06:34 GMT)
Senator with eye on state office takes on ag industry
Some praise Dean Florez for his passion, others say he's self-promoting. SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Dean Florez's fight to regulate the leafy green vegetable industry has all the makings of a personal crusade. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:04:35 GMT)
On the road to Broadway's 'Xanadu'
LI native Robert Ahrens steers the skating musical to Broadway as producer More terrible things can happen to a first-time producer than losing your leading man to an injury -- a roller-skating injury -- just before opening night. "But it's definitely in the Top 10," says Robert Ahrens, 37, a Nesconset native and lead producer of "Xanadu." (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:05:33 GMT)
Motorcycle, car collide on Saturday night; Alcohol not a factor
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP — One motorcycle rider from Ohio and a motorist from Coldwater were injured during a personal injury accident on Saturday at 10:45 p m. at the intersection of Jonesville and Marshall Roads in Coldwater Township. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:40:32 GMT)
Proposed changes could boost risk for insurers
Proposed changes to New York's insurance law could have significant impact on how insurance companies, policyholders and accident victims become involved in personal injury lawsuits. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:33:17 GMT)
Ballack Blow For Chelsea
Florent Malouda is set to join Chelsea in the USA, but Michael Ballack is out through injury. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:09:14 GMT)
Dollar - No Help From Data
Another week another slide in the greenback as almost all of the data printed in the red. Housing. Durable Goods, Consumer Confidence and Personal spending and income all missed expectations. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:11:43 GMT)
11 injured in auto accident
Hyde Park – The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple vehicle personal injury auto accident that occurred on Crum Elbow Road in Hyde Park Saturday evening. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:07:30 GMT)
Nothing personal: win was like any other, says Smith
AFTER making a triumphant return to Parramatta Stadium last night, Newcastle coach Brian Smith declined the opportunity to take a shot at those at the Eels who decided to replace him with former Knights mentor Michael Hagan in what amounted to a straight swap. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:08:04 GMT)
On the road to Broadway's 'Xanadu'
LI native Robert Ahrens steers the skating musical to Broadway as producer More terrible things can happen to a first-time producer than losing your leading man to an injury -- a roller-skating injury -- just before opening night. "But it's definitely in the Top 10," says Robert Ahrens, 37, a Nesconset native and lead producer of "Xanadu." (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:10:05 GMT)
Vols Linebacker Karl Still Hurting After Serious Back Injury.
Tennessee starting outside linebacker Ryan Karl suffered a serious back injury last week during summer weight room work outs and will be held out of action completely until pre-season practice starts in August. Doctors say they will reassess Karl's injury before practice begins. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:11:00 GMT)
TV/Radio Notes: Injury forces Rocco DeMaro off the air
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The Disability Insurance Policy: Now In English
We hate to think about it, but all of us are susceptible to the risk of disability. Sickness or injury can easily force us away from our work and income, and it doesn't take long for monthly bills, mortgage payments and car payments to create a financial crisis. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:39:02 GMT)
Oxford County arrest log
• Stephen M. Savage, 55, of Saco, July 6, operating after suspension, personal recognizance bail, Bethel Police Department. • Mark A. Daniel, 34, of Paris, July 6, violation of conditions of release, no bail listed as of July 9, Oxford Police Department. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:12:29 GMT)
Sharapova criticised for pulling out of Fed Cup semi
"She said she is injured, so she will not play," Russia captain Shamil Tarpishchev told Reuters. Sharapova, who was soundly beaten by eventual champion Venus Williams in the fourth round at Wimbledon last week, has been suffering with a persistent shoulder injury since April. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:12:55 GMT)
Sheriff's Department 07/06/2007
At 4:12 p.m., June 30, Ricky F. Crofoot, 47, of 2045 county Route 176, Fulton , was arrested by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (license suspended with four scoffs on two dates), and failure to yield the right of way in an intersection, following the investigation into a personal injury motor ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:33:58 GMT)
AMA asks MoJ to rethink claims process reform
The Accident Management Association today called on the Ministry of Justice to rethink its proposals for the reform of the claims process for personal injury claims. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:59:31 GMT)
Ralston fire calls
June 25 - Mutual aid, La Vista, personal injury accident. June 26 - Mutual aid, La Vista, personal injury accident. June 26 - 4700 block of South 77th Avenue, dumpster fire. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:58:37 GMT)
Male blue-collar workers at highest risk of injury
Male blue-collar workers sustain the most non-fatal, activity-limiting injuries while at work, says a new Statistics Canada study. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:52:36 GMT)
In-form Devonish sets 100m best
Britain's Marlon Devonish records another 100m personal best at the Lausanne Super Grand Prix. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:27:36 GMT)
Consumer Class Actions Usurping Personal Injury Claims
Plaintiffs lawyers are filing more class actions against companies under state consumer-protection laws in conjunction with, or even in place of, traditional personal injury class actions, which have become too difficult to certify. Defense lawyers say injury-related consumer class actions have grown as the plaintiffs bar has sought out new "lucrative" areas for monetary relief. But plaintiffs ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:05:13 GMT)
Protecting a business from injury suits
Q. How can I shield my business from personal injury liability? Accidents are an everyday occurrence, but you have an obligation to take steps that ensure the safety of your customers and others who visit your place of business. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:20:04 GMT)
It's time to strike out at HR Derby
Commissioner Bud Selig apparently is going to wait and see whether he will be on hand for Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run. Maybe he can hope for a season-ending injury -- to Bonds or himself. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:34:52 GMT)
Sturgeon strike near Branford injures 2
Two Brevard County teenagers escaped serious injury Thursday when they collided with a sturgeon in the Suwannee River near Branford while riding a personal watercraft. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:11:34 GMT)
Emergency Stops feature safe break action.
With XN Series, maintenance technicians can install up to 20 personal padlocks, preventing unauthorized resetting of latched emergency stop switch. Units ensure NC contacts open when contact block is separated from operator. Safety Interlock Mechanism keeps contacts open when operator is locked, while Direct Opening Action ensures that even if contacts are welded, force applied on button will ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:22:24 GMT)
Powell set to return at Golden League in Rome
World 100 meters record holder Asafa Powell is due to return from injury at the third Golden League meeting of the season in Rome on Friday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:24:45 GMT)
Cornyn comes out swinging ahead of a fundraising jaunt
Senator points to foe's personal injury lawyer ties. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:14:01 GMT)
Cornyn comes out swinging ahead of a fundraising jaunt
Senator points to foe's personal injury lawyer ties. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:15:53 GMT)
Happy return
They just could not keep him down on the farm. It is not often that a CFL player makes a comeback at the age of 30 -- especially when his original retirement does not even involve a major injury or a personal tragedy of any sort. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:22:55 GMT)
iPods + lightning = injury
Wearing the device that is said to put "1,000 songs in your pocket" during a thunderstorm may have sent millions of volts surging through the head of an unlucky Vancouver jogger. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:35:32 GMT)
Doctors warn of injuries if lightning strikes personal devices
Listen to an iPod during a storm and you may get more than electrifying tunes. A Canadian jogger suffered wishbone-shaped chest and neck burns, ruptured eardrums and a broken jaw when lighting traveled through his music player's wires. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:25:57 GMT)
Ralston fire calls
June 25 - Mutual aid, La Vista, personal injury accident. June 26 - Mutual aid, La Vista, personal injury accident. June 26 - 4700 block of South 77th Avenue, dumpster fire. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:58:12 GMT)
Her treadmill knee injury leads to 230Gs settlement
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Most folks want to get off the treadmill in the worst way. And that's just what happened to Barbara Noseworthy of Eltingville. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:48:36 GMT)
US golfer Mickelson swinging into form for British Open
Phil Mickelson brushed aside concerns over a wrist injury that has hampered his game recently as he swept into a share of the early lead at the three-million-pound (six-million-dollar) Scottish Open on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:52:54 GMT)
Happy return
They just could not keep him down on the farm. It is not often that a CFL player makes a comeback at the age of 30 -- especially when his original retirement does not even involve a major injury or a personal tragedy of any sort. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:04:51 GMT)
US golfer Mickelson swinging into form for British Open
Phil Mickelson brushed aside concerns over a wrist injury that has hampered his game recently as he swept into a share of the early lead at the three-million-pound (six-million-dollar) Scottish Open on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:28:39 GMT)
Former priest faces more charges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A former priest convicted of sex abuse in Syracuse could face new charges in Delaware. A new law in Delaware abolishes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits for victims of child sex abuse. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:25:07 GMT)
Protecting a business from injury suits
Q. How can I shield my business from personal injury liability? Accidents are an everyday occurrence, but you have an obligation to take steps that ensure the safety of your customers and others who visit your place of business. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:48:08 GMT)
N.J. Ethics Panel Finds Judge Abused Office by Interceding in Son's Dispute, Urges Censure
New Jersey's high tribunal for judicial ethics transgressions says censure is the appropriate discipline for Supreme Court Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto for misusing his office to advance a personal interest. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:03:33 GMT)
Barrett Calls It A Day
Wasps hooker Jonny Barrett has been forced into retirement by a spinal neck injury. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:09:36 GMT)
This Year, Junior's Mint
Griffey Staying Healthy After 6 Injury-Filled Seasons Ken Griffey Jr. arrived from another All-Star Game, rejoined his team and started the twice-a-week ritual of unpacking his large, personal equipment trunk in a new city. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:15:37 GMT)
Personal injury reform is flawed claims Thompsons
A survey of over 1,000 claimants by Thompsons Solicitors shows overwhelming opposition to the government's reform for the personal injury claims process. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:59:31 GMT)
Court judgement raises questions
By Letter to the editor from Charles Torkko- Denver, Colo. The $327,000 judgment, in a Virginia, Minn. court, against an out-of-state insurance provider, Illinois Farmers Insurance, raises troubling parallels between liability and personal injury claims by ambulance chasing trial lawyers. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:22:08 GMT)
Sunday's Editorial: Goodbye, no-fault
On Oct. 1, Florida's no-fault car insurance law and its requirement for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) will expire - with no provision for a new system to take its place. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:06:58 GMT)
Exercise encouragement Personal trainers help Midlanders achieve fitness goals
Fitness tips from Midland personal trainers: -Trust a body fat calculation more than a scale or the body mass index (BMI) chart. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:19:06 GMT)
Asafa Powell wins 100 meters in 9.9
Asafa Powell returned from a groin injury by posting his season-best 9.90 seconds to win the 100 meters at the Golden Gala in Rome on Friday. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:41:33 GMT)
Giambi & Mitchell meet at last
Jason Giambi became the first active major league ballplayer to meet with former Sen. George Mitchell yesterday, presumably spilling his guts about his personal history of steroid abuse. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:28:51 GMT)
Finger injury won't block you
QUESTION: (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:24:22 GMT)
Former priest faces more charges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A former priest convicted of sex abuse in Syracuse could face new charges in Delaware. A new law in Delaware abolishes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits for victims of child sex abuse. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:51:06 GMT)
Twenty years later local remembers community support after car accident, brain injury
Flipping pages in a worn-out scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings and letters, Shari Beame relived 20 years of memories- some devastating, others triumphant. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:09:34 GMT)
Wandering off the career path
After a traumatic, on-the-job injury, counseling was the last thing Frank Paratore of Concord Township thought he wanted or needed. Paratore, once a drywall finisher, shattered his elbow two years ago, putting a halt to his daily profession. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:24:09 GMT)
Attorney in hot water with MADD
SARASOTA -- Personal injury attorney Jeffrey Luhrsen handed out promotional drinking glasses with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving logo on one side and his law firm's hot line on the other. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:10:28 GMT)
Automobile insurers, medical groups at odds
The battle over the personal-injury protection in Floridians' auto insurance continues to rage, even as Gov. Charlie Crist says he may call legislators back early to settle it. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:10:44 GMT)
Football raffle to benefit Catastrophic Injury Fund
A football raffle to benefit the NTAF Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund in honor of Steve Anderson is currently under way. The drawing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 13, at The Titusville Herald. The winner of the drawing need not be present. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:33:35 GMT)
AL team notes
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Inside Slant
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Deal Applies Brakes to Paris Crash Suit
Paris Hilton managed to steer clear of this particular vehicular jam. Court documents show that a settlement was reached Friday in the personal injury lawsuit brought against the heiress by... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:16:15 GMT)
Former Lowell star now an orthopaedic surgeon
A season-ending injury, suffered playing college basketball, helped Jennifer Bayer decide what direction her career as a medical professional would take. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:47:49 GMT)
New York Lawyers Use Web Media as Innovative Educational Tool and Business Model
The Personal Injury Attorneys of Bader, Yakaitis, and Nonnenmacher Revolutionize Public Relations by Utilizing Blogging Tools for Personal Injury Law Education for Injured Victims (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
New York Lawyers Use Web Media as Innovative Educational Tool and Business Model
The Personal Injury Attorneys of Bader, Yakaitis, and Nonnenmacher Revolutionize Public Relations by Utilizing Blogging Tools for Personal Injury Law Education for Injured Victims (PRWeb Jul 17, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/ (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:34:33 GMT)
Giambi puts foot forward
Fresh off his long-awaited meeting with former Sen. George Mitchell on Friday, Jason Giambi was back to rehabbing his left foot injury yesterday. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:19:00 GMT)
Coming to terms with epilepsy; Sudbury woman's experience with affliction basis for radio essay
In the summer of 1993, when she was 13, Jenn Lamothe was struck in the head by a baseball. After a brief examination by her family physician, the injury was considered nothing more than a "goose egg" on the forehead and she was sent on her way. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:13:54 GMT)
Bruno's High Legal Bills
Here’s a little more detail on that story about Joe Bruno using his campaign funds to pay for work done by a personal injury law firm. The work done by Dreyer Boyajian is connected to the federal investigation currently looking into whether Joe Bruno used his influence to help a contributor secure state funding. Bruno’s payments to Dreyer Boyajian were first noted a few months ago ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:41:10 GMT)
Bus driver in Court over injury of passenger
A bus driver was granted bail after being charged with reckless driving, resulting in the injury of an elderly Austrian woman as she alighted the bus. 39-year-old John Abela from Żejtun pleaded not guilty to involuntarily injuring Austrian Margarathe Granitz as she descended from the bus in a Sliema after returning from Golden Bay. The Court heard how the alleged victim was injured on ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:08:58 GMT)
Insurers seek to lower coverage, premiums
LANSING -- Michigan drivers could save as much as 23 percent on their auto insurance premiums with a change in the state's no-fault law to let them choose which level of personal injury protection they want, according industry studies released today. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:07:07 GMT)
Insurance Companies Want to Make No Fault Insurance Optional
Michigan is the only state to require unlimited personal injury protection benefits. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:02:49 GMT)
Army starting brain injury education
The Army is trying to teach all of its soldiers to recognize symptoms of brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder — and not be ashamed of seeking treatment for the signature injuries of the Iraq war. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:01:37 GMT)
Army to Train Soldiers About Brain Injuries, Other Mental Health Concerns
The Army plans to begin a program today to educate every soldier about traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The rare effort to break the perceived stigma within the military on mental health problems comes as increasingly more troops return from battle with serious but undiagnosed conditions. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:09:01 GMT)
Technology poses new threats in storms iPods and cell phones can prove to be dangerous when lightning is nearby
Personal electronic devices, such as iPods, Walkmans, cell phones and beepers worn on the body during thunderstorms, can contribute to injury when one is struck by lightning. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:14:35 GMT)
Army to Launch Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD Education Program
By John J. Kruzel - Within 90 days, all soldiers will receive information to help them identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury, and they will be urged to seek treatment if necessary, Army officials told reporters at the Pentagon. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:10:31 GMT)
Man gets year in jail for leaving scene of April 4 injury accident
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Famed tenor Hadley dies of injury after shooting
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York (AP) -- Jerry Hadley, the world-class tenor known for his agile and lyric voice, died Wednesday, a week after he shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:05:51 GMT)
Albany Leaders Disclose
The Center for Public Integrity posted the last four years' worth of financial disclosure statements from every current state lawmaker. Fun! In those forms, you get a glimpse into the lives some lawmakers lead outside the chamber. Some quick highlights: Sheldon Silver explains his law practice thusly: “Limited practice of law in the principal subject area of personal injury claims ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:40:58 GMT)
Murray to return from injury at Legg Mason Classic
Briton Andy Murray will return from injury at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington at the end of July after being given the all-clear by his doctor. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:48:36 GMT)
Terry's injury puts club and country on alert
Steve McClaren will be a worried man ahead of the autumn internationals after John Terry broke a toe. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:18:35 GMT)
Terry's injury puts club and country on alert
Steve McClaren will be a worried man ahead of the crucial autumn internationals after John Terry broke a toe. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:23:00 GMT)
NLJ 2007 Defense Hot List
The National Law Journal received scores of nominations for its third annual Defense Hot List, ranging from small shops doing personal injury and product liability torts to legal giants contesting the fates of industries. Read on to learn more about some law firms that have done exemplary, cutting-edge defense work during the past 12 months. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:14:09 GMT)
Outskirts Press Announces Economic Damages Primer for Attorneys, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Law Book from Austin, ...
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Economic Damages Primer for Attorneys: Introduction, Guidelines, and Tables to Value Economic Damages in Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, and Personal Injury Cases by Dwight Steward, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Law category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as ... (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:15:43 GMT)
Chelsea hit by Terry injury
Sport: England captain breaks a toe in pre-season friendly with Suwon Bluewings. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:36:29 GMT)
Expanding Law Firm Tests Market With TV Ads
Morgan & Morgan has used TV advertising to build one of Florida's largest personal injury practices. Now the 100-lawyer firm wants to do the same in Georgia by combining with two firms to launch a 14-lawyer Atlanta office. Morgan started testing the waters a year and a half ago, when it began advertising in Atlanta on TV, on the radio, in the Yellow Pages and on billboards. Partner James Kelleher ... (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:16:44 GMT)
Powerhouse lawyer loses $35.7 million ruling
Powerhouse Houston lawyer John O'Quinn, one of the nation's most feared personal injury litigators, must repay $10.7 million improperly withheld from clients and forfeit $25 million for a "serious violation of a lawyer's duty," an arbitration panel ruled. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:07:18 GMT)
Owen concerned about plastic pitch
Michael Owen has admitted he fears a repeat of his injury nightmare when England take on Russia on an artificial pitch in October.Steve McClaren's men have five games left to salvage their unconvincing Euro 2008 qualifying campaign - with this autumn's trip to Moscow the only one to be played away from the rebuilt Wembley Stadium. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:45:08 GMT)
Owen concerned about plastic pitch
Michael Owen has admitted he fears a repeat of his injury nightmare when England take on Russia on an artificial pitch in October. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:59:28 GMT)
Solicitors fear for future of ATE market
Proposals to restrict after-the-event (ATE) insurance in personal injury cases could lead to a huge hike in premiums and undermine access to justice, the Ministry of Justice was warned last week. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:33:18 GMT)
Plastic is not fantastic news for Owen
MICHAEL OWEN has admitted he fears a repeat of his injury nightmare when England take on Russia on an artificial pitch in October. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:07:27 GMT)
City of Salisbury releases personal injury report
The city of Salisbury had 20 personal injuries reported among its 460 employees during the past 12 months. The workers' compensation cost of claims in those injuries amounted to $45,793, Risk Manager Richard Kelly told Salisbury City Council Tuesday. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:44:08 GMT)
4 years ago, he fell off truck; today he's got $200,000
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The next time, he'll probably just celebrate with a glass of milk. An Annadale man who fell off a tow truck four years ago -- as it took a victory lap after winning a competition -- has settled his personal-injury lawsuit for $200,000. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:18:55 GMT)
Accident stops Northway traffic on cusp of weekend
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A personal injury accident on Interstate-87 north of Albany has stopped weekenders heading to the Adirondacks and other northbound traffic at evening rush hour. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:31:13 GMT)
Accident stops Northway traffic on cusp of weekend
Associated Press - July 20, 2007 6:25 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A personal injury accident on Interstate-87 north of Albany has stopped weekenders heading to the Adirondacks and other... (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:40:26 GMT)
More die from drink driving in Wales
Drink driving is on the increase in Wales and there was a a six per cent increase in the number of people killed in reported personal-injury drink-drive accidents between 1997 and 2005. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:54:33 GMT)
Drink-drivers only influenced by adverts that drive home personal consequences
London, July 21 (ANI): Young men are not influenced by advertisements that show horrific consequences of drink-driving until the message relates directly to them, says a report. The UK Department of Transport says that advertisements about the dreadful consequences of drink-driving can influence young men not to sit behind the wheel while inebriated, only if such public announcements show that a ... (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:30:20 GMT)
Author writes of how yoga helps him overcome injury
I'm always on the lookout for gripping, personal stories. Matthew Sanford just won the Minnesota Reader's Choice Award for his -- "Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence." Sanford was in a car accident when he was 13. He speak (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:11:31 GMT)
Twenty years later local remembers community support after car accident, brain injury
Flipping pages in a worn-out scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings and letters, Shari Beame relived 20 years of memories- some devastating, others triumphant. (Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:08:44 GMT)
First it was personal ads - now it's personal loans online
As lending money to strangers over the Internet gains traction, more Web-based services are popping up to indulge risk-loving investors attracted to this new market. (Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:19:44 GMT)
VETERANS
An article telling how Vito Solazzo’s unselfish donation of $500 in prize winnings and $500 in personal funds started a campaign to aid wounded service personnel has been generating more donations. (Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:03:59 GMT)
A Lawyer's Fall - How Can It Happen Like This?
Robert Scott Weisberg was a lawyer with everything - a profitable law practice, another side business, newsstand Shinders, a beautiful home and wife. But now his personal and professional fall leaves his life in tatters. How can a lawyer's life turn so bad? Check out the LawFuel Jobs Network at http://www.lawfuel.com/law-jobs. (Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:51:23 GMT)
Barton will miss start of season
Newcastle United's summer signing Joey Barton will miss the start of the new season after suffering a foot injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw in a friendly at Carlisle. (Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:36:41 GMT)
Personal injury accident policies rarely meet expectations, or needs
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have insurance policies to protect them in case of personal injury, but that does not mean that most of them should rest easy at night. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:34:48 GMT)
Personal fireworks aren't worth the risk
On July 17, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. issued an emergency declaration requesting that local officials ban personal fireworks in their areas. While the governor's request will surely be unpopular with firework enthusiasts and retailers throughout the state, he has good reason for making the request. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:21:13 GMT)
N.J. Supreme Court Censures Justice for Actions on Behalf of Bullied Son
The New Jersey Supreme Court on Friday issued a stern rebuke to one of its members for using the prestige of office to advance a personal interest. The court censured Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto for how he dealt with police, prosecutors and court officials over a complaint that his son was being bullied by a high school football teammate. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:02:49 GMT)
The bottom line
By JAN JARVIS MIDSUMMER SHAPE UP WEEK 1: GLUTES Do everything in moderation. That's the advice that personal trainer Pam James offers everyone who hops on the fitness bandwagon. It's far better to start slowly than to do too much and risk injury or burnout, said James, the wellness director for the YMCA of Arlington's Central Branch. It takes time to gain weight and it's going to take time to ... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:04:02 GMT)
Lucky Boaters Avoid Injury After Crash
A boating accident on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee resulted in a hole in the side of one vessel but no injuries. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:52:19 GMT)
Boat goes airborne in harbor accident
CHICAGO | Four people escaped injury early Sunday morning after a boat they were riding in hit the north break wall at Calumet Harbor, launching the boat 6 to 7 feet in the air and about 20 feet in distance. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:12:29 GMT)
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