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Yearly Archives: 2010

Oil Spill Damages — Count Your Losses Carefully

06/11/2010
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If you’ve followed the news lately, you’ve probably noticed that a number of suits have been filed in states along the Gulf, as those devastated by the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill attempt to recover for losses to their property and livelihood. Attorneys have filed suit in Birmingham, Galveston, and […]

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Driving for Safety — Preparing for Safe Driving

06/7/2010
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In Florida a car is a “dangerous instrumentality. Florida common law holds that owners of motor vehicles may be held liable for damages suffered by third parties as the result of negligent operation of their vehicles when the vehicle is driven with their knowledge and consent. The theory behind this […]

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Gulf Oil Spill, Day 44. Many Questions, Few Answers

06/4/2010
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The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) held a conference call today where concerned citizens across the country listened and asked important questions regarding the ongoing Gulf Oil Spill crisis. Many individuals asked questions regarding their particular affected field. Physicians, paramedics, and nurses asked the CDC how they should […]

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Oil Pollution Act of 1990 — Damage Limitations

06/3/2010
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Much has been reported over the last several weeks about the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) and how it relates to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Discussion has mainly centered on the part of the law that might limit British Petroleum’s (BP) liability to $75 million. U.S. Senators, with […]

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Mud-Pies Might Actually Be Good for Kids?

05/28/2010
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With all the hype about H1N1 and other flu and cold viruses, we have become an uber-clean society, where hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes are as common in households as the paper towel. But is this cleanliness having an effect on our children? Most experts conclude that our desire to […]

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Big Trucks and the Romance of the Open Road

05/27/2010
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Truck vs passenger car accidents always end in a disaster in which the people in the car are the losers. The crashes are disasters, which almost always cause catastrophic death and destruction. There was a time I remember when truck drivers were called the “knights of the road”? They had […]

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Trucks, Planes, and Safety Concerns

05/26/2010
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I used to feel safe when I would see a commercial truck traveling next to me on the road. After reading some statistics comparing airline pilots to truck drivers, I am not so sure I feel that way now. In your mind imagine a truck tractor with two trailers attached […]

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