Blog Posts in July, 2010
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
During these summer months when so many people are out and about with man's best friend, fears about dog bites tend to increase. 74.8 million dogs live in the US today, so the occasional dog bite is ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
When a vehicle turns on its side or roof during an accident, this is referred to as rollover. Rollover can be caused by a number of factors including excessive cornering, tripping, collision, or ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Teenagers are ten times more likely to get into a car accident than any other age group. You can help protect your teen from an accident by teaching them good driving habits. Here is a list of tips ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
In Hyannis, Massachusetts, police report that they are looking for suspects that are connected to the shooting of a Connecticut man. Last Friday, 42 year old Patrick Shanahan was shot at night outside ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
This week, a settlement was reached in a wrongful death case. Court documents indicate that the plaintiff, Jennifer Berg of South Dakota, filed a claim against pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
This Monday at approximately 2:00 AM, the driver of a golf cart had to be airlifted to the hospital after being involved in an auto accident with another vehicle. Police say that the accident occurred ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
This past Monday in Iowa, authorities reported that a construction worker was hit and killed by a dump truck. The worker was in a construction area on Interstate 80 in Iowa City when the construction ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
In Ohio, it is reported that a former assisted living facility worker has withdrawn her guilty plea and will now stand trial. The worker, Iindia Weatherly was accused of nursing home abuse after an 87 ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
In North Carolina, two people have been charged with providing alcohol to a lady that was involved in a serious auto accident . After consuming alcohol, the woman was involved in a crash that led to ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
In northeastern Wyoming, a couple from North Carolina recently died after being involved in a car accident . The couple had been riding a motorcycle at the time of the collision. According to the ...
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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
New reports indicate that a slip and fall case settled on June 11 th . The case against Jazz Casino Company LLC had been set for a one-day bench trial in Orleans Parish Civil Court District on June 28 ...
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Posted on Jul 5, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
In San Francisco, two people had to be hospitalized for dog bite injuries. The individuals were attacked at Golden Gate Park on July 1 st at 6:42 AM. Animal Care and Control officials report that they ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
The family of a man killed by a morphine overdose has been awarded nearly $5 million. The victim, Burr Needham, was checked into Mercy Memorial Nursing Center in April 2002 to receive physical therapy ...
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