Settlement reached in aftermath of Asiana Airlines crash

Dr. Kyung Rhan Rha sued Asiana Airlines for injuries suffered in the July 6, 2013, crash at SFO in which four people died and 49 of the 307 people on board were injured. She claims an injury to her right arm precludes her from grasping the tools she needs as a prosthodontist, a surgical dentist [...]

By |2017-09-22T16:24:34+01:00September 22nd, 2017|News|

Yoko Ono wins legal battle against soft drink manufacturers ‘John Lemon’

When you're one of the most famous musicians of all time, it's somewhat understandable that companies will want to piggyback on that fame to sell their product. One Polish drinks company that tried to circumnavigate trademark laws by calling their drink 'John Lemon' have found themselves on the wrong side of his widow Yoko Ono, however. 'John Lemon', [...]

By |2017-09-22T14:46:03+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Legal, Legal Advice, News|

New hope for Formula One legend Michael Schumacher

There could be new hope in former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher's fight to recover from a serious brain injury sustained in 2013, according to new reports. Swedish and German media outlets today reported the 48-year-old sporting legend could be flown to the US for state-of-the-art medical treatment, where a brain injury specialist is [...]

By |2017-09-21T10:40:57+01:00September 21st, 2017|Accident, Catastrophic injury, Legal Advice, News|

Prosecutors appeal to extend Oscar Pistorius sentence

Prosecutors are appealing to extend the six-year murder sentence handed to Oscar Pistorius last year. South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal will hear the state's arguments on 3 November. Pistorius, a Paralympic gold medallist, was jailed in 2016 for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The National Prosecuting Authority will claim the sentence was too [...]

By |2017-09-19T10:16:50+01:00September 19th, 2017|Legal, Legal Advice, News|

Irish women take legal action over ‘razor blade’ vaginal mesh implants

A NUMBER OF Irish women are pursuing legal action over complications they suffered after receiving vaginal mesh implants. The cases have emerged following reports of thousands of patients in the US, UK and Australia enduring similar issues with the devices. Transvaginal mesh implants are used to treat stress incontinence and more recently pelvic prolapse – [...]

By |2017-09-18T10:00:26+01:00September 18th, 2017|Legal Advice, Medical Negligence, News|

Ferris Wheel Provider blame child for the gondola overturning

Family Attractions Amusement LLC blames one of the children injured on their Ferris wheel for the gondola overturning, according to responses to three lawsuits filed following the August 2016 incident at the Greene County Fair. In the responses, the company denies responsibility in the incident and places blame on a minor child who was in [...]

By |2017-09-14T17:55:30+01:00September 14th, 2017|Accident, News, Personal Injuries, personal injury claim, Personal Safety|

Former Corrie actor says daughter’s death was a ‘tragic accident’

The 60-year-old told The Sun that the family had "lost an angel", but that the death of 25-year-old Louella Michie was "not murder". He told the paper: "We've lost our angel. It's not murder - they were friends. It was just a tragic mistake, a tragic accident. "She touched so many lives. She was so [...]

By |2017-09-13T14:25:28+01:00September 13th, 2017|Accident, News|

Portugal asked to review laser laws after pilot blinded

An investigation into the incident, at Porto Airport in Portugal on September 5 2015, has highlighted the lack of legislation in Portugal covering the targeting of aircraft with lasers. The probe into the incident was delegated by the Portuguese authorities to the Irish Department of Transport’s Air Accident Investigation Unit as Ireland is the ‘state [...]

By |2017-09-12T10:51:56+01:00September 12th, 2017|News|

Daniel Day-Lewis looks terrible after motorbike accident

After calling it quits with Hollywood in June, the former actor, 60, was seen in public for the first time since his announcement, wincing in pain and hobbling toward his home in the West Village. Lewis broke his arm in a motorbike accident, sources exclusively tell Page Six. The Oscar-winning actor was spotted in Manhattan on Wednesday [...]

By |2017-09-08T11:20:50+01:00September 8th, 2017|Accident, News, Personal Injuries, Personal Safety|

Conor McGregor to go to court to protect Notorious brand

Mc Gregor has enlisted a legal team to help him win trademark for "The Notorious" in a series of upcoming legal battles. The Dubliner trademarked his brand with the European Union Intellectual Property Office back in January. However, he is being challenged by companies in the Netherlands and the UK. Two brothers from Liverpool, owners of Notorious Clothing brand are [...]

By |2017-09-04T16:10:57+01:00September 4th, 2017|Legal, Legal Advice, News|
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