Answers about Arbitration
We discussed arbitration in our blogs this week. We wanted to end the week by addressing some common questions about arbitration. You should address any specific questions to an experienced arbitration attorney. Is there an arbitration clause in your contract? When signing a contract, look for an arbitration clause somewhere in the document. If the benefits to […]
The Benefits of Arbitration
If you are involved in a lawsuit, have you considered arbitration as a means of settling the dispute? Depending on your case, it can be an inexpensive way to settle the dispute. Here are some benefits to going forward with arbitration. Parties to a dispute prefer arbitration because it removes them from the formal judicial system and […]
Dean Colson Unanimously Elected to Chair Board of Governors of State University System of Florida
Attorney- at- Law Magazine recently noted that injury attorney Dean Colson was unanimously elected chair of the Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida at a November 2011 meeting of the board. The 17-member board is responsible for the management of Florida’s State University System. A press release by thttps://www.colson.com/personal-injury-law-firmhe State University System noted […]
When is Arbitration Better than Litigation?
You might have heard the term “ADR” used by members of the legal profession. ADR stands for “alternative dispute resolution,” and refers to using mediation or arbitration as an alternative to litigation. Did you know that arbitration has been around for over 1,000 years? Merchants from different countries used arbitration as a way to settle […]
Fruit Roll-Ups: Good, but Good for You?
Do you remember Fruit Roll-Ups? You peeled them from the plastic and they were good and good for you, right? Well, maybe not, according to a class action lawsuit filed against General Mills for allegedly false claims about the product’s nutritional value. In a story at foodanddrinkdigital.com, the Center for Science in the Public Interest […]
Defective Drugs and Pregnancy
Our last blog discussed how some drug companies rush their prescription drugs onto the market as soon as possible. In the face of studies showing the risk of prescription drugs to pregnant women, researchers have asserted that the FDA and other regulatory bodies assess the risks of prescription drugs to pregnant women before allowing them […]
How Do Dangerous Prescription Drugs Make it Onto the Market?
The pharmaceutical industry is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States. Approximately two-thirds of visits to the doctor result in prescription drug treatment, says the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). With so many Americans taking prescription drugs, there is a drug available for virtually every type of illness and medical condition. While drugs do […]
What if Your Boss Won’t Address a Dangerous Condition at Work?
Our blogs this week discussed the inherent dangers present on construction sites. Have you ever encountered a potentially dangerous condition at your workplace, even if you do not work at a construction site? According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), there are rules that allow you to refuse to work in a dangerous environment […]
When Prescription Drugs are Harmful to Your Health
You probably have at least one prescription medication in your medicine cabinet at home. As you get older, that number will likely increase. Statistics from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) point out that 85 percent of people over age 65 take an average of three different prescription medications every day. Overall, almost one-half of […]
The Risks of Being a Construction Worker
Building construction is a sign of progress and economic growth. However, it is also one of the deadliest occupations in the United States. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), there are nearly 6.5 million workers at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the U.S. on any given day. The fatal injury rate for these construction […]
