Was an Entire Town Exposed to Toxic Chemicals?
Not too long ago, we talked to you about a revolutionary technology that could help plaintiffs prove that they were exposed to toxic chemicals. This advancement could help balance the scales when it comes to taking a toxic tort lawsuit to court, but you don’t always need new tech to prove toxic exposure. Take this […]
What Options Do Victims Have If a Car Crashes into a Building?
What are people supposed to do when a car crashes into a building while they are there? Recently, several customers at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Miami were faced with that question after a car crashed into the donut shop. Per WTVJ-TV, the wreck happened on Flagler Street around 11 am on a Monday. Reportedly, six […]
Is It Safe to Island Hop on Small Planes?
How safe is it to island hop on small planes? Recently, a 15-year-old Atlanta girl was killed in a small plane crash in Puerto Rico while on a flight from San Juan to Culebra Island. Per WRBL-TV, the Air America plane crashed off the coast of Pinones, which is east of San Juan. Reportedly, the plane had […]
After This Settlement, Would You Settle for IKEA Furniture?
Following a series of deadly accidents involving Ikea dressers falling on toddlers, the Swedish company reached a $50 million settlement with the families of the children killed in the fatal IKEA furniture accidents. What’s Wrong with IKEA Furniture? Per a report in The New York Times, Ikea reached a tentative settlement with the families of […]
What Should I Do If My Car Is Part of the Takata Airbag Recall?
Since the Takata airbag recall was first announced, it has been repeatedly expanded as more and more vehicles are revealed to contain the dangerous airbags. With the list of vehicles involved in the recall continuously expanding, many vehicle owners may be unaware that their car or truck has been included in the Takata airbag recall. How Can […]
Guess What? Curtis Miner Was Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
We are proud to announce that personal injury attorney and Colson Hicks Eidson partner Curtis B. Miner, Esq. was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). Curtis was inducted into IATL during the organization’s Annual Meeting, which was April 5-8, 2017. What Is the International Academy of Trial Lawyers? Founded in 1954, the International […]
Is Apple Responsible for FaceTime Distracted Driving Crashes?
It was Christmas eve as a family of four pulled up to a line of cars caught by a traffic jam. The father of that family slowed their car, but the vehicle directly behind them didn’t. A 20-year-old driver slammed his vehicle into this family’s car causing major injuries and one devastating loss. Now the […]
14-Year-Old Florida Girl Severely Burned After Gas Can Explodes
A 14-year-old girl is reportedly fighting for her life after she was severely burned during a New Year’s Eve bonfire in Fort Pierce, Florida. The girl was roasting marshmallows when a nearby gas can exploded and engulfed her in flames. Friends were able to put the fire out, but they were also burned. After being […]
Could Your Ford Explorer Be Poisoning You?
What if we told you that the number one midsized SUV in the U.S. could be making you sick? It’s a case of toxic exposure, and one of the country’s largest automakers might be trying to sweep the problem under the rug. This month Colson Hicks Eidson is exploring toxic tort issues, so are you […]
How the Takata Airbag Recall Could Have Been Prevented
The Takata airbag recall has resulted in vehicle occupants suffering catastrophic injuries and death. However, could it have been completely avoided? A recent article in Fortune makes the case for how the Takata airbag recall could have been prevented. What Could Takata Have Done to Avoid Making Dangerous Airbags? We have blogged about the Takata recall on multiple occasions. During […]
