Cerebral palsy is a permanent and irreversibly crippling condition that affects the central nervous system. Most victims develop the disability before birth or shortly after. … Read More »

For over 100 years, asbestos had been used in building products, shipyards, and factories. It has been an airborne presence affecting millions of workers. Even … Read More »

Included within the scope of personal injury law is that of “assault”, an intentional threat which places fear of imminent physical harm in an individual. … Read More »

When one person purposefully engages in behavior that is intended to and does cause severe mental anguish in another, he or she is subject to … Read More »

One type of personal injury involves the intentional harm to another person or their property property. The person responsible for such an act has committed … Read More »

Pesticides are commonly used throughout the United States. Unfortunately, the very chemicals that prevent harmful pests from causing damage to our property have been proven … Read More »

Just like adults, children are exposed to commonly-used pesticides every day in their homes and schools. There are several factors, however, that lead to an … Read More »

A pesticide is an agent used to repel any microorganism, plant, insect, or animal that is harmful in some way to humans. These chemical combinations … Read More »

It is now generally accepted that tobacco-smoking is directly responsible for more than 80% of lung cancer cases, as well as being a major contributor … Read More »

“Chattel” refers to items of personal property. A person commits trespass to chattel if he or she intentionally possesses someone else’s property without their consent, … Read More »

The law against trespass protects the interest in the exclusive possession of land. This is different from the law against “nuisance” which protects one’s interest … Read More »