Vet’s Family Sues NFL for Wrongful Death

By PHILIP A. JANQUART PHILADELPHIA (CN) – The family of linebacker Wally Hilgenberg claims in Federal Court that the 16-year NFL veteran died from degenerative brain injuries stemming from repeated concussions. Eric Hilgenberg, the linebacker’s son, sued the National Football League for wrongful death, on behalf of his father’s estate, on his own behalf, and [...]

Former players file another concussion suit against NFL

Yet another lawsuit has been filed in Philadelphia by retired pro football players against the National Football League. Nearly 200 former players are now involved in lawsuits against the league over brain injuries. The latest suit alleges the NFL hid evidence linking concussions to permanent brain injuries. It joins at least 10 other similar suits [...]

Anapol Schwartz’s Larry Coben takes on the NFL

Imagine that you worked many years for an employer — for good pay — only to find after retirement that your job exposed you to long-term health risks, including brain injury. Your former bosses protest that you were compensated well enough during your professional years that you need no additional compensation. Where do you turn? [...]

Is Wellbutrin safe for pregnant women?

That depends who you ask. GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Wellbutrin, has not questioned its safety. Unfortunately, neither has the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) but sometimes this U.S. government agency is slow to act. Wellbutrin was touted as the safe antidepressant during pregnancy. Other antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, and Celexa are known no-no’s during [...]

Air Bag Systems

Air bag systems were installed in the United States in thousands of automobiles during the model years 1974 through 1976. These air bags were designed and installed in large size vehicles by both General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company. At the time, the intent was to provide frontal crash protection for the general population [...]

Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration

This report was written and its research conducted by Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. on behalf of consumers and the injured individuals, families and loved ones of the fatal vicitims of Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration. View Report

Why Are Americans At Grave Risk Of Catastrophic Injury In Rollover Accidents?

In the United States every year, more than 355,000 Americans are injured or killed in rollover accidents. Of those victims, about 10,000 die and approximately 14,000 are seriously, severely or critically injured. Study after study has proven that the primary sources of injury associated with the most severe injuries are vehicle roof pillars, rails and [...]

The Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Federal Preemption of Non-Airbag Crashworthiness Claims

On January 26, 1994, at about 9:17 a.m., Kenneth Munroe was driving his 1990 Chevrolet Corsica westbound on Rural Road through the intersection at Broadway Road in Tempe, Arizona, when another motorist turned in front of Mr. Munroe and caused a collision. The impact to Mr. Munroe’s car was frontal, and the accident occurred at [...]

The Impact of the Changes to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure to Motor Vehicle Products Liability Cases

After the promulgation of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, literally every state jurisdiction, including Arizona, revised its pre-trial discovery rules by either adopting the Federal Rules, or by promulgating similar procedural rules. These rules were a welcomed modification to the early practice known by may as “trial by ambush”. This report will look at [...]

Litigation of Professional Malpractice

Lawyers, doctors, architects, psychiatrists, accountants and many others who have, through laborious studies, earned advanced degrees to provide sophisticated and diverse services to the public may one day have a common experience – the sobering experience of a malpractice lawsuit. In the past, writers have specifically analyzed some of the more predictable issues which arise [...]

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