Football is a popular but dangerous sport. Players suffer many different types of injuries, from minor sprains to broken bones and more serious conditions including concussions and football-related traumatic brain injuries. Player safety is a major concern at all levels of the game, from high school to college to professional leagues.
Published: September 12, 2019 • Updated: April 23, 2026
Car accidents happen for many reasons — distracted driving, defective vehicle parts, impaired driving, and more. But one major cause often gets overlooked: dangerous road conditions. Every year, poorly designed or poorly maintained roads contribute to thousands of crashes, leaving drivers injured and families devastated.
Summer and early fall are some of the best times of the year to rev up your motorcycle and hit the open road. The warm weather, open roads, and long days create an ideal environment for motorcycle enthusiasts. But with that comes an increase in road congestion and a higher risk of accidents—not just for cars but for motorcycles as well.
In 2015, Gary Kline took Zimmer to court over its Durom Cup metal-on-metal hip implant. The jury found Zimmer liable for his health issues; however, the damages awarded were overturned on appeal. The trial court, in a decision upheld on appeal in 2018, ordered a new trial leading to a damages-only retrial.
The jury, asked to rule strictly on damages, unanimously awarded $7.68 million to Kline: $80,460.19 in past economic losses; $3.6M in past non-economic losses; and $4M in future non-economic losses.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved new warnings about an increased risk of blood clots and of death with the 10 mg twice daily dose of tofacitinib (Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR), which is used in patients with ulcerative colitis.
This new warning, issued July 26, 2019, comes just a few months after the first warning issued February 25, 2019.
Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson for its failed Pinnacle hip device began in 2010. Since then, J&J has faced several federal jury trials over its Pinnacle hip device. While the company won the first trial in 2014; it lost three others afterward awarding plaintiffs more than $1.7 billion.
Originally Published: July 19, 2019 • Updated: June 8, 2026
Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for children in the United States. In 2023 alone, 1,019 child passengers ages 14 and under were killed, and more than 161,000 were injured. The good news: proper restraints save lives. (Source: CDC)
But crashes aren’t the only danger. Children can be seriously injured in driveways, parking lots, and even parked cars. Understanding the risks — and taking simple precautions — can prevent tragedies.
Although there is no universal legal definition for a catastrophic injury, most agree that it is an extremely severe physical injury or illness that affects your quality of life on a long-term or permanent basis, affecting you and your loved ones for the rest of your lives. Oftentimes, these types of injuries result in a person being unable to resume the lifestyle he or she led prior to the injury.
June 14, 2019. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled 4-2 that capping jury awards for non-economic damages an injured person is able to recover in a lawsuit violates the right to trial by jury as set out in the Kansas Constitution’s Bill of Rights.
Published on June 13, 2019 • Updated on October 31, 2025
Slip, trip, and fall accidents can happen anywhere – while shopping at a retail store, walking through a parking lot, visiting a friend’s home, or navigating an office building. All of these places – buildings, homes, parking lots, and even walkways – are supposed to be maintained to ensure the safety of those using them. If they are not, and you have a slip and fall accident due to the owner’s negligence, you may have a premises liability case.
