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Posted on May 15, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Two months ago, a devastating training exercise resulted in the deaths of seven U.S. Marines while they were in Nevada. The field exercise took place eon March 18 th, and not only did seven die, but ...
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Posted on May 10, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
According to recent reports from the local Highway Patrol, there were an estimated 48 pedestrian accidents on the east just last year. Sadly, out of those accidents there were 16 fatalities. When ...
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Posted on May 9, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
We all remember high school; we remember that the football players were a bunch of tough guys who could handle pain when it came their way on the field. We remember the many Friday night games in ...
Continue reading "Football Players & Head Injuries: When Should They Be Required to Stop Playing?" »
Posted on May 8, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
With summer just around the corner, many people are preparing to plan for their family vacations and weekly beach trips; many of which involve fun activities like surfing, swimming, boating and ...
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Posted on May 7, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
You have heard it said by law enforcement officials and other safety advocates to not text while driving, and rightfully so as this irresponsible act can result in a car accident with injuries and ...
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Posted on May 6, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
In a coastal town of Cornwall, England a man and daughter were killed after a dangerously out of control speedboat ran over their family boat. The four remaining family members are said to be in ...
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Posted on May 2, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
When we have children in the home, a number of measures are taken to guarantee their safety. We place child locks on all of the cupboards, we put up dividers between the doorways and staircases and ...
Continue reading "Doctors Warn About Blind Cords as a Child Danger" »
Posted on Apr 30, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
As parents, we love watching our children had a good time. Whether it is playing sports outside with the neighbors, rolling around in the grass and dirt, or playing hide and seek; we want to see our ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Kids and teenagers are known for making silly mistakes, and in many cases they have to learn the consequences for their actions. While there are some mistakes that are a rite of passage, there are ...
Continue reading "Health Risks of "Cinnamon Challenge" Exposed" »
Posted on Apr 23, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
September 11, 2001 was a devastating day that scars the memories of Americans, and it will never be forgotten. When the World Trade Center was bombed in the horrific terrorist attack, killing in total ...
Continue reading "9/11 Emergency Responders Have Higher Risk of Cancer" »
Posted on Apr 19, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
According to local news reports, a serious boating accident occurred this past Sunday on Mountain Island Lake. The driver of the boat was severely injured after the boat crashed and landed in the ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Many people can recall the meningitis outbreak that plagued over 20 different states in the U.S. killing hundreds of people who were exposed because of a contaminated steroid drug manufactured at a ...
Continue reading "Studies Show the Health Dangers of Compounding Pharmacies" »
Posted on Apr 16, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
The act of sexual assault is something that no person wants to ever endure, it is something that strips (in many cases woman) of their dignity, violates them in a way that they not only do not want, ...
Continue reading "Family Files Wrongful Death Suit after Daughter is Raped and Commits Suicide" »
Posted on Apr 15, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
A devastating traffic accident claimed the lives of 3 individuals after they were involved in a deadly multicar pileup on Interstate 77; near the North Carolina and Virginia state line Sunday March ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
While you will often hear that drinking and driving is a dangerous task (which it is!) studies are starting to show that those who get behind the wheel tired are just as dangerous, if not even more ...
Continue reading "Driver Fatigue, the Cause of Too many Trucking Accidents" »
Posted on Apr 10, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Due to the lack of action on behalf of the government in regards to toxic chemical being present in every day products, 10 different retailers have been urged by health environmental groups to take ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
A medical helicopter crash landed in Missouri back in 2011 is believed to be connected to the fact that the pilot was texting while operating the helicopter. The federal investigators believe that ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Devastating news struck the rural community of Lincoln County in North Carolina. On Sunday evening two children, a 7 year old boy and 6 year old girl, were playing near a dirt pile on a construction ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
If you have been involved in a car accident that caused an injury, you may have the opportunity to pursue a personal injury lawsuit in order to seek compensation for your damages as well as your pain ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
In the city of Denver, far too many pedestrians are being hit by cars; many of which are fatal hit and runs. These accidents cannot be tolerated because they are causing the city to feel uneasy, ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
While we all may share in the same fears of going to the dentist, hating the feeling of them getting so close to our face and the sound of the scraping and drilling, we generally walk out of the ...
Continue reading "24 Year Old Loses Life after Wisdom Teeth Removal" »
Posted on Apr 2, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
As parents, we love watching our children had a good time. Whether it is playing sports outside with the neighbors, rolling around in the grass and dirt, or playing hide and seek; we want to see our ...
Continue reading "Trampoline Accidents" »
Posted on Apr 2, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
During lunch hour on Monday, a car crashed into a Vegas restaurant injuring 10 different victims who were their enjoying their mid-day meal. According to reports, the car drove through the patio of ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Working in the construction industry can be a very dangerous occupation, as you are continually being exposed to extreme heights, heavy machinery, chemicals, sharp tools, and so much more. The ...
Continue reading "Loss of Hearing Caused by Construction Site Noise Exposure" »
Posted on Mar 28, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Any sort of industrial work can place the life of a worker in great danger. Those who work in the field of construction understand just how great these risks factors are, though when using the proper ...
Continue reading "Construction Injuries Caused by Crane Accidents" »
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