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Medical Malpractice: Toledo Hospital Threw Out Donor Kidney, Now Denies Negligence

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. The University of Toledo Medical Center admits a nurse threw away a brother's kidney before it could be transplanted into his sister last year, but nevertheless is asking...

What is the difference between federal and state court for my personal injury action?

Federal Courts only have jurisdiction over personal injury claims when “diversity” between the parties exists. Diversity is all about what state each party resides in. Diversity jurisdiction exists where all defendants are...

I got hurt while working on the water. What do I need to know?

In short, the name of an experienced attorney. Injuries that occur at work for those men and women who work on or around the water can be broken into two classes of cases:...

My employer accidentally spilled grease on the floor and I slipped on it. I am hurting a lot. Can I sue for...

No. You have a workers’ compensation claim and a workers compensation claim only. The law says this: § 71-3-9. Exclusiveness of liability The liability of an employer to pay compensation shall be exclusive and...

I got hurt while working for a subcontractor. Come to find out, he did not have workers compensation insurance. Am I just...

Not necessarily. The law states: § 71-3-7 (6) In the case of an employer who is a subcontractor, the contractor shall be liable for and shall secure the payment of such compensation to employees...

My legislator said he voted to make our workers compensation laws better for the people of our state, is he telling the truth?

No, the new laws do not help the worker at all. One major change that was made is a new law was written to say: § 71-3-7 In all claims in which no...

When exactly are you entitled to Workers Compensation benefits

The technical law states that: § 71-3-7. Liability for payment of compensation (1) Compensation shall be payable for disability or death of an employee from injury or occupational disease arising out of and in the course...

The Truth About Workers Comp

People are often worried about getting fired if they hire a lawyer (or even if they don’t) after having a work injury – so what’s true and what’s myth? First, Mississippi is an at-will employment...