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What does it mean when a lawyer is hired under a contingency fee? Do all lawyers operate this way? A contingency fee is an arrangement between a lawyer and a client where the lawyer is paid a percentage of the recovery (i.e. money) the lawyer obtains for the client. Most lawyers do not accept contingency […]

I am paying for medical insurance at work, but when I went to use it, the company said they have never heard of me. What action can I take? You should try to straighten out the situation with your employer and see if there is any explanation; if there is none, you should consider legal […]

We have all heard stories of spectacular environmental disasters, like major oil spills and nuclear reactor accidents that have complex legal ramifications. But environmental law problems can also affect our day-to-day lives. You might find contamination in your own backyard and cleaning it up could be costly and have far-reaching consequences. Or a community group […]

In certain circumstances if a worker refuses medical treatment or fails to follow medical advice, he or she may lose the right to continuing benefits. The courts, however, are reluctant to apply this principle and it must be a very serious case before it is applied. See also… Injury and Worker’s Compensation Healthcare Law – […]

Bextra Pulled From Pharmacy Shelves April 7, 2005 – Bextra is one of the controversial Cox-2 inhibitors. It had already been linked to an increase risk for cardiovascular problems and may now be linked to an increased risk for Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal skin disease that can result […]

Vioxx Legal Help U.S. pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. announced a global withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis drug VIOXX (Rofecoxib) after a study showed it increased the risk for strokes and heart attacks. When VIOXX causes a heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular problems, or death, it affects not only the victim, but also the entire family. […]