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I am sorry to hear about your infection. Brain infections are called encephalitis when the brain tissue is involved in the infection, or meningitis when membranes covering the brain form the infection. When a brain infection occurs, the symptoms vary greatly. They often depend on the type of bacteria involved, the person’s age, the infection location, the type of infection, and how serious the infection is. Some common symptoms include vomiting, severe headaches, fever, intense pain when moving the head or neck, nausea, lethargy, and drowsiness. Brain infections can be caused by a number of medical conditions. The success of …

Ride share companies have been under fire recently for their employment practices. A lawsuit filed in California recently accused Lyft of using negligent hiring, training, and retention programs, which it says resulted in a driver ejecting a passenger on the side of a freeway. He was later struck by another vehicle and killed. Over the summer, two women in Tennessee sued Uber, claiming that the company was negligent in failing to fire a driver who had been previously accused of sexual assault. The lawsuit claims that the women were attacked by an Uber driver on separate occasions last year. The …

The popularity of electric scooters is on the rise. Three companies, Lime, Bird, and Skip, have aggressively expanded into cities across the U.S. These companies offer scooters for rent. Users can locate and unlock the devices with their smartphones. However, scooter companies require little training for first-time riders. One company offers an instructional video, but it does not require riders to watch it before using. Many riders are surprised by how fast they can go and how quickly they can accelerate. Two deaths recently occurred involving electric scooters, and they are believed to be the first deaths in the U.S. …

In August, a lawsuit was filed against Lyft for wrongful death. The company was sued because of the death of a passenger. The passenger was riding in the Los Angeles area when he got into an argument with the Lyft driver. The driver pepper-sprayed him, kicked him out of the vehicle, and left him on the side of the freeway. He was later struck by a vehicle and died at the hospital. The lawsuit claims that Lyft’s processes for hiring, training, and retaining drivers is inadequate. According to the lawsuit, Lyft does not properly screen or evaluate drivers. Instead, Lyft …

Although swimming pools can be a wonderful source of run and recreation, if they are not properly maintained or properly staffed, they can be very hazardous, particularly to children. If your child has been injured in an accident in a swimming pool, you may have a legal right to compensation. There are a number of possible causes of injuries in a pool. The pool may be poorly designed. The pool’s equipment may be defective. If the pool is open to the public, staff members may be negligent or the pool may be understaffed. If a swimming pool is too crowded, …

Lyft was recently sued in a California court for its treatment of a passenger, who later died as a result of the actions of the Lyft driver. The lawsuit is seeking damages for wrongful death, and is asking that his parents be awarded punitive damages which are designed to punish the wrongdoers for their actions. The Lyft passenger went out to eat at a restaurant and a bar in West Hollywood in January 2018. A friend of the man ordered a Lyft for him to take him to the friend’s residence. On the drive, the passenger got into an argument …

I’m sorry to hear about your medical issues. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the leg, and the clot moves to the brain, heart, or lungs. It’s not uncommon for individuals to develop these clots while they are under the care of a doctor or hospital, and to suffer from serious medical complications as a result. It is important that health care providers make an effort to recognize and prevent blood clots, and to promptly treat patients who develop them. In many cases, individuals who develop deep vein thrombosis do not have any symptoms. Those who …

It depends on the situation. Normally, in order to sue, you have to have quantifiable damages. Therefore, if you were simply ejected from the vehicle and became angry but suffered no harm, it’s likely you wouldn’t be successful in a case against the company or the driver. If, however, you were ejected from an Uber or Lyft vehicle and you suffered damages as a result, you may be able to sue the company, the driver, or both. Anyone who transports passengers for money is legally considered a common carrier. Common carriers legally owe their passengers a duty to use a …

I am very sorry to hear about the medical problems. Gangrene occurs as a result of the death of body tissue in and around a pressure sore (also known as a bed sore). If the pressure sore is serious enough, it can reduce blood flow in and around the wound. This can increase the ability of bacteria to grow, which can result in gangrene. Gangrene usually develops as a result of a lack of proper health care after a pressure sore becomes infected. The tissue can deteriorate. When that happens, it normally changes colors and can develop an odor. If …

I’m sorry to hear about your child’s accident. Accidents can have a lifelong impact not only on the child, but also on the entire family. If your child has been harmed in an accident that was caused by someone else, you should find an attorney that can help you build a strong case against the negligent party. In personal injury cases involving children, the court must consider not only the immediate impact of the accident on the child, but also the long-term impact of the accident. It can be easy to focus on the short-term impact on the child, but …

I’m sorry to hear about your accident. In many cases, you may be unable to seek damages from the company. However, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your case. When an employee gets hurt on the job, the injured worker can normally recover either workers’ compensation from the employer or can sue the employer for his or her injuries. However, when an independent contractor is injured on the job, the injured worker cannot automatically seek workers’ compensation benefits. If the company was negligent, and the negligence caused the driver’s injuries, the injured worker may be able …

Actions you take immediately after an accident that is caused by someone else are critical. They can help not only your physical recovery, but also your legal case. In most cases, hiring a personal injury attorney is required, especially if there are physical injuries, large amounts of damages, or if liability is disputed. Information from the scene of the accident is very important. You may not have been able to gather evidence for a possible lawsuit at the time of the accident. If you are able to take pictures of the scene, you should. Pictures of the scene can be …