Heartburn Over Heartburn Pills? Making Sense of the Zantac© (Ranitidine) Recall by Amy S. York, Esq. Last fall, many heartburn sufferers were surprised when their local pharmacies started removing Zantac (ranitidine) and its generics from the shelves. People who had taken these medications for decades suddenly were left wondering what was happening, how could they get their medication, why had…
COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each case is unique and it could be difficult to establish…
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19? The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the United States for months, obtaining a…
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car…
Attractive Nuisance by Amy S. York, Esq. When my daughter was about three years old, we took her to Disney World. We brought our trusty stroller, but she was in the “me walk” phase, so she spent a lot of time out of it as well. She was little, she was quick, she was impulsive, and I was exhausted! She…
By: Amy S. York, Esq. and Gregory S. Porter Recreation is big business in Texas. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating – there are so many ways to enjoy Texas’s beautiful landscape, wild places, and outdoor activities. What Texas does not have, however, is an abundance of public lands where people can go to engage in these leisure activities. Many recreational…
Injuries at the Bus Stop: Where Can Parents Turn If the Unthinkable Happens? by Amy S. York, Esq. and Gregory S. Porter Every fall, millions of children return to school and most of those ride a school bus to get there. We’ve all been stuck behind a school bus, waiting (im)patiently as it slows, lights flashing, stop-sign swinging out, to…
Nursing Home Abuse By Amy S. York, Esq. and Gregory S. Porter My grandparents grew up in rural Kentucky during the Great Depression. They left Kentucky to find work in Detroit, along with countless other Appalachians. As soon as they could flee Michigan, they did, moving to the breathtakingly beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. There, they lived in a tidy…
Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain: Insurance Companies Hide Behind Litigation Veil By Amy S. York, Esq. and Gregory S. Porter In the 1939 classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, the Great and Powerful Oz addresses Dorothy and her friends – appearing mystical and fantastic, larger than life, while smoke and fire billow, creating an illusion of…
Trampoline Park Injuries and the Effectiveness of Liability Waivers By Amy S. York, Esq. and Gregory S. Porter Dr. Pete Pidcoe, a biomechanical engineer and professor in Virginia, recently released his findings after years of analyzing the designs of trampoline parks.[1] His six-year study revealed that certain design flaws can result in an unsafe transfer of energy from one trampoline…
