In the past several years, electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity across the US. People of all ages enjoy using the micromobility vehicles for a variety of reasons, from commuting to work to enjoying recreational time outdoors. Electric bikes and scooters offer convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective transportation, especially in urban areas. Their small size coupled with their speed make them a great option to avoid traffic congestion while also reducing one’s carbon footprint.
Singleton Schreiber examines data from the National Interagency Fire Center to provide context to the devastating fires in the Texas Panhandle and compare them to the largest, deadliest, and costliest wildfires in the history of the United States.
The dangers of PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, have been apparent for years. Finally the federal government has laid out a new limit on these toxic chemicals. PFAS are utilized across various commercial, industrial, and military contexts. PFAS exposure raises the risk of thyroid disease, weakened immune systems, ulcerative colitis, pregnancy induced hypertension, elevated cholesterol and kidney and testicular cancers.
Thousands of people across the country have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of hair relaxers, claiming that the chemicals in these products interfere with hormones and cause major health issues like uterine and ovarian cancer.
The hair relaxer product liability lawsuits allege that the makers of these products knew or should have known about the cancer risks associated with their products, but they failed to warn consumers.
Oftentimes, purchasing an insurance policy gives you peace of mind and provides some protection should the worst-case scenario become a reality. This gives you a sense of safety should you get into a car accident or your home get damaged, and your policy will cover your losses. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
When insurance companies do not uphold the terms of their policy and breach their contract, it is known as bad faith. If this has happened to you, you may have an insurance bad faith claim.
When you purchase insurance, it helps to give you peace of mind and, most importantly, protect you when the worst-case scenario occurs. When you get in a car accident in Albuquerque, you expect your insurance company will cover you; when you have damage to your home, you expect an insurance company will cover you; or when your family member has life insurance and passes away, they expect their policy will cover them.
The fires in Maui upended lives. And for most, the path to recovery can seem daunting and full of questions. Singleton Schreiber's team of experienced wildfire attorneys have created this FAQ to provide clear and straightforward answers to the many questions you may have about your rights, options, and the support available to you in the wake of a fire.
The use of firefighting foam, mandated by the U.S. government, has long been an established practice at airports and aviation facilities nationwide. Research on the impacts of chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS) used in firefighting foam has raised concerns about widespread contamination and the health impacts associated with its use, however, and has resulted in new governmental regulations and litigation. These developments have significant fiscal and operational implications for airports, airlines, and aviation facilities.
UPDATE (August 15, 2023 9:50 PM PST) -- The County of Maui Hawaii issued a press release confirming the first two identifications of the wildfire victims, Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc. Also in the release, the county confirmed that there have been 114 human remains recovered that are still awaiting identification.
One of the most common questions personal injury victims have after a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or other personal injury is “Can My Case be Settled Without a Lawsuit”. The second question is: “When Should I file a Lawsuit?” If you’ve had a serious accident, your life has probably changed in ways you never expected, and you may be left struggling to recover physically and emotionally. Coping with insurance claims and mounting costs can make the ordeal even more challenging.