Miscellaneous

• David Tompkins, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | July 24, 2007 6:13 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  David Errol Tompkins, a partner in the firm, has a civil litigation practice that focuses on plaintiff's personal injury matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Tompkins has handled matters for his clients involving permanent, disfiguring injuries, broken bones, and the wrongful death of family members. Mr. Tompkins also represents his clients in precedent-setting cases involving insurance...

• Lewis & Tompkins, P.C.

  Staff Writer | July 24, 2007 5:57 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  For more than four decades, our law firm has had one focus -- helping the injured and their families make the best of bad situations involving:Wrongful Death Car Accidents Uninsured Car Accident Claims Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents Insurance Practices, Claims and Coverage Issues Plane Crashes, Injuries and Deaths Defective Products &...

• Surgeon General Says Bush Administration Chose Politics Over Public Safety

  Jenny Albano | July 11, 2007 8:11 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  The former Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona accused the Bush Administration with interfering and banning him from reporting on important public health issues. He told a Congressional panel Tuesday, that the administration would not allow him to address reports about stem cell research, emergency contraception, sex education, second hand smoke, global warning, and other mental and global...

• Couple Sues Marshall University for Fall

  Shannon Weidemann | July 11, 2007 3:15 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A husband and wife are suing the Marshall University Board of Governors in a slip and fall lawsuit. The plantiff fell on the Marshall University Campus and broke her ankle. Her husband is suing for damages as well. Sheila Marks claims she was walking on campus Sept. 8, 2005, at the entrance of the Memorial Student Center, when she tripped and fell on a raised curb. She was injured, including...

• Burger King Slip and Fall Case to Start Today

  Shannon Weidemann | May 14, 2007 4:25 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A lawsuit involving Burger King, Aramark and a slip and fall case is due to start today. A woman claims that she tripped on a floor mat at a Bethalto Burger King in 2004. Aramark provided and cleaned the floor mats at the Burger King. Little claims that Burger King allegedly failed to warn customers of a defective floor mat, failed to maintain the floor mat in a reasonably safe condition and...

• Protect Yourself From Slips and Falls on the Ice

  Shannon Weidemann | February 27, 2007 5:07 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  The winter can be a dangerous time to be out walking. Slipping on the snow and ice can lead to a big fall and injuries. CBS 2's Tanya Rivero offers these tips to staying safe on the ice, and what to do should you happen to fall.STAYING SAFE ON THE ICEWear proper shoesWalk slowlyTake small stepsKeep both hands free IF YOU BEGIN TO FALL:RelaxDrop what you're carryingBreak fall with thigh, hip,...

• Supreme Court Opens October Term with Punitive Damages Case on the Horizon

  Mark Schofield | October 02, 2006 5:14 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  On Monday, October 2, 2006, the Supreme Court of the United States opened its October term, and the second term under the watch of Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. Many crucial and difficult issues will be addressed this term, but one case of note to personal injury lawyers, and personal injury victims, is Philip Morris USA v. Williams In this case, the Court will address the issue of punitive...

• Mayor-Elect Adrian Fenty and Medical Malpractice Reform

  Mark Schofield | September 18, 2006 4:10 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  On September 12, 2006, voters in the District of Columbia headed to the polls to select a Democratic candidate to replace outgoing Mayor Anthony Williams. With 57% of the votes, former D.C. Council member Adrian Fenty defeated council Chairwoman Linda Cropp. With nearly 74 percent of the District's voters registered Democrats, Fenty's primary win virtually insures him of taking over as Mayor...

• Medical malpractice Lawsuit results in $1.1M Award

  Staff Writer | September 07, 2006 10:32 AM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  An eight-year-old girl whose right arm was paralyzed at birth was awarded $1.1 million last week in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against the late doctor who assisted in her delivery and his estate.Madelyn Instone, 8, was born in June, 1998, in Wood County Hospital under the care of two midwives. When complications developed, Dr. Hoag was summoned to assist with the delivery.The girl's...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 5:32 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...