Asbestos in Homes is a huge health hazard if it is disturbed. You have a few options when it comes to taking action if you have asbestos in your house: you can leave it if it is in good shape, … Read More →

Silica Exposure can cause silicosis (formerly called potter’s rot, grinder’s asthma, and miner’s phthisis), is a lung disease that occurs when a person inhales crystalline silica dust. It causes scarring and inflammation in the upper part of the lungs. This … Read More →

Now if that headline does not grab your attention, look again because lead poisoning harms the brain. Health officials reported last Thursday that in excess of one half million American children are believed to have some level of lead poisoning, … Read More →

Landlord repairs can be as difficult to attain as winning the lottery. In many cases a landlord is reluctant to put time and resources into what they perceive as unwarranted or unnecessary repairs. The good news is that if you … Read More →

In cases of alcohol poisoning, the bar, club or establishment that served the victim may be held liable for damages. Alcohol poisoning can occur when someone is served alcohol in excess causing sickness or even death.  If a loved one … Read More →

Landlord liability can get pretty complex, especially when criminal activity is involved. A landlord does have some degree of responsibility (referred to as “duty”) when it boils down to the protection of tenants. This might include ensuring that buildings exceed … Read More →

The impact of a Facebook post can have far reaching and extremely severe consequences. Case in point is a woman living in New York who lost custody of a child to her ex after she called her child an “asshole” … Read More →

Sue for STD? The question frequently arises in law firms throughout the country, “Can I sue someone for giving me an STD?” The answer is not clear cut and could be yes or no. Because the number of STD cases … Read More →

The new Obamacare health care penalty for smokers is causing a lot of stir. Smokers make up an approximate twenty percent of the U.S. adult population and when Obamacare goes into full swing next year, smokers could see a drastic … Read More →

This week, marijuana bills were introduced by two democrats in congress that would significantly reform federal government marijuana policies. Jared Polis of Colorado introduced the “Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013”, which allows a state to make the choice of … Read More →