2. Legal Articles
  3. Defamation & Slander

REFINE BY AREAS

Search Legal Articles

Legal Articles, Defamation & Slander

Sexual Violence Allegations in Nursing Homes Seldom Result in Arrest

Authorities have investigated at least 86 cases of sexual violence against elderly and disabled residents of Chicago nursing homes since July 2007, but only one of those cases resulted in an arrest.

Oil Rig, Gas Pipeline Work Rated the Worst Job in America

Those who work on oil rigs and gas pipelines have some of the most hazardous jobs in America. Workers who are injured on the job have important legal rights to recover compensation for their injuries.

Legal Rights of Injured Student Athletes

In Pennsylvania, students who are injured while playing sports may be able to seek recovery for their injuries.

Caps on Attorney Fees Only Hurt the Injured

Contingency fee arrangements give those who otherwise would not have access to the legal system a chance to pursue their legal rights.

Major Stroller Manufacturers Issue Recall Over Amputations

Maclaren has issued a recall of over 1 million strollers sold between 2004 and 2009 amid reports of a design defect that could amputate children's fingertips.

You Have the Right to View Your Medical Records

Exercising the right to review your medical records may not stop every error, but it does give you, the patient, an opportunity to participate in and possibly improve your care.

Georgia Medical Malpractice Reform Laws Under Review

Under current Georgia law, people injured in emergency rooms rarely have recourse through the legal system. However, the Georgia Supreme Court is currently reviewing the constitutionality of this law.

Strollers Recalled After Fingertips Severed by Faulty Hinges

Over one million Graco strollers were recalled after the company received reports of children’s fingers being severed by defective canopy hinges.

Chrysler Reverses No-Liability Position Regarding Product Defect Claims

Following significant public outcry, the newly formed Chrysler Group LLC has agreed to accept liability for many defective product claims that it had previously denied.

Failure to Diagnose Cancer

Cancer misdiagnosis is a frequently committed medical error. Some, though not all, may be considered medical malpractice and may cause harmful delay in treatment and further injury to the patient.

Legal Articles Additional Disclaimer

Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.