Get the Truth About the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Settlement
Over the past year and a half, BP has spent a fortune on PR spin regarding the settlement they agreed to related to property and economic loss claims from people and businesses along the Gulf Coast...
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Have you been in an Automobile Accident? Here are Some Tips on What to do Next.
Being in a car accident can be stressful. However; there are a few things that one needs to keep in mind that can protect you, your loved ones and your legal rights in the aftermath of an accident....
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NHTSA Proposes New Rollover Safety Standards for Buses
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration comes new rules to ensure buses are safer for passengers in the event of a rollover crash. Below are the findings from NHTSA and their proposed...
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Xarelto Update August 6, 2014
Pearson Bitman LLP is closely monitoring developments with anti-coagulant Xarelto (rivaroxaban). We have previously posted details regarding the adverse side effects that can occur when patients use...
View ArticleFDA Approval Process Questioned in Light of Morcellation Cancer Risks
From TopClassActions.com comes a really powerful article I wanted to share that sheds light on the deficiencies in the FDA approval process related to medical devices and testing the safety and...
View ArticleShocking Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” program seeks to increase awareness of the rampant problems related to drunk driving. Their website has published some powerful statistics in advance of the...
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Warnings Lead To Reduction in Lawsuits Against Antidepressant Manufacturers
10 years after the FDA started requiring “black box” warnings on antidepressants warning of the potential for suicidal behaivors, what was once an area with mass lawsuits has been largely eliminated....
View ArticleUber Drivers Describe How They Can Circumvent Background Checks
We have addressed the potential legal loopholes Uber is using to operate in Orlando here on our blog. Now, Gawker.com has an interesting feature with a report from an anonymous Uber driver describing...
View ArticleUber and Lyft Launch Lobby Campaign to Defeat Ride Sharing Insurance Bill
From the LA Times comes news of ride sharing services Lyft and Uber pushing their lobbying efforts into full gear to defeat a proposed bill in the California legislature requiring higher liability...
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Orange County is on Alert for Crosswalk Violations as School is Back in Session
Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety Orlando Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Department have stepped up their efforts to patrol for crosswalk right of way violations as schools start...
View ArticleBP Found to be “Grossly Negligent” In 2010 Oil Spill
Federal District Court Judge Carl Barbier released his ruling on phase one of the trial against BP, Transocean and Halliburton related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the results aren’t...
View ArticleKen Feinberg, the British Government and the US Chamber of Commerce All Come...
Ken Feinberg, the attorney who ran the 9/11 victims compensation fund and the current GM ignition switch fund, the British Government, and the US Chamber of Commerce have all filed amicus curiae, or...
View ArticleActos Cancer Links Put Takeda Pharmaceuticals on the Defensive
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the Japanese pharmaceutical giant, continues to be on the defense against law suits alleging increased cancer risks associated with the use of Actos, a diabetes medication....
View ArticleSome Transvaginal Mesh Claims are Reaching Settlement
Pearson Bitman’s attorneys and staff are helping women nationwide who are suffering the debilitating effects of defects with transvaginal mesh products. While the legal battle and the personal pain...
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Ronnie Bitman Named to Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2014
Ronnie Bitman We’re proud to announce Pearson Bitman LLP partner, Ronnie Bitman was recently selected by the Orlando Business Journal as a 2014 40 Under 40 honoree! The annual awards honor Central...
View ArticlePearson Bitman LLP Named as one of America’s Best Law Firms for 2015 by U.S....
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® releases 2015 “Best Law Firms” list WASHINGTON November 3, 2014 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the fifth consecutive year, announce the 2015 “Best...
View ArticleTraffic Accidents on the Rise in Metro Orlando in 2014
The Orlando Sentinel has published a recent report showing that the number of traffic accidents on the region’s toll roads is increasing in 2014. As the region grows along with development along the...
View ArticleMan Dies From Fall From I-Drive Attraction
A 52-year-old man died Wednesday after he fell about 30 feet onto a concrete floor at the Artegon Marketplace Sky Trail ropes course, according to the Orlando Police Department. The man was at the...
View ArticleThe growth of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) resulting from ergonomic hazards are common in the United States. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that in 2011, one third of...
View ArticleThings To Consider When Choosing A Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured and are considering making a motor vehicle accident claim or other claim for personal injuries, your choice of law firm should be considered carefully, to ensure you feel...
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