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A report released by the New Jersey Public Advocate’s Office details the shortcomings of the state’s lead poisoning prevention measures. According to the year-long study, the state’s methods were “inadequate” and “ripe for negligence and fraud.” It goes on to point out that the risk of lead poisoning is still unacceptably high in many NJ communities, particularly older, low-income neighborhoods.

The study attributes many of NJ’s problems to an approach which focuses on treating symptoms after-the-fact, instead of actively working to prevent lead poisoning in the first place.

Lead is a metal commonly found in the paint and plumbing of older homes. It is known to cause serious neurological disorders in children, as well as coma and death in severe cases.

For more information on the risk of lead poisoning, contact a Milwaukee lead paint lawyer from Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-7205.

The family of a 14-year-old student who almost drowned in a school swimming pool last fall has filed a $10 million personal injury lawsuit against the school district.

Jerry Pham, a student at Milpitas High School, allegedly suffered brain damage as a result of a near-death ordeal in the school’s swimming pool. According to the lawsuit, the school was negligent in failing to identify Pham as a non-swimmer. Furthermore, claims the suit, the teacher in charge of the pool, Kristina Edwards, failed to adequately respond to the situation, leaving Pham at the bottom of the pool while she radioed for help in a panic. Pham was finally brought to the surface by the efforts of a fellow student who was able to dive to the bottom of the pool.

Pham’s family alleges that the negligent conduct of the Milpitas Unified School District and Kristina Edwards caused serious and permanent brain damage, and is seeking damages for past and future medical and economic expenses.

Has someone you love suffered serious injuries because of another person’s negligent behavior in or around a swimming pool? If so, contact a Milwaukee pool injury lawyer from Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-7205.

A lawsuit filed against the Boy Scouts of America by a former Boy Scout leader has been appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, after a lower appeals court upheld the dismissal of the case based on the state’s statute of limitations.

Cheryl Swanson sued the Boy Scouts organization in March 2007, claiming that she suffered traumatic brain injuries in 2002 as a result of her participation in a sponsored activity. The court dismissed Swanson’s case, saying that the 2-year statute of limitations had already lapsed. Swanson, who is representing herself, is determined to prove that the Boy Scouts organization was at fault.

Having an experience Milwaukee personal injury lawyer on your side can make all the difference for your case. Call Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. today at  800-242-7205

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed earlier this week by the widow of a man shot by two Sheriff’s deputies in July of 2008. The lawsuit claims that deputies Greg Kade and John Hajash responded inappropriately to a disturbance complaint against John Webb early in the morning on July 4, which said that Webb was playing excessively loud music and firing his AK-47 rifle. The deputies arrived on scene over 30 minutes after the AK-47 discharge had taken place. According to the suit, the two officers approached the house under cover, hiding their presence and failing to identify themselves as police officers before shooting Webb.

Mrs. Mary Webb’s wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for mental anguish, loss of income, emotional distress, and negligence on the part of the Sheriff’s department, among other claims.

If you have been affected by the negligent or reckless behavior of another person, call Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C.  at  800-242-7205 to speak with a Milwaukee wrongful death attorney today.

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a man allegedly assaulted by the mayor of Samson. Stephen Oates, of Geneva County, Florida, claims in his lawsuit that he was stabbed by Samson mayor Clay King at a motel earlier this year after a confrontation. According to the police, the confrontation between King and Oates was sparked by Oates relationship to King’s estranged wife.

Oates’ lawsuit seeks over $15,000 in damages for disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering.

Have you been hurt because of someone else’s reckless or negligent actions? If so, contact a Milwaukee personal injury attorney today. Call Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C., at 800-242-7205.