The Feres Doctrine protects the military from lawsuits brought against it by Families of service members killed in the line of duty as a result of its negligence. The Feres Doctrine does not, however, prevent civilians who have lost love
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Suing Air Traffic Control for the Mid-Air Collision at DCA
Wasn’t it Air Traffic Control’s job to keep the American Airlines flight safe from the Black Hawk helicopter? Can families sue Air Traffic Control to obtain compensation for their losses? What’s involved?
Air traffic controllers work within the guidelines set forth
Price Gouging After the Los Angeles Fires: How to Protect Your Community and Stand Against Exploitation
Price Gouging: What can you do to protect your community?
After disasters like the Eaton fire, communities rely on essential goods and services to recover—food, housing, medical supplies, and more. When businesses exploit these vulnerable times by inflating prices, it
Catalina Island Beechcraft Baron Crash Similar to Cessna Twin Crash?
The Beechcraft Baron 95-B55 was found Tuesday night approximately one mile West of the Catalina Island Airport. It crashed shortly after takeoff, killing five on board. Weather reports indicated low clouds. Thus, the aircraft would have encountered “instrument conditions” in
Full-Face Snorkel Masks Implicated in Recent Drowning Tragedy
A young couple and their unborn daughter died tragically while snorkeling in full-face snorkel masks off the coast of Maui on September 14, 2024. Many other people have died under similar circumstances since 2014, when full-face masks entered the market.
Maui Fire Renters: What Do I Do About my Damages?
Renters harmed by the Maui Fires may find themselves feeling left behind. While homeowners have the ability to file real property claims with their insurance, renters who lost everything in a fire may feel they have nothing. However, Maui Fire
Cirrus SR22T Engine Failures: Is the Aircraft Properly Certified?
At least a half dozen Cirrus SR22T aircraft have lost power on takeoff and crashed. According to the National Transportation Board, in each case the aircraft pumped too much fuel to the engine, causing it to flood. That remains ongoing
Do full face snorkel masks increase the risk of drowning?
Full face snorkel masks might be the common thread amongst an increasing number of drowning deaths in Hawai’i.
The alarm was sounded on full-face snorkeling masks in 2017, when a woman waded into calm waters off the coast of Hawai’i,
Lance D. Collins Presses Insurance Carriers to Make Automatic Payments to Wildfire Survivors
As is typical after a wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed “personal property inventories” listing the property they lost in the Maui Wildfire before paying Lahaina homeowners the limits of their personal property coverage. Preparing the inventories can
How Can I Support a Maui Wildfire Survivor?
In times like these, survivors are grappling with the aftermath, and your compassion can make a difference in their lives. Often, finding clear guidance on how to assist can be frustrating, leading to moments of discouragement. Your willingness to offer