How students can be vigilant about their surroundings when using rideshares
The rideshare service currently faces more than 1,400 lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts nationwide by passengers who say they were sexually harassed, assaulted, or raped by Uber drivers while trying to use the service.
Justices say the tech giant’s petition – aimed at protecting themselves from liability – was “deceptive and misleading”
If passed, it would restrict the amount lawyers can charge in civil cases, potentially limiting access to legal representation for individuals seeking justice. Nevadans deserve fair access to justice.
Corporate interests are pushing a harmful proposal to cap attorney fees at 20%, threatening Nevadans' ability to afford quality legal representation. This initiative could limit justice for hardworking families and allow corporations to evade accountability.
An Uber-backed Nevada ballot initiative that would impose the most sweeping and draconian contingency fee limit in the U.S. has survived its first legal challenge.
Uber has poured millions of dollars into a Nevada ballot initiative that would impose a stringent cap on attorneys’ share of civil lawsuit payouts — potentially limiting the ride-hailing giant’s exposure to sexual assault claims and other litigation from customers and drivers.
In Texas, a woman with sickle cell anemia died due to negligence and mistreatment. When she arrived at the emergency room, the hospital staff refused to treat her. The hospital workers believed she was faking her disease and discharged her for no reason.
We need to fight back by giving victims and their families the power to seek justice when they are hurt through negligence or putting profits ahead of lives. We believe that corporations, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies responsible must be put in check.
A 20-year-old died from medical negligence at an Ohio hospital. The patient came in for tonsil surgery. About 36 hours later, the patient started bleeding. The surgeon had four to six minutes to find the airway and failed to do so. Lack of oxygen is what caused the patient's death.