Round Up: That Interesting Legal Stuff And Responsibility

– A mother is suing McDonald’s over their Happy Meals. The tort reformers are out gnashing their teeth and making fun of her. But, why does McDonalds, seem to be beyond the law? Seems like they sue enough people, they should at least have to defend themselves.

– Will bicyclists start acting like soccer referees and throw yellow cards at cars? Seems like a dangerous practice.

– How odd is it that a woman’s hair is on fire and the biggest concern is if it was taped?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjoP-e7JmY&feature=player_embedded

– Things are getting worse all the time for people represented by Minnesota Public Defenders. There is no question that they are over worked and underfunded. This chart is scary:

– Injuryboard member M Brandon Smith recently took a very interesting look at why collisions happen with semi trucks.