Citizen Advocacy Archives - Barrow Law Firm

When Justice is Served… Vote for your favorite story!

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:20:34 +0000

We like to take a look at a few brave individuals annually who are motivated by passion to make America a safer, more just nation. Our monthly newsletter looks at four incredible stories: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a young pediatrician, put the welfare of children ahead of politics in Flint, Mich. U.S. Senator Al Franken advocates...

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Top Safety & Justice Stories of 2016

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 19:26:49 +0000

This past year we’ve been following several stories of dangerous products or unfair practices that threaten the health, safety and legal rights of all Americans. Think exploding batteries, lead-laced drinking water, forced arbitration or faulty medical devices, for example… But thanks to the courage of citizens like you and the power of the civil justice...

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Businesses Use Forced Arbitration Loophole to Deny Day in Court

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Fri, 13 May 2016 00:57:14 +0000

Imagine an alarming workplace environment where an employee was harassed, assaulted, but then dismissed by her employer and the circuit courts. That’s what happened to Tia who was sexually harassed for months by her employer at Circuit City. Her employment case against the company was thrown out of court and eventually it was dropped. (Read...

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Heroes Step Up to Protect the Health, Safety of All Americans

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:28:35 +0000

One of the most rewarding aspects of our job at Barrow Law Firm is to help courageous people stand up for their rights and recover from what are often terrible circumstances. We want to pause and celebrate several remarkable people who have turned tragedy into action. And, to take it a step further, we’re asking...

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Celebrating a Safer, More Just America

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:02:47 +0000

There are people who make differences in this world. Ordinary people can take extraordinary actions to pursue justice. We know; we’ve discussed the importance of the civil justice system. Courageous American men and women take devastating moments in their lives and turn them into positive actions. This month we bring you the stories of four...

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We Support Taking Justice Back – Join Us!

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:10:48 +0000

Last week the American Association for Justice started their Take Justice Back campaign – an initiative to “educate the public, reporters, and decision makers on Capitol Hill about the critical role the civil justice system plays in protecting individuals and families.” We agree that consumers are protected through the civil justice system, and it is...

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Civil Justice System Spurs Safety Innovations

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Thu, 08 May 2014 15:24:37 +0000

How safe is your car? Have you ever thought about it? Sure, we all consider safety when purchasing a vehicle and perhaps look them up on Consumer Reports and the Kelly Blue Book before buying. But, what if you didn’t know your car or truck wasn’t safe? Young Brooke Melton – only 29 – tragically...

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Assisted Living Facility Concerns and Tips for Finding Quality Care

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:04:39 +0000

As the baby boomer generation ages, assisted living has become a big business, and it’s only going to get a lot bigger. Today there are 750,000-plus elderly people living in more than 30,000 assisted living facilities across the nation. These numbers are expected to grow significantly. For too many residents and their families, it’s also...

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How Tragedies Inspire Citizens to Make a Difference

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:56:55 +0000

All of us have heard about devastating tragedies through the national news or word-of-mouth. Stories about young, innocent children who were killed by drunk or distracted drivers. In fact, distracted driving has become a national epidemic, killing more than 3,000 people in 2011 and injuring another 387,000. The most prominent, recent story for most of...

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