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201–220 of 263 articles on Catastrophic Personal Injury
Male Teens At Highest Risk For Skateboarding Head And Face Injuries
Skateboarding is a popular recreational for young people. While many skaters use skate parks or skate on their own property, a lot of skating still happens on the streets, sidewalks, public spaces, and private property…
Youth Sports Injuries
Schools across America take pride in their youth sports programs. Students from elementary school through high school participate in sports. Many children will start at a young age, and then later proceed onward to…
Understanding When Bifurcation Makes Sense In Civil Injury Cases
Often when there are multiple defendants in a civil proceeding, the court may consider trying a defendant separately for a variety of reasons. Defendants may file a motion to bifurcate in matters if they feel that it is…
Illness And Death At Resorts
In what has been labeled as the most recent chapter of a very disturbing trend, a 55-year old man from New Jersey has died in the Dominican Republic and the cause of death is presently unknown.
Case Of California Boy Who Died From Rat Bite Fever Sent To Jury
A 10-year-old boy's family has filed a suit against Petco and its rat supplier Barney's Pets, claiming that the pet rat he had purchased from a San Diego store should be considered a “defective product.” Aidan Pankey…
Settlements Approved For 11 Victims Of Massive 2013 Fertilizer Plant Explosion, More Lawsuits Pending
This month sees the beginning of a resolution to the series of lawsuits that have been ongoing since a West, Texas fertilizer plant exploded in 2013. On February 17, a McLennan County judge approved settlements for the…
Not So Fast - Jury Told To Think On It Some More
A rare turn of events was seen in Christiansen v. Wright Medical Technology, Inc where a products liability suit was filed against the defendant manufacturer, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, and the…
Trampolining Accident Paralyzes Minnesota Man
A man from Brainerd, Minnesota suffered an unfortunate accident last August. A day of fun at a local trampoline park ended in a life-altering injury. Anthony Seitz was hopping on a trampoline with his son, when he…
Women Awarded $110.5 Million In Latest Johnson & Johnson Lawsuit
For years, pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson has faced great scrutiny for the sale of their products containing talcum powder. Over 3,000 lawsuits have been filed across the country against the company, many of…
Lawsuit Filed Over Lightning Strike Death
Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina was host to an unfortunate and tragic event last year. Sonya Dockett, an attorney from Connecticut, lost her life on June 27 at the airport in a nightmare scenario that…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules On State Venues For Personal Injury Cases
The highest court in the land has overturned a court in Montana's ruling that allowed two personal injury cases to be filed in Montana by railroad workers against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), although…
Lawsuit Against Johns Hopkins Alleging Negligence Death Of 2-Year-Old
Francesca Webster gave birth to twin daughters, Emma and Zoe. However, Emma would not live to see her 3rd birthday as she died from cancer. Francesca and husband Dave have now filed a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins…
A Little Advanced Halloween Preparation Now Could Prevent Injury Lawsuits Later
Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but if homeowners don't take precautions it could be a night of trips and falls that lead to liability claims.
Patients File Multiple Lawsuits Against Health System After Fatal Overdoses
Dr. William Husel and the Mount Carmel Health System are now facing civil liability for the deaths of at least eight patients who allegedly were given lethal dosages of pain medication. Mount Carmel is a large regional…
South Carolina School District Facing Personal Injury Suit In Alcohol Poisoning Case Of 12-Year Old Student
A 7th-grade girl took the school bus to Sneed Middle School as normal in September 2016. In the afternoon, her parents were notified of a medical emergency involving her after she returned on the bus. The parents have…
Negligent Health Care For Prisoners Can Be Fatal
People serving time in prison do not get a lot of sympathy from the general public. However, these are still people's sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers. They are serving time according to…
Florida Woman Awarded $100,000 In Lawsuit Against Starbucks
A woman in Florida was recently awarded a hefty $100,000 payment by Starbucks after an employee served her coffee with a loose lid.
Pokémon Go Brings Virtual Reality To Life For Injured Players
Pokémon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game, encourages people to get out and “explore” their communities while pursuing Pokémon, but players are getting more than virtual Pokémon from the game. Just weeks after…
One Juror Causes Mistrial In Florida Med Mal Case
The importance of jury selection can sometimes be overlooked. However, make no mistake, jurors are the ultimate decision makers in a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Maryland, before a trial begins, the judge decides the…
Half Of Insurance Claim Denials Are Overturned On Appeal
If you were injured due to another's negligence, there are a handful of things that you will have to deal with immediately. The first and foremost thing on your mind after such an accident is getting better. However…
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