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241–260 of 263 articles on Catastrophic Personal Injury
Judge Vacates Proposed 'Conscience' Rule For Healthcare Workers
A federal judge has vacated a rule set to go into effect later this year which would permit doctors and other health care workers to refuse to provide medical care for personal religious reasons.
Arizona Family Living Atop Pool Of Sewage Sues Homebuilder For Failing To Connect To Sewer
A Tucson-area couple filed a lawsuit in an Arizona superior court earlier this month, claiming a homebuilding company was negligent in the construction of their residence, which now rests atop a growing pool of sewage…
Massive Settlement Finally Reached In Dupont Chemical Contamination Civil Lawsuit
Dupont, a chemical conglomerate company and its spinoff company Chemours have finally settled a lawsuit that has been ongoing for decades. Dupont and Chemours have been ordered to pay $670 million to the thousands of…
Backstreet's Back In Court
Gossip and entertainment magazines keep the public informed when a celebrity is arrested. Although these actors and singers are just like anyone else, news of their DUI or drug arrest will make tabloid's front pages…
New Jersey Appeals Court Tosses Out $166 Million Verdict Against State
A New Jersey appeals court has overturned a verdict that contained a whopping $166 million payout from the state Division of Youth and Family Services to a child who was severely assaulted by his father.
Lawsuit Filed Over Detroit Manhole Steam Burns
Twenty individuals who claim that they suffered serious burns to their feet and legs from hot steam emitting from manhole covers in the city of Detroit have filed a claim against contractors who they say are to blame…
Injury After Elevator Drops Ten Floors In Kensington
Most of us have experienced a quick flash of fear when an elevator jolts or makes strange noises. Some people refuse to use elevators, even if it means climbing 5 flights of stairs. Fortunately, elevator accidents that…
Arizona Court Rejects Take-Home Exposure’ Of Toxic Substances
An Arizona appeals court dealt a blow, this month, to people suffering from second-hand exposure to toxic substances, specifically harmful materials carried home on the clothing of workers.
Virtual Gaming...Real Injuries?
An unprecedented event in the world of electronic entertainment is slated to occur this month: a major player in the field of virtual reality is set to release a groundbreaking virtual reality headset. The headset is…
A New Hampshire Woman Is Left Legally Blind After Unnecessary Procedure
A new Hampshire couple was awarded $4.7 million after an ophthalmologist was found guilty of performing a procedure that left a woman legally blind.
Lawsuits Filed For Convention Shooting Last October
Fort Myers, Florida was the host of an annual Halloween-themed event late last year known as Zombicon . The event is a charity event that both celebrates the attendees' affinity for zombie-themed horror film and…
Raising The Outdated Caps On Pain And Suffering
A medical mistake can cause years of pain and suffering. Unfortunately, many states limit the amount of noneconomic damages the injury victim can claim, including a cap on pain and suffering . According to lawmakers…
New York Opioid Trial Postponed Due To Coronavirus
COVID-19 has hit New York pretty hard. There's been lots of talk and action on that talk with changes to the court system while the coronavirus remains a threat. Still, it came as a surprise when the highly anticipated…
Alleged Fraud May Allow Plaintiff To Bypass Cap On Non-Economic Damages
Kim Hamburg, age 56, brought a claim of medical malpractice in a Kenosha County court against two neurosurgeons that performed a surgical procedure on his back at Froedtert Hospital. The plaintiff has since been…
Don't Bet On It - Abilify Claimed To Cause Gambling Addiction
Abilify is a medication that is prescribed to patients who suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autism, or schizophrenia. The drug was developed by the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company and…
County Faces Legal Suit After Paramedics Sedative Injection Leads To Death
An unfortunate death occurred in Spring, a Houston, TX suburb in 2010 that has led to a wrongful death lawsuit. A man in his early twenties, Jamail Joseph Amron, died suddenly after a run-in with law enforcement. Amron…
Gun Manufacturer Ordered To Pay $500,000 To Injured Hunter
A judge recently ruled against the one of the nation's largest firearm manufacturer, Remington Arms, in a new personal injury case filed by a Louisiana hunter. The case has proven to be a controversial one since there…
Unconventional Fan Injury While Watching Hockey Game
Hockey has a reputation as a violent sport. Although goals are scored when the puck hits the net, hockey has been known for more hands-on interaction. Some people cheer on players who are punching it out on the ice, but…
Another Child Wearing Crocs Gets Foot Stuck In An Escalator, Sustains Injuries
Another lawsuit has been filed against a shoe company that some attorneys say has been knowingly causing injuries for a decade.
$572 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
An Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries to pay $572 million to deal with the financial impact the opioid crisis has had in the state. The case was watched closely by many who are involved in…
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