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21–40 of 263 articles on Catastrophic Personal Injury
Statute Of Limitations Prevents Plaintiff From Seeking Justice
A statute of limitations relates to the time period between the happening of an act and a lawsuit being filed. Statutes of limitation are established to help facilitate a resolution to a conflict within a reasonable…
Lawsuit Filed Against Actor Claims He Was Intoxicated When He Ran Over Stuntman
A Hollywood stuntman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against actor Tom Sizemore that alleges the actor was intoxicated when he ran over the victim while filming a scene for a television series this the summer.
Lawsuit Filed Over Drowning Of 4-Year Old
Accidents can happen at any time, so it is important for a person to be aware of their surroundings. This is especially the case for anyone that may own a pool, or live nearby to one. While a swimming pool can be a…
Darthmouth College Will Pay Settlement For Title IX Violations
Dartmouth College will pay $14 million to a group of nine current and former female students in the Department of Psychological and Brain Science. The joint settlement, which is pending court approval, will settle a…
$10.5 Million Settlement For Injured High School Student
A California high school has agreed to pay $10.5 million in settlements to a student who suffered brain damage in 2010 when he was tackled by fellow students during a pep rally. Mitch Carter, a successful student who…
Cyclist Injured In Philadelphia Brings A Suit Involving Vicarious Liability & Sovereign Immunity
Madeleine Salvatore was involved in an accident on a bicycle in Philadelphia that led to a broken arm, injury to a knee, and severe dental injuries when she encountered some abandoned trolley tracks. She has brought a…
Do I Have To Pay Taxes On A Personal Injury Award In Maryland?
Those in a personal injury action often realize they had not considered the tax obligations they may have when awarded a verdict or settlement. The good news is that in general, the proceeds received in a personal…
Experiment Gone Wrong - Large Settlement Reached In Illinois
When a medical malpractice lawsuit has merit, it is not uncommon for the case to settle out of court. The litigation process can be time consuming and expensive, often times it is in the best interest of all parties to…
Water Slide Accident Leaves Park Guest Paralyzed
Amusement parks provide multiple days worth of entertainment for all ages. Families save up vacation time and money to spend a few days or more at some of the country's biggest amusement parks, including Universal…
Gymnast Settles Case Against Gym
A Texas family has settled a case involving injuries to their son at a gym. Blake Hyland, a teenage gymnast hailing from China Spring, TX was injured at Texas Dynasty Cheer and Gymnastics during a routine. Blake was…
Family Files Personal Injury Suit Regarding Boy Injured At The Philadelphia Zoo
Michael and Deanna Fiscaro filed a personal injury suit against the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court after their son Dominic was injured at the zoo's playground. Judge John M. Younge recently ordered…
Teen Girl At Amusement Park Latest Victim Of Exploding E-cigarettes; Class Action Lawsuit Filed
A 14-year-old girl on a Florida amusement park ride was burned earlier this month when an electronic cigarette belonging to another passenger on the ride exploded. A man on the ride also was injured.
Toxic Exposure Injuries In Philadelphia
It has been more than a year since the fires and explosions at the South Philadelphia oil-refining complex in June 2019. Many of the city's residents heard or felt the explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions…
Expert Testimony Overturned In Virginia Med Mal Case
Expert testimony is often the linchpin of a medical malpractice case. The words of an expert can help the jury understand medical terminology while also establishing the requisite standard of care and whether or not the…
Family Of "Sharkwater" Filmmaker Files Lawsuit
Sharkwater was a successful documentary first released in the year 2006 that detailed the effects of shark hunting on the shark populations across the globe, as well as, the illegal shark trading market and poaching of…
Settlement Of $7.8 Million Reached In Case Involving Philadelphia Construction Site Injury
Plaintiff Raymond DeMarco filed a personal injury lawsuit against Loftus Construction Inc. in a Philadelphia court after falling approximately 10 feet while working on a construction project. Loftus was the general…
Maryland Personal Injury Lawsuits Involving COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to spike in Maryland and the rest of the U.S., you might find yourself or a family member affected. Maybe you contracted this virus from a visit to a hospital, or perhaps you…
Washington D.C. Man Suffers Catastrophic Injuries In Fireworks Accident
Michael Spencer, 21, asked the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to share gruesome photos of injuries he incurred to his hands in an accident involving fireworks. A firework detonated before flying…
New Pop Warner Class-Action Lawsuit Takes Aim At NFL And Safety Group, Too
A new class-action lawsuit filed against youth football league Pop Warner differs from previous cases in that it includes as defendants a branch of the National Football League as well as the group that creates safety…
4th Of July Fireworks Injuries
The 4th of July is just about here. In a “normal” year, Independence Day means outdoor barbecues and setting off fireworks. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year. COVID-19 will see a lot of people staying away from…
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