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61–80 of 263 articles on Catastrophic Personal Injury
Collapsing Scaffolds Injure And Kill Workers And Bystanders, Leaving Contractors Open To Lawsuits
Multiple incidents in recent months of collapsing scaffolds in Florida have left workers and bystanders injured. In addition, two people have died, leaving the construction companies susceptible to lawsuits.
Philadelphia School Boiler Accident Raises Safety Concerns
Philadelphia School District employees staged a protest last week in order to call attention to an incident in which a maintenance worker was severely injured when a boiler exploded while he was attempting to repair the…
A Potential Avalanche Of Liability
Every winter, the snowy slopes fill with skiers and snowboarders, from professionals to amateurs, and everyone in between. The Denver Post reports that 12.6 million visitors headed to Colorado in the 2013 - 2014 season…
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Affirms A Personal Injury Action Involving Concussions In School Sports
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a court has affirmed a Lawrence County ruling to allow a potentially massive lawsuit that originated from students who incurred concussions while participating in school sporting…
Court Rules Movie Theater Not Responsible For Shooting
On July 20, 2012, a shooting rampage in a Colorado theater screening The Dark Night Rises left 12 people dead and 70 injured. In the wake of the tragedy, victims and their family members began filing lawsuits against…
Jury Award Of $4.5 Million In Personal Injury Case Is Largest In DuPage County History
Amy Skinger brought a personal injury case against Wells Fargo after being struck in the head by a metal door closer at a local office located west of Chicago. A jury awarded her a $4.5 million judgment , the largest…
Pennsylvania Woman Sues Aldi Over Burger Burn Injuries
A Pennsylvania woman filed a lawsuit against Aldi, alleging that the German-based grocery chain allowed its store brand turkey burgers to be sold without burn risk warning labels. The woman claims that she suffered…
The Purposes & Matters For Consideration In Pre-Trial Conferences In Civil Cases Under The Federal Rules Of Procedure
In civil matters, such as cases of personal injury, many plaintiffs enter the process thinking that the case will conclude with a trial. Benson E. Legg, a former Judge for the U.S. District Court of Maryland, explained…
New Developments In SxSW Tragedy Lawsuit
South by Southwest (often abbreviated as SXSW) is a popular music and film festival held each spring in Austin, Texas. The week-long festival attracts hundreds of thousands of music and film enthusiasts. Like any…
Foregoing The Trial: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Personal injury cases are often contentious, with both sides disagreeing over the cause, extent, and liability of the injury involved. But in some cases, plaintiffs and defendants are able to work through legal disputes…
Rule Of The Court - Show Up
Trial preparation is incredibly important. The process includes the initial pleadings, case management conferences, deposition testimony, pre-trial conferences, and of course, discovery. Discovery is the legal term…
How Joint And Several Liability Protects Victims In Maryland
In a recent blog post, we covered a recent $123 million verdict for a Duck Boat accident in Seattle. An important aspect of that case was how the verdict was split between the two defendant companies who were each…
The Chipotle Lawsuit: Stay Away From The Free Burritos
The popular Mexican food chain, Chipotle, is currently in deep trouble for their actions related to a recent outbreak of foodborne norovirus. In addition to criminal negligence investigations, the company is facing…
Family Of Student Who Died In Penn State Hazing Incident Plans To File A Lawsuit
The death of a Penn State college fraternity student made headlines across the country, raising questions about hazing and who bears legal liability in this unique, eye-opening case.
Washington D.C. Defendant Not Liable In Personal Injury Case Involving Back Injury
Plaintiff Julia Kerr filed a personal injury claim against Washington D.C.-based CrossFit Inc. in a Missouri State Court. Kerr was seeking roughly $3 million in damages for a back injury she incurred while lifting…
State Farm's Alleged Practice To Deny PIP Benefits
Personal injury protection coverage (PIP) benefits victims of car accidents in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In the first state, it's not required but is optional. In the last state, it is required. If you have PIP…
Families Reach $60 Million Settlement In Lawsuit Over Landslide That Killed 43
On the eve of a civil trial pertaining to the nation's deadliest landslide , surviving family members reached a $60 million settlement agreement with the state of Washington and the Grandy Lake Forest Associates timber…
Man Seriously Injured While Fixing Elevator
About 27 people are killed each year in elevator accidents according to Consumer Watch. In addition, over 10,000 people are injured mainly due to "elevator door malfunction, carriage misalignment with floors, and…
Jury Awards Senator Rand Paul $582,000 In Personal Injury Case
Senator Rand Paul was a plaintiff in a civil injury case stemming from an incident where he was assaulted by a neighbor at his home. A jury returned a verdict in Paul's favor and awarded him $582,000 in damages. The…
Baltimore Lawsuit Has Woman Down In The Dumps
A Baltimore woman has recently filed a lawsuit against Baltimore officials and city contractors after an unfortunate event left her with a terrible mess. In November 2014, the plaintiff, Angela Wright, was in her…
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