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121–140 of 263 articles on Catastrophic Personal Injury
Philadelphia High-Speed Chase Leads To Death & Critical Condition
A high-speed car accident in Philadelphia claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman and left another in critical condition earlier this week. The accident occurred early Sunday morning on Roosevelt Boulevard when a driver…
Understanding Maryland Law & Procedure Regarding Surveillance Footage In Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury litigation can have very significant financial consequences, particularly when the victim's injuries are such that they limit day-to-day function and quality of the life. Plaintiffs are tasked with…
Lawsuit Highlights Inadequate Detox Care In Correctional Facilities
In Cincinnati, OH, a 25-year-old Jason Pittman, tragically died after an arrest landed him in jail during a heroin withdrawal episode. Pittman was jailed for failing to meet terms of his probation while suffering…
Exploding IPhone Case Changes Jurisdiction
Smartphones are commonplace in today's world, and few are more popular than Apple's iPhone. The handheld device has had several different models and comes out with a new version each year. While the public makes…
Beaten Protestors File Personal Injury Suit In Washington D.C. Against Turkish Government
A group of roughly 15 people who were recently protesting outside of the Washington D.C. home of an Ambassador from Turkey were injured after an alleged attack from those securing the area of the residence.
Limo Rides Carry Serious Risk Of Injury
For many of us, riding in a limousine denotes a special occasion. Your first ride in a limo may have been after high school prom, or as part of a wedding party. Now you may want to book a limo to go wine tasting, for a…
Ambulance Accidents
You've been hurt, or you've gotten sick and you're being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance when suddenly, the worst possible thing happens: the ambulance gets into an accident. You are already injured, and the…
Gym Injuries: Know What To Avoid
Many people choose to stay in shape by going to the local gym. Home workout equipment can be expensive and take up a large amount of living space. For individuals who do not have the money or space to invest in private…
Maryland Attorney General Publically Accuses Equifax Of Mishandling Communication After Data Breach
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, authored a public letter to Richard Smith, the CEO of Equifax. Frosh expressed concern about how 143 million Americans have had their private…
13 Shot At House Party, Property Owner Could Be Legally Liable
A shooting at a crowded house party this month in Bridgeport, Conn., left 13 guests wounded.
What Statute Of Limitations?
It is well known that statute of limitations are used as a “drop dead” date for which medical malpractice cases can be filed. If a potential plaintiff has not filed a medical malpractice lawsuit within a period of time…
Philadelphia Personal Injury Case Involving Four-Year-Old Ends With A Settlement
Plaintiff Tanya Parker filed a civil injury claim in the Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court seeking damages of greater than $50,000 after her four-year-old child (“M.P.W”) was injured while at school. The defendant…
Massachusetts Court Ruling On An Insurer Accused Of Unfair Settlement Practices In An Injury Case
An Appeals Court in Massachusetts affirmed a Supreme Court ruling that Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Insurance Company (N&D) did not participate in deceptive settlement practices in a personal injury case involving plaintiff…
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Reminds Boaters About Safety And Maintaining Insurance
Boaters across Pennsylvania this year will enjoy over 85,000 miles of rivers, over 70 lakes, and dozens of other manmade bodies of water. U.S. Coast Guard data shows that in 2016 there were 315,503 recreational…
Chicago Park District To Settle Injury Case
The board of the Chicago Park District is considering a settlement in a case that resulting from an injury that occurred in September of 2014. The incident involved a young girl who was playing on one of the city's…
E. Coli Outbreak Leads To Lawsuits Filed
A food company has become the subject of several lawsuits following reports of an E. Coli outbreak somewhere within its chain of supply and production. The company in question is the Glenview, IL based I.M. Healthy…
Hundreds Of Lawsuits Follow NY Statute Of Limitations Change
Over 4 00 lawsuits were filed in the wake of the New York Child Victims Act , which carved out a one-year period during which any adult survivors of child sexual abuse may sue an abuser or a negligent institution, no…
Understanding Failures To Comply With Court Orders In Personal Injury Cases
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) established in 1937 provides a structure to govern civil proceedings fairly. Rule 37 is contained within the pretrial disclosure and discovery rules and last year some changes…
N.F.L. Ordered To Pay $1 Billion To Former Players In Head-Injury Lawsuit
Former professional football players are expected to begin receiving payouts within the next three to six months as part of a $1 billion settlement linked to brain injuries suffered during games.
Firefighters Hurt In Baltimore Blaze Can Only File Suit If It Was Arson: The Firefighter's Rule
A handful of firefighters have been hurt while battling a blaze in Baltimore. To the surprise of many outside the legal field, their ability to file a personal injury lawsuit and recover compensation for their injuries…
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