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The Costs Of Treating Cerebral Palsy
This summer, we will be taking a deeper look at the costs of treating injuries, disabilities, and other conditions which may arise as a result of medical malpractice. Many times, when we think of costs associated with…
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…
Illness For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
Military members who were involved in Afghanistan and Iraq understood many of the risks of warfare. However, many members of the military returned home to the U.S. and began to suffer from illnesses they could not…
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…
Defective And Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers
Since the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, hand sanitizer has been a daily necessity for many. When hand washing is not available, hand sanitizer provides a way to get rid of most harmful viruses and bacteria on our…
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…
Wisconsin Medical Malpractice Fund Has Troubling Surplus
State officials who conducted an audit on the Wisconsin Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund have announced that the fund has a surplus of $783 million. This figure is $406 million larger than recommended by…
Wrongful Death Case In Washington D.C. After One-Year Old Drowns At Day Care Center
Five children were left briefly without supervision at a home-based day care center in Northeast D.C. at the time when a 23-month old boy drowned in a small inflatable pool. The daycare owner left to tend to some…
Family Of Police Officer Who Drowned During Training Exercise Files Wrongful Death Claim
Lieutenant Craig Lehner of the Buffalo Police Department died while conducting a training exercise with the Underwater Recovery Team Unit in October 2017. Donna Wilson, Lehner's sister, recently filed a wrongful death…
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Rules On Insurance Dispute Involving Fatal Truck Accident
In 2017, there were an estimated 4,102 fatalities that resulted from accidents involving commercial trucks. Passenger vehicle occupants are the most likely to die in these crashes. This should come as no surprise…
Pennsylvania Struggles With Autonomous Vehicle Accident Liability
With technological advances continuing to move forward in the realm of autonomous (driverless) vehicles, many questions regarding liability for accidents that result in injuries, fatalities, or property damage remain…
Woman's Family Files Lawsuit Alleging 4 Doctors Failed To Diagnose Pill Lodged In Her Throat
A multitude of medical malpractice lawsuits stems from a medical professional's failure to accurately diagnose or delay diagnosing a patient's condition, injury or ailment. Additional harm to a patient is inflicted when…
Philadelphia Area Law Enforcement Target Aggressive Driving
Pennsylvania State Police are joining forces with dozens of local police departments to crack down on aggressive driving in the Philadelphia area . The collaborative effort will begin in July and run through August…
Uber And Lyft Taking Measures To Reduce The Number Of “Dooring” Injuries Among Bicyclists
A growing problem in busy urban areas is causing bicyclist injuries. Riders of Uber and Lyft are abruptly opening their door to exit the vehicle just as a bicycle is passing by. The term for these collisions is referred…
SUV Strikes & Kills Two Washington D.C. Bicyclists On A Sidewalk
Richard G. Chittick, 58, and James D. Walton, 53, were riding bicycles on a sidewalk in Dewey Beach, Delaware when the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban lost control of the vehicle and struck the two men. Master Cpl…
Damages Awarded To Mother Who Received Improper Dosage During Labor
Delivering a baby may seem like commonplace today but a chance always exists that something can go wrong, even under medical supervision. Such was the case for Nicole Welker and her son when medication administered…
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.
Avoiding Cyber Crime And Identity Theft: Christmas 2015 Edition
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the mad dash for holiday gift shopping has officially kicked into full swing. Thanks to the added convenience of tablets and smart phones (and now watches), online shopping can make…
Family Brings Lawsuit Against IL Nursing Home After COVID-19 Death
A nursing home in Illinois is being sued after a resident passed away of coronavirus complications. The lawsuit alleges that the nursing home—called Bria of Geneva—didn't take the right measures to stop the spread of…
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