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Jury Finds Plaintiff Partially Negligent In Pennsylvania Golf Course Slip & Fall
Robert Howe, 51, was playing golf at Mainland Golf Course in Harleysville when he fractured his ankle when he slipped and fell while walking back to his cart. He was walking on a small path next to the ball washing unit…
Victims Of 2015 Amtrak Crash Must Decide This Month Whether To Share $265 Million Settlement
After Congress raised the cap last year on the amount of liability Amtrak owes for each train crash, the company has agreed to pay $265 million to victims for their injuries and families for the deaths of loved ones in…
The True Danger Of Halloween
Razor blades in apples. Pins in candy bars. Heroin-laced lollipops. The urban legends surrounding trick-or-treating in the United States have been around for years, prompting recommendations that parents should examine…
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…
Pennsylvania Jury Reaches Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case Where Wrong Testicle Is Removed
Steven Hanes suffered from pain in his right testicle and his urologist conducted an ultrasound revealing it had degenerated to roughly half its size and significant scarring had formed from a prior injury. Hanes…
Washington Post Reports On The Sharp Increase In Pedestrian Fatalities
In the Washington D.C. area, it is common to see people such as local residents, workers, and tourists walking around the city. A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) report indicates that traffic deaths…
Birth Defects In The United States Raise Some Troubling Questions
The American public is generally lead to believe that birth defects are relatively rare and that the appropriate regulatory agencies are an adequate measure to prevent expectant mothers from ingesting any substances…
More New Vehicles Offering Distracting In-Car Technology That Could Reduce Roadway Safety In Maryland
In recent years, there have been approximately 185 annual fatalities in Maryland attributed to distracted driving and another 27,000 injuries. The Maryland Department of Transportation says mobile device usage and…
ABA Opposes The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act In Letter To Congress
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) bill is working its way through Congress. The bill will amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) to mandate that courts impose sanctions on parties that file…
Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Philadelphia Hit-and-Run Accident
A pedestrian was seriously injured when she was hit by an SUV in North Philadelphia last week. The pedestrian accident took place around 10:30 p.m. near Diamond and 17th streets, where an SUV crashed into a car and then…
Several Separate Negligence Cases Underway Against New York Hospital
Two recent lawsuits have emerged against the Monroe Community Hospital (MCH), a 566-bed facility, accusing the facility of negligence which ultimately led to deaths. The site was subjected to inspection 10 times between…
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…
Can A Third-Party Be Held Liable In A Distracted Driving Accident?
More automobile accidents are leading to litigation among those distracted by smartphones and other technology while driving. It is now estimated that distractions are attributed to approximately 10% of fatal vehicle…
Bayer-made Birth Control Yaz Has Cost The Company Billions
Yasmin is a prescription-only birth control medication that prevents ovulation while increasing the difficulty for sperm to reach the uterus and fertilize an egg by changing a woman's cervical and uterine lining.
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…
Understanding How Self-Driving Vehicle Technology May Reduce Accidents In Road Work Zones
Each year over 20,000 injuries and over 120 fatalities occur at road construction projects. Many incidents result from equipment that is backing up (reversing) or drivers inadvertently traveling into the work site. One…
Ikea To Pay $50 Settlement To Three Families In Wrongful Deaths Of Children
In one of the largest settlements of its type, furniture seller Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of three two-year-olds from different states who all died after dressers tipped over on them. The three…
Lawsuit Filed In Pennsylvania As A Hunter Accidentally Shoots Nearby Property Owner
Pennsylvania is home to an estimated 950,000 hunters, which is third highest among U.S. states. William Bauer was having his morning coffee on his home's rear deck in Wexford recently when he was shot by a hunter. He…
Maryland Senate Bill To Benefit Pedestrians & Bicyclists In Motor Vehicle Accidents
Senate Bill 465 addresses motor vehicle accidents that occur with pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles. In civil actions, this measure would implement a standard of comparative negligence allowing pedestrians or…
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…
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