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Takata Recalls Even More Airbags
In the event of a car accident, your airbag is often the only thing standing between you and a serious injury. This makes the latest in a series of airbag recalls manufactured by the Takata Corporation especially…
Motorcyclist Files Injury Suit Against General Motors For Accident Involving Autonomous Vehicle
Oscar Willhelm Nilsson claims he was riding his motorcycle in San Francisco when a model Cruise AV abruptly swerved into his lane of travel and struck him. The collision sent Nilsson to the ground and caused him…
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th was the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Department of Justice observed the date, condemning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. According to the DOJ, during the COVID-19 pandemic, “ when…
Wrongful Death Case Filed Against Health Insurer After Woman Dies Awaiting Liver Transplant
Laurie St. Clair, a 53-year-old, died from cirrhosis of the liver awaiting a liver transplant . A wrongful death suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that her medical insurance companies Health Net of…
7 Year Old Boy Loses Toes In Mall Escalator, Parents Seek Compensation
This month in New Jersey, two parents have filed a lawsuit after their son's foot became trapped in an escalator in 2014. The seven year old has since lost the toes on his right foot after undergoing multiple surgeries…
A Jury In A Philadelphia Court Awards $3 Million In Case Of Wrongful Death
Can an institution be held civilly liable when a resident commits suicide? A Philadelphia jury recently awarded roughly $3 million to the family of Carley Long, a 16-year-old that committed suicide while receiving…
New Details In Alligator Attack Of Toddler: Resort Staff Warned By Guests About Gators In The Lagoon
As new details emerge in the death of a Nebraska toddler killed by an alligator at a Florida resort, the question still remains, who, if anyone, is liable when animals in the wild attack humans.
Doctor Convicted Of Murdering Three Patients By Overprescribing Drugs
Prescription medications can keep our blood pressure low, treat high cholesterol, relieve arthritis pain, and even keep our romantic lives active. However, drugs can also be dangerous. Doctors are supposed to be aware…
Four Die In Selfie Accident In India
A terrible accident in India has made international news: four people died when a family trying to take a selfie fell from a dam . Two others managed to keep from falling.
Maryland Appeals Court Affirms $1.3 Million Award For Personal Injury Resulting From Safety Rail Collapse
Adam Rutkowski and Sara Mastropole brought a personal injury case to the Calvert County Circuit Court in Maryland after a safety rail at their home failed and sent Rutkowski falling 12 feet below. He broke several bones…
Smartphone Manufacturers Sued
Apple and Samsung are the targets of a major class-action lawsuit after a study conducted on behalf of the Chicago Tribune discovered that many current popular smartphones produce unsafe levels of radio frequency (RF)…
Daycare Leaves Toddler Alone In Van For Nine Hours
A Lexington, Kentucky daycare center was shut down earlier this month after workers left a 3-year-old strapped into a carseat alone in a van for more than nine hours overnight.
Common Pitfalls After A Car Accident, And How To Avoid Them
If you have been involved in a car accident in Philadelphia, it's important to know what to do to protect your rights and ensure your best chances of a successful personal injury claim. It's just as important, however…
Understanding The Scope & Limits Of Discovery In Personal Injury Trial Preparation
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), which provide the framework for how civil actions such as claims of personal injury and wrongful death are handled, explains the detailed scope and limits of the discovery…
Serious Burn Injuries And Defective Gas Grills
When the weather warms up and stay-at-home orders loosen, many people in Philadelphia will be looking to get outside for some grilling with close friends and family. After more than 4 months of COVID-19 restrictions…
Thanksgiving And Kitchen Injuries
Who knows what Thanksgiving will be like in 2020. With limited travel and many families staying at home, there may be fewer large gatherings to celebrate the holiday. No matter how many people are gathered for…
Illinois Nursing Home Faces Multiple Wrongful Death Lawsuits Due To COVID-19
An Illinois nursing home is facing legal action from several families due to its handling of the spread of coronavirus. Previously, Bria of Geneva was sued by the family of a resident who passed away of coronavirus…
Maryland Head-On Collision Kills Two
A tragic car accident in Brandywine last week killed both drivers and injured one passenger. The two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday just after 1 a.m. on Brandywine Road.
Jury Awards Pennsylvania Man $2.2 Million In Tractor Injury Case
The case of Huchko v. Baker & Sons Equipment in Allegheny County Court ended with a jury awarding $2.2 million to the plaintiff. Michael Huchko brought the case accusing the defendant of failing to properly perform…
Case Gets New Trial Due To Judge's Unusual Behavior
There are a lot of reasons that an appellate court may decide to overturn the ruling of a lower court. For example, the lower court may have misconstrued the law or misinterpreted a statute or there may be a split of…
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