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Maryland School Buses Affected By Safety Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall for more than 50,000 school buses in the United States. The Agency found that the seats of the buses may have been manufactured with…
Pennsylvania Court Rules Whether A Valet Is Liable For Fatality After Returning Vehicle To Intoxicated Owner
Under Pennsylvania Dram Shop Laws , owners and workers at establishments serving alcohol may be held liable for damages when providing drinks to those who are visibly intoxicated. Does similar potential liability exist…
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…
Hot Dog And Hamburger Buns Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
In many parts of the United States, the month of July is associated with cook-outs, picnics, parties, and other gatherings to celebrate our nation's birthday, along with other fun events, such as family reunions…
Pennsylvania Commercial Driver Deemed Imminent Hazard To Public Safety
The commercial trucking industry is a major part of the U.S. economy, as over 70% of the freight is transported via truck. There are an estimated 3.5 million drivers serving the industry, most of which operate safely…
Fiat Chrysler Fined Record Amounts For Recall Failures
In 2014 , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") issued 803 recalls. These recalls included 63.9 million motor vehicles.
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…
Child's Brain Injury Leads To Big Payout
A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in Arkansas by the parents of a child who suffered irreversible brain damage after being born via a cesarean section in 2014. The case, was originally filed in 2015.
Absentee Father Awarded Wrongful Death Settlement In Unusual Court Case
In what may be a first-of-its-kind decision , a state Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling to allow a father who abandoned his family, to get half the money awarded to his daughter after parties reached a…
Death Due To Falling Tree Limbs Lead To Wrongful Death Lawsuits
A California family recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a tree limb in a public park fell, killing a 16-year-old boy. Deaths caused by falling trees and limbs are not as uncommon as one might think. In the…
Accident Involving A Self-Driving Google Car
A new technological advance that is currently being tested and raising new questions about legal liability are self-driving cars. Several companies have developed an automated driving vehicle including Volvo and Google.
Nursing Home Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Resident Leaves And Freezes To Death
A fatality at a nursing home has turned into a personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that the nursing home's negligence and failure to report a missing resident led to his death from exposure.
Tennessee Takes New Steps In The Battle Against Distracted Driving
The term "distracted driving" refers most commonly to when a driver is distracted while operating a vehicle on the road. There are a number of potential distractions, but the most commonly referenced distraction is…
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…
Pennsylvania Parents File Wrongful Death Claim After Son Allegedly Died From Herbal Supplement
The family of Caleb Sturgis has brought a claim of wrongful death in Chester County against SoCal Herbal Remedies, a manufacturer of herbal products. Sturgis apparently died after consuming their product known as…
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…
Jury Awards $41 Million In Wrongful Death Case Involving “Kari’s Law”
Kari Hunt, 31, was stabbed to death by her husband, Brad Dunn, in a hotel room in eastern Texas in front of her three young children. Her oldest child who was 9 years old at the time tried to call 911 multiple times but…
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…
Former Navy Seal Seeks More Than $1 Million After E-Cigarette Explodes In His Pocket
As of late, there has been controversy surrounding the use of e-cigarettes and the potential danger they create for users and those around them. E-cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems, are…
Man Who Shot Intruder In His Home Sued For Wrongful Death
A judge has decided that a man who shot and killed an intruder in his home, can be sued by the dead man's family.
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