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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Ruling For $55M Award In Honda Seat-Belt Personal Injury Case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court found no grounds for a new trial in a case where jurors in Philadelphia awarded an injury victim $55.3 million in damages. Carlos Martinez, the plaintiff, was driving to work in his Acura…
Illinois Jury Awards $148 Million To Woman Paralyzed By A Collapsing Bus Shelter
A jury in Cook County Illinois recently awarded the biggest verdict against ever against the city of Chicago in a personal injury case. Tierney Darden, a 26-year-old from Vernon Hills, was left paralyzed from the waist…
Patient Dies After Being Given Ten Times The Prescribed Dose
Patients often have little idea what drugs doctors and nurses administer while they are in the hospital. A syringe full of medication could consist of one dose or a dozen doses. Patients leave it up to the healthcare…
Snowmobiles Accident Results In Federal Lawsuit
During the cold and snowy winter months, millions of people across the country flock to the great outdoors to participate in various recreational activities such as ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and…
Overview Of Civil Procedure Regarding Juries & Verdicts In Personal Injury Cases
According to the American Bar Association, only a small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial, as the majority are dismissed or settled prior. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) is the framework the…
Liability From Injuries At Political Rally Venues
We are in the midst of the emotionally charged political election season, which is drawing massive crowds for rallies, conventions and events. On the presidential campaign trail it has been common for venues to be…
Doctors Practicing Defensive Medicine To Avoid Lawsuits
Medical malpractice related costs have taken a considerably large toll on the American healthcare system for years. These costs persist directly through skyrocketing malpractice premiums, which translates to higher…
Cyclist Hit By Valet Awarded $38 Million For Injuries
Late this past December, a jury in Seattle awarded a cyclist and his wife $38 million, 4 years after he was hit and injured by a valet driver who was cutting across traffic illegally. The bicyclist, Thyce Colyn…
Large Fleet Of Pedal-Assisted Electric Bikes Taken Out Of Service Amid Safety Concerns
Lyft recently removed their fleet of pedal-assisted electric bicycles from major cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. There was a wave of reports that the front braking system was causing riders to be…
The Number Of Fatal Car Accidents Hasn’t Decreased Much During Pandemic
With a lot fewer people driving around Washington, D.C. lately due to the pandemic, you'd think there would be a noticeable decrease in car accidents. And technically, there is, as the number of car accidents, in…
City Protected By Immunity After Several Personal Injuries Occur From Tripping On Uneven Bricks At City Hall
The Boston City Hall property has a plaza where the walkway is made of bricks that have been poorly maintained. A woman was injured after a fall and filed a complaint with the city; however, the city rejected it based…
8-year-old Drowns On Cruise Ship
Last week, an 8-year-old boy drowned after falling into a pool abroad a Royal Caribbean cruise ship off the coast of New Jersey. The death comes in a string of almost a dozen drowning or near-drowning accidents on…
Largest Payout In Pennsylvania History Awarded To Building Collapse Victim
What's being called the biggest payout in Pennsylvania history has been awarded to a Ukrainian immigrant who was seriously injured in the deadly 2013 Center City building collapse. An arbitrator awarded the woman a…
Popular Legging Manufacturer Sued For Making Activewear That Reportedly Tears As Easily As "Wet Toilet Paper"
At least two lawsuits were filed against legging manufacturer LulaRoe after the company continued to ignore the complaints of dissatisfied customers for months. According to the lawsuits and the accounts of tens of…
Is The FDA Changing Its Mind About The Promotion Of Off-Label Drugs?
Before medications are placed on the market for distribution and sale, they must undergo a comprehensive and meticulous approval process. As a part of this process, pharmaceutical companies are required to submit…
Head-On Crash In Montgomery County—Common Sense Car Crash Advice
A New Year's Day head-on crash in Montgomery County has resulted in serious injury for drivers of both vehicles. The truth is, a car crash can happen to anybody. No matter how careful you are, you cannot always predict…
The Dangers Of Public Transportation
Public transportation allows many people to get around the city, without having to sit through traffic, deal with parking, or risk a car accident. For others, public transportation may be their only way to get to work…
Jury Delivers $700,000 Verdict In Georgia Injury Case
A fall can be particularly harmful to a person the older they are. According to the National Council on Aging , fall injuries are the leading cause of fatal injury and most common cause of nonfatal traumatic injuries in…
Family Of Maryland Man Brings Wrongful Death Suit Following White-Water Rafting Accident
Alison Parker has filed a lawsuit following the death of her husband, James Abromitis, who was killed while on a commercial rafting trip on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado. The claim against Aspen Whitewater Rafting…
Teenage Cancer Patient Dies After Mistaken Injection Into The Spine
Many people get nervous when it comes to needles. Unfortunately for them, it may be a necessary part of health care. Flu shots, vaccines, and Novocaine are often delivered as an injection under the skin, with few…
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