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Wrongful Death Case In Pennsylvania After Vehicle Crash Involving Drunk Driver
Joyce Fenstermaker was 71-years-old when she was struck and killed in a collision in the parking lot of the Titusville Moose Lodge. Sharon Brittain was driving her Jeep and was heavily intoxicated at the time of the…
How Seat Belt Usage Impacts Contributory Negligence In Maryland Accident Litigation
Across the U.S., adults traveling in passenger vehicles are required to wear seat belts, with New Hampshire being the lone exception . Maryland statutes require those occupying either the front or rear seats of a…
Pennsylvania & Maryland Drivers Warned Of Animal Collisions In November
The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner and State Police Department issued a warning to remind drivers that this time of year is when you are most likely to be involved in a deer-related collision. Nationally, the…
USPS Releases Dog Attack Statistics
One of the most common injuries that happens in the U.S. is a dog bite . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no fewer than 4.5 million Americans suffer injuries as a result of a dog bite every…
The History Of Dram Shop Liability In Maryland
Maryland is one of only a few states that does not have a dram shop liability law. Dram shop laws can hold a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol liable for the actions of a patron who becomes impaired at their…
Explosions, Burns, And Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts
This past January, a California Court of Appeals upheld a nearly $20 million jury verdict against the Southern California Gas Company ("SoCalGas"). The jury awarded plaintiff Pengxuan Diao this significant sum after he…
IVF Patient Given A Stranger's Sperm By Mistake
When a couple has a hard time conceiving a child, they may turn to a fertility clinic for help. Through techniques, including in vitro fertilization, a woman's egg can be fertilized by her partner's sperm. This is a…
Flip Out - Trampoline Park Free Of Liability For Injury To Teen
A teen recently brought charges against a trampoline park after suffering a severe spinal injury. The plaintiff, seventeen-year-old Seth Griffith, filed a personal injury lawsuit against JumpTime, an indoor trampoline…
When Cruise Ships Attack
Going on a cruise is a fun and relaxing way to spend a vacation. Not only do you get to see interesting places when the ship docks in port but you also get to participate in any number of fun activities aboard the ship…
What To Know About DUI Accidents: Truck Driver Dead In Philadelphia
A truck driver from Florida lost his life when a drunk driver backed into his tractor-trailer on I-76 last Wednesday. At about 2:30 a.m ., a 19-year-old Philadelphia man was driving his Toyota Yaris eastbound on I-76…
Pennsylvania Federal Court Judge Dismisses Negligence Claims Against Private School
The Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania faces several claims for negligence brought by former students. Judge Christopher Conner found the private boarding school did not have general responsibility for the…
Georgia Slip-and Fall Case At A Chick-fil-A Restaurant
Plaintiff Latasha Hartman brought a civil action for damages against David Clark after slipping at a Chick-fil-A restaurant that he owned and incurring an injury. Clark moved for a summary judgment and the court did…
Husband Does Not Call 911 To Prevent Wife’s Death: Maryland’s Duty To Rescue Laws
Amy and Michael Metz were walking home from a party in the early morning hours amid blizzard-like conditions; both were intoxicated. The details are vague but Amy became unresponsive along the way and her husband…
Future Health Damages Linked To Early Water Contamination
We often take for granted the safety of surroundings. Toxic chemicals associated with dangerous health risks are often lurking in our water, home products, and even in our children's toys.
Pawnee Nation Sues Fracking Company
The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma was the victim of some negative effects from an oil company's fracking practice within the region. The Cummings Oil Co. and Eagle Road Oil have both been named in a lawsuit filed in the…
South Dakota Division Of Insurance Reports Recent Shift In Medical Malpractice Award Value & Duration Of Cases
The South Dakota Division of Insurance requires that medical liability insurers in the state submit a report with a summary of claims each year. In 2016, these providers paid out merely $1.8 million in settlements in…
Slipping And Falling At The Theme Park
As the summer months approach, many people will be heading out to theme parks for a day of fun and amusement. There are many parks to choose from around the country including Disneyland, Disney World, Universal Studios…
Settlement Reached In Wrongful Death Case Involving A Philadelphia Nursing Home
A Philadelphia nursing home settled a claim of wrongful death with the son of the deceased for $145,000, split between a wrongful death claim and a survival claim. Ola Simmons died from respiratory conditions, which the…
Family Of Man Who Drowned In Police Custody Wins $9 Million Civil Settlement
The family of a man who drowned while in police custody, was awarded $9 million in the settlement of a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Philly Woman Awarded Damages In Sidewalk Slip-and-Fall Case
Donna Fletcher filed a personal injury lawsuit in Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court naming Juan Pena as the defendant. She was walking down a sidewalk on Pena's property when she tripped, fell, and was injured…
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