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Bicyclist In Philadelphia Injured In Sinkhole Crash Awarded $3.2 Million
Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson declined the City of Philadelphia's request for a new trial in the case of Degliomini v. Philadelphia Phillies ; however, the $3.2 million verdict previously awarded in trial was reduced…
Judgment Proof: When Even The Strongest Car Accident Case Can Recover No Compensation For The Victims
A disturbing surveillance video caught a driver running into and injuring a small handful of teenagers standing on the sidewalk. The driver of the car then backed away and fled the scene of the car crash .
Six-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted At MGM National Harbor In Maryland
According to officials with the Prince George County Fire Department, a six-year-old girl incurred serious injuries “consistent with an electrocution” last week just outside of the MGM National Harbor Resort in Oxon…
Detroit Family Files Wrongful Death Suit
Detroit, Michigan saw the tragic loss of an award-winning journalist and radio personality, Angelo Henderson in February of 2014. Henderson passed away in his home in the three weeks following a surgery on his left…
More People Died From Selfies Than Shark Attacks In 2015
Yesterday a 16-year-old boy was fatally struck by a train while attempting to take a selfie in India. Selfies are normally associated with narcissism and ‘duckfaces', but a growing trend of deadly selfies has exposed a…
Pennsylvania Man Awarded $2.75 Million Following An Accident Resulting In A Leg Amputation
Anthony Dos Santos brought a civil personal injury claim against Whitewater West Industries in a Lehigh County court after losing part of his leg in a construction accident. Dos Santos was 23 years old when he and two…
Liability For Property Damage & Personal Injury From Potholes On Pennsylvania Roads
The long winter has taken its toll on roadway surfaces with many motorists encountering large potholes capable of significantly damaging tires, rims, ball joints, struts, exhaust systems and more. The Philadelphia…
Understanding The Difference Between A Wrongful Death Claim & A Survival Claim In Pennsylvania
It is never easy when coping with the death of a loved one. It is particularly difficult if the death was caused by negligent, careless, or reckless actions of another party. In these instances, the survivors of the…
The Potential For Civil Liability From Incidents Of Bullying In Maryland
Maryland lawmakers have followed the lead of many other states in implementing guidelines that pertain to bullying. Studies have shown that victims of bullying often experience declines in their mental and physical…
Doctors Took Seven Years To Tell A Woman They Left A Catheter In Her Heart
When someone makes a mistake, the right thing to do is admit the mistake, and then take steps to correct any problems that may have resulted. However, not everyone is so willing to admit that they did something wrong…
Philadelphia Woman Sues McDonald’s After Slip & Fall
Brenda Cleveland visited a McDonald's restaurant on South Broad Street in Philadelphia recently where she incurred significant injuries after tripping over a curb that was uneven. The claim filed in a county court names…
Family Sues Kia For $95 Million After Twins Die In Horrific Accident
The parents of two 7-year-old twin boys have decided to file a lawsuit seeking $95 million in damages against a large car manufacturing company. They claim the company's actions led to a fatal accident that claimed the…
Hundreds Of Veterans Died While Waiting For Care At VA Hospital
It has been almost two years since whistleblowers outed the VA hospital for falsifying patient records. The Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix, Arizona was changing records to hide the fact that patients…
How Medical Records Access Can Affect Your Case
As a patient, you are entitled to review your medical records. These records are important to retain in order to track your medical history, and in the event of a personal injury lawsuit, crucial to helping build your…
Olympic High Jumper Who Had Hip Fractured In Vehicle Accident Is Awarded Damages In Injury Suit
A Troup Superior Court jury recently made an award in a personal injury case of $2 million on behalf of a former Olympic higher jumper. Plaintiff David Adley Smith, a participant in the 2016 Olympics for Puerto Rico…
Mississippi Crash Heads To The Courtroom
A deadly bus crash took place in Mississippi last month, taking the lives of four people and injuring 35. A CSX freight train was traveling east when it collided with the north-bound bus. The collision pushed the bus…
Cramped Airline Seats Injure Passenger
Some businesses and industries that are held to a higher standard than others. One of these is the airline industry, which is supposed to have an absolute responsibility to make sure that people are not harmed while on…
Deadly Risk Of Parkinson's Breakthrough Drug
During the early clinical trials of a new Parkinson's treatment drug, Nuplazid® (pimavanserin) showed promise. Still, many doctors and physicians were cautious about the potential harmful effects that began to show up…
Technology To Detect If Driver Was Texting At Time Of An Accident
According to recent National Highway Transportation Safety Administration data, there were approximately 391,000 injuries and 3,450 fatalities in 2016 that involved drivers who were distracted in some way. Agencies in…
Michigan Appeals Court Rules On Auto Insurance Company Dispute In Personal Injury Case
In 2013, Mark LaPointe was transporting a load in a semi-truck for Benore & Son, a farming company, when he was in a collision with a train at a railway crossing. LaPointe was thrown from the vehicle and incurred…
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