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Philadelphia Jury Awards $15 Million In Personal Injury Case Involving Intoxicated Commercial Truck Driver
Following a three-week trial , a Philadelphia jury awarded plaintiff Isaac Espinoza a $15.57 million award after he was struck by a commercial truck. Espinoza had stopped on the side of I-81 to help a friend whose…
$750,000 Settlement Agreement Reached During Jury Trial In Injury Case Involving Maryland Company
A settlement was reached during the second day of a personal injury jury trial case in Columbia, SC where a law clerk exiting the courthouse slipped on a set of slick steps. The settlement of $750,000 was agreed upon…
Medical Malpractice Claim Following Death Of Pennsylvania Prison Inmate
In a Western District of Pennsylvania court, a judge has refused a motion for summary judgment brought by defendant Dr. Barry Eisenberg in a medical malpractice case involving the death of an inmate at the Correctional…
Skier's Death Leads To Ruling On Assumed Risks
There are inherent risks to any sport, and liability or injuries can belong to the individual participant, to manufacturers of sporting gear, or to owners of sport parks and arenas. This past spring, the Colorado…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After 9-year-old Girl Kills Firearms Instructor With Uzi
The family of an Arizona firearms instructor killed by a 9-year-old girl wielding an Uzi has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Nevada-based owners of the shooting range where the man was employed.
Sexual Assault In The Workplace
Research suggests that 1 in 5 females are sexually assaulted at some point and they are victims in vast majority of sexual assaults. An estimated 63% of these assaults go unreported to authorities. Sexual violence is a…
Number Of Deaths From Traffic Accidents Are Not Encouraging
We have not seen a large drop in the number of traffic deaths in recent years, but the volume does appear to have stabilized. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there have been approximately 80,000 roadway…
Attorney Fails To Appear In $5 Million Personal Injury Case Hearing Involving The Daughter Of Reverend Al Sharpton
The NY Post reports that Manhattan Court Justice Alexander Tisch stated that counsel for the plaintiff in a May 2017 compliance conference failed to appear in court. Tisch suggested that further absences could lead to a…
$11 Million Award In Birth Injury Case That Led To Intellectual And Social Delays
A jury in Ohio's Summit County awarded $11.35 million to the family of a boy who experienced a brain injury following a two-week medical malpractice trial. Matthew and Lisa Ellis brought a claim against Dr. Laura…
Oversight And Negligence Lead To The Downfall Of A Florida Doctor
An emergency room doctor, Dr. Ajaib Mann, was ordered to pay $2.4 million after losing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Distracted Pedestrians Causing Injuries And Fatalities In Vehicle Collisions
Distracted walkers are increasingly creating dangerous situations for themselves and others. Many individuals seem unwilling to put away their distracting mobile devices—even when crossing intersections. The problem is…
First Death For Bike Sharing Programs In U.S.
Last week a 25-year-old bicyclist died in Chicago, marking the first death involving a bike-sharing program in the United States. Virginia Murray was turning left on her Divvy bike when a truck collided with her. She…
Bizarre WV Medical Malpractice Case Involving Death Of 21-Year Old
Tammy Clements, the mother of Joshua Martin, filed a medical malpractice case in Cabell County Circuit Court against Micah LeMaster and Dr. Elizabeth Mott. Mott's employers were also named: Marshall University Internal…
Settlement Reached In Philadelphia Court For Slip-and-Fall Case Where Defendant Allegedly Hid Evidence
Dennis Demnicki was in the lobby of First Quality Enterprises awaiting a sales meeting when he slipped on water located near the receptionist and was knocked unconscious. The manufacturing company located in King of…
Wrongful Death Cases Filed After Deadly Plane Crash
Cases of wrongful death are being filed across the country after two devastating plane crashes. In March, a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft crashed and killed all 157 of those on board of Flight 302. This is less than six…
One Injured In Maryland Rear-End Collision
Three cars were involved in a rear-end crash in Valley Lee last week. When police arrived on the scene at Piney Point Road and Reindeer Way at about 2:10 p.m., they observed serious damage to the three cars involved…
A New Trial Possible In Infant's Medical Malpractice Case
A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by David Pitts Jr. and Kenyetta Gurley, on behalf of their daughter Lyric Pitts against Dr. Rhoda Jones, an ER doctor in Louisiana.
Study Finds Increase In E-cigarettes Poisoning Children
E-cigarettes have gained so much popularity, they are somewhat of a worldwide phenomenon. While they can be a helpful device for quitting real cigarettes, the public often overlooks the dangers of these devices. We have…
Organizers Hit With Six Lawsuits After Fyre Festival Disaster
The promise of a celebration called Fyre Festival - two weekends of exclusive appearances from the hottest celebrities and most prominent performers - consistently graced the screens of many who are active on social…
Maryland Legislature Considering $500 Fines For Texting & Driving
Across Maryland, the problem of distracted driving has continued to grow. Lawmakers are looking to pass a law raising penalties for text messaging while driving to $500. The House of Delegates passed the bill recently…
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