News Roundup: Personal Injury Awards
Read about recent multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts that have been awarded in car, motorcycle, and trucking accident cases.
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Archive for 2011
Family Awarded $10 Million in Kansas City Courthouse Asbestos Lawsuit
A $10 million settlement was awarded to the family of a courthouse employee who died of a form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure.
DUI News Roundup: Charges Dropped in Three DUI Cases
In this DUI news roundup, we take a closer look at the DUI cases involving a high school principal, Nickelodeon actor, and manager at a local Alabama newspaper.
Inaccurate Breath Testing Results Dropped as Evidence in 100 Florida DUI Cases
Florida prosecutors have decided that the breath test results in about 100 pending DUI cases will not be included as evidence after it was revealed that faulty devices were producing inaccurate measurements.
Police Oppose New Bill Proposal Aiming to Limit Scope of DUI Checkpoints
A new bill proposed in the state of California that would require advanced notice of DUI checkpoints and limit punishments for unlicensed drivers is facing criticism from police agencies.
Motorcyclist Awarded $3.85 Million in Crash Suit
A former Marine has been awarded a $3.85 million settlement in his motorcycle accident case.
News Roundup: Cruise Ship Lawsuits
The case of a Florida man that died of a heart attack while on a cruise; Royal Caribbean shareholders file suit against the company; Carnival and Charleston are still locked in a legal battle.
U.S. Navy Veteran Awarded $32 Million in Mesothelioma Case
A U.S. military veteran that developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during his time with the Navy was awarded $32 million in his mesothelioma lawsuit.
Chicago Sportscaster's DUI Charge Is Dismissed
The DUI charge against former NFL running back Mike Adamle and current Chicago sportscaster has been dismissed; a blood alcohol test showed that he was well under the legal limit set for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Montgomery Police Officer's Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Settles
A settlement has been reached in a motorcycle accident lawsuit that was filed on behalf of a police officer against the city of Montgomery, Alabama.
Washington State DUI Impound Law Takes Effect
Washington State's DUI impound law went into effect last Friday, requiring police officers to tow vehicles driven by those that are cited for drunk driving.
Nate Montana's DUI Charge Dropped; Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
The drunk driving charge against University of Montana quarterback Nate Montana, son of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, has been dropped; instead, the 21-year-old pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of reckless driving.
Causes of Train Accidents
Thousands of train accidents occur every year in the United States, many of them resulting in serious injuries or fatalities.
Most Common Traffic Violations
Many drivers break the rules of the road because they are in a hurry or not paying attention to what they are doing. Here is a list of some of the most common traffic violations.
Judge Dismisses DUI Charge; Rules Woman Was too Old for Field Sobriety Test
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed an Ohio woman's drunk driving charge, ruling that she was too old to take a field sobriety test.
Connecticut Woman Gets $500,000 in Motorcycle Crash Settlement
A Connecticut woman will receive $500,000 to settle a motorcycle crash lawsuit in which her husband, who was driving the motorcycle at the time of the crash, was a co-defendant.
Couple Receives $3.5 Million Settlement for New York Motorcycle Crash
A couple seriously injured when their motorcycle was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a driveway in Sullivan County, New York, has received a $3.5 million settlement.
Young Drivers Can Take Steps to Reduce Car Insurance Premiums
Car insurance premiums for young drivers are among the most expensive, but most major insurance companies offer ways to bring the cost down for responsible drivers.
Nebraska Man Arrested for 5th DUI Minutes after Hearing for 4th DUI
A Nebraska man was arrested for the fifth time on suspicion of drunken driving within minutes of leaving a hearing for his fourth drunken driving arrest.
19th DUI Conviction Sends California Man to Prison for 18 Months
A California man will spend 18 months in prison for violating the terms of probation for his 19th DUI conviction by having alcohol in his house.
County in Oregon Settles Motorcycle Crash Claim for $500,000
The commissioners of an Oregon county board approved a $500,000 settlement for a claim brought by a motorcyclist severely injured in a crash with a county-owned motorized brush cutter.
In DUI Stop, Best Course is Cooperation without Incrimination
If you’re pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, your actions in the first few minutes can have a significant impact on the outcome of the stop.
Attorney Experience Counts in Proving Motorcycle Crash Liability
If you’re an experienced motorcyclist, you know that motorcycles seldom collide with other motorcycles.
Doctors Hopeful as Giffords Breathes on Her Own, Moves Hands
Doctors attending U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are optimistic that she will survive the traumatic brain injury caused by a gunshot to her head.
New York City Plans to Charge Motorists for Crash Response Services
Officials in New York City are preparing to charge motorists involved in car crashes for emergency response services.
Family of Mass. State Trooper Gets $9 Million Settlement for Tunnel Crash
The family of a Massachusetts state trooper who bled to death when a guardrail in a Boston severed his arm and broke his neck in a motorcycle crash will receive a $9 million settlement.