Closed Head Injury Articles

Federal Judge Tosses Stun Gun Lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who claims his civil rights were violated when he was subdued by police with a stun gun.

Jury Awards $15.7 Million to Man Injured by Dump Truck

A Los Angeles County jury has awarded $15.7 million to a man who was hit by a dump truck while riding his motorcycle in the San Fernando Valley.

New Hampshire Woman Sues Hospital for Negligence over Fall

A Belmont, New Hampshire woman is suing Concord Hospital, claiming medical negligence in a case stemming from a 2005 incident where alleged failures in patient evaluation and supervision led to a fall which caused her to suffer a traumatic head injury.

Family Files Lawsuit over Injury on Cruise Ship

The move comes after San Diego grocer Scott Boney was critically injured after an altercation with another passenger on a Carnival cruiseliner in September.

Family of Boy Injured during Baseball Game Files Lawsuit

The family of a teenager who suffered a head injury during a mock sumo wrestling competition at a Sky Sox minor league baseball game is suing the team and the maker of the sumo suit worn by the boy.

Lil’ Wayne Sued by Concertgoer for 'Making It Rain'

Morgan State University student Tyrique Layne has filed a lawsuit against rapper Lil’ Wayne alleging that she sustained major head injuries when she was trampled by a hysterical mob of concertgoers during the rapper’s performance at the school last October.

Jury Awards Nearly $14 Million to Man Injured in Bus Crash

A Los Angeles county jury has awarded $13.8 million to a man who was permanently injured aboard a bus that crashed into a parked big-rig.

Daughter's Pedestrian Accident Spurs Colorado Mom to Sue

A Grand Junction, Colorado woman whose six-year-old daughter was hit by a car near the child's school in January has stated that she intends to file a lawsuit against the city, county, and school district.

Husband and Wife Motorcyclists Killed after Hitting Marker on Tennessee Highway

A husband and wife couple died March 24 of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Camden, Tennessee.

Illinois Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision with Deer

Matthew Madey, 35, a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy, was riding a motorcycle in rural Illinois on March 25 when he hit a deer. He remains in critical condition.

Three Motorcyclists Hurt in Collision in Rural Illinois

A late Sunday night ride for three young men riding their motorcycles ended in disaster when they collided with each other going around a curve in the road. One remains in critical condition with head injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Life of Popular Drag Racer

On March 23, drag racer Eric Medlen succumbed to a closed head injury he suffered in a crash during a testing session for the National Hot Rod Association.

Bus Accident Victim Receives $3 Million Settlement for Alleged Brain Injury

In January 2002, Fatima Fortmuller was driving and stopped for traffic at a tunnel that connects the cities of Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia. A Hampton Roads Transit bus rear-ended her. The HRT District settled her brain injury lawsuit in February 2007.

Jail Death of Homeless Man Results in $350,000 Verdict against Corrections Officers

In October 1998, Eduardo Calzada died in custody at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail in Virginia. A circuit judge recently ruled that corrections officers were at fault for Calzada's brain injury-induced death. Compensatory and punitive damages were awarded.

$500,000 Award to Woman Injured by Falling Swing Set Bar in Pennsylvania

In a February 2007 trial, the Borough of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania was found negligent by a jury in the July 2001 injury of Joleen Sider. A 130-pound cross-bar fell on Sider as she was sitting in a swing set at a Waynesboro park.

"Dead Men Walking" Report on U.S. Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury

The survival rate of American troops injured in Iraq is at an unprecedented high due to advances in military medicine. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) incurred in Iraq have left hundreds of soldiers with a "death-in-life" existence.

$1.2 Million Settlement Reached in Tractor-Trailer Accident

Lidio Ortiz was driving in Cleburne, Texas when he was struck by an 18-wheeler, resulting in serious head and back injuries. The truck's owners and the truck driver, who had made an improper turn, offered the settlement in January 2007.

Yale University Singing Group Attacked, Injured in San Francisco

Members of the Baker's Dozen, an all-male student singing group from Yale, were beaten by several assailants after a New Year's gathering, leaving one student with a broken jaw and others with a concussion or black eyes.

Florida Gators' Victory Party Streaker Runs into Traffic, Suffers Serious Head Injury

An unidentified man streaking in Gainesville, Florida after the University of Florida's BCS National Championship win on January 9 ran out into traffic, incurring a possibly life-threatening head injury when he was hit by a car.

King County (Seattle, Washington) DoT Agrees to $3 Million Settlement for Brain-Injured Driver

A county dump truck/loader parked in a dangerous location without a flagman obstructed the view of a driver who entered the roadway, hitting the oncoming car driven by Francis Rader, causing her severe brain damage.

$6.2 Million Award for Brain-Injured Man with Sex Addiction

A British judge awarded the sum to Stephen Tame, who fell from a gantry while working for his employer in early 2002. Tame's brain injury from the fall was alleged to have caused an addiction to sex, among other problems.

Brain-injured crash victim receives $3.9 million settlement from trucking company

A man who was severely injured when his Saturn was destroyed by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run incident in Raleigh, N.C. accepted a $3.9 million dollar settlement from the company that employed the driver.

Hospital to be sued for negligent ER care of fatally brain-injured student

A North Carolina hospital allegedly failed to properly examine and treat Paige Johnson, 18, after she was hit by a car. She died of a closed head injury 30 hours after being admitted to their ER.

Ten-year prison sentence for DUI collision resulting in severe brain injuries

Kia Hanna, a 20-year-old Lake Tahoe, Nev. resident, was sentenced May 9th to 10 years in prison for driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, causing a collision that seriously injured three adults.

Family of boy injured in car crash awarded $10 million

A North Carolina jury awarded $10 million to the family of an 11-year-old boy who has been unable to walk or talk since a 2004 car crash left him in need of around-the-clock medical care.

Anisonia Reaches Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit

A $300,000 settlement has been reached between the city of Anisonia, Conn. and the family of James Law, who was accidentally killed while in police custody.

Asthmatic's Death Linked to Praxair Explosion

The explosion and fire at the St. Louis Praxair bottled gas depot last summer has been tied to the death of an asthmatic woman who lived nearby the plant.

$2 Million Awarded to Man Injured by Defective Golf Club

A Denver man who was struck in the head by a golf club that came apart while his son was in mid-swing, has been awarded $2 million for his injuries.

Family Sues Stanislaus County for Jail Death

The mother and four children of 50-year-old Timothy Stephens are suing Stanislaus County for his death resulting from a head injury inflicted by another inmate.

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Receives $756,900; Files Federal Suit for $50 Million

Kenneth Marsh, of San Diego, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years for the death of toddler, Phillip Buell, has received $756,900 in compensation for his prison time and is seeking an additional $50 million.

Family of Injured Football Player File $4 Million Claim

Lincoln, Nebraska - The parents of Brady Beran have filed a $4 million personal injury claim against Lincoln Public Schools for a brain injury Brady sustained during a Lincoln East High School football game.

Lawsuit Forthcoming for Brutal Killing by Escaped Inmates

A pending lawsuit alleges that Covington County employees negligently allowed the escape of two inmates who viciously murdered Dennis Courtney, 56, after breaking out of Covington County Jail in March.

Former Knights File Lawsuits Against Medieval Times LLC

Two former employees of Medieval Times who performed as knights in staged combat displays have filed related lawsuits against the franchise, alleging wrongful termination and uncompensated personal injuries.

Vancouver Canucks Seek to Throw Out Lawsuit Filed by Moore

Denver, Colorado - The Vancouver Canucks are trying to throw out a lawsuit filed by Steve Moore, a hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche, for severe injuries inflicted upon him by Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi.

Prison Guards Charged with the Death of Female Prisoner

Four Tenesee prison guards have been charged with the death of prisoner Estelle Richardson. Richardson was found dead as a result of traumatic head and bodily injuries after a night in solitary confinement.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Fight Promoter Dropped

Boise, Idaho - The mother of boxer Art Liggin, 40, attempted to sue the promoter of the "Toughman" boxing contest for the wrongful death of her son.

Student Suing Police Over Head Injury Arrested Again

University of Albany student currently involved in a personal injury lawsuit against police was arrested for assaulting both a police officer and a civilian.

Product Liability Suit Filed Against Ford

In the wake of a large-scale recall of more than 4 million trucks and SUVs, Ford is facing product liability and negligence claims over it's Mustang model sports car.

Disabled Man Files Civil Suit Against Dèjá Vu for Assault

After refusing to tip a stripper at Dèjá Vu strip club in Seattle, Michael Chiristian, a man disabled by a traumatic head injury, was severely beaten by four bouncers, further deteriorating his already diminished abilities.

Civil Rights Lawyers File Suit in Brain Injury Assault Case

Attorneys from the Southern Poverty Law Center have filed a civil suit against five individuals involved in the racially charged assault of Billy Ray Johnson.

Criminal Charges Dismissed but Civil Suit Likely in Boat Crash Death

After being cleared of criminal charges in the boat crash that killed 11-year-old Brianna Lieneck, it is probable that Steven Fleischer will face a civil suit filed by the Leineck family.

Parents of Boy Killed at Rye Playland Plan to Sue

The Parents of a 7-year-old boy killed at Rye Playland in White Planes, New York are planning to file a lawsuit against the park and Westchester County.

Fan Sues Red Sox for Injuries at Game

A 60-year-old Red Sox fan has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the team for injuries sustained in an accident with a vendor dolly in 2002.

$1 Million Awarded to Woman in Carson Nugget Lawsuit

A woman injured when a Carson Nugget parking attendant backed into her with an SUV has been awarded nearly $1 million in compensation.

Family Files Suit Against National Parks Service

The parents of a rock climber killed while climbing in Yosemite National Park have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the National Parks Service for $10 million.

Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Excessive Force Lawsuit

Michigan Court of Appeals judges have decided to support an excessive force lawsuit filed against a Benzie County Police Officer by allowing the case to be tried in front of a jury.

Lawsuit Over Brain Injured Boy Killed in Hospital

The family of a Missouri boy is suing the hospital after their son died as a result of his feeding tube becoming unnoticeably dislodged.

$2 Million Verdict in Bus-Pedestrian Accident Appealed Again

Laidlaw is again appealing the $2 million dollar verdict award for a crash in which a Laidlaw bus accidentally hit and fatally injured a crossing guard.

Parents' Wrongful Death Suit Claims Negligence and Conspiracy

In Haverhill, New Hampshire the parents of Kelly Ann Nester have filed a civil suit against Plymouth State University and four Sigma Kappa Omega sisters for the death of their daughter.

Quadriplegic Teen Files $12 Million Lawsuit for Injuries from Tragic Fall

Asher Mendonsa, 16, has filed a $12 million lawsuit in Chatanooga, Tennessee Circuit Court for injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident that rendered him a quadriplegic.

Novato Man on Trial for Attempted Murder in Hit-Run

Ryan Robert Romaine, 25, is standing trial for attempted murder for intentionally running his car into Curtis Smith, 33, and severely injuring him.

Murder Charge Dropped in Infant's Fatal Brain Injury Case

The murder charge against Antonio Driskell for inflicting fatal traumatic brain injuries upon his 4-week-old infant daughter, Samara, were dropped on July 22, 2005 after he spent 13 moths in jail for the crime.

Missouri Police Chief Sues Taser International for Injuries

Police Chief Jacob Herring has filed suit against Taser International for injuries he sustained after being shocked with a Taser M26 during training exercises.

Assault Witnesses Call Sheriff's Reports Inaccurate

Witnesses at the scene of an assault allegedly initiated by two Merced County sheriff's deputies, which resulted in the head injury of one of the victims, are saying their accounts of the incident were inaccurately represented in official reports.

Santa Clara Inmate's Death Reportedly Caused by Heart Attack

Santa Clara County's investigation of Carlos Gracia's death has revealed that the inmate died from a heart attack. However, Gracia's family still maintains that Carlos was provided inadequate medical attention after suffering a head injury related seizure during booking.

Man Files Wrongful Conviction Suit After 21 Years in Prison

A man convicted of the second-degree murder of his girlfriend's son in November 1983, has filed a federal lawsuit against San Diego Children's Hospital and its former director after his conviction was overturned on August 10, 2004.

New Jersey Car Accident Victims Receive $279,500

The driver and passenger of a car hit by another motorist running a stop sign at an intersection in Montclair, New Jersey were awarded a combined total of $279,500 for their injuries.

Cirque du Soleil Settles in Personal Injury Civil Suit

Cirque du Soleil settled its case with Mark Brown, 52, for an undisclosed amount, compensating him for head and spinal cord injuries that he sustained when a prop from the show "O" fell on his head.

Mother to Sue Tampa School District for Son's Injuries

A Tampa mother is planning to sue the Tampa school district after her 6 year-old-son, E'Traveon Johnson, was hit by a car and sustained severe brain and spinal cord injuries, as he ran from his school.

New Hampshire Jail Death Lawsuit Settled

The lawsuit against Holsborough County for the death of Brian Armsrong, 41, after he received a head injury in jail, was settled with the family for $65 thousand plus legal fees.

Bouncer Not Charged With Attempted Murder for Inflicting Brain Injury

Lyle Henry, a Fat Tuesday's bouncer, will not be charged with attempted murder or aggravated assault in the criminal trial against him for inflicting a severe head injury to bar patron David LaSalle, 22.