A Skagit County, Washington jury has awarded $5.5 million to a woman who was seriously injured by a drunk driver in a 2007 crash. The jury found that the Washington State Patrol and Whatcom County were guilty for not doing what they could to prevent the accident from occurring.
$10 million has been awarded to victims of a January 2008 charter bus crash, in a personal injury settlement that was made public last Wednesday.
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a gas transmission station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where one man has reportedly been injured in the wake of a natural gas explosion.
8-year-old Christopher Bizilj of Ashford, Connecticut died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself in the head while firing a fully automatic Uzi machine gun at a gun fair.
According to a report issued yesterday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 90 percent of American nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards in 2007.
OSHA has fined three construction firms a total of $313,500 for alleged safety violations leading to a March crane collapse which killed seven people.
Torts refer to any injury that is caused by one person and inflicted on another. Learn more about tort law and use the LawyerShop directory find an attorney experienced in torts and personal injury law.
There are a number of ways to demonstrate that negligence actually occurred; a personal injury can help you build the strongest case.
Wassim Mohammad Azizi was convicted by a federal jury on three counts of violating the Clean Air Act in conjunction with the demolition of a building containing asbestos.
Actavis Totowa has announced a voluntary recall on all drugs manufactured at their Little Falls, NJ facility due to unsatisfactory results on their 2008 FDA inspection.
Terry Childs, who has been jailed since July 13 on suspicion of computer tampering, handed passwords for San Francisco's FiberWAN network over to Mayor Gavin Newsom Monday.
12 years after TWA Flight 800 exploded off Long Island, killing 230, the FAA has passed a rule intended to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
The more you know about premises liability law, the more likely you will be to achieve a successful outcome to your case. Review well-known premises liability settlements and get connected with an experienced attorney to learn more about your rights.
Premises liability law can be confusing. In order to build a strong premises liability case, you must be able to present evidence of your injury, the direct connection between your injury and hazardous conditions on someone else's property, and negligence on the part of the property owner.
A slip and fall accident can lead to severe injury or even death. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident, a premises liability lawyer can help you understand and assert your rights.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit. However, there are a few limitations that may prevent you from filing a claim. First, your reason for being on the premises may affect your ability to take legal action. Second, you must file suit within the time limits set forth in your state's statute of limitations. Third, you must be able to prove that the property owner is liable for your injury.
If you have been injured on another person’s property, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim for damages. Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may be pursued for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded.
For personal injury cases involving premises liability law, the statutes of limitations vary from state to state. An experienced premises liability attorney can protect your rights by ensuring that your case progresses according to these time limits.
Premises liability statistics provide information on common results of litigation, damages awarded, claim types, and more. A personal injury lawyer can help victims understand how these statistics relate to their unique cases.
There are a number of common causes of premises liability accidents and injuries. An experienced lawyer can help you determine if you are eligible to file a premises liability claim based on the unique circumstances of your case.
Premises liability injuries can range in severity, from a relatively minor injury to a devastating, catastrophic injury. In the most tragic cases, premises liability accidents can result in the victim’s death. If you or your loved one has been injured on someone else's unsafe property, speaking with a lawyer can help you to protect your rights.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else's property, a premises liability lawyer can help you to protect your rights. Premises liability attorneys can evaluate your case and oversee all aspects of the filing process.
The laws that apply to premises liability claims can be complex. After reviewing these frequently asked questions and answers regarding your legal rights, you should speak with an experienced attorney to determine whether you should pursue a claim.
The elements needed to prove fault in a product liability lawsuit vary from state to state. Manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers can be held liable under the theory of negligence or may be held strictly liable for all injuries resulting from the use of their products.
Premises liability law is a branch of personal injury law that applies specifically to individuals injured while on someone else's property. An experienced premises liability attorney can handle cases involving slip and fall accidents and other causes of serious injury that occur due to unsafe conditions on public or private property.
Favorable personal injury settlements and verdicts can lead to million dollar awards. Read about some well-known verdicts and settlements that have made the headlines; if you have been injured, consult a personal injury lawyer for a case review.
In order for plaintiffs to obtain compensation in personal injury cases, they must show proof of fault in their cases. Hiring an experienced attorney that employs a team of experts can increase your chances of proving liability in your claim.
Contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer is the best way to find out if your particular circumstances warrant legal action.
Damages in personal injury cases can cover medical expenses, loss of wages, mental anguish, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and a range of other injuries. If you have been injured due to another's negligence, meet with an attorney for a review of your case.
Personal injury lawsuits generally have a set time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed, referred to as a case's statute of limitations. Because lawsuit filing deadlines vary by state, it is important that victims of personal injury consult an attorney for specific deadlines.
Personal injury statistics reveal that motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and slip-and-fall accidents result in thousands of injuries each year; read additional personal injury statistics.
A personal injury attorney can help victims of negligence file a successful lawsuit; find a lawyer to review your case to determine if you are entitled compensation, help you file your lawsuit on time, and hold the responsible party accountable for your injuries.
Personal injury cases protect individuals from other's negligence; this area of law protects victims of bodily injury, financial injury, gross negligence, defamation, and slander.
Personal injury cases can be caused by a range of events; most often the cause of personal injury is attributed to auto accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and workplace accidents.
Have a question about your personal injury case? Find answers to commonly asked legal questions or connect with an attorney from our network to ask specific questions about your potential personal injury lawsuit.
There are many types of attorneys to choose from; if you have been injured due to another's negligence, you need a personal injury attorney to review your claim and determine if you are eligible for compensation.
A personal injury lawsuit was recently filed in New Jersey against Baxter Healthcare Corp. claiming that the plaintiff nearly died after receiving an injection of an allegedly defective batch of the anticoagulant drug heparin.
A Henderson, Texas woman is suing Wal-Mart after she slipped in a puddle of wax on the floor and fell.
Insurers for AAR Parts Trading Inc. and Fleet Business Credit Corp. have agreed to pay $165 million to settle lawsuits brought by family members of 103 victims of the 2000 Air Philippines Flight 541 crash.
A Staten Island family is suing Ford Motor Company for a crash that killed a Boy Scout leader and his 9-year-old grandson, an accident the family's lawyer said could have been prevented with a few safety-boosting devices.
A 52-year-old woman from Albany, New York, who was injured when she slipped and fell at a Connecticut casino has been awarded more than $180,000.
A woman who claims she slipped and fell on a wet floor at the Salem County Courthouse in New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the county.
An Oklahoma man has filed a lawsuit alleging that the diabetes drug Avandia caused him to suffer a myocardial ischemic event.
A jury has awarded $750,000 in damages to a Montana woman who suffered serious injuries in a deck collapse at a night club.
A Washington man whose heart was irreparably damaged during bypass surgery has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a monitor used to control blood flow.
After surviving a 47-story fall, a Manhattan window washer has filed suit against the companies responsible for the scaffolding that gave way and caused the accident.
The widow of a man who died with three others in a 2006 airplane crash in Stafford County, Virginia, has settled her lawsuit against the estate of the pilot for $1 million.
The family of a man who was mistakenly declared dead after being struck by a vehicle on a North Carolina highway is suing Franklin County medical officials, claiming that the error directly lead to potentially permanent injuries suffered after the man spent over 2 1/2 hours in a body bag.
Sydney L. Bender, of Fairview Heights, Minnesota, is apparently suing herself along with the driver of an LPG Ambulance after her one-month-old son sustained a permanent, severe head injury while riding as a passenger in her car during a collision with the ambulance.
A St. Petersburg student who suffered severe burns over 95 percent of her body on January 1, 2005, after falling into a boiling pool of water that formed as the result of a heating main breakdown was awarded 5 million rubles (about $200,000 U.S.) in a settlement with the communal services of the city.
Massachusetts' highest court ruled Monday that a Brockton doctor who failed to warn a patient about his medication's potential side effects can be sued over the death of a boy involved in an accident with that patient.
Employees of a magazine distribution company will file a class action suit today in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn against Verizon Communications, Inc. claiming negligence which resulted in exposure to toxic chemicals, according to attorneys.
Osaka, Japan-based Tiger Corp. was sued for negligence, product liability and strict liability, and breach of warranty in connection to a defective rice cooker that allegedly sparked a house fire that claimed that claimed the lives of three elementary school-aged children in Sioux Falls, Minnesota in 2004.
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.
A motorcyclist who was injured last year when he collided with a mini van in Marin County near San Francisco has reached a $2.2 million settlement with the driver of the vehicle, his attorney said.
A man who suffered burns after being Tasered and pepper sprayed simultaneously during an arrest by police filed a lawsuit against several parties seeking $40 million in damages in US District Court on October 23.
Tyson Foods must pay $7 million in damages plus $1.5 million in interest stemming from a fatal 2004 traffic accident caused by one of its truck drivers, a judge has ruled.
A 16-wheel dump truck loaded with gravel lost control and slammed into cars along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Oct. 25, killing the truck driver and another motorist, officials said.
In 2004, Mark and Colette Contois treated their son to an afternoon at a paintball park for his 10th birthday where Mrs. Contois was killed after a 14-year-old player accidentally detached a valve on his paintball gun, turning the weapon's CO2 cylinder into a gas-charged rocket that struck Mrs. Contois in the back of the head.
The Georgia Supreme Court heard testimony on Monday from three sides in a lawsuit stemming from alleged faulty automobile equipment that led to the death of a Jackson County, Georgia, woman.
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.
Foreign Tire Sales Inc. of New Jersey announced a recall on August 9 of approximately 255,000 Chinese-made tires, stating that the defective tires lacked a particular safety feature known as a gum strip, which could result in tread separation.
The parents of an Arizona teen who died 11 hours after being subdued by police with a TASER device have begun legal proceedings against the city of Gilbert, seeking $2 million in damages.
In a July 14th out-of-court settlement, the Guidant division of Boston Scientific resolved 4000 claims stemming from the 2005 recall of its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), avoiding a potentially large jury award.
The Ford Motor Co. was recently ordered to pay $6 million after a tire blow-out resulted in a rollover accident that left a Florida man paralyzed.
The parents of a third-grader injured at a Colorado school playground have filed a notice indicating their intent to sue the school district and the builders of the playground equipment.
A Price, Utah family settled a lawsuit against a trucking company for injuries they suffered when a semi carrying explosives rolled and detonated.
Trucking firm J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has filed suit after a driver for the company crashed his semi truck into the back of a pickup on Interstate 55 in Canton, Mississippi.
The parents of a California teenager who died after inhaling an aerosol dust remover have filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the 3M Company for retailing the product without providing sufficient protections to consumers.
The mother of two girls killed in September 2006 when a New Jersey state trooper sped through an intersection and struck their minivan has filed suit against the trooper and the New Jersey State Police.
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.
A lawsuit involving faulty heart defibrillators produced by Guidant Corp. has received a tentative July 30 trial date.
A pregnant Florida teenager who was thrown from an ambulance while being transported to a local hospital has filed a lawsuit blaming her injuries on negligent driving and a defective restraint system.
A fall from a sidewalk that resulted in two broken legs has prompted a Waxahachie woman to sue the city for negligence.
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of California consumers threatens the future of the Ford Motor Co., according to one of the company's defense attorneys.
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