A man who was injured while shopping at a Home Depot store in Marietta, Georgia has been awarded $1.5 million dollars. The victim suffered severe neck and spinal cord injuries that prevent him from resuming his work in residential construction.
In a verdict announced last week, a $55 million dollar settlement against the U.S. Government has been upheld. The settlement was awarded to a mother and daughter who were injured in a 2002 car crash caused by a federal employee.
In one of the largest personal injury settlements in Kansas state history, a federal jury awarded Terry Frederick $15. 3 million dollars for injuries he sustained in a 2006 late-night tractor-trailer crash.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an analysis of the results of 41 clinical trials today which demonstrates that use of statins does not increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Car accidents, sports injuries, and other events that cause your neck to snap back and forth can cause whiplash. However, the symptoms of whiplash may take days to become apparent. Review the signs of whiplash and treatment methods for mild cases of whiplash.
A severe spinal cord injury can result in sudden paralysis. Some victims of spinal cord injuries suffer from paraplegia, which causes them to lose use of their legs, while others are left with quadriplegia, which restricts them from using their arms or legs and could also affect their respiratory system.
Each lawsuit involving a spinal cord injury is unique. However, due to the severity of most spinal cord injuries, many lawsuits have resulted in significant settlements and jury awards. Review a sample of some of the more notable outcomes of past spinal cord injury cases.
In order to win a personal injury lawsuit involving a spinal cord injury, your attorney must prove that the defendant not only injured your spinal cord, but also that the act resulting in the injury was committed without regard for your safety.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury or lost a love one to a fatal spinal cord injury, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. Learn more about filing an SCI lawsuit.
Life is never the same after a spinal cord injury. Victims may have to live with paralysis, loss of income, emotional distress, depression, and many other overwhelming hardships. If you or a member of your family has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else's negligence, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help.
Victims of spinal cord injuries caused by negligence must file a lawsuit within a specific timeframe. State laws and many other factors determine the actual statute of limitations for each case. Personal injury lawyers can help a victim file a lawsuit in a timely matter.
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, released a report profiling the victims, causes, and costs associated with spinal cord injuries in the United States. Learn more about life after a spinal cord injury and other SCI facts.
There are numerous causes for the more than 10,000 new cases of spinal cord injury each year. Some of the major SCI causes include car and motorcycle accidents, violence, falls, sport injuries, and disease. Learn more about these causes of spinal cord injuries at LawyerShop.
Spinal cord injuries can affect every aspect of your life and the lives of those who care for you. A personal injury lawyer who is knowledgeable about spinal cord injury litigation can help you determine if your injury warrants a lawsuit.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause numerous health issues and hardships. LawyerShop provides the answers to frequently asked questions regarding the risks and symptoms of spinal cord injuries and other issues facing SCI victims, including how to find a skilled spinal cord injury attorney.
A severe spinal cord injury (SCI) can change your life in an instant. LawyerShop provides information about spinal cord injuries and your legal rights in personal injury cases. Learn more about SCI statistics, finding an attorney, and filing a lawsuit.
A couple from Greene Township in western Pennsylvania obtained a $685,000 settlement recently for injuries sustained by the husband while he was on the job.
Catastrophic injuries can be life-threatening and often result in permanent disability. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, seek attorney representation.
A man from Windsor County, Vermont, who suffered permanent injuries in a 2005 car crash has been awarded $21 million for his medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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.
A Hudson, Wisconsin, man has filed a lawsuit against a snowmobile manufacturer after an accident four years ago left him paralyzed.
A New Jersey Superior Court judge will determine whether to set aside or reduce an $876,000 verdict issued in favor of a woman who was injured after slipping and falling in a supermarket.
Robert Maurer, a 35-year-old Los Angeles resident, was recently awarded an $890,000 medical malpractice verdict for negligent care and treatment he received at USC Medical Center in LA County.
Joyce Reynolds, a 51-year-old Wharton woman, won an $876,000 verdict in a slip-and-fall case against the supermarket ShopRite. The jury decided ShopRite was negligent and liable for the complete costs of Reynolds' injuries.
Father sentenced to prison for a drunken driving accident that left his teenage daughter paralyzed.
University of Iowa professor Richard Shields, Ph.D., has found that early intervention and long-term treatment with electrical stimulation can significantly reduce the loss of bone mineral density in spinal cord injury patients.
A drunk driver in Northern California was sentenced to three years in prison after causing an accident that left one man a paraplegic.
Artie Allen, 18, became a quadriplegic after attempting a back flip off of a picnic table at the Garza County Regional Juvenile Center in Post. He is suing the center for $25 million in damages.
Former San Jose State University cheerleader, Rechelle Sneath, 20, is planning to file a lawsuit against SJSU and its former cheerleading coach for the catastrophic injury that has left her paralyzed from the waist down.
The family of 34 year-old Jerry Colaitis of Mineola, NY, is suing Benihana restaurants, alleging Mr. Colaitis' death was caused by neck injuries sustained while attempting to avoid a shrimp that was tossed into the air.
A woman who fell from a ladder New Year's Eve while decorating for an event at the Salisbury YMCA in 2002 has filed suit against the event, Rowan Museum Inc., Rowan County and fellow volunteers.
A family is suing their native city of Omaha, Nebraska after one of their daughters suffered serious injuries from a sledding accident at a local park.
After falling from the uneven bars during high school gymnastics practice Andrea Wilson sustained a spinal cord injury, which resulted in permanent paralysis. She is suing the school, training facility and coaches for negligence.
A Chicago man has been awarded a $4,750,000 settlement in his lawsuit against the Salvation Army after being permanently injured while unloading an agency truck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ralston family of Port Angeles filed suit against the Port of Port Angeles, Port Angeles Marine, and San Juan Excursions for an unspecified amount to compensate for permanent injuries sustained by their son.
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