A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a man whose wife was killed in a 2008 Maryland helicopter crash. According to the lawsuit, Kenneth Mallard is seeking $7 million in damages arguing that negligence on the part of the FAA led to the death of his wife in the paramedic helicopter.
Continue Reading...The Sheriff’s Office in Madison County, VA faces a lawsuit after a former sheriff’s deputy used a Taser on a disabled individual. The lawsuit was filed alleges that Sgt. Scotty Anderson used excessive force against Sammy Harris, a resident of Richmond, VA. According to the report, Harris’ daughter called the sheriff’s office to report a theft. Anderson reportedly arrived at the home and Harris went on a motorized scooter to be with his daughter while she met with Anderson.
Continue Reading...According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a voluntary recall has been announced by Campus Cruisers because the front fork could potentially crack or break. As of the time the report was posted, CPSC had received four reports of cracks in the front forks; however, no injuries have been reported as yet.
Continue Reading...According to an article by abc15.com, a valley doctor has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and sexually abusing a female patient. Dr. Galen Johnson works as an OB/GYN in an Avondale facility. On Monday, Johnson was taken into custody after an investigation by the Departments Family Investigation Bureau.
Continue Reading...The website newsinferno.com is reporting that a New York senator will be introducing legislation to ban cribs that have a rail that drops down on the side. These drop side cribs make it easier for parents to be able to pick up their child when they are in the crib; however, the report states many unfortunate incidents have occurred due to malfunction in the crib rail.
Continue Reading...According to the Ohio News-Herald, a 2-year-old infant required over 200 stitches after suffering a dog bite to the face. Ohio authorities stated the family dog attacked the boy without any deliberate provocation from the boy.
The website webMD.com is reporting that North Carolina-based Family Dollar stores are announcing a voluntary recall of sets of toy dart guns following reports of asphyxiation deaths linked to the toys. The report states that a 9-year-old in Chicago and a 10-year-old in Milwaukee were killed as a result of asphyxiation.
A six month old baby who was described as a “very cute happy little baby” was taken to the hospital from almost drowning in a bathtub on Thursday May 5, 2010. According to police reports, the mother left the infant unattended to check her e-mail for five minutes while the water was running.
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The city of Fort Worth, TX is offering a record $2 million to the family of a young man who died after being Tasered by police last year. It is the largest lawsuit settlement Fort Worth has ever made for a wrongful death or injury case. This incident is one of more that 350 deaths from Tasers that have occurred in the last decade.
Continue Reading...As more information is uncovered about the extent of Toyota safety problems and the company's attempt to cover them up, old Toyota safety cases are being reopened. According to Gather.com, Toyota currently has over 100 lawsuits pending for injuries or deaths related to the excessive acceleration problem that caused January's massive recall. As more information has been uncovered, it has been revealed that Toyota's safety problems may go back several years and not be limited to excessive acceleration
Continue Reading...A California man recently received a jury verdict of more than $21 million from a lawsuit pertaining to an auto accident that caused him to have a debilitating stroke. 29-year-old Michael Nelsen was riding as a passenger on August 17, 2007 when the vehicle he was riding in was rear ended by a truck traveling at least 80 miles per hour. The truck was owned by Hillyard, Inc., a cleaning supply company. Nelsen suffered a broken femur and other fractures and suffered a stroke caused by blood clots the resulted from the accident. The stroke has caused permanent damage to the left side of his brain. Nelsen filed suit against the company and received the $21 million settlement to cover his medical costs and pain and suffering.
When an employee is driving a company vehicle, as in this case, the company is responsible for the actions of those employees. This means that if an employee causes an automobile accident, the company may be held responsible for the resulting injuries. In this case, the injuries to Mr. Nelsen are permanent and will most likely require medical treatment for the rest of his life. This is why the jury awarded such a large judgment against Hillyard.
Injuries can occur in the most unexpected places. In an odd case in New York City, a woman is suing a restaurant after a large stuffed moose head fell of the wall and struck her in the head, leading to a concussion. Raina Kumra was dining at the Scandinavian-themed White Slab Restaurant when the 150 pound moose head fell from the wall and struck her in the head. The incident led to a concussion, chronic neck pain, fatigue, and dizziness. Kumra claims that the restaurant was negligent and put patrons in danger by failing to properly secure the large moose head to the wall.
While this case may at first inspire some chuckles, the incident illustrates a serious problem. Proprietors of restaurants and other businesses have a duty to ensure the safety of their customers. However, safety is often overlooked in favor of looks and entertainment. The large moose head was a part of White Slab’s Scandinavian theme and contributed to its “whimsical” nature, but the proprietors should have also ensured that the moose head was properly secure and did not endanger its customers. If you have been injured at a restaurant or other business due to negligence on the part of the business owners, you should not have to be solely responsible for the medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering that result. You should consult an attorney to discuss your case.
The City of Williams, Arizona has settled a $2.3 million lawsuit filed by the family of a Mesa man who was struck and killed by a policeman’s vehicle while riding his motorcycle on Highway 64. James Innes was hit by the police officer on May 20 when the officer, Brandon Hernandez, attempted a U-turn and apparently did not see Mr. Innes. Officer Hernandez was issued a traffic citation, but no charges were filed.
This case illustrates two important issues for motorcycle riders. First of all, it once again shows how susceptible motorcyclists are to accidents when inattentive drivers do not notice them. An internal investigation by the police department determined that the accident was “avoidable,” meaning Officer Hernandez did not exercise proper care and discretion before attempting his U-turn. It requires extra effort and attention to see a motorcycle, which Officer Hernandez apparently did not demonstrate. In addition, since Officer Hernandez was on duty and in a police department vehicle at the time of the accident, this means that the city of Williams, and not Officer Hernandez personally, was the responsible party for the accident. This is why Innes’ family filed suit against the city and not Officer Hernandez. Filing suit against a government agency for a traffic accident caused by one of their vehicles can be a difficult and confusing process, and you need an experienced attorney on your side to do so.
A Northern California man who was left quadriplegic after an accident at a dump is suing the county responsible for maintaining the facility, claiming that if the county had properly maintained it, he would not have suffered his horrific injury. Reginald Soto fell off of a 5-foot-ledge at the Lovelace Materials Recovery and Transfer Station north of Manteca, California on July 8, 2009. His suit argues that the San Joaquin County, which maintains the facility, did not follow proper building and safety codes and should have installed a guardrail to prevent such accidents from occurring. Many other accidents have occurred at the facility due to the lack of a guardrail. According to Soto’s attorney, eight people fell from the ledge between 1995 and 1997 alone, and he is investigating other possible accidents at the facility.
Owners of public facilities, whether they are governments or private businesses, have a responsibility to take reasonable action to ensure the safety of people who come on to their property. In many cases, such as Mr. Soto’s, a simple solution, like a guardrail, could have prevented a tragic and life-altering accident. The fact that this simple solution was not put in place after earlier accidents had occurred demonstrates the possibility of negligence or willful disregard for safety on the part of the operators of the facility. If you have been injured in a public facility, you should discuss your case with an attorney. Your attorney can investigate the circumstances of your accident and determine if the operators of the facility should be held responsible for not properly ensuring your safety
La Salle University recently agreed to pay $7.5M to the family of a football player who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2005 game. Preston Plevretes was a 19-year-old sophomore when he was knocked unconscious, woke up combative for three to five minutes, and then slipped into a coma. He had to have emergency surgery to relieve brain swelling. His family’s lawsuit contends that the severity of the injury was caused in part by a concussion Plevretes had suffered a month earlier in practice, and that the university was liable for allowing him to play after the concussion.
Head injuries in football have recently become a major issue in the national news and while the focus has been on professional players, it is an especially disconcerting issue for parents of junior high, high school, and college players. Schools are legally responsible for protecting the well-being of their students, so when they put them in danger by allowing them to play sports injured, they may be liable for the for the student’s medical bills and pain and suffering. If you believe your child’s school put them in danger and contributed to injuries they suffered, whether in sports or other activities, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your case.
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