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- Auto Accident Defendant Enters Guilty Plea
A man responsible for taking the life of another last year entered a guilty plea last week in the state of North Carolina. Now, he could be given up to twenty years behind bars for charges of leaving ... - Woman Driving Wrong Way Causes Hit and Run Crash
In the city of Milwaukee, reports indicate that a 26-year-old woman was detained by police after she caused an auto accident and fled the scene of the crash, which is illegal in the state of ... - Truck Rollover Accident Shuts Down Interstate
In Gaston County, North Carolina, local news sources have reported that a truck accident led to serious delays on Interstate 85. During the collision, a tractor trailer overturned, causing the highway ...
- Man that Killed Two Bikers during Accident to Stand Trial
A man that killed two bicyclists last year stands trial this month. He faces several years behind bars if he is found guilty of the charges filed against him. T.G. has been accused of second-degree ... - Drunk Driver Leaves Bicyclist in Critical Condition
A drunk driver left a bicyclist in critical condition in the state of North Carolina. Police have since arrested the driver but it is uncertain whether the bicyclist will recover from his extensive ... - Drunk Driver Seriously Injures Bicyclist
One young man injured another last week when he decided to get behind the wheel intoxicated. He could spend months behind bars for causing serious injuries to the young bicyclist. According to police ...
- Dispatcher Blamed for Lethal Bus Accident in North Carolina
News sources say that a dispatcher from North Carolina is being blamed for the deaths of four passengers. Based on his actions while working, he now faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter. ... - 3 People Killed during Bus Accident
A bus carrying students caused a multi-vehicle accident that led to the death of three people. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the bus was carrying college students across Dinwiddie ... - Tourists Involved in Fatal Bus Accident
The tour ended short for a group of Asian tourists involved in a fatal truck accident. Police reports show that a tour bus traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike rear-ended a flatbed trailer. As a ...
- Lawsuit Filed Over Cleveland Home Explosion
A class action lawsuit may soon be filed in connection with a January 25 Cleveland home explosion that damaged 57 buildings nearby. A lawsuit was filed against Dominion East Ohio Gas Co. and EZ Access ... - Toyota Named in Class Action Lawsuit
In January, Toyota Motor Corp. issued a massive recall of millions of its vehicles after a class action lawsuit was filed against the corporation. The lawsuit claims that several Toyota models have a ...
- How Much is a Personal Injury Claim Worth?
If you have recently suffered an injury due to malpractice or negligence, you are probably wondering whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. You are also probably wondering ... - Why It’s Always Important to See a Doctor After an Accident
If you have been injured in an auto accident , it is essential that you see a doctor right away if you wish to obtain a large recovery. The amount of compensation you ultimately recover is based ... - Using Your Auto Insurance to the Fullest Extent
Injured in an automobile accident ? Wondering how you will pay for your medical bills and property damage? If you have been injured or involved in an auto accident , your automobile insurance is an ...
- Residental Structure Collapses and Kills One Man
A residential structure collapsed last week in Pemiscot County leaving one man dead and a child injured. Police are still investigating the construction accident that took place in the rural ... - Contractor Loses License Over Construction Accident
A contractor not only lost his license, but could face jail time for his involvement in a construction accident . The contractor lost his license last week when the Contractors State License Board ... - Two Men Barely Escape Construction Accident Alive
Last week, news sources reported that two men barely escaped with their lives after a construction accident took place. According to the police report, the two men were working on a grain bin when it ...
- Injury and Wrongful Death from Drug Pradaxa
In October of 2010, the Pradaxa drug was approved in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a viable medical means to prevent stroke in patients suffering from atrial ... - Jury Clears Botox Maker in 7-Year-Old’s Death
The family of 7-year-old Kristen Spears filed a lawsuit against Allergan, Inc., the maker Botox, blaming them for their daughter's death. Spears, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, ... - Man Sues Maker of Zicam Over Loss of Smell and Taste
A New York man who claims he permanently lost his sense of smell and taste is suing the maker of Zicam Cold Remedy Spray for $75 million. Paul Buck Jr. worked as the director of operations for an ...
- Controversy Over ASR Hip Implants
DePuy Orthopedics has recently come under a lot of scrutiny for the allegations that have been made against the company alleging that its ASR hip replacement, model number 2197, as well as the ... - More Than 200,000 Jeeps Recalled
Jeep Liberties that were sold between 2004 and 2005 are being recalled by the Chrysler automobile company due to a defect in the vehicles' rear lower control arms. According to reports that were ... - Approximately 50,000 Desktop Computers Recalled
On March 8, 2012 Lenovo recalled about 50,000 desktop computers made by ThinkCentre due to the fire hazards posed by the defective product . The recalled is localized to desktop computers only, and ...
- Young Boy Expected to Recover from Brutal Dog Attack
Doctors are hopeful about the full recovery of a toddler attacked by a pit bull in North Carolina. The little boy was forced to undergo emergency surgery following the attack, but is recovering nicely ... - Dog Bites and Owner's Responsibilities
Over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, 800,000 of which are sent to the hospital with minor to serious injuries. When someone is bitten by a dog, fault must be determined by local ... - Dog Bites Anchor on TV Show
A dog that was dramatically rescued from an icy lake was impounded the next day for attacking someone on-air. The 85-pound mastiff is currently being held at an animal impound in Denver, Colorado and ...
- Horrifying Nursing Home Abuse Case Exposed
Is your loved one in a nursing home? If so, you need to be aware of possible nursing home abuse. It is a serious problem that often goes undetected. In the case of one family, the nursing home failed ... - Police Studying Video of Alleged Nursing Home Abuse
Police are now studying the surveillance camera footage showing the attack of an elderly woman in a nursing home. According to CBS 2's Josh Landis the video is impossible to understand and hard to ... - Couple Face Murder and Elder Neglect Charges
A Napa couple facing trial for elder abuse allegations have postponed entering a plea while attorneys consider whether a transcript of testimony should remained sealed for the duration of the trial. ...
- Staples Inc. Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Staples Inc., an office supply store that serves clients throughout the U.S. and around the world, was the target of a class-action lawsuit that claims the retail giant wasn’t complying with federal ...
- Psychological Aspects of a Work Injury
Pain, discomfort, and physical limitations are a part of any injury. When a person suffers an injury while on the job, they have the right to seek both medical and financial benefits through the ...
- Race Event Leads to Death of Two Motorcyclists
An event at a North Carolina racetrack led to the death of two motorcycle riders and the hospitalization of another. The crash was witnessed by 62,000 people who attended the race last weekend. ... - Motorcycle Accident Case Still Being Examined
Police are still investing a motorcycle accident that took the life of a woman in Manhattan Beach, California. Initial reports show that the woman was struck by another vehicle in a busy intersection. ... - Young Man Killed during Motorcycle Collision
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a young man that was killed in a motorcycle accident earlier this month. The 20-year-old was known for being a friendly guy that was always quick to offer a ...
- Nursing Home Cited for 50+ Deficiencies
New York's Guilderland Center Nursing Home has been inspected by the state and cited for 52 separate deficiencies in only the past three years. This staggering number is more than double that of ... - Report of Nursing Home Abuse to be Investigated
Another incidence of nursing home abuse made headlines last week. News sources say that a nursing home aide has been detained after being accused of holding a pillow over a patient's face. ... - Elder Abuse Statistics May Not be Accurate
While it is known that nursing home abuse does exist, statistics showing exact levels of abuse nationwide are unreliable. This is due to a variety of factors that state and local governments are ...
- Report of Nursing Home Abuse to be Investigated
Another incidence of nursing home abuse made headlines last week. News sources say that a nursing home aide has been detained after being accused of holding a pillow over a patient's face. ... - Elder Abuse Statistics May Not be Accurate
While it is known that nursing home abuse does exist, statistics showing exact levels of abuse nationwide are unreliable. This is due to a variety of factors that state and local governments are ... - Tennessee Nursing Home Investigated for Claims of Abuse
After several allegations about nursing home abuse at one facility, the Tennessee Department of Health decided to step in and they have refused to admit any new patients until the abuse has been ...
- Two Teens Hit While Participating in Scavenger Hunt
This week, two teenagers were involved in a pedestrian accident while participating in a scavenger hunt. Following the accident, both were rushed to local hospitals with serious injuries. At this ... - Accidents by Mailboxes Are Quite Common
In Lexington, North Carolina, the recent death of an 11-year-old girl who was struck by a hit and run driver is serving as an example of the dangers of the roadside mailbox. Believe it or not, this is ... - Pedestrian Killed from North Carolina
In Jasper, South Carolina, it is reported that a pedestrian was hit and then killed around 5:45 AM on Tuesday. The auto accident took place on Highway 17, which is about 8 miles south of Hardeeville. ...
- Family Plans to Appeal Wrongful Death Ruling
In the city of Minneapolis, reports indicate that a family of a teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in the state will be appealing their wrongful death lawsuit to the Supreme Court. ... - Stun Gun Maker Sued Over Teen’s Death
The family of a North Carolina teenager who was killed after police tasered him with a stun gun has filed a lawsuit against the gun's manufacturer. Darryl Wayne Turner, 17, died of cardiac arrest ... - Family of Alleged Informant Fatally Shot by Officers Files Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against four Florida police departments and several individual officers by the family of a man who was fatally shot by a Lee County sheriff's deputy last year. The family of ...
- Brief Overview of Premises Liability
There are times when people suffer injuries while visiting another person's property. When this happens, it is legally referred to as a premises liability accident. An example of such an accident ... - Walmart Subjected to Premises Liability Lawsuit
Walmart is at the root of another lawsuit this month after a worker is claiming injury on the job. Joshua Clark filed a lawsuit for premises liability after being injured on the loading dock. The ... - Filing a Premises Liability Claim
In the state of North Carolina, people who have been injured while visiting other people's properties may file a personal injury lawsuit known as a premises liability claim. When people file premises ...
- Spinal Cord Injury Victim Working to Walk Again
One woman has been working to walk again even though the odds seem stacked against her. The young woman was injured just weeks before her wedding was set to take place last year in North Carolina. ... - Paraplegic Motorcycle Accident Victim Wants to Skydive Solo
After a motorcycle accident took both of his legs, one man has decided to fight the odds and attempt to skydive without assistance. The young man lost his legs in 2005 during a terrible accident, but ... - Victim Slowly Recovers from Bicycle Accident
Despite the nearly fatal bicycle accident she was involved in a month ago, a young woman has amazed family and friends by beating the odds. The 20-year-old victim was riding her bicycle in Sylvia, ...
- Two Teens Hit While Participating in Scavenger Hunt
This week, two teenagers were involved in a pedestrian accident while participating in a scavenger hunt. Following the accident, both were rushed to local hospitals with serious injuries. At this ... - Hair Accessory Causes Brain Injury
Last year, a little girl was playing on the beach with her family when a family member noticed what was thought to be a small cut to her head. Unfortunately, it turned out to be something so serious ... - Girl Loses Leg during Car Accident and Now Plays Soccer
One young girl is not taking her tragic accident sitting down. In fact, she is once again playing her favorite sport, even though she lost one of her legs two years ago. The young girl, now a ...
- April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month
Both men and women can become victims of sexual abuse , a fact that the Alliance Against Family Violence knows all too well. In order to raise awareness about sexual abuse at home, at work and at ... - Woman Says Sexual Abuse Occured at Campground
After a woman claimed to have been sexually abused at a campground in eastern Iowa, local authorities found themselves on a brief manhunt. According to police reports the attacked was finally ... - Sexual Abuse Victims Have Legal Options
Sexual abuse is a terrible thing, especially when it happens to child victims. While dealing with sexual abuse as a child is difficult, it can be even harder as an adult, especially when the memories ...
- BCI Coca-Cola Going to Court Over Slip and Fall Case
Another slip and fall case goes to court this week, this time against BCI Coca-Cola. Records held at the Pima County Superior Court show that while shopping at a local Fry's Food and Drug, a woman ... - Woman Claims She Slipped and Fell in Nursing Home
While visiting her mother in a nursing home Phyllis Baker alleges that she suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident. Baker filed a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court this week against ... - Slip and Fall Victim Files Claim against WalMart
Woodchips left scattered at a Wal-Mart store caused one man to slip and fall , and now he wants the big store to pay. George Rawlings of Texas filed a lawsuit on Feb. 18 stating that while shopping in ...
- Useful Social Security Disability Information
To qualify for Social Security disability , you must meet very stringent requirements for what the US Social Security office considers a disability. In order to qualify for Social Security disability, ... - Who is Entitled to Social Security Death Benefits?
Social Security death benefits are available to people who have lost a member of their family. Those who can receive Social Security death benefits include: Spouses Disabled Spouses . Disabled spouses ... - Alternatives to Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to people who have suffered a total disability , and are now no longer able to work. If you are planning to file for Social Security ...
- Spinal Cord Injury Victim Working to Walk Again
One woman has been working to walk again even though the odds seem stacked against her. The young woman was injured just weeks before her wedding was set to take place last year in North Carolina. ... - Man Suffers Spinal Cord Injury from Shooting
In Hyannis, Massachusetts, police report that they are looking for suspects that are connected to the shooting of a Connecticut man. Last Friday, 42 year old Patrick Shanahan was shot at night outside ...
- Truck Rollover Accident Shuts Down Interstate
In Gaston County, North Carolina, local news sources have reported that a truck accident led to serious delays on Interstate 85. During the collision, a tractor trailer overturned, causing the highway ... - Truck Accident Kills 31-Year-Old Driver
Police in the state of North Carolina are still investigating a truck accident that took the life of a man last week. The big rig driver lost control of his vehicle on a busy highway and crashed onto ... - Truck Accident Causes Major Road Damage
It took several hours for police and emergency road crews to clear up an accident in North Carolina last week. A tractor trailer carrying a load of sulfuric acid overturned, causing an hours-long ...
- Many Challenge Companies Lack of Workers' Comp Insurance
Despite what the state government knows about businesses evading a particular law, relatively nothing has been done to crack down on these companies. When it comes to workers' compensation claims, ... - Workplace Injury Rate Declined in NC
Safety measures have improved in North Carolina, leading to a decline in the state's workplace injury rate. According to one statistic company, 2010 saw a record low in workplace injuries. The ... - Two Military Members Hurt during Training
While members of the military are expected to be tough, accidents can and do happen. Just last week at one military base, two men were injured while conducting routine jumps from a helicopter. The men ...
- Many Challenge Companies Lack of Workers' Comp Insurance
Despite what the state government knows about businesses evading a particular law, relatively nothing has been done to crack down on these companies. When it comes to workers' compensation claims, ... - Workplace Injury Rate Declined in NC
Safety measures have improved in North Carolina, leading to a decline in the state's workplace injury rate. According to one statistic company, 2010 saw a record low in workplace injuries. The ... - Two Military Members Hurt during Training
While members of the military are expected to be tough, accidents can and do happen. Just last week at one military base, two men were injured while conducting routine jumps from a helicopter. The men ... |
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