There has been a minor international uproar over a fatal car accident that seems to have been caused by the wife of a U.S. diplomat to the United Kingdom. According to the British police, the crash involved a car that was driving on the wrong side of the road when it hit a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist,…
The family of 78-year-old Barbara Jones-Davis has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley, an assisted living facility in Philadelphia after the resident fell approximately 15 feet to her death. Jones-Davis, who suffered from dementia and visual impairment, exited the facility through an unlocked door and wandered without supervision. The…
Target Corporation could have settled a lawsuit for $12,000. When the company countered with $750 after a woman was pricked by a hypodermic needle her child found in the parking lot, the case went to trial. Earlier this month, the jury awarded the woman more than $4.6 million in damages. Damages refer…
A major shakeup in Florida’s medical malpractice laws took place recently when the Florida Supreme Court rejected the medical malpractice same specialty requirement and the Daubert standard to the extent each one is procedural. HB 7015 was put into law in 2013 which unleashed the Daubert standard: the trial judge in a…
Typical malpractice cases usually involve a doctor or medical staff making a mistake. Whether it be the act of prescribing the wrong medication or misdiagnosing an illness, malpractice cases oftentimes involve a physical act of negligence. But what happens when a medical professional mistreats a patient, not by their actions, but by…
The Washington Post reports that rates of auto insurance are increasing at double the rate of inflation. The average estimated premium nationally is $1,427. According to consumer advocacy groups, insurance companies are utilizing Big Data to determine rates for drivers. The data, based on factors such as credit ratings and levels of education, are most…
A case as been filed over the death of a Milwaukee, WI kickboxer, who lost his life after an amateur fight in 2014. The family of Dennis Munson Jr. has filed a wrongful death case against several defendants including the event promoter, the ringside physician, the gym where Munson trained, and Munson’s…
Marjorie Locklear, who was 75 at the time in 2012, had a heart attack and needed vascular surgery. During her surgery at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Locklear fell from the operating table. Her body contained surgical tools at the time and she endured a concussion, trouble with vision, a jaw injury and…
Physical therapy can be a beneficial treatment for patients after an injury accident. Injuries sustained in a car accident, slip and fall injury, or workplace accident can cause head, neck, or back injuries which can make it more difficult to move around or do regular daily activities. Even if physical therapy does…
Harrison Ford was almost crushed to death while filming Star Wars: Force Awakens and this week a British court held Disney responsible for the injury. On June 12, 2014, Ford was in England on-set of the Star Wars film. Ford was not aware that the set of the Millennium Falcon was live during…
Most states in the U.S. have acknowledged the “epidemic” of distracted driving and established some legislation aimed at reducing the unnecessary consequences including property damage, injuries, and even death. The majority of the accidents involve the usage of mobile devices while operating a vehicle. This which should come as no surprise because many people are using their devices constantly. …
A three-judge panel in an appeals court in Maryland heard a lawsuit against two heating, ventilation & air conditioning repair (HVAC) service providers accused of negligence for failing to warn five occupants of a home that carbon monoxide was present. The death of these five people is being blamed on Caviness Mechanical…
Sometimes when a victim suffers a personal injury in someone else’s home or on a company property, it can be overwhelming to know how to approach the case, especially if the injury is severe or if the victim knows the owner of the property. This month, in Greenwich, Connecticut, such a case…
A jury in Montgomery County that recently heard a wrongful death case has awarded the plaintiff $19.5 million. The case was brought by the surviving family of Carolyn Mattingly of Potomac. The defendant, Andrew Racca, had committed suicide in 2014. His estate is only estimated to have a value of about $100,000. Racca was…
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has been named as one of the top nine “most unfair” legal systems in the nation. This assertion is according to the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), a group who continually seeks to reform the civil litigation systems at the state and federal levels. Those critical…
Dawne Gee, a news anchor for Louisville’s WAVE 3, has apparently reached a settlement agreement in a medical malpractice case stemming from negligent treatment she endured at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. In May 2014, Gee went to the hospital seeking treatment for leg pains and a potential blood clot. Reportedly, the…
All across the country victims of car crashes are suing police departments. While pursuing fleeing criminals, police officers are sometimes endangering other drivers. In Tucson, Ariz., this month, a man injured in a multi-car crash filed suit against the city saying officers chasing a fleeing felon “exercised negligence and gross negligence in…
Social media has become an increasingly popular form of online communication. The Pew Research Center estimated that 65% of all adults are using social media. In addition, 90% of young adults, those between the ages of 18 and 29 use social media. There are many different websites and applications that people can…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the central agency that regulates the trucking industry in the U.S. They recently released a report stating that rules have been updated to allow those with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to drive commercial trucks for interstate exchange. In the past, there was a requirement that a special…
A western Pennsylvania man was awarded around $9 million in damages after he filed a negligence lawsuit against a local hospital that made a series of mistakes while he was in the care of medical staff. It is considered the largest medical malpractice verdict in Butler County history. Todd Wogan and his…
A Missouri gun shop agreed to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit for $2.2 million this month after the state Supreme Court ruled the trial could go forward. The case was the result of the store selling a gun to a mentally ill woman who used it to kill her father. There are more…
UGI Utilities Inc. is among those facing allegations in court stemming from a natural gas explosion in Millersville. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission alleges that the company failed to follow procedures. Many of the details of UGI’s full response have been delayed because the National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the…
Wendy Camlin is the plaintiff in a personal injury suit in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court that involves injuries she sustained as a spectator at a Pittsburgh Pirates game after being hit by a foul ball. The defendants in the claim included the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Sports & Exhibition Authority, Major League Baseball (MLB), and…
With more and more people choosing to undergo surgery to fight an obesity problem, or to correct a perceived flaw in their appearance, plastic surgery has seen a huge spike in the number of procedures undertaken in the U.S. However, whether it is a stomach stapling or a butt implant or a…
A new wrongful death suit was filed on the behalf of an inmate in an Oregon jail in reaction to video evidence of prison staff outright ignoring his numerous pleas for help in a medical observation cell. The lawsuit was filed this month by the family of deceased inmate Jed Myers against…
A recent article published by The Guardian presented frightening information that could (and probably should) be alarming to all women. According to a study conducted by the Brain Tumor Charity, women with brain tumors are being dismissed at alarming rates when they attempt to seek medical intervention for symptoms. Women who presented…
Many people get nervous when it comes to needles. Unfortunately for them, it may be a necessary part of health care. Flu shots, vaccines, and Novocaine are often delivered as an injection under the skin, with few alternatives. A skilled doctor can help to mitigate the effects of a painful shot through…
Alison Parker has filed a lawsuit following the death of her husband, James Abromitis, who was killed while on a commercial rafting trip on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado. The claim against Aspen Whitewater Rafting (AWR) includes allegations of wrongful death, fraud, gross negligence and a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. She…
We are in the midst of the emotionally charged political election season, which is drawing massive crowds for rallies, conventions and events. On the presidential campaign trail it has been common for venues to be filled to capacity, with thousands of people turned away. Fire marshals are on-site regulating the number of…
According to the American Bar Association, only a small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial, as the majority are dismissed or settled prior. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) is the framework the majority of local courts use in crafting their own procedural rules. Once an action has progressed through pleadings, pre-trial, and discovery,…
During the cold and snowy winter months, millions of people across the country flock to the great outdoors to participate in various recreational activities such as ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. These activities can be great fun, but unfortunately accidents happen each year. One such accident occurred two years ago…
Patients often have little idea what drugs doctors and nurses administer while they are in the hospital. A syringe full of medication could consist of one dose or a dozen doses. Patients leave it up to the healthcare professionals to administer the proper dose. Too little of the drug may not do…
A jury in Cook County Illinois recently awarded the biggest verdict against ever against the city of Chicago in a personal injury case. Tierney Darden, a 26-year-old from Vernon Hills, was left paralyzed from the waist down after a bus shelter at O’Hare International Airport collapsed amid a storm. Judge Clare McWilliams announced the unprecedented…
The Pennsylvania Superior Court found no grounds for a new trial in a case where jurors in Philadelphia awarded an injury victim $55.3 million in damages. Carlos Martinez, the plaintiff, was driving to work in his Acura Integra in 2010 when he had a tire blow out. The vehicle spun out of control and…
Carmen Ruiz, 54, brought a premises liability claim against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) in Philadelphia after a slip-and-fall accident in a hallway. She claims to have slipped on a liquid and injured her right shoulder. The claim states that the defendant was negligent in allowing for a dangerous condition on the property and…
Pennsylvania hosts Highway Safety Law Awareness Week in February (this year it was the week of the 18th). The program is facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police. PennDOT is a critical part of policies and safety that relate to public transportation, highways, airports, railroads, and others. The program seeks…
A ruling by the Florida Supreme Court marked a general victory for injured patients in medical malpractice cases – without having much bearing for the parties involved, who settled the lawsuit on the eve of oral arguments. A motion for dismissal was denied because the case involved “an issue of statewide importance.”…
Manhattan is famous for its skyscrapers. The island boasts some of the most iconic high rise buildings in the world including the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and One World Trade Center. Constructing these impressive buildings is no small feat of engineering. Among the equipment used to build such impressive structures…
Medical malpractice related costs have taken a considerably large toll on the American healthcare system for years. These costs persist directly through skyrocketing malpractice premiums, which translates to higher expenses for patients and insurance companies. Moreover, they affect the healthcare system indirectly by prompting medical professionals to recklessly practice defensive medicine. A…
Late this past December, a jury in Seattle awarded a cyclist and his wife $38 million, 4 years after he was hit and injured by a valet driver who was cutting across traffic illegally. The bicyclist, Thyce Colyn, suffered traumatic brain injury and leg and pelvis damage requiring multiple extensive surgery over…
A fall can be particularly harmful to a person the older they are. According to the National Council on Aging, fall injuries are the leading cause of fatal injury and most common cause of nonfatal traumatic injuries in seniors. Not to mention, falls in older adults are somewhat common, as 25% of…
Public transportation allows many people to get around the city, without having to sit through traffic, deal with parking, or risk a car accident. For others, public transportation may be their only way to get to work or school. However, passengers of public transportation across the country are still at risk of…
A New Year’s Day head-on crash in Montgomery County has resulted in serious injury for drivers of both vehicles. The truth is, a car crash can happen to anybody. No matter how careful you are, you cannot always predict the actions of another driver. If you are in a car crash, follow these steps….
Before medications are placed on the market for distribution and sale, they must undergo a comprehensive and meticulous approval process. As a part of this process, pharmaceutical companies are required to submit explicit evidence that medications are safe for consumption and effective for its intended and prescribed use. As with most industries,…
At least two lawsuits were filed against legging manufacturer LulaRoe after the company continued to ignore the complaints of dissatisfied customers for months. According to the lawsuits and the accounts of tens of thousands of consumers, the leggings are prone to ripping and tearing quite easily. A few years ago, women everywhere…
What’s being called the biggest payout in Pennsylvania history has been awarded to a Ukrainian immigrant who was seriously injured in the deadly 2013 Center City building collapse. An arbitrator awarded the woman a whopping $95.6 million for her injuries. The 2013 building collapse killed six people and left plaintiff Mariya Plekan…
Last week, an 8-year-old boy drowned after falling into a pool abroad a Royal Caribbean cruise ship off the coast of New Jersey. The death comes in a string of almost a dozen drowning or near-drowning accidents on cruise ships in the last two years. Many cruise ships have large public pools…
The Boston City Hall property has a plaza where the walkway is made of bricks that have been poorly maintained. A woman was injured after a fall and filed a complaint with the city; however, the city rejected it based on their state-granted immunity from actions for personal injury. Another woman fell several…
With a lot fewer people driving around Washington, D.C. lately due to the pandemic, you’d think there would be a noticeable decrease in car accidents. And technically, there is, as the number of car accidents, in general, has been reduced. But sadly, deadly car accidents are almost as common as they were…
Lyft recently removed their fleet of pedal-assisted electric bicycles from major cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. There was a wave of reports that the front braking system was causing riders to be propelled over the handlebars of the bikes. The recall efforts were initiated voluntarily by the organization. Often these actions are…
Summer is approaching, although it feels very different this year because of COVID-19. Kids have been out of school for months and many are looking forward to traditional summertime activities like swimming at the local public pool, swimming at a friend’s house, or floating in a lake or river. According to an…
Are commercial drivers with sleep apnea posing a safety risk on our roadways? The Obama administration had instructed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to create provisions that required commercial drivers to be screened for sleep apnea. However, before the plan was implemented, the current administration canceled the provision. A recent…
Michaelangelo Heidenberg, the young son of Timothy Heidenberg and Claudia Grier, accidentally drowned in his father’s swimming pool. His mother, representing the boy’s estate, filed a claim of wrongful death naming the father as the defendant in a Howard County court. Judge Timothy J. McCrone ruled to allow the matter to continue despite the…
Suicide is a tragic way for a family to lose a loved one. Friends and family often feel guilty for not doing something, or not noticing the warning signs. In some cases, people close to the suicide victim feel responsible for the death. In Florida, a man believes that his wife’s doctor…
Donna Fletcher filed a personal injury lawsuit in Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court naming Juan Pena as the defendant. She was walking down a sidewalk on Pena’s property when she tripped, fell, and was injured. There was a pipe extending outward from a drain that caused the fall. The judge deemed that…
The family of a man who drowned while in police custody, was awarded $9 million in the settlement of a lawsuit filed in federal court. The 20-year-old Arizona State University student from Iowa was boating with friends on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri in May 2014 when he was arrested…
A Philadelphia nursing home settled a claim of wrongful death with the son of the deceased for $145,000, split between a wrongful death claim and a survival claim. Ola Simmons died from respiratory conditions, which the claim asserts was due to negligence demonstrated by the nursing facility. A settlement conference involving plaintiff John Simmons, the administrator of…
As the summer months approach, many people will be heading out to theme parks for a day of fun and amusement. There are many parks to choose from around the country including Disneyland, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and Six Flags. While most who visit these entertaining venues come home with…
The South Dakota Division of Insurance requires that medical liability insurers in the state submit a report with a summary of claims each year. In 2016, these providers paid out merely $1.8 million in settlements in resolution of 12 cases. This is a considerable disparity compared to $6.4 million spread among 18 settlements in 2015, and…
The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma was the victim of some negative effects from an oil company’s fracking practice within the region. The Cummings Oil Co. and Eagle Road Oil have both been named in a lawsuit filed in the tribal court of the Pawnee Nation for actions that resulted in damage to…
We often take for granted the safety of surroundings. Toxic chemicals associated with dangerous health risks are often lurking in our water, home products, and even in our children’s toys. Last year, researches at the Boston University School of Public Health released a study in the Environmental Health journal on the health effects…
Amy and Michael Metz were walking home from a party in the early morning hours amid blizzard-like conditions; both were intoxicated. The details are vague but Amy became unresponsive along the way and her husband continued home without summoning help or contacting emergency responders. Her body was found in the snow near their home that morning. This…
Plaintiff Latasha Hartman brought a civil action for damages against David Clark after slipping at a Chick-fil-A restaurant that he owned and incurring an injury. Clark moved for a summary judgment and the court did accept the motion. A summary judgment is applicable when there is an absence of material fact in…
The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) recently presented how excessive civil litigation costs continue to plague the country at their SummitXX conference in Washington D.C. They explained that households are each indirectly spending thousands every year toward these costs. They reported that approximately 57% of the total expense is paid in plaintiff compensation and…
Earlier this month, we covered the federal investigation into a boat fire that claimed dozens of lives in California. “Conception,” a diving tour boat, burst into flames along the coast of Santa Cruz Island during the middle of the night. Five crew members were able to escape but 34 others, who were sleeping…
This summer thousands of people across the state of Maryland will partake in recreational activities involving the water. Many people will visit the ocean, as well as the regions many lakes and rivers to go swimming, canoeing, rafting and more. These activities have the potential to be very dangerous, as drowning is…
In 1946, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) was enacted, which recognized liability resulting from negligent actions (or inactions) of federal employees operating within the range of their official duties. This meant that the United States would bear potential liability in a suit instead of the individual employee. One of the exclusions within the…
The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) recently found that 2015 was the most dangerous year on record for shark attacks. The ISAF – a database administered by the Florida Museum of Natural History and the American Elasmobranch Society, compiling details of all known shark attacks, worldwide – found that there were 98…
A New York mother is suing JetBlue Airways, saying the carrier caused her “great emotional distress, extreme fear, horror, mental shock, mental anguish and psychological trauma” after she went to John F. Kennedy International Airport to pick up her 5-year-old son and the airline staff gave her the wrong child. The mother…
Plaintiff Jennifer Bradley was a student-athlete on the field hockey team at American University in Washington D.C. During her third year, Bradley sustained a concussion during a match. She continued to endure symptoms of a concussion and expressed this, both verbally and in writing, to the team management and trainers. She was…
The plaintiff, John Wyman, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Julie Scott after developing a stage IIIC malignant melanoma tumor. Wyman first went to see Scott after discovering a lesion on the left heel of his foot. Scott evaluated the lesion and diagnosed it as being an infected wart. Scott prescribed an…
Gilead Sciences Inc. asked a California court that various personal injury claims against them be dismissed. According to the Los Angeles Sentinel, Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl has denied this request. Gilead is accused of knowingly withholding safer medications that they were aware of to maintain high profits from their TDF medications that were…
A steamroller is a type of heavy equipment used in construction for leveling surfaces. The name “steam roller” has stuck even though these machines are generally diesel-powered. Roller machines are large and heavy but generally move slowly. They may not seem like they would be very dangerous but every year people are…
Patients are supposed to emerge from hospitals healthier than when they arrived. But a significant number of older Americans are likely to emerge more disabled after a hospital stay. “In older patients, acute medical illness that requires hospitalization is a sentinel event that often precipitates disability,” according to The Journal of the…
Two years after the terrible incident and after a lengthy civil trial that ended with a $38 million verdict against the Baltimore police for shooting and killing Korryn Gaines in a standoff, the judge on the case shocked lots of people by throwing away the verdict. The case bears a review of…
The Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania faces several claims for negligence brought by former students. Judge Christopher Conner found the private boarding school did not have general responsibility for the overall social welfare of students. Conner found the school’s relationship with the minors contractual in nature and the children remain under the legal custody…
A truck driver from Florida lost his life when a drunk driver backed into his tractor-trailer on I-76 last Wednesday. At about 2:30 a.m., a 19-year-old Philadelphia man was driving his Toyota Yaris eastbound on I-76 while impaired. When he passed the Girard Ave. exit, he tried to reverse, but instead lost control…
Going on a cruise is a fun and relaxing way to spend a vacation. Not only do you get to see interesting places when the ship docks in port but you also get to participate in any number of fun activities aboard the ship itself. However, in recent years, cruise ships have…
It has been a tough year for many families in Philadelphia. It would be nice to finally get together with close family, gather around for a festive meal, exchange gifts, and watch the kids’ excitement when they wake up to presents. Unfortunately, many families instead end up rushing to the emergency room…
All too often in the media today we are seeing stories of people being killed in officer-involved shootings. The facts in every case vary and there are certainly situations where deadly force is necessary to protect the officer or others. Sometime, however, the family of the deceased believes the officer was mistaken…
General Motors has announced that it is recalling more than 3.4 million SUVs and trucks in the United States due to a brake issue. The company says it has 113 reports of crashes and 13 injuries related to the brake problem. The recall includes several models of the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon, GMC Sierra, Cadillac…
Paul Michalec, a 47-year-old engineer for a hotel, rode with another worker to pick up materials at American Supply Company (ASC) in Philadelphia. After backing their box truck up to the loading dock, it was determined that the truck sat much lower than the dock. An ASC employee directed them to pull onto a…
Though it has been well established that not all diagnostic tests are good for patients, the problem continues to grow. As a recent article in the New York Times reported, elderly men are being screened for prostate cancer at alarmingly high rates, despite recommendations from authorities voices in medicine. In 2008, the…
A court is tasked with deciding whether a wrongful death suit should be dismissed regarding the death of Christie Cathers, who allegedly tried to run over sheriff deputies when they shot and killed her. The named defendants include the Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Sheriff Al Kisner, and the Monongalia…
Pocono Tranquil Gardens, a nursing home in Eastern Pennsylvania, is currently in the midst of a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Orlando DePascale, Sr. who died while under the care of the home in 2014. The lawsuit claims that a lack of bed rails, insufficient supervision, and a lack…
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center indicated that far too many people in the U.S. do not recognize the danger of walking on or near roadways while distracted. Roughly 77% of respondents felt that using mobile devices while walking down streets was an acceptable practice. Over 65% of those in the U.S….
The Maryland legislature enacted a significant change in the realm of private passenger automobile insurance recently. This change culminated from the passage of Senate Bill 0403 and House Bill 0005 and went into effect in October 2017, applying to all new auto insurance policies entered into as of July 2018. When an insurer sells…
The 10-year-old son of a state lawmaker died over the weekend at a waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas. The boy died while on the Verrückt water slide at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark. He was killed on a day the park honored elected officials and their families with free admission. At 17 stories, the…
The number of claims resulting from dog bites was 18,122 in 2016 and rose to 18,522 in 2017. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports dog-related injuries made up approximately 30% of homeowner’s insurance claims in 2017–totaling roughly $700 million. Kristin Palmer, of III, says the average cost per claim has also risen, which indicates…
Hospital dramas can make emergency departments look like exciting places where doctors are called on to make split second decisions to save patients’ lives. An ER doctor will immediately respond to the presenting symptoms with a specific medication and dosage. However, in real-life emergency departments, some doctors may not be so sure…
A teen recently brought charges against a trampoline park after suffering a severe spinal injury. The plaintiff, seventeen-year-old Seth Griffith, filed a personal injury lawsuit against JumpTime, an indoor trampoline park. The lawsuit was filed after the plaintiff was seriously injured after attempting a triple front flip into a pit filled with…
When a couple has a hard time conceiving a child, they may turn to a fertility clinic for help. Through techniques, including in vitro fertilization, a woman’s egg can be fertilized by her partner’s sperm. This is a popular treatment to help parents conceive and give birth to a child. However, when…
This past January, a California Court of Appeals upheld a nearly $20 million jury verdict against the Southern California Gas Company (“SoCalGas”). The jury awarded plaintiff Pengxuan Diao this significant sum after he was permanently injured in a gas explosion in 2011. According to the unpublished opinion of the court, in January…
Maryland is one of only a few states that does not have a dram shop liability law. Dram shop laws can hold a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol liable for the actions of a patron who becomes impaired at their location and then cause injuries and/or property damage. This scenario is most common where a customer gets drunk and gets into a car…
One of the most common injuries that happens in the U.S. is a dog bite. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no fewer than 4.5 million Americans suffer injuries as a result of a dog bite every year, with nearly 20% of these bites becoming infected. While nearly half…
The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner and State Police Department issued a warning to remind drivers that this time of year is when you are most likely to be involved in a deer-related collision. Nationally, the number of these crashes declined, but in Pennsylvania, they increased during 2017. PennDOT data shows that the state…
Across the U.S., adults traveling in passenger vehicles are required to wear seat belts, with New Hampshire being the lone exception. Maryland statutes require those occupying either the front or rear seats of a traveling vehicle to wear a safety belt. Generally, law enforcement in Maryland may not stop a vehicle solely for an adult’s…
Joyce Fenstermaker was 71-years-old when she was struck and killed in a collision in the parking lot of the Titusville Moose Lodge. Sharon Brittain was driving her Jeep and was heavily intoxicated at the time of the crash. Brittain is currently incarcerated after a criminal conviction for involuntary manslaughter. The family of Fenstermaker…
When a patient goes to the hospital for surgery, they expect the surgeons to check and double-check that they are operating on the right patient. Doctors should verify the patient’s identity, medical procedure, and make sure they have they know whether the surgery is to take place on the right or left…
The family of a 12-year-old in Texas who suffered a severe rope burn at the hands of her classmates filed a case last month seeking $3 million in damages. The family is seeking millions not only to cover the costs of medical expenses, disfigurement, and emotional turmoil from the injury, but also…