Monthly Archives: August 2023
$38 Million Settlement Record In Electrical Shock Injury Lawsuit
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power agreed to pay a $38 million settlement after a father and daughter were electrocuted by a downed power line. The two were killed outside their home after coming into contact with a high-voltage electrical cord that fell in their backyard. The 53-year-old father and his 20-year-old… Read More »
Victim Secures $9 Million In Tire Blowout Accident
A salesman who suffered a traumatic brain injury recovered $9 million in a lawsuit filed against the owner of the truck, the company he worked for, and Michelin Tires. A Ford Excursion belonging to a wrecking company blew out a tire, causing the vehicle to flip several times and strike the plaintiff’s vehicle. The… Read More »
Carnival Facing Lawsuit After Glass Door Crushes Finger
A patron aboard a Carnival cruise has filed a lawsuit against the company after their finger was crushed in a glass door. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was a passenger aboard the Carnival Sunrise when the incident occurred. The passenger was exiting the balcony near the cabins when the glass door closed abruptly,… Read More »
IndyCar To Investigate Flying Tire Incident
The Indianapolis 500 had a brief scare when a tire flew over the catch fence potentially endangering fans. IndyCar expressed concern as each of the vehicles has tires that are tethered directly to the vehicle. So, what caused one vehicle to lose a tire in that fashion is a major concern. One of the… Read More »
Trucking Company Agrees To Settle Case For $10 Million
A trucking company recently agreed to settle a lawsuit for $10 million after one of their drivers killed a cyclist. The settlement comes at the same time the trucking lobby is attempting to reduce its duty of care to the public, and at the same time, trucking accidents involving serious injury or death are… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Company That Sold Mole Remover Cream
A lawsuit has been filed against a company that allegedly sold defective and unauthorized mole remover cream over platforms like Amazon and through stores such as Target and Walmart. Earlier this month, the FDA sent a warning letter to several companies to remove the product from their shelves or else. At present, there are… Read More »
Private Security Investigates Sexual Assault Claims Aboard Cruise Ships
In case you didn’t know, reports of sexual assault aboard cruise ships are significantly higher than the general public. One of the major reasons for this is that folks travel to the cruise ship to escape the system of social values that they generally find themselves in. With less risk of social repercussions, people… Read More »
Underride Accidents: NHTSA Proposes New Rules
Underride guards are placed on tractor-trailers to avoid death and accidents that can occur when a smaller sedan or economy car gets wedged underneath the vehicle causing the windshield to cave in. Today, American companies are required to place underride guards in the front and back of vehicles, but none on the sides. Nonetheless,… Read More »
