Monthly Archives: December 2023
Woman Sues Toyota Over Allegedly Faulty Liftgate
Toyota is being sued in Florida by a woman who claims she was injured by a faulty liftgate. According to the lawsuit, the woman was unloading materials from the back of her vehicle when the liftgate suddenly fell on top of her head. The plaintiff alleges that Toyota is responsible for her injuries and… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Norwegian Cruises After Teen Is Injured On Go Kart
A teen and her family have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after the teen lost control of her go cart, according to a recent filing in federal court. According to the lawsuit, the teen suffered multiple injuries including whiplash. She has also possibly sustained injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurological injuries, and… Read More »
Family Awarded $11 Million After Mother Dies Of Kratom Overdose
Kratom is a naturally occurring herbal supplement that has been the subject of a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits. The supplement is sold in the United States as an herbal supplement that can enhance mood. In lower doses, it has a stimulant effect. In higher doses, it can cause sedation. Americans use the… Read More »
Court Reinstates Lawsuit In Which Toddler Fell To Her Death
In July of 2019, an 18-month-old toddler fell to her death through an open window in the play area of a Royal Caribbean vessel. Her grandfather was blamed for the death and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter for allowing the girl to sit on the ledge. The grandfather claimed that he didn’t realize that… Read More »
Target Recalls 2.2 Million Scented Candles Over Break Hazard
The popular department store, Target, recently recalled 2.2 million Threshold scented candles from its stores over a break hazard. According to the recall, the glass surrounding the candle could break when the candle is lit. This poses a risk to consumers of burn injury or laceration. The candles are inside of a glass jar…. Read More »
Navigating Liability Issues For Autonomous Vehicles
At present, there are no truly autonomous vehicles. In terms of the marketing, the usage of the term autonomous has led to some issues for automakers. Today, vehicle corporations like Tesla state that their vehicles have advanced driver assist and safety features. They are not strictly autonomous. Those who cause accidents while failing to… Read More »
Suit Involving Electrocuted Landscaper Allowed To Move Forward
Colorado’s second-highest court is allowing a lawsuit filed by an injured landscaper to move forward. According to the lawsuit, the landscaper was injured by a faulty power line while trying to hang Christmas tree lights for a client. The defendant argued that it was immune to such lawsuits and made two arguments attempting to… Read More »
Driver Fatigue Blamed For Truck Accident
An accident involving two semi-trucks and a pickup truck uncovered evidence that the driver had been driving for two months straight without a day off. Federal regulations limit when and how long truck drivers can drive. In the case of this particular truck driver, evidence showed that he would drive for 10 hours at… Read More »
