Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
Social Media Lawsuits Allege Children’s Safety Concerns
Roblox and Discord have been added to a mass tort litigation that ensnared Facebook and Snapchat. Among the major concerns are the sexual exploitation of children on these platforms. The allegations include a firm belief that these platforms foster addiction. In many cases, parents allege that their teens and tweens appear to be glued… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Tort Reform Rules
Governor Ron DeSantis announced major changes to Florida’s rules regarding tort reform. While we won’t go into all of the new changes, it is important for Florida residents to understand how the new rules will impact personal injury lawsuits moving forward. Among the major changes to the rules, Florida will move from a system… Read More »
Worker Falls Onto Piece Of Equipment Prompting Electrocution Wrongful Death
The estate of a worker has filed a lawsuit against a Steam Plant after a worker fell onto a piece of equipment and was electrocuted. The estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the utility giant alleging negligence led to the death of the 29-year-old man. According to the suit, the man was… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed, Witness Vomits, Lawsuit Likely
FedEx has faced numerous lawsuits over the past few months. In this case, a Fedex driver struck and killed an elderly pedestrian who was crossing the street with her walker. The pedestrian became trapped under the car and a nearby witness, watching the action unfold, threw up as a result. She then dialed 911,… Read More »
