Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
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 »
Lawsuit Filed Against Jack Stand Manufacturer
A lawsuit has been filed against Harbor Freight, a company that manufactures jack stands. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was underneath his pickup truck when his jack stand collapsed onto his chest. The plaintiff suffered severe injuries as a result of the jack stand failure. The plaintiff alleges that the jack stand suffered… Read More »
Company Says It Cannot Eliminate All Instances Of Airbags Exploding
The NHTSA issued a recall to ARC Automotive, a company that manufactures airbags for passenger vehicles. The airbags have been linked to eight explosions that caused two fatalities. Generally speaking, airbag explosions cause extreme injury and usually death. The problem is linked to the inflator which inflates much too quickly, resulting in a much… Read More »
Manufacturers And Retailers May Be Liable In A Product Liability Case
Anyone who is injured by a dangerous or defective product may be entitled to file a product liability lawsuit. In many product liability lawsuits, there is more than one defendant. Defendants can include both the company that manufactured the defective product and the retailer that sold it. In this article, we will discuss product… Read More »
How The National Electrical Safety Code Impacts Electrocution Lawsuits
If you have been injured due to electrocution, there are several things that you need to know. One of the most important is that the accident may not have been your fault. If so, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the company that maintained the dangerous condition on their premises. You… Read More »
Kratom Product Liability Lawsuits
Kratom is sold as a natural herbal remedy but in reality, it is a dangerous drug that can lead to death. It is widely available across the U.S. and only a handful of states have outlawed the substance. Two recent wrongful death lawsuits were filed against kratom manufacturers and suppliers. Both of these cases… Read More »
