Category Archives: Personal Injury
Woman Injured During “Dancing With The Stars” Aboard Cruise Ship
A woman sued Norwegian Cruise Lines after she suffered a traumatic brain injury while dancing with an NGL employee. Cruise ship injuries such as these are often filed under a theory of premises liability. Premises liability lawsuits require that the plaintiff prove negligence. In order to prove negligence, the plaintiff must establish that the… Read More »
Man Awarded $63 Million After Electrocution
A former utility lineman was awarded $63 million after a terrible electrocution accident led to him requiring both of his arms amputated. The worker came into contact with 14,000 volts of electricity. In this case, the company from which the lineman received his training was faulted for failing to properly train him safely. Specifically,… Read More »
Housekeeper Sues Chris Brown After Dog Attacks Sister
Attorneys representing Chris Brown are asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the sister of a dog attack victim who was performing cleaning services at Brown’s residence. This is known as a witness bystander claim. Someone who witnesses a terrible event can file a lawsuit against the negligent party for trauma related… Read More »
Earphones Targeted For Fire, Burn Injury Hazard
E-Filliate Inc. has recently been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging that its earphones are prone to overheating while they charge and this creates a fire hazard. The company has been on notice since the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 4 dozen complaints concerning the earphones. Some complained that the earphones burst into… Read More »
BrushX Styler Recalled Due To Electrocution Risk
100,000 supercharged hairbrushes have been recalled due to an electrocution risk. According to the recall, the devices lack immersion protection which can pose a significant shock hazard if the brushes fall into water while plugged in. BrushX, the manufacturer of the product, is recommending that those who use the product regularly stop doing so… Read More »
GM Denied Bid To Avoid Recall Over High Beams
Have you ever had a truck or an SUV pull up behind you and suddenly, you can’t see a thing? You’re wondering if their high beams are on or if they just make the standing lights too darn bright. According to a federal recall that GM hoped to avoid, it was the latter. Now,… Read More »
Uber Accidents Shine A Light On Negligent Hiring
A recent accident caught on video shows a motorcyclist who was going the speed limit in heavy traffic get cut off by an SUV attempting to make a left-hand turn without looking. The motorcycle strikes the SUV head-on, but the rider is able to skid the bike into the vehicle, lodging the bike under… Read More »
Plaintiffs Secure $8 Million In Electrocution Lawsuit
Two plaintiffs filed separate lawsuits over a single incident that occurred in 2018. One man leaned up against a light fixture which broke off and fell into the water causing him to be electrocuted. He died as a result of those injuries. Then, a second man who attempted to save the first man also… Read More »
Family Of Homeless Woman Sues After Truck Accident Death
The family of a homeless woman who was struck and killed by a garbage truck has filed a lawsuit against the driver and his company. The plaintiffs contend that the accident was preventable. The 57-year-old woman was asleep in a sleeping bag when the garbage truck ran her over, crushing her skull. Her family… Read More »
Boy Fighting For Life After Salmonella Poisoning
Infectious disease lawsuits are quite difficult to win. The rare exception is when you get food poisoning from a restaurant. These lawsuits may not be hard to win, but a couple days with a stomach bug is not going to net you a lot of money in compensation. Maybe $1,000 in nuisance cash, if… Read More »
