According to CNN – A train collides with a vehicle in California killing three and injuring others. An Amtrak train passing through an intersection without crossing gates in rural Brentwood, California, collided with a passenger vehicle, killing three people and causing major injuries to two others on Sunday, according to officials. You can read the … Continue reading Amtrak train collides with vehicle at California intersection without crossing arms, killing three
Category Archives: Personal Injury Law
Florida Man Gets $4.3M For Injuries From Car Accident
A Florida man gets $4.3M for injuries from a car accident following a trial over allegations that he was rear-ended by another driver after he slowed down for traffic. You can read the FULL STORY HERE.
Jury Awards Millions to Man Severely Beaten by a Robber
According to The News Tribune – a jury has awarded millions to a man who sued the company that runs a Parkland convenience store where he was severely beaten. William Tisdale’s lawsuit said he was a customer at the store when someone who tried to rob it beat him with a baseball bat in 2015, seriously … Continue reading Jury Awards Millions to Man Severely Beaten by a Robber →
Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP Brand Served with Class Claims Over Exploding Candles
According to Counsel Financial – class claims were filed in federal court in the Central District of California against actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s luxe lifestyle and wellness brand, GOOP Inc., alleging that the company’s kitschy “This Smells Like My Vagina” candle may explode during normal use. You can learn more HERE!
A Child Dies On A Peloton Treadmill
According to CNN Business – Peloton is warning owners to keep their children away from their treadmills after an accident involving its Tread+ in which a child died. The article states that – Overall, exercise equipment as a category can be particularly dangerous for children: 25,000 kids under the age of 10 are injured by … Continue reading A Child Dies On A Peloton Treadmill →
Canadian Court Rules Gun Maker Smith & Wesson Can Be Liable for 2018 Shooting
A Canadian court ruled Friday that victims of a 2018 shooting in Toronto have a viable legal claim of negligence against gun maker Smith & Wesson Corp. for failing provide safeguards on the gun used by the shooter. YOU CAN READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE!
New lawsuit filed against PacifiCorp alleging negligence in Slater fire
According to Oregonlive, there is a new lawsuit filed against PacifiCorp alleging negligence in Slater fire. Another group of home and business owners – this time victims of the Slater fire in Northern California and Southern Oregon – have filed a lawsuit alleging PacifiCorp was negligent in failing to maintain its transmission lines and de-energize them in … Continue reading New lawsuit filed against PacifiCorp alleging negligence in Slater fire →
Does the Breed of the Dog Matter in a Dog Bite Case?
Over 4 million people in America are attacked and bitten by dogs every year. There were 392 deaths resulting from dog attacks reported between 2005 and 2016 in the country and California ranked second in dog bite fatalities. Dog bites can result in serious injuries no matter what breed of dog attacks you. Dog attacks … Continue reading Does the Breed of the Dog Matter in a Dog Bite Case? →
Hit by an Emergency Vehicle – Here’s What to Do
The sight of an ambulance, fire engine or police car speeding down the road with blaring sirens is often a sign of an emergency. These vehicles speed to scene of tragedies where they save lives or help people in distress. It ought to be a relief to see these vehicles knowing that they are helping … Continue reading Hit by an Emergency Vehicle – Here’s What to Do →
5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
The question many people ask is when they should hire a personal injury lawyer. If you have been injured in an accident like a car crash or collision, a motorcycle or bike wreck, a slip and fall incident or any other kind of accident, you may be wondering whether it is necessary to hire a … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer →