Personal Injury

Hospital Admits Guilty for a Carlisle Girl’s Birth Injury

Posted by Cheska on January 24, 2012 at 11:19 pm

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust admitted their negligence at the high court and agreed to pay all the damages incurred by a Carlisle girl.
The hospital’s monetary fine was said to reach a total of £5 million (US $7.7 million). As agreed upon the lawsuit, the hospital will pay the £2.3 million (US $3.5 [...]

Texas’ Leading Producer of Acetyl Products Named in Personal Injury Claim

Posted by Jane on January 17, 2012 at 12:32 am

Texas’ leading producer of acetyl product, Celanese was one of the defendants named after a personal injury claim filed by a Pearland resident employee.
Derrick Davis filed the said personal injury lawsuit last January 12 against his former employer, Clean Harbours Catalyst Technologies Inc. and the Celanese Chemicals Inc.
In his lawsuit, Davis is claiming that the [...]

Woman Die After Crossing PCH Illegally

Posted by Zara Michel Collins on September 30, 2011 at 11:31 pm

When a pedestrian crosses the street out of the marked lane, he or she will have a hard time asserting maximum compensation for injuries. Her own negligent act of crossing illegally reduces or forfeits his or her right on legal remedy.

US Air Show Death Toll Up by 10

Posted by Zara Michel Collins on September 21, 2011 at 10:53 pm

Almost famous. The pilot of the crashed P-51 plane must have thought of fame before losing control of the aircraft and plummeted into the spectators.

Actress Reese Witherspoon Wears Black Eye after LA Car Crash

Posted by Zara Michel Collins on September 16, 2011 at 10:57 pm

The Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon was spotted on Wednesday in Santa Monica, wearing a black eye on her lovely face. The formerly flawless celeb ramped on the streets days after her pedestrian accident in Los Angeles.
According to reports, Witherspoon has headed to a friend’s party in Los Angeles showing a black eye and bandaged [...]

Elderly Pedestrian Dies when Hit by Car while Jaywalking

Posted by Samantha on September 8, 2011 at 2:37 am

Crosswalks are created or designated so that pedestrians can safely cross the street without the fear of being hit by vehicles. If an accident happens because they are not using the crosswalk, the driver may not be held liable for it.
A 54-year-old woman reportedly died after being struck by a Honda Accord while jaywalking [...]

DUI Arrests in Orange County during Labor Day Weekend Increase in 2011

Posted by Samantha on September 6, 2011 at 4:02 am

The effects of driving while intoxicated are well known to people, specifically drivers. However, many drivers still commit this violation, as seen in the number of DUI arrests made in Orange County last Labor Day weekend.
According to reports, about 262 people were arrested for DUI from Friday to Monday. This number is significantly higher compared [...]

Suspected Drug Dealer/Buyer Arrested after Crashing into LA County Jail

Posted by Samantha on August 31, 2011 at 2:25 am

A suspected drug buyer or dealer may have been destined to spend time in prison after crashing into the Central Jail while being chased by authorities in Los Angeles.
According to reports, the driver was being watched by undercover narcotics police officers during an alleged drug transaction. When authorities trailed behind the man, the latter began [...]

2 Boys Injured in Intersection Collision near Tulare

Posted by Samantha on August 9, 2011 at 6:57 am

The risk of an accident is greater when you are along an intersection because you will likely encounter vehicles coming from various directions.
At least two boys were injured after a 2000 Nissan sedan and a 2002 Toyota sedan collided along an intersection near Tulare.
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, both Angel and [...]

SDPD Officer Commits Suicide amidst DUI, Hit-and-Run Controversy

Posted by Samantha on August 1, 2011 at 1:33 am

Reputation is very important, especially to those who are supposed to serve as role models to ordinary people. Being involved in a controversy or a legal procedure can damage your name, but it should not be used as a reason for ending your own life.
A San Diego Police Department officer committed suicide while facing [...]