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Large Award in Wrongful Death Case Arising from Truck Accident
A trucking company and its driver were ordered to pay $22.7 million in damages arising from a truck accident that killed a man on the Interstate 294 in 2012. The verdict is said to be the largest award for a wrongful death case in more than a decade in Cook County. Details of Truck… Read More »
Farmer’s Widow Sues Giant Biotech Firm for Wrongful Death Linked to Herbicide
A California widow recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a large biotech company that developed a weed killer containing glyphosphate. The case sought punitive damages against the defendant for alleged defrauding farmers including the decedent, about the herbicide’s safety. Wrongful Death Allegations The complaint alleged that the decedent discovered sometime in September 2015… Read More »
When to File Personal Injury Lawsuit for Professional Negligence
Timeliness is crucial in pursuing a personal injury claim. A party may be entitled to claim compensation or damages for another person’s negligence but if filed out of time, the claim may be barred if the defendant raises the defense of prescription. When Must a Personal Injury Lawsuit Be Filed? California tort law generally… Read More »
Parents Sue Car Maker for Actor’s Fatal Auto Accident
The parents of an actor who recently died in an auto accident has sued the car manufacturer for negligence and product liability. The wrongful death lawsuit stemmed from the untimely death of a 27-year old actor who appeared in the Star Trek movies. Details of Auto Accident The lawsuit alleges that the victim parked… Read More »
Money Raised for Woman Injured in L.A. Motorcycle Accident
Friends of a 29-year old woman who was involved in a recent motorcycle accident have raised more than $45,000 to help in her full recovery. The accident victim was riding with a male companion who was killed after their motorcycle crashed into the rear of a car reportedly driven by an elderly woman. Police… Read More »
Six Key Steps after a Car Accident
Auto accidents can be terrifying, happening in an instant and leaving the vehicle’s occupants confused and unsettled. After a car accident, there are six key next steps that can make a difference in your future insurance and legal claims. 1. Exchange Important Information Always exchange important contact information with the other driver. This is… Read More »
UC Berkeley Bans Off-Leash Dog Walking after Dog-Bite Incidents
Following 7 dog biting incidents over the recent months, the University of California, Berkeley no longer allows dog owners to walk their dogs without a leash on its campus. The new rule is intended to prevent further dog bite incidents and reduce distractions affecting service dogs on campus. US Dog-Bite Incidents Dog bite incidents… Read More »
