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California Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Antioch Police
The family of a California man who died during a struggle with police over a leg restraint device has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Antioch Police Department, citing the officers’ negligence in ignoring the man’s pleas for help. According to the lawsuit, the victim was killed in June of 2015 in an… Read More »
Southern California Semi-Truck Crash Kills Mothers, Four Children
A fiery wreck killed two mothers and four of their children in northern Los Angeles County last month, after a semi-truck collided with their stalled minivan on Interstate 5. According to officers with California Highway Patrol (CHP), the minivan was involved in a minor wreck prior to the deadly collision, and had come to… Read More »
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Action Against Health Care Provider
When contemplating personal injury litigation, one of the crucial factors a lawyer must consider is the applicable statute of limitations or the period within which to file a case. When Right to File Personal Injury Case Expires The timeliness of a personal injury action is important in order to preserve the injured party’s rights… Read More »
Social Media Company Sued for Motivating High Speed Selfie in Auto Accident
Cell phone use while driving is a leading cause of auto accidents among teenagers in the United States. As social media platforms up their game with sophisticated apps that promote higher engagement among users, the risks of driver distraction can significantly increase as drivers take selfies, videos, and check out new app filters and… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident in Van Nuys Injures Homeless
Yesterday, a fatal car crash occurred on Interstate 405 near Sherman Way in Van Nuys. The four-seat sedan veered off the highway and crashed into a homeless camp. One individual was trapped beneath the car and died from crush and impact injuries, while the driver and two others were injured from other aspects of… Read More »
Senior Pageant Contestant Injured On-Stage
A 77-year-old pageant contestant has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the operators of the Miss Latina Cosmopolitan pageant and the Los Angeles Theatre. The woman claims that she participated in the pageant, including the formal dress portion of the competition. As she walked across the stage in a floor-length dress, she claims that… Read More »
Young Father Attacked by ‘Friendly’ Dog
On October 13, 2016, a 20-year-old father was attacked by a dog while collecting donations for the charity organization D.A.R.E. The victim reportedly received confirmation from the dog’s owner that the dog was “very friendly” prior to reaching down to pet it. After a few sniffs, the dog latched onto the young father’s face… Read More »
Jury Awards Motorcyclist $3.7 Million for Accident that Occurred While Lane Splitting
A motorcyclist ended up beneath his motorcycle after colliding with a Lexus that merged in front of him. As a result of the crash, he sustained several injuries. The plaintiff argued that the defendant merged into his lane without signaling. The defendant argued that because the plaintiff had been lane splitting, speeding and following… Read More »
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 »
