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Summary Judgment Granted after Plaintiff Evidence Deemed Insufficient
A woman sues a bus driver for reckless driving but the video presented in court tells a different story
Vision Impaired Man Sues after Unsafe Dropoff from Cab
A blind man sues after tripping and falling upon exiting a cab
Slip and Fall Case Dismissed upon Review of Video Evidence
Stop and Shop is sued for a slip and fall but the court finds their store inspection to be adequate
Appellate Court Overturns Decision in Bike Accident Case
A man suffers a fall on a bike path and his case revoles around the assumption of risk
Supreme Court Judgment Reversed in Slip and Fall Case
A woman suffers a fall during a bus evacuation and claims she slipped on an unknown substance
Rescued Man Sues After Drifting into Propeller
A man sues after drifting into a propeller while being actively rescued in the water
Motion for Summary Judgment Dismissed due to Inadequate Testimony
A doctor files a motion for summary judgement, but is denied when the presented evidence is not strong enough
Slip and Fall Case goes to Trial to Determine who is at Fault
A man suffers a slip and fall and the case goes to trial to determine which party is to blame
Fire Fighter Falls Down Stairs Due to Debris and Faulty Handrail
A firefighter files a lawsuit after slipping on debris, falling down the steps, and failing to grip the faulty handrail
Award Erased after Appeal in Police Action Case
A woman wins a lawsuit after police action but has the award vacated after the origin of her ailments are questioned
Pain and Suffering Award Reduced in Underground Explosion Case
A woman gets launched after an undeground explosion and takes the matter to court
Plaintiff Wins Lawsuit After Battery in Precinct
A man is stopped for a suspended license but ends up getting assaulted at the precinct
Man Files Lawsuit After Assault At Prison
A man files a lawsuit after returning to prison to finish his sentence, and getting assaulted
Failed attempt to Pass Results in Rear End Accident and Lawsuit
A truck driver rear ends and injures a fellow motorist after a reckless pass attempt
Damages Reassessed in Construction Site Injury Case
Mr. Saginor filed a lawsuit after suffering a fall in a construction site
Owner held Liable in Court for Deck Collapse
Mr and Ms. Zapata are awarded damages after suffering injuries in a deck collapse
Pain and Suffering Award Massively Reduced in Pedestrian Accident Case
The victims' sister files a lawsuit and receives a massive award, only to have it heavily reduced after appeal
Lack of Evidence in Slip and Fall Case Results in Award Reduction
The award in a slip and fall case boils down to one question: did the defendant have enough time to act?
Pain and Suffering Award Increased after Appeal in Motor Vehicle Accident
A man files a lawsuit after a car accident and has his award increased upon submitting an appeal
Motorist Causes Car Accident while Pulling out of Parking Spot
A male motorist hit Ms. Melody while exiting a parking spot, resulting in a law suit
Award From Motor Vehicle Accident Reduced After Case Transfer
A man has his reward reduced after questions arise about the origin of his injuries
Botched Surgical Procedure Leads to Death and Lawsuit
After surgery, a woman suffers immense pain and ultimately passes away, leading to a lawsuit being filed
Police Testimony Scrutinized in Shooting Case
A 26 year old male files a lawsuit after being shot, and two very different stories emerge in court
Chemical Accident Results in large Reward
A young man is awarded a large compensation, after a chemical burn accident
Baker Suffers Injury after Power Outage Causes Machinery Malfunction
A baker suffers an injury after a power outage causes his machine to suddenly operate in reverse
Woman Misses Payout After Fall in Restricted Area
A woman falls but is found 90% responsible for her own fall after evidence is presented
Compensation from Dog Bite Reduced after Inadmissible Testimony
A woman receives compensation after a dog bite but the compensation is reduced after her testimony is deemed inadmissible
Pain and Suffering Award from Rooftop Accident Lowered after Appeal
A roofer is awarded huge compensation after an injury on the job, but the reward is reduced after appeal
Reward Reduced Despite being Launched by Wheelchair Ramp
a woman is launched by a wheel chair ramp, wins a settlement, and has that reward reduced
Woman Severely Burnt after Hot Water Tank Malfunction
An elderly woman gets trapped in hot water after a hot water tank malfunction and sues complex owner
Displaced Needle Results in Pain, Suffering, and a Lawsuit
A patient files a lawsuit after a displaced needle injects medication into the wrong spot, causing pain and discomfort
Reward Reinstated After Untimely Appeal
Mr. Galarza was awarded compensation, had it reduced, and then won an appeal after defendant was deemed untimely
Crushed Foot Results in Compensation
A salesman gets compensated after his foot was run over by bus
Massive Fall Leads to Massive Reward
a 30-year-old construction worker gets a massive payout after suffering a bad fall on the job.
Retired Hairdresser Files Lawsuit After Fender Bender
Retired Hairdresser sues a motorist after she is hit from behind while waiting at an intersection
Death by Drowning Results in Lawsuit
A lawsuit is filed after a young adult drowns while doing laps at a swimming facility
Accusations Lead to Brawl and Lawsuit
Accusations of money theft result in a brawl, a jaw injury, and a lawsuit.
Compensation from Fall Reduced After Appeal
A roofing mechanic is awarded compensation after a nine foot fall, but the award is reduced after appeal
Obstructed Intersection Results in a Collision
A man on a scooter gets hit in the intersection by a motorist with an obstructed view
Vehicle Crash Trial Reopened After Successful Appeal
A vehicle crash case is reopened after further review of the evidence
Shopper Gets Reward After Being Struck by Cart
Marion Hedges was enjoying a day of shopping when she was struck by a shopping cart
Parents Sue After Lead Hazard Leads to Low IQ in Child
Parents of low IQ child sued the apartment and building owner after discovering a lead hazard
Bicyclist Gets Payout After Being Hit by Door and Run Over by Bus
A bicyclist seeks compensation after being hit by a vehicle door and having his leg run over
Passenger Injured in Bus Collision
Marie Petit was a passenger on a municipal bus when she was involved in a serious traffic accident
Who Is To Blame For Trip And Fall Near Downed Fence
A woman trips and falls near a downed fence and the biggest question is, who is in charge of that fence?
Reckless Pass On Icy Road Leads To Accident
One motorist crashes her vehicle into another while attempting a reckless pass on an icy road
Doctors Sued after Delayed Diagnosis
Doctors get sued by woman for failing to diagnose her and not sending her to the emergency room
State Trooper Gets Sued After Crashing Into Motorist
A state trooper collides into a woman's vehicle while trying to respond to an urgent 911 call
Contractor sues after fall from homeowners broken ladder
A man injured himself while performing renovations due to the faulty ladder provided by the client
Dangerous Road Leads to Payout For Intoxicated Motorist
A motorist suffered heavy injuries after he was flung off his bike on a dangerous road
Nursing Home staff failed CPR results in successful lawsuit
EMS personnel discovered that his airway was obstructed by a piece of flesh that they had dislodged at the scene
Ship Captain Maimed by Sea-Worthy Boat
Ship captain Raymond Dardar was injured while working aboard the M/V Shelby Courtney ship.
Defendant in Car Accident Successfully Blames Prior Accident for Injury
He had no idea that he was about to be involved in a terrible accident.
Flip-flops cause loss of big payout after slip and fall case
A jury in Florida found the plaintiff in a slip and fall case 90% responsible for her own accident.
Minor’s death results in first case to allow punitive damages for hit and run
A family may finally have some closure after the wrongful death suit has finally come to a close.
Man Receives Award After Workplace Injury
A man was conducting a regular inspection when he noticed a rather large oil spill on the ground.
Medical Expenses in Car Accident Case Cut in Half by Jury
The trial court returned a verdict which cut the requested damages in half.
Slip-and-Fall at Target Results in Record Award
A “defendant friendly” court in Allegheny County, PA shocked observers in March of 2017.
Car Accident Could Have Been Avoided, Results in Massive Damages
A man was seriously injured when the steering wheel on the truck he was driving locked.
Elevator Accident Paralyzes Philadelphia Man
The elevator quickly rose 15 stories and crashed into the top of its elevator shaft.
The rear-ending victim doesn’t always win in New York
The person who gets hit always wins in a rear-ending scenario, right? Wrong.
Why a Summary Judgment isn’t always a victory in Personal Injury
The jury may not side with you, even if the judge does.
Judgment Affirmed for Acupuncture Plaintiff
A court considered the claims of a plaintiff who suffered from burns during acupuncture.
Thirty Million Dollar Verdict for Injured Vietnam Veteran
While waiting at a red light, a couple observed an unrelated three-car collision.
An Employer Was Liable for an Electrician’s Fall and Injury
An electrician slipped and fell approximately 14 to 16 feet and landed head-first.
Settlement Six Years After Injury Without Trial
A truck driver was delivering office furniture, when he was struck by the gate of an elevator.