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Lawsuits Involving Simultaneous Civil & Criminal Allegations

One of the most important things to understand about personal injury cases is that the same defendant can face a civil trial and a criminal trial at the same time as two distinct cases. The civil and ...

U.S. Field Hockey Association Sued For Dangerous Court

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a teen girl that was injured during a field hockey tournament, as the ball had landed an uneven portion of the floor and then struck the girl in the head, and the ...

Bicycle Trail Proves Dangerous to Cyclists, One Woman Awarded $1.2 Million for Injury

As reported by The Press-Citizen, a woman attempting to traverse a muddy bicycle trail severely injured her brain in a fall, though she had worn a bicycle helmet, has been awarded a settlement of $1.2 ...

Facebook Cited Against Victim in Bar Accident

A woman that filed a lawsuit against a bar after being hurt in a fall, is facing her own images and messages from the social networking site Facebook in a smear campaign, as reported by the Daily ...

$212 Million to Man Disabled After Botox Use

Virginia resident D.R. has been awarded a $212 million settlement from Botox manufacturer, Allergan Inc., as the use of the drug has caused him to suffer with brain damage and other disabilities. A ...

$10 Million Award in Excessive Force Lawsuit

Christopher Harris, 31, the young man that sustained irrecoverable brain damage after being hurled into a wall by a King County deputy sheriff on May 10, 2009, has been awarded $10 million in an ...

Football Player had Headaches Before Brain Injury

Sign On San Diego news has reported that Scotty Eveland, the high school senior that collapsed during a football game from a massive brain injury that resulted in his paralysis, may have had been ...

La Salle University to Pay $7.5 Million for Brain Injury Lawsuit

According to several news outlets, La Salle University has recently agreed to pay $7.5 million to end the lawsuit filed against the college. The University has agreed to pay for the lifetime costs of ...

Woman Settles Injury Lawsuit against Target for $7 Million

An 80 year old woman from Rosemont recently settled her personal injury lawsuit against Target and a mechanical door company for $7 million. According to reports, the woman filed her lawsuit after ...

Truck Accident Victim Suffering from Brain Damage Awarded $61 Million

A jury in Northern California has awarded $61 million in a truck accident case that left the victim with permanent brain damage. Drew Bianchi, a college student, was riding in the back of a Toyota ...

Guide to Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been seriously injured due to the negligence of another person, you may be wondering if you have the right to take legal action. The truth is, not everyone will be able to file a lawsuit ...

Parents Settle Brain Injury Lawsuit in Seattle

In Maple Valley, Seattle, the parents of a young boy recently settled their personal injury lawsuit. The parents of 13 year old Zachary Lystedt filed their lawsuit against Tahoma School District after ...

Mom Sues for Son's Brain Injury

In East St. Louis, Illinois, a mother is filing a lawsuit against a high school coach and her son's school district. The mother, Shanai McLorn, claims that her son suffered a stroke during a football ...

Colorado Woman Wins Lawsuit against Insurance Company

In LaFayette, Colorado, it is reported that a woman who was engaged in a legal battle with her insurance provider just won her case. Reports indicate that the woman filed her claim because her ...

Illinois Hospital Settles Brain Injury Lawsuit for $6.5 Million

In Aurora, Illinois, a family recently settles a medical malpractice lawsuit for $6.5 million. The lawsuit was filed against Provena Mercy Medical Center after the family accused the hospital of ...

Parents Receive $11.4 Million For Child Brain Injury Lawsuit

The Associated Press is reporting that a jury recently awarded parents an $11.4 million dollar settlement after they filed a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of their child. The trial lasted ...

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