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21 May 2013, 2:56 pm
Evan Rolando Soto and Jeffrey Steven Bryce Jr. were injured and another person was killed in a Miramar, Florida collision on Saturday, news sources report. Bryce sustained critical injuries in the crash; his passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Soto, 26, sustained minor injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident; so far, no charges have been filed. It remains to be seen whether Bryce or relatives of the deceased… [read post]
21 May 2013, 7:33 am
A Chester mother is escaping charges against her for accidentally running over her 1-year-old daughter Wednesday afternoon. According to the police reports, the 23-year-old mother was at home, working on her 1999 Dodge Durango at the time of incident. She reportedly had the hood up, and was attempting to drive the vehicle from one side [...]The post Chester Mother Accidentally Runs Over 1-Year-Old Child appeared first on . [read post]
20 May 2013, 5:11 pm
According to a report from al.com, two patients have died and the Center for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health have launched an investigation of a Bessemer dialysis center. The report notes that both deaths are infection-related.
A review of state health department records has revealed that the Bessemer Kidney Center was cited for failing to meet state health standards for infection control, glove use, and disinfection of surfaces on March 15, 2012. The report… [read post]
20 May 2013, 4:54 pm
While all New Orleans wrongful death lawsuits are brought under difficult circumstances, the most tragic cases involve a loved one who suffers from the time of injury until death. When this happens, the family of the victim may be entitled to pursue a survival action in addition to the wrongful death case.
A survival action is for the recovery of damages suffered by the decedent from the time of injury until death. Specific damages that may be pursued in a survival action include medical… [read post]
20 May 2013, 1:56 pm
A 50-year-old Orlando man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a car while standing on a road in Spring Hill.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was standing on Northcliffe Boulevard when he was hit around 3:28 a.m. by a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta travelling westbound.
The collision that took place near Hayes Street sent the man onto the grass median. FHP said the man died at the scene.
The 25-year-old driver of New Port Richey was not harmed nor was his passenger,… [read post]
20 May 2013, 1:50 pm
In St. Louis County, 15-month-old Jay'lah Keith was killed after two boys were playing inside a vehicle and accidentally ran over the toddler.
On May 19, 2013 at about 4:00 p.m., one of the two boys involved had taken his mother's keys without her knowledge, accidentally shifted the car in drive and rolled forward over the toddler. Jay'lah was standing at the edge of the front yard when the car ran over her, police and relatives said. After the car began to roll from the gravel driveway into… [read post]
20 May 2013, 12:59 pm
Earlier this month a car and tractor-trailer were involved in a deadly crash that seriously injured three individuals. The accident occurred on May 2nd, right on the North Carolina and Virginia boarder on Interstate 77. This is a very typical spot for accidents to occur due to the curvaceous roads that bind the two states. According to the police reports, [...]The post Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-77 Injures 3 Earlier This Month appeared first on . [read post]
20 May 2013, 12:28 pm
Interstate 77 was full of accidents over this past weekend due to some heavy rainfall. It is always dangerous to drive fast or recklessly, especially during inclement weather. One individual learned this the hard way, when a fatal accident on Interstate 77 forced the North Carolina Highway Department of Transportation( NCDOT) to shut down the [...]The post Accident in North Charlotte Turns Fatal for One Driver appeared first on . [read post]
20 May 2013, 11:44 am
Less than two weeks ago, a woman, 63 years old, was attacked by multiple pit-bulls. The attack took place on Friday, May 10, 2013 in and town called Littlerock which is near Palmdale, CA. The woman, who later had been identified as Pamela Devitt, lost her life as a result of the attack.
The four dogs involved had not been provoked prior to the attack. According to residents of the neighborhood, many are afraid of those dogs and they have attacked before. A witness to the horrific attack said… [read post]
20 May 2013, 10:29 am
The parents of a Tennessee State football player who died on the practice field after going into cardiac arrest, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. Wayne Jones Jr. and Sonya Johns are seeking $5 million in damages on the basis that Wayne Jones III's death could have been prevented.
The lawsuit claims that the football coaches and trainer failed to provide adequate care for Jones III, a redshirt freshman defensive back. Jones III collapsed at a non-contact practice on Nov.… [read post]
20 May 2013, 3:35 am
A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000.
The mother, Ammee Price, filed the lawsuit individually and as special administrator for her deceased son, Christopher E. Price, Jr., pursuant to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. The mother received treatment at a federally-funded, community-based health center that is a public health service… [read post]
19 May 2013, 4:20 pm
Who Will Most Likely Be Named in the Resulting Lawsuits?
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013 an elderly driver plowed his 1997 Cadillac into a crowd of dozens of people at the Hikers Parade at the Trail Days festival, an annual celebration of the Appalachian Trail held in Damascus, VA. The cause of the accident is believed to be the result of a medical condition of the driver.
The driver’s car was a part of the parade. The car accelerated up to about 25 mph on a two-way bridge on… [read post]
19 May 2013, 12:50 pm
Today, a Fort Pierce woman was killed at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after being struck by a Miami Cruise Charter Bus. Officials reported that 68-year-old Cheryl Bazillius fell after exiting her SUV while waiting at the terminal for her husband. After falling, she was struck by the Miami Cruise Charter Bus. The incident is still under investigation.
A victim must prove four things when brining a car accident claim; (1) duty, (2) breach, (3) causation, and (4) damages. … [read post]
19 May 2013, 11:46 am
Saturday, May 19th, 30-year-old Cleveland Reid was found dead in the street of the Hiawassee Meadows subdivision. According to the Orange County Sherriff's Department, a shooting took place, which caused Reid's death and minor injuries to an unidentified 38-year-old man. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
From a civil standpoint, the shooter may not be the only liable party. If the Hiawassee Meadows… [read post]
19 May 2013, 10:47 am
38-year-old Marlon Brown died on the morning of May 8th after being ran over by DeLand patrolman James Harris. First, Brown was pursued by a Volusia County Sheriff's Office deputy for not wearing his seatbelt. Once Brown fled, the deputy radioed dispatchers reporting the situation. The report was intercepted by officer Ferrari who followed Brown after activating his blue lights into an open lot behind 901 S. Delaware. Witnesses advised investigators that Brown feared going back to jail and that… [read post]
18 May 2013, 9:32 am
In Clayton County, the stepfather of a 12-year-old boy has been accused of providing alcohol to minors and pleaded guilty to seven counts of second-degree child endangerment after his stepson drowned in the Meramec River.
On August 5, 2012, Todd Combs, age 43, of Affton, allegedly supplied alcohol to seven minors at a family picnic at 18800 Franklin Road, Police said.
His stepson, Christopher Marks, was last seen about 7:30 p.m. and disappeared during a group outing at Pacific Palisades… [read post]
17 May 2013, 11:41 am
The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida recently reviewed a trial court's dismissal of a wrongful death action for plaintiff's failure to comply with the pre-lawsuit requirements for medical malpractice cases. In medical malpractice cases, a plaintiff must meet certain requirements, such as investigating before filing suit and giving notice to prospective defendants before filing suit. This case ended well for the plaintiff. However, it is a good example of why it's so important to hire a… [read post]
17 May 2013, 9:11 am
The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting on a Dearborn three-vehicle crash involving a SMART bus. The accident happened on Monday, May 13th, around 3:30 p.m on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. According to police, a SMART bus struck a car when it was stopped at a traffic light, causing that car to rear end a pickup truck. As a result of the collision, the driver of the first car was killed due serious injuries sustained in the… [read post]
17 May 2013, 9:00 am
Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the concept of spoliation, is crucial to our work as a Sacramento injury law firm, a truth made evident by a recent ruling in a case involving the death of a young child.
Federal Court Cites Evidentiary Principles in Finding Park Service Negligent in Child’s… [read post]
16 May 2013, 12:26 pm
It is incredibly sad and frustrating when there are deaths and injuries that are completely unnecessary.For example, our Atlanta car accident attorneys (http://www.sclawpc.com/) recently read a tragic story involving entirely preventable death that occured last week, about a foolish street race that killed a young man and an infant boy.
Last Friday morning, 22 year old Kyrie Alassen Anderson was driving her Honda Accord on I-20 westbound near Conyers, about 25 miles outside Atlanta. She and… [read post]