I came across an article that very well explained the problem of overloaded big-rigs and the dangers they pose to themselves and other vehicles on our roadways. We often hear about big-rig drivers losing control of their vehicles and slamming into others on the road. Often, these types of accidents…
Today, we settled a California teenager’s case against General Motors for an undisclosed amount in a product liability lawsuit involving defective quality of glass on the GMC Yukon sport utility vehicle. Our client, Michael (last name omitted), only 16 at the time of the incident lost his left eye after…
A Massachusetts jury has awarded $10 million to a 58-year-old woman who suffered severe brain damage after she was hit by a public transit bus while waiting to get to work, the Boston Globe reports. After the bus crash, Louise Scialdone is reportedly not able to work and has serious…
A 48-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man died after a trailer being towed by a truck on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Baldwin Park came loose and resulted in a four-vehicle crash. Gil Tae Kim reportedly died on the scene of head injuries he suffered in the crash, according to…
Tire tread separation may have caused a fatal SUV rollover crash near Cordelia, which killed one woman and injured four others. According to an article in The Reporter , 65-year-old Kalo Lolo of San Mateo died after she was ejected from the Isuzu Trooper sport utility vehicle. The accident reportedly…
Here is a brief compilation of dog bite incidents and dog attacks from all over the country. Vicious dog attack: A man in Wapato, Wash. reportedly lost his leg in a vicious dog attack and is still recovering from his injuries. According to an article in KIMA TV’s Web site,…
The family of an Ohio nursing home resident has filed a lawsuit against a male nurse accused of raping a partially paralyzed patient and sexually abusing at least 13 others. According to an article in the Port Clinton News Herald, the lawsuit alleges that nightshift nurse John Riems, 49, physically…
The city of Norfolk in Virginia has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman whose son suffered severe brain injuries after being hit by a truck driven by a city employee. The Virginian-Pilot newspaper reports that the lawsuit was filed by Renee Wilson on…
A 70-year-old Huntington Beach man died after he was hit by a car as he crossed at Bolsa Chica Street and Edinger Avenue. According to an article in The Orange County Register, John B. Carpenter was struck by a 2002 Chevy Impala driven by 83-year-old Shirley Constans. Officials said Carpenter…
A Santa Rosa woman, who was badly injured and scarred in a ferocious dog attack two years ago, has received a $1 million settlement, an amount that equals the upper limit of the dog owner’s insurance policy. According to an article in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Wendy Rydberg received…