Category Archives: Personal Injury
Another Kraton Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Family Sues After Death Of Chemist
The family of a Florida resident who overdosed on kratom has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the chain of smoke shops that sold him the substance. This is the latest in a spate of wrongful death lawsuits filed against kratom manufacturers and retailers. According to the lawsuit, the 41-year-old decedent was found unresponsive… Read More »
Family Files Suit Against Panera Claiming Caffeinated Lemonade Led To Cardiac Arrest
The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against Panera claiming that its caffeinated lemonade drink led to the man’s cardiac arrest. According to the lawsuit, the decedent had high blood pressure and never drank energy drinks. He believed the “Panera Charged Lemonade” was safe because… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Real Estate Company After Alligator Attack
A Florida family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a real estate company after an alligator attacked and ultimately killed their loved one while she was walking her dog in Florida. According to the lawsuit, the 85-year-old victim was walking her dog when the alligator attempted to attack the dog. She attempted to… Read More »
Georgia Supreme Court Issues Ruling In Negligent Security Cases
The Georgia Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in two consolidated negligent security cases. The cases examined the extent to which a premises owner could be held liable when a third party commits a criminal offense on their premises. The decision heralded a win for plaintiffs and was critical for maintaining the right to… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Metro After Man Is Stabbed On Bus
The family of a man who was stabbed more than 30 times has filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas metro on the grounds of negligent security and wrongful death. According to the family, the man was attacked “without provocation” and the bus driver did not intervene on his behalf, instead allowing the man… Read More »
Family Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Penn State
The family of a Penn State student who died during the first week of his freshman year has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the university. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff presented himself to their medical center with pain in his right buttocks. He had a history of blood clots and protein C… Read More »
Fatal Crash Involves 3 Vehicles And One Pedestrian
Florida Highway Patrol announced that a pedestrian was killed in a 3-vehicle crash in Bradenton, FL. The report indicated that there were 3 vehicles involved in the crash, a sedan, an SUV, and a bus. The driver of the sedan was seriously injured in addition to the death of the pedestrian. Others involved in… Read More »
Can Parents File A Personal Injury Lawsuit On Behalf Of Their Child?
If your child has been injured due to a car accident or other negligent conduct, it becomes a little trickier to file a lawsuit because the child has not reached the age of 18 yet. The courts have special procedural requirements for victims of personal injury who are under the age of 18. For… Read More »
Jacksonville Auto Accident Lawsuits And Settlements: When Can I Sue?
The State of Florida has recently enacted a new statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. Car accident lawsuits were also affected by the new rule. Whereas before, you had 4 years to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party, you now only have two years from the date of the accident…. Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Sued Over Go-Kart Injury
The parents of a teenage girl have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after their daughter suffered an injury while riding their go-karts. Cruise ship injury lawsuits are often related to excursions or attractions offered by the cruise ship. In these cases, the cruise ship has direct control over the attraction. They are responsible… Read More »