Accident

Golf Cart Accident Results in Significant Jury Award for Injured Golfer and Partner

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A recent jury verdict has awarded significant damages to a golfer and his wife following a golf cart accident that left the golfer with severe injuries. The decision highlights the potential hazards associated with golf courses, and the responsibilities of those who operate them. The incident occurred in 2018 when the golfer, Jason N., was working at a local course and was injured while riding in a golf cart driven by a course manager. After the cart struck a hazard area, Jason N. sustained injuries that have had a lasting impact … Read more

Seven-Year Legal Battle Ends in $250,000 Award for Parade Accident Victim Amid Emotional Trauma Claims

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HOUSTON — A former city commissioner and dedicated volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team has been awarded $500,000 by a jury following a golf cart incident that occurred during a parade in 2018. The accident, which the plaintiff says has left him with ongoing physical and emotional challenges, will ultimately yield him $250,000. John Branch, the injured party, reported that the incident took place during the Booker T. Washington High School Anniversary Parade in October of that year. According to court records, Michael Kubosh, a former member of the Houston City Council, was positioned … Read more

Cleveland County Mourns the Loss of Dedicated County Judge Jimmy Cummings Following Tragic Accident

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CLEVELAND COUNTY, Ark. — The community of Cleveland County is mourning the loss of County Judge Jimmy Cummings, who died in a car accident on August 28, 2025. He was involved in a single-vehicle incident near Kingsland, leading to a significant outpouring of grief and condolences from various leaders. Cummings was in his first term as the county judge, a role that he took on with a commitment to public service and community welfare. His tenure, though brief, was marked by a dedication to the needs and concerns of local residents. In response to Cummings’s … Read more

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Jury Ruling: Mazda Dealership Not Liable in Post-Work Accident Injury Case

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A Texas appeals court ruled Wednesday that a jury’s determination regarding two employees at a Mazda dealership is backed by substantial evidence and cannot be overturned by a judge. The decision centers on a car accident that left one employee, Irma Vanessa Villegas, with severe injuries, including paralysis and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred in December 2013 when Christian Ruiz, a co-worker at Rudolph Mazda, struck Villegas with his vehicle after a social gathering following work. This event had involved the consumption of beer, yet both employees tested below the legal limit for … Read more