Accident

Iowa Court Excludes State From Lawsuit After Tragic Ride Accident Claims Young Boy’s Life

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Altoona, Iowa — In a recent legal decision, state park inspectors have been cleared of any liability in a tragic incident that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy at Adventureland amusement park in 2021. The young victim, identified as Michael Jaramillo, lost his life when the raft he was sharing with his family capsized on the Raging River ride. The accident also resulted in injuries to his brother and father. The rafting attraction has remained closed following the mishap. In the wake of the tragedy, the Jaramillo family initiated legal action not only … Read more

$10.5 Million Awarded in Tragic Arlington Heights Bicycle Accident Lawsuit

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Arlington Heights, Illinois – A tragic bicycle accident that resulted in the death of a 45-year-old woman led to a Cook County jury granting a $10.5 million award to her husband. The incident, which occurred over two years ago in Arlington Heights, highlighted safety issues surrounding local traffic and led to a significant legal judgment this week. Sylwia Jarosz was cycling north on Wilke Road near Lake Cook Road on September 29, 2022, when she was fatally struck. Lawyers representing her family stated that she had been complying with traffic laws, stopped at a red … Read more

$10 Million Awarded to Teen Severely Injured in Jefferson County HVAC Workplace Accident

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Birmingham, Alabama — A Jefferson County jury delivered a $10 million verdict to a former teenage employee who suffered catastrophic injuries at a local HVAC company back in 2019. Destiny Longs, then only 17 years old, endured severe injuries following a workplace accident which allegedly violated Alabama child labor laws. The lawsuit, initiated by Destiny’s mother, Denisha Longs, highlighted the hazardous working conditions at the facilities run by Comfort Systems USA (Midsouth) and H&M Mechanical Inc., both companies specializing in commercial HVAC systems. Destiny was assigned to the facility by her employer, InTime Staffing LLC, … Read more

Jury Awards $411 Million to Injured Texas Worker Following Refinery Accident in Louisiana

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Baton Rouge, La. – A staggering $411 million judgement was rendered by a Baton Rouge jury in favor of a Texas man who suffered severe injuries while working at a refinery in Lake Charles. The compensation is designated for his extensive medical care, ongoing pain, emotional suffering, and significant loss of life enjoyment. Jose Valdivia, 28, experienced a traumatic incident that drastically altered his life. While employed as a scaffolding contractor at a Phillips 66 refinery operated by Brock Services, Valdivia sustained critical spinal cord injuries. The event occurred on Aug. 2, 2022, when a … Read more