Injured

Jury Awards $4.8 Million to Woman Injured in Los Angeles Car Accident, Signaling Triumph for Personal Injury Justice System

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles jury made a groundbreaking decision on March 4, 2024, awarding a substantial $4.8 million to a woman who suffered severe injuries in a car accident in Lancaster. This case sheds light on the crucial role that juries play in personal injury lawsuits, highlighting their ability to accurately assess the impact of an accident and provide fair compensation. The plaintiff sustained significant lower back injuries in the collision, which occurred in 2020 and had a profound impact on her physical well-being and professional life. The sequence of events leading … Read more

Missouri Governor’s Controversial Pardon of Former Chiefs Coach Sparks Outrage from Family of Injured Girl

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid had his sentence commuted by Missouri governor Mike Parsons on Friday. However, the family of a five-year-old girl who was seriously injured in an accident caused by Reid while he was legally impaired expressed their dismay over the decision. The attorney representing the parents of Ariel Young condemned Parsons’ action, stating that the family and many others in Missouri are appalled by it. The Young family’s attorney, Tom Porto, expressed his disgust, emphasizing that if someone drives under the influence and causes a … Read more

Family of Injured Student Files Lawsuit Against Albuquerque Public Schools After Shocking Sword Fight Incident in High School Classroom

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In an unexpected turn of events at Volcano Vista High School, a disturbing incident unfolded in a classroom when students were seen engaged in a sword fight. Disturbing footage of the incident was obtained by KOAT, revealing one student’s serious injury. As a result, the student’s family has filed a lawsuit against the school district. According to Jessica Hernandez, the student’s attorney, the incident occurred in May 2022. The video footage shows the teacher, casually leaning against a podium, observing her students wielding the weapons in combat. Hernandez expressed the family’s disbelief, … Read more

Fracking Worker Injured in Colorado Explosion Wins $30 Million Lawsuit, But Only Receives Half Due to State Caps – Advocates Call for Removal of Limitations on Jury Awards

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Greeley, Colorado – A man who suffered severe injuries while working at a fracking site in northern Colorado has been awarded $30 million in a federal court case. However, due to state laws that place limits on jury awards, the man will only receive about half of that amount. This case has brought attention to the issue of caps on damages in Colorado, with a group called Coloradans for Accountability advocating for the elimination of these limits through a measure on the ballot this November. Steve Straughen, the injured worker, is just one of many … Read more