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Off-Duty Officer in Illinois Faces Lawsuit After Tragic Holiday Party Incident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

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Chicago, IL – A tragic incident has unfolded involving a police officer accused of causing the death of a woman while driving under the influence. The officer, who had attended a holiday work party, reportedly struck the woman as she walked on a sidewalk. According to authorities, the event occurred late Friday night when the officer, allegedly intoxicated, lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road and onto the sidewalk, fatally injuring the pedestrian, identified as a 47-year-old local resident. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced … Read more

Sonoma Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured; Suspect in Custody

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Sonoma, CA — A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after being struck by a fleeing vehicle in Sonoma late Friday evening, triggering a police search that culminated in an arrest the following day. The incident, which took place near the intersection of Leveroni Road and Fryer Creek Drive around 9:00 p.m., involved a local resident, Richard Ebert, who was walking along the roadway. Authorities reported that after hitting Ebert, the driver left the scene without stopping to offer help. California Highway Patrol officers launched an investigation immediately following the accident. Their efforts led to the apprehension … Read more

Jury Awards $2 Million in Medical Malpractice Case After Botched Hysterectomy Leaves Patient with Chronic Pain

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Albany, GA – In a recent legal showdown at the Dougherty County Superior Court, Michelle and Jesse White were awarded a substantial $2 million in damages following a medical malpractice case centered around complications from a surgery performed by Dr. Donna R. Graf-Blow of Albany OB-GYN. The ruling came after the plaintiffs argued that Dr. Graf-Blow caused permanent damage to Michelle’s ureter during a robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy in August 2016. The Whites, represented by attorneys Robert D. Howell, J. Jeffrey Helms, and Casey Gray of Helms Law Firm, initially sought $900,000 in damages. The case … Read more

Hit-and-Run on Meridian Street Leaves Woman Injured; San Jacinto Police Seek Witnesses

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San Jacinto, CA — A pedestrian accident early Sunday in San Jacinto has left a woman injured after a hit-and-run incident, authorities reported. The collision occurred on Meridian Street near Beringer Drive at about 8:00 a.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Initial reports indicate that the driver fled the scene immediately following the collision with the pedestrian. Emergency responders, who arrived shortly after the incident, transported the injured woman to a nearby hospital. Although her injuries were significant, they were reported as non-life-threatening. Her identity has not … Read more