Legs

Tragic Turn to Triumph: Tennessee Teen Settles for $450K After Losing Legs in St. Louis Accident

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St. Louis, MO — In a tragic incident that underscored the dangers lurking at urban intersections, Janae Edmondson, a young volleyball player from Tennessee, suffered life-altering injuries when she was struck by a car while visiting St. Louis for a tournament in February 2023. The teen lost both her legs, leading to a lawsuit against the city which has now culminated in a $450,000 settlement. The lawsuit, pressed by Edmondson’s family, cast a harsh light on both the city’s infrastructure and its monitoring of traffic and motorists. It was contended that a yield sign at … Read more

Police Recruit Alleges Loss of Both Legs Due to Extreme ‘Fight Day’ Training Session in Lawsuit

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San Diego, CA – A former police recruit is suing the city of San Diego following a catastrophic training incident which led to the amputation of both of his legs. The recruit claims that the life-altering injuries occurred during a physically intense training exercise known colloquially among participants as “Fight Day”. The lawsuit alleges severe neglect on the part of the training officers and accuses the police department of failing to ensure the safety and well-being of its trainees during a combat exercise designed to test physical limits and combat readiness. The incident in question, … Read more