Archive for December, 2008

What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Personal injury lawsuits are filed by individuals or their representatives who are injured due to the negligence of another person. The most common personal injury cases include automobile accidents, slip and fall, assault and battery, medical malpractice and product liability. Injuries may be either…

$9 Million Award Upheld In Florida Medical Malpractice Case

A Judge has upheld a family’s medical malpractice lawsuit claim against doctor. The family of the 12 year old was awarded $9 million, but 10 years after his wrongful death. Leading West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers who specialize in doctor injury lawsuits are educating Floridians on a recent judgment.

Filing Lawsuits After Death Resulting From Personal Injury

If someone who suffers from a personal injury dies, their heirs may recover damages through a lawsuit. Much depends upon whether a person dies as a result of the injuries or dies from unrelated causes. If a person injured in an accident subsequently dies because of those injuries, that person’s heirs may recover money through the courts via a lawsuit. Each state has laws permitting an action when one party causes the wrongful death of another.

Possible Lawsuit In Wal-Mart Trampling Case

Jordan Hecht, a personal-injury attorney retained by Mr. Damour’s three sisters, said Wal-Mart didn’t have enough security guards at the Long Island store and the staff wasn’t properly trained. “Hundreds of stores around the country have these kinds of sales, but a tragedy only happens if you don’t prepare,” Mr. Hecht said. “You need to have people line up in a queue in an orderly fashion, with people giving them updates.”