… A 42-year-old LPN was participating in a medieval group festival at a local park. Dressed in her medieval garb, she was driving back to her house when a young man driving the other way crossed the center line, crashing first into another car then the LPN’s car. The LPN had a congenital condition, a hand deformity called Dupuytren’s Contracture. This condition prevented her fingers from straightening completely. As a result of this crash, she broke her wrist. Her Dupuytren’s Contracture got worse in that hand, preventing her from returning to work. A lawsuit was filed against the young driver. After the case was scheduled for trial, it … [Read more...]
Woman’s Dupuytren’s Contracture worsened from car crash, marriage suffers break up
November 7, 2016 by
Woman pinned to wall at super center by careless employee pushing a pallet
November 2, 2016 by
… A 29-year-old woman on disability was shopping at a local super center. As she reached for a liter of soda pop from the shelf, a careless store employee pushed a pallet into her, pinning her against the shelving. The woman injured her neck and shoulder. She eventually came under the treatment of a pain doctor. After a lawsuit was filed, the case settled for a reasonable amount. … [Read more...]
Retired music teacher slips on unsafe ceramic tile, tears his tendon, jury finds bakery chain responsible
October 24, 2016 by
… A 67-year-old retired music teacher was leaving a restaurant café on a snowy day. The café’s vestibule had a porcelain ceramic tile floor, which is very slippery when wet. The café did not provide enough safety mats for a safe walkway on the tile. The two mats that were provided were not slip-resistant. As the music teacher was about to step outside, he stepped with one foot on the exposed, wet tile. One of the mats slid under his other foot and he fell backwards, completely rupturing the tendon in his leg. He had emergency surgery and underwent several months of rehabilitation. After a hard-fought trial, a jury found that the café was … [Read more...]
Former police officer injured in crash with a rental car
October 17, 2016 by
… A 47-year-old executive assistant and former police officer was leaving a shopping center after dropping off a package for his employer. As he drove on the highway in his pickup truck, a car turned left in front of him, causing a crash. The car that hit him was leased through a rental company. After a claim was made, his case was settled with the other driver’s automobile insurance company. … [Read more...]
Student recovers settlement for injuries from hit-and-run driver’s insurance company.
October 10, 2016 by
… A 17-year-old student was a passenger in his neighbor’s van. They were on their way to the mall when a car driven by another young man hit the van. The other driver fled the scene but was later identified and admitted to his role in the crash. The young student hurt his mid-back and neck. After a claim was made with the insurer of the other vehicle, it settled out of court. … [Read more...]
Sisters injured in crash with pickup on way home from school.
October 5, 2016 by
… A 17-year-old high school junior was driving home with her younger sister when a pickup truck turned into her vehicle. She and her sister were both injured. The junior had a large gash on the back of her head which needed sutured. She also had concussion-like symptoms, including cognitive problems and dizziness. The two girls’ claims were settled after a lawsuit was filed against the other driver. … [Read more...]
Driver speeding to pick up her children wrecks into school aide’s SUV
September 23, 2016 by
… A 40-year-old part time school aide was driving her SUV with her husband and three daughters on the highway. They were returning from a wedding reception. A speeding car tried to pass them but came back into their lane, striking the left rear fender. The SUV spun counter-clockwise and hit the guardrail. The other driver was in a hurry to pick up her children from their babysitter. The school aide injured her neck and upper back in the crash. After a claim was made, the case settled with the speeding driver’s automobile insurance company. … [Read more...]
Sales person suffers airbag burn, neck sprain and concussion when oncoming car suddenly turns
September 12, 2016 by
… A 60-year-old furniture sales person was driving home from work when a car coming the other way turned into her, causing a crash. She suffered a concussion, cervical sprain and a burn on her wrist from the airbag. Since the salesperson was paid strictly on commission, her lost wages had to be calculated on her past performance. After documenting her wages, the other driver’s insurance company settled the claim for a reasonable amount. … [Read more...]
Retiree develops anxiety from car crash
September 6, 2016 by
… An 83-year-old retiree was riding in the car while his wife drove. They were going to a church picnic. As they entered the intersection with a yellow light, a car coming in the opposite direction turned left in front of them. There was a crash. The retiree had chest injuries and a cervical strain, but his main problem was anxiety attacks that developed after the crash. After a lawsuit was filed, a Board of Arbitrators awarded the full amount available. … [Read more...]
Man’s shoulder injured when clerk at big box store drops wooden post on him
September 2, 2016 by
A 50-year-old bridge painter was in a large retail super store purchasing lumber to build a deck at home. A store employee who was helping the painter lift a large post from a high shelf dropped his end. The other end struck the painter's shoulder and knocked him to the ground. The painter had two rotator cuff tears requiring surgery. He was eventually able to return to work with some difficulty. The super store initially denied all liability. The case settled shortly before trial for a substantial sum. … [Read more...]
