A 52 year old woman was at the zoo with her boyfriend and her boyfriends two teenage daughters. As they approached the elephant exhibit, she stepped off the path to look at a rabbit in the bushes. The zoo had partially removed some metal posts cutting them off unevenly at their bases. She tripped and fell on the remnants of a post, falling and severely injuring her wrist. A lawsuit was filed and zoo employees were called in for depositions. The case settled on the eve of trial. … [Read more...]
Nurse breaks her foot stepping into hole in shopping center parking lot
September 2, 2016 by
A 45-year-old nurse was taking her son for a haircut. After she parked her car, as she was walking through the nearby parking lot, she stepped into a depression in the pavement, breaking a bone in her foot. Since her husband was disabled, she was the sole wage earner in the family. She missed several weeks of work and lost the opportunity for a new job she was pursuing. She was eventually compensated for her lost wages and pain and suffering at a private settlement mediation held by the parties. … [Read more...]
Clerk at food coop crashes cart into woman looking at merchandise
September 2, 2016 by
An 82-year-old widow was shopping at a local food cooperative. As she bent over to look at a display shelf, she was barreled over by a supply cart pushed recklessly by one of the cooperative?s employees. Her pelvis was cracked, and she had to spend time in a nursing facility for rehab. The claim against the food cooperative eventually settled. … [Read more...]
Shopper injured when store employees drop a large mattress on her
September 2, 2016 by
A 24-year-old clerk was at a big-box store to pick up some merchandise for her employer. As she was walking through the store, a large mattress being moved by three store employees fell over on her, striking her on the head. The clerk injured her neck, back and hips and sought medical treatment with a chiropractor. The big-box store settled the claim after negotiations. … [Read more...]
Salesman slips on hotel’s tile entrance more suitable for indoor use
September 2, 2016 by
A 50-year-old salesman was unloading his car at a hotel?s front entrance. It was snowing and the weather was frigid. The outdoor surface of the hotel entrance was ceramic tile, a material more suited to indoor than outdoor use. The salesman slipped on the icy tile, seriously aggravating a pre-existing condition in his neck. The salesman's spinal surgeon recommended neck surgery. Since the responsible hotel was located outside of Pennsylvania, a local attorney was used to obtain a reasonable settlement. … [Read more...]
Business man needs multiple knee surgeries after flight attendants strike his knee with beverage cart
September 2, 2016 by
A 32-year-old project manager fell asleep in an aisle seat on a plane trip heading to a job. As the flight attendants pushed the beverage cart down the narrow aisle, the leading edge of the cart slammed into his bent knee. The project manager needed multiple surgeries to repair the damage to his knee. The first trial against the airline resulted in a verdict for the defense, but a new trial was ordered because of the defense attorney's improper remarks to the jury. The case then settled before the second trial began. … [Read more...]
