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Michael Damaso / 07-02-2020 / E-Scooter Accidents

E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular on Orlando streets and sidewalks as more residents and those visiting the area are using them to get around town. Orlando’s ordinance allows each scooter company to send 200-400 scooters, with a total limit of 1,800 e-scooters in the city. Popular e-scooter companies such as Lime, offer access to their […]

Michael Damaso / 04-17-2020 / Personal Injury

Determining how much your personal injury case is worth depends on the extent of your injuries and the facts surrounding your case. The value of a personal injury case is not just determined by medical bills and property damage. Many times, additional compensation can and should be awarded to an injured person as a result […]

Doug / 06-19-2014 / Dangerous

In 2013, on July 29th, thousands of 20-pound propane tanks exploded off County Road 448 in Tavares, FL. Eight people were seriously injured including being critically burned in the conflagration that shut down the Blue Rhino processing plant. Investigators are now stating that, as was expected, the explosion was caused by human error. (Orlando Sentinel) […]

Doug / 06-04-2014 / Consumer Safety

Falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits, making up 21.3% of visits. Of that 8 million, a million involve slip and falls (12% of total falls). Over 9 million disabling slip ad falls occur per year. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has linked flooring material as a direct contributing factor in […]

Doug / 05-28-2014 / Consumer Safety

Decades ago a there was a famous suit brought against McDonald’s, involving a patron spilling coffee on themselves and being severely burned as a result of the excessively hot beverage. The case made headlines after the elderly patron was awarded nearly 3 million in 1994, for her injuries. In the years following that case suits […]

Doug / 03-27-2014 / Consumer Safety

On March 20th, Bedz King operating out of Arlington, Texas, recalled approximately 2,900 bunk beds with side ladders. The bunk beds have been recalled due to a discovered entrapment risk posed by the beds having a protruding corner post, which exceeds the industry standard of 5mm. The recalled bunk beds were sold in twin over […]

Doug / 11-19-2013 / Consumer Safety

As technology advances so must the law in order to provide remedy disputes involving social media and other internet claims. Advertising on social media has presented a new way for companies to gain attention of possible consumers. Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter are increasingly popular among users and this drives the desire to […]

Doug / 11-05-2013 / Injury

In various states there has been an emerging trend of websites targeting revenge on past relationships, by allowing users to post nude and sexually explicit photographs online for the world to see. Women in both Texas and Florida have come forward with complaints of having found photographs of themselves posted on these websites. The photos […]

Doug / 10-31-2013 / Consumer Safety

Every year people of all ages take part of the festivities that Halloween has become known for: haunted houses, scary masks and candy. What they don’t always think of are how wrong it can all go if not done safely. Halloween can be just as festive as any other holiday, but has the potential for […]

Doug / 09-23-2013 / Dangerous

The Palm Beach Post ran an article announcing that a 75-year-old Boca Raton widow won $3.8 million on Friday after a jury found two tobacco companies responsible for her husband’s death. Kathleen Gafney Hanners filed suit on her husband, Frank Gafney’s behalf after he died in 1995 at the age of 59 from lung cancer. […]

Doug / 08-28-2013 / Dangerous

The Orlando Sentinel ran an article this week about Zack Darlington, a top high school quarterback prospect who plays for Apopka High School, and the unfortunate concussion he suffered last weekend in a game against Byrnes (S.C.) High School. Zack, a high school senior, has committed to play his college football at the University of […]

Doug / 08-17-2013 / Auto Accidents

A tragic accident occurred yesterday on Disney property, leading many to be concerned over the safety of the theme park operations. A female Orlando resident, passed away yesterday when her vehicle collided with a Disney Magical Express bus near the Epcot theme park. It is unclear how the accident occurred, however reports from the Florida Highway Patrol indicate […]

Doug / 07-30-2013 / Dangerous

Sometime between 10:30 and 11:00pm Monday night an explosion rocked Tavares neighborhoods in Lake County, Florida. Two massive booms came from the nearby Blue Rhino Propane plant. The plant, which was built in 2004, is where retail sized, 20-gallon propane tanks are recycled and refilled. Three workers were seriously injured and rushed to Orlando Regional […]

Doug / 06-18-2013 / Personal Injury

In this day of connectedness and mobility it’s hard to stay away from your online social profiles. Whether it be Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Flickr, Google +, Vine, LinkedIn, etc., etc., etc., and so on we are constantly connecting, talking, interfacing, posting, and tumbling. But are you thinking about how your online interactions can impact […]

Doug / 05-14-2013 / Dangerous

It is difficult enough to sustain an injury caused by a defective product. When that product is manufactured outside of the United States it gets worse. Subjecting manufacturers outside the United States to the authority of our courts in has proven to be a daunting and burdensome task. Our legislature understands that something needs to […]

Doug / 04-23-2013 / Dangerous

In late April of 2009 a young man and his friends were leaving a bar located near UCF (University of Central Florida) after a night out. As they crossed the parking lot headed home, one of the young women in the party was set upon by a group of unknown men. They tackled her and […]

Doug / 02-27-2012 / Boat Accidents

With spring approaching, swimming season in Florida will be here soon. Swimming in pools, lakes and Florida’s many beaches is one of the most popular spring and summer activities, especially for children and teenagers. While it can be fun, it remains one of the most dangerous activities as well. Here are some statistics about swimming […]

Doug / 05-10-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Tri City Herald, the Prosser school district has settled a personal injury lawsuit with a former student who suffered a hand injury in shop class five years ago. The school district agreed to pay Juan Copado $75,000 in damages related to a November 2006 accident in Prosser High School. Copado, now 18, suffered […]

Doug / 05-05-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the San Francisco Gate, A Sacramento jury has returned a verdict against the City of Sacramento in a lawsuit alleging traumatic brain injury and other severe injuries. Cathy Liu was beginning her residency at UC Davis when she went out on a morning jog and was hit by a car. Liu was a […]

Doug / 04-28-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the Daily Markets, a Pima County Superior Court has found that BCI Coca-Cola Bottling Company is responsible for personal injury a woman suffered after slipping and falling. The plaintiff identified as Metzler, a 26 year old kindergarten teacher stopped at a local Fry’s grocery store. While shopping, she slipped and fell on water […]

Doug / 04-25-2011 / Personal Injury

According to PR USA, the Colorado Supreme Court has decided to review a 2010 Colorado Court of Appeals decision involving the collateral source rule. The central issue is whether a Colorado personal injury defendant can introduce evidence of the actual amount a health care provider received for a plaintiff’s injuries. In a Wal-Mart injury case, […]

Doug / 04-21-2011 / Truck Accident

According to The Tennessean, a Brentwood bicyclist has filed a lawsuit against a Franklin construction company and its truck driver after a near-fatal collision. Michael Montgomery, 58, filed a suit in Williamson County Circuit Court naming Civil Constructors Inc. and Curtis Tipton and Citicapital Commercial Leasing Corp as defendants. Montgomery alleges Tipton negligently and recklessly […]

Doug / 04-20-2011 / Personal Injury

According to The Madison Record, RCS Construction Inc., has agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit brought on as a result of a conveyor belt injury. David Philips sued RCS Construction Inc over a conveyor belt made by PKM Machine, now known as Siem Ag-PKM GMBLL. The settlement comes after RCS lost a summary judgment […]

Doug / 04-15-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the Madison Record, defendants George Paynic and Paynic Home for Funerals has moved to dismiss a lawsuit alleging personal injury on the property. According to the complaint, Pansy Rodgers claims she was visiting the funeral home in 2008 when she fell and was injured. The trial is set for Monday. The defendants are […]

Doug / 03-29-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the Louisiana Record, Ford Motor Co is named as a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit caused by asleep-at-the-wheel driver. Everett Chad Ganier filed a lawsuit against the automaker, Inner Parish Security Corp., Darryl J. Batiste and ABC Insurer in Jefferson Parish District Court. The case was then moved to federal court in […]

Doug / 03-23-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Bloomberg, Toyota Motor Corp won a small victory in a personal injury lawsuit brought on by 81 Toyota owner plaintiffs. A judge’s ruling granted the company access to insurance and financial data of plaintiffs suing the auto maker over economic losses they claim to have suffered as a result of sudden acceleration defects […]

Doug / 03-15-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Cook County, IL, a 22-year old man was awarded $8.1 million in a personal injury lawsuit. The man visited a home containing a built-in pool. He dove into what he believed was the deep end when the pool was designed in such a manner that both ends were shallow and the middle of […]

Doug / 03-14-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Media Bistro, Denise Herron has received a judgment award of $3.2 million from an LA Superior Court Judge in her personal injury case. Herron suffered personal injuries, job loss and repeated surgeries after a visit to the Greek Theatre. According to court documents, Herron and her boyfriend went to the Greek Theatre to […]

Doug / 03-04-2011 / Personal Injury

According to AVVO, two Missouri women were allegedly injured by a prop during a “Billy Elliot” Broadway performance in 2009. “Billy Elliot” opened on Broadway back in 2008. Since then, it has received 10 Tony Awards. The two women, who hail from Kansas City, Missouri, were hospitalized following the injuries they allegedly sustained while sitting […]

Doug / 03-03-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Valley News Live, in North Dakota, an appeals court reversed a ruling that allowed an insurance company to be sued. The family members of 2 daughters who were killed on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in a house fire were looking to sue an insurance company for wrongful death and personal injury. In […]

Doug / 03-02-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the Seattle Times, a personal injury lawsuit regarding a Tacoma Washington man and a sheriff’s deputy has finally been settled. Christopher Sean Harris was allegedly injured when a sheriff’s deputy pushed him into a concrete wall. According to a report by the Seattle Times, the family agreed to a $10 million settlement. Harris […]

Doug / 02-24-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Southeast Texas Record, following the assault of another woman by a female employee, Dallas-based WFC Limited Partnership, doing business as World Finance Corporation, is being sued. WFC Limited Partnership and its employee, Zanobia Jones, are being sued by Pam Atkins. Ms. Atkins filed the lawsuit against the two on January 19th, 2011. Originally, […]

Doug / 02-23-2011 / Personal Injury

According to Metro West Daily News, Norma Shulman was a spectator at the Boston Marathon in April of 2007 when she was hit by a state police sergeant on his motorcycle. As a result, she is suing the Massachusetts State Police for negligence, among other claims. In the investigation, Shulman alleges that Sgt. Dennis Bertulli […]

Doug / 02-22-2011 / Personal Injury

According to New York Times, the Broadway Musical, “Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark” has received 2 safety violations from New York State’s Department of Labor. Both violations were issued following personal injuries that occurred last year involving an actor who fell during a performance as well as two other actors who were injured during […]

Doug / 02-18-2011 / Personal Injury

Holly Averyt, a Wyoming truck driver, was awarded $15 million for personal injury after she suffered an injury while making a delivery to a Wal-Mart in Greeley, Colorado. On December 13th, 2007, Averyt allegedly slipped on some grease and ice on a receiving dock. Averyt filed suit and on November 5th of the following year, […]

Doug / 02-17-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the West Virginia Record, a woman is suing National Tire & Battery for personal injury after she was injured at its Barboursville property. Melissa Mynes claims she was on the property in September for the purpose of purchasing tires for her vehicle. Mynes claims she tripped over a defect in the concrete sidewalk […]

Doug / 02-09-2011 / Personal Injury

According to the Southeast Texas Record, an air conditioner installed who sued his employer for personal injury is set for deposition by the defense. Troy Lakey claims he hurt his back while working for Efficient Systems on July 2007. Lakey claims he was at a customer’s residence when he suffered a severe herniation of his […]

Doug / 02-03-2011 / Auto Accidents

According to the Southeast Texas Record, a 2009 automobile accident is subject of a personal injury lawsuit. Brenda Williams, of Beaumont, filed a lawsuit against Dora Richard claiming headaches, neck, back and shoulder injuries, and incurred medical costs. Williams claims she was driving on Garner Street when defendant failed to yield the right-of-way on a […]

Doug / 01-31-2011 / Personal Injury

Former University of Southern California running back Stafon Johnson filed a lawsuit against the school and an assistant conditioning coach for a personal injury. Johnson claims the coach’s negligence caused an accident and that he suffered a crushed throat because of it. Johnson was bench-pressing 275 pounds in 2009 when the bar dropped or fell […]

Doug / 01-27-2011 / Personal Injury

An eight year-old personal injury suit is finally getting its day in court. Margaret Davenport sued Jason Krankle, alleging a vehicle collision in Alton caused her personal injuries, back and neck injuries. The case went to the jury and the panel agreed on an award of $8,000 in damages. Davenport sought at least $11,000 in […]

Doug / 01-26-2011 / Personal Injury

Sen. James Alesi, a Monroe County Republican, dropped a personal injury lawsuit after a storm of criticism in his district. The Rochester state senator dropped his negligence and personal injury lawsuit against several constituents. Sen. James Alesi sued homeowners and builders of a home for injury, alleging the couple wrongly allowed him to hurt himself […]

Doug / 01-25-2011 / Personal Injury

Daniel Bingham filed a personal injury lawsuit against Streamline Production Systems in 2009, in Jefferson County District Court. Bingham alleges a line heater explosion caused him to suffer physical injuries, physical pain, suffering and mental anguish, lost earnings, medical costs and physical impairment. Bingham claims he was working for Milestone Operating in 2008 when a […]

Doug / 01-24-2011 / Personal Injury

Christopher Harris suffered a catastrophic brain injury when a sheriff’s deputy ran up and shoved him in a wall. The Harris family sued King County for personal injury and settled the lawsuit for $10 million. Harris suffered permanent brain and spinal damage in 2005, cannot longer talk, walk or feed himself and requires 24-hour care […]

Doug / 01-21-2011 / Personal Injury

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, has his hands busy with several legal systems and court appearances. Assange may need to add the Florida court system to his next stop, as a Florida man is suing him for personal injury. David Pitchford, of Key West, fired off a formal complaint and paid $350 to sue Assange […]

Doug / 01-20-2011 / Personal Injury

A Kansas City judge dismissed a personal injury lawsuit with prejudice against Kansas City Southern Railway. Patricia Madison, a KCS railroad employee, filed a suit last fall alleging she tripped over a section of track and suffered injuries. Madison alleged a switchboard operator changed track direction without informing her. Madison states she was working for […]

Doug / 01-19-2011 / Personal Injury

A Mason County EMS supervisor is a co-defendant in a personal injury lawsuit, alleging he injured a motorcyclist while operating an ambulance. Richard D. Knopp filed a lawsuit in Mason Circuit Court alleging John Bryant’s actions caused him emotional and physical injuries. In his filing, he states he was on his Suzuki motorcycle behind one […]

Doug / 01-18-2011 / Personal Injury

The City Council of Portland has agreed to pay $44,043.26 to settle a personal injury lawsuit filed because of actions of a former police officer. Edassa Argo, 28, of Portland, filed a personal injury suit alleging former Office Ronald Frashour rammed into her car while responding to an emergency call. In August of 2008, Frashour […]

Doug / 01-17-2011 / Personal Injury

A River Coast police officer injured in a 2008 car crash while at work is set to receive an award of $3.1 million for his personal injury. Patrol office Michael Victor responded to an emergency call of possible shots fired at a convenience store. He collided with a vehicle driven by a River Forest resident, […]

Doug / 01-14-2011 / Personal Injury

Playing golf is not as dangerous as powered paragliding, but according to one golf enthusiast, he unjustly suffered an injury at the hands of his golfing partner. Dr. Anoop Kapoor and Dr. Azad Anand were playing a round of gold in 2002 when a rogue ball shot by Dr. Kapoor hit his friend in the […]