Injury Newsroom

U.S. Soldiers, Medics Suffer Traumatic Brain Injuries Overseas

Maria Martuccio — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:33 GMT

U.S. Soldiers, Medics Suffer Traumatic Brain Injuries OverseasWhen we think about the noble young men and women who serve our country, we don’t always think about the injuries they sustain overseas – no matter how minor or severe. According

Small Police Department Faces Internal and External Lawsuits

Maria Martuccio — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:56:41 GMT

Small Police Department Faces Internal and External LawsuitsAt the small police department in Sierra Madre, Calif., personal injury lawsuits are being filed by citizens against police officers as well as within the department itself. There is turmoil within, with three

McDonald's Hep A Outbreak Causes Personal Injury Lawsuit

Maria Martuccio — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:24:43 GMT

McDonald’s 'Hepatitis A' Outbreak Results in Personal Injury LawsuitPersonal injury attorneys in Illinois are filing a class action lawsuit against a McDonald’s chain in Milan, Ill. The case focuses on customer Cody Patterson who became ill after eating

Banana Farmers Allegedly Made Sterile by Field Chemicals

Maria Martuccio — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:55:14 GMT

Banana Farmers Made Sterile by Field ChemicalsFraudulent Personal Injury Claims by Nicaraguan Banana Farmers Threaten Legitimate Ones The chemical pesticide DBCP, or dibromochloropropane, was utilized on banana farms until 1979, two years after it was linked to sperm damage

Boston Subway Operator Texts Girlfriend, Injures Passengers In Collision

Maria Martuccio — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:37:06 GMT

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) workers are no longer allowed to carry cell phones on duty thanks to the idiocy of one man. Simply unable to wait, MBTA driver Aiden Quinn texted his girlfriend and subsequently caused a Green Line

Personal Injury from Zicam Cold Remedy

Maria Martuccio — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:43:13 GMT

Personal Injury Results from Use of “Zicam Cold Remedy” Zicam may cure the common cold, but may also lead to loss of taste and smell. “Zicam Cold Remedy,” an over the counter drugstore nasal spray, may cure the

NYC Transit Veteran Worker Wins $13 Million Lawsuit Against City

Morgan Brickley — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:07:16 GMT

NYC Transit worker George Nunez suffered from severe injuries following a 30 foot fall at work. The fall came as a result of an unsecured plank walkway. It was reported on June 15, 2009 that he won a $13 million lawsuit against the city, and has lingering brain damage and other physical complications from the incident.

'New' Chrysler Exempt from Old (and Future) Lawsuits, GM Might Be Too

Morgan Brickley — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:30 GMT

'New' Chrysler Exempt from Old (and Future) Lawsuits, GM Might Be Too When Italian automaker Fiat bought struggling Chrysler, the deal exempted the new company from all liability in pending lawsuits from malfunctions in Chrysler vehicles produced or sold

Steiff CEO Faces $80M Lawsuit

Morgan Brickley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:01:18 GMT

Steiff Toys CEO Accused of Sexual Harassment, Faces $80M Lawsuit According to the Associated Press, a marketing executive for the well known toy maker Steiff filed an $80 million sexual harassment lawsuit against the company's CEO, accusing him

Personal Injury Lawsuits Too Much for MTA

Maria Martuccio — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Personal Injury Lawsuits Too Much for MTAEvery year, New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority drops between $30 and $60 million on payouts for personal injury lawsuits filed against the organization.According to The Village Voice, the MTA has been "cash