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Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M

Federal judge awarded $3.3 million to Jeffrey Smith after snowmobile crash into camouflaged Army helicopter due to government negligence.

10k for man seen on holiday and in sauna after claiming he suffered claustrophobia and could not fly after being trapped in lift

Evidence contradicted Robert Smith's claims of severe psychological distress after being trapped in an elevator.

Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M

Federal judge awarded $3.3 million to Jeffrey Smith after snowmobile crash into camouflaged Army helicopter due to government negligence.

10k for man seen on holiday and in sauna after claiming he suffered claustrophobia and could not fly after being trapped in lift

Evidence contradicted Robert Smith's claims of severe psychological distress after being trapped in an elevator.
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Court slashes injury award after man is seen on holiday and in sauna after claiming he suffered claustrophobia and couldn't fly following lift incident

Robert Smith's personal injury claim faced scrutiny due to evidence of his activities after the incident.

Mother of man assaulted by Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes 'absolutely disgusted' by All-Star award

Elaine McCarthy condemned the All-Star award given to Mr. Hayes, questioning the morality of honoring convicted individuals.

Court slashes injury award after man is seen on holiday and in sauna after claiming he suffered claustrophobia and couldn't fly following lift incident

Robert Smith's personal injury claim faced scrutiny due to evidence of his activities after the incident.

Mother of man assaulted by Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes 'absolutely disgusted' by All-Star award

Elaine McCarthy condemned the All-Star award given to Mr. Hayes, questioning the morality of honoring convicted individuals.
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#lawsuit

Woman Vows to Sue SFPD For Violent Jaywalking Arrest That Left Her With a Concussion, Separated Shoulder

A mother of five plans to sue SFPD after suffering a concussion and separated shoulder during a violent jaywalking arrest.

Voyage past the Golden Gate to scatter father's ashes ends in bloody plunge beside tourist mecca: lawsuit

Neptune Society faces lawsuit for negligence after incident during memorial boat trip, leading to injuries from collision and unsafe practices.

Personal injury firm sues TD Bank after loss in fraud scheme

A personal injury firm sued TD Bank for $146,000 lost in a check fraud scheme, claiming negligence in failing to warn about past fraud risks.

Family of student seriously injured in fall sues Northeastern sorority

Northeastern University student Sarah Cox's family sues her sorority and property manager for over $10 million after a serious injury from a fall.

An American Airlines passenger is suing, saying a bag fell from a faulty overhead bin and caused her permanent, disabling injuries

American Airlines faces a negligence lawsuit after an overhead locker incident caused serious injuries to a passenger.

Woman Vows to Sue SFPD For Violent Jaywalking Arrest That Left Her With a Concussion, Separated Shoulder

A mother of five plans to sue SFPD after suffering a concussion and separated shoulder during a violent jaywalking arrest.

Voyage past the Golden Gate to scatter father's ashes ends in bloody plunge beside tourist mecca: lawsuit

Neptune Society faces lawsuit for negligence after incident during memorial boat trip, leading to injuries from collision and unsafe practices.

Personal injury firm sues TD Bank after loss in fraud scheme

A personal injury firm sued TD Bank for $146,000 lost in a check fraud scheme, claiming negligence in failing to warn about past fraud risks.

Family of student seriously injured in fall sues Northeastern sorority

Northeastern University student Sarah Cox's family sues her sorority and property manager for over $10 million after a serious injury from a fall.

An American Airlines passenger is suing, saying a bag fell from a faulty overhead bin and caused her permanent, disabling injuries

American Airlines faces a negligence lawsuit after an overhead locker incident caused serious injuries to a passenger.
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#negligence

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claims provide victims fair compensation while ensuring accountability for negligent acts.

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The Appellate Division overturned a summary judgment favoring Long Island University, allowing a personal injury negligence case to proceed.

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claims provide victims fair compensation while ensuring accountability for negligent acts.

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The Appellate Division overturned a summary judgment favoring Long Island University, allowing a personal injury negligence case to proceed.
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Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit.

The McGintys' legal battle against Uber may be obstructed by an arbitration clause in the terms of service.

'Instagram doesn't reflect pain' - Yoga teacher who did headstands while suffering neck pain settles injury claim

Yoga teacher claims Instagram does not show her true pain despite posting photos of headstands during her injury.

Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit.

The McGintys' legal battle against Uber may be obstructed by an arbitration clause in the terms of service.

'Instagram doesn't reflect pain' - Yoga teacher who did headstands while suffering neck pain settles injury claim

Yoga teacher claims Instagram does not show her true pain despite posting photos of headstands during her injury.
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#legal

Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The appellate court reversed a default judgment due to improper amendment of a complaint against Coney Island Realty.
Title company Millennium Abstract Corp. was cleared of breach of contract claims in an escrow dispute.

Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The Appellate Division ruled that venue challenges must be timely, leading to a reversal of a lower court's transfer decision.

Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The appellate court reversed a default judgment due to improper amendment of a complaint against Coney Island Realty.
Title company Millennium Abstract Corp. was cleared of breach of contract claims in an escrow dispute.

Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The Appellate Division ruled that venue challenges must be timely, leading to a reversal of a lower court's transfer decision.
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Uber beats crash victims' attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration

A New Jersey court ruled a couple cannot sue Uber due to binding arbitration provisions in the user agreement.

Woman Run Down by Delivery Robot on College Campus

Delivery robots can cause serious injuries, as evidenced by an incident at Arizona State University where a woman was struck.
The response from the robot company to the injury complaint has been criticized for its lack of empathy.

The hell and horror of cow attacks: I told my husband to leave me to die'

Jill Gilmore survived a severe cow attack, suffering multiple injuries, but feels fortunate to be alive compared to others who were killed in similar incidents.

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon settles action against SUV driver who knocked him from bike

Ciarán Cannon, a Fine Gael TD, settled a personal injury lawsuit after breaking his leg in a cycling accident.

The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Personal Injury Claims

Pre-existing health conditions significantly impact personal injury claims and can be used by insurance companies to reduce compensation.

Brooklyn judge Ben Darvil reflects on marine dreams and legal journey

A football injury in high school drastically shifted Judge Ben Darvil's career path from aspiring Marine to Family Court judge.

Car Crashes by City Workers Cost Taxpayers $180M in Payouts Last Year: Report - Streetsblog New York City

Record number of motor vehicle claims against city employees in city-owned cars, with settlements up 23%.
Personal injury motor vehicle claims are the costliest category of city settlements.

Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith sued by man who lost leg in crash

Highsmith faced civil lawsuit for causing severe injuries in a car crash.
Pino was critically injured with an above-knee amputation due to the impact.
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