My colleague Randy Appleton reports on a pit bull attack on a Newport News police officer in his latest post to the Norfolk Injuryboard. Randy cites statistics showing that pill bull attacks can be especially harmful and deadly, while also noting that pet owners can be held responsible for the actions of their dogs if…
A Chicago, Illinois (IL)-area family has received a $7.5 million settlement from a hospital, oncologist and treatment provider because medical records clearly showed that the mother and wife received harmful doses of radiation while being treated for endometrial cancer. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Patricia Quirk received 17 treatments from Little Company of Mary Hospital,…
Many people have let a friend, family member, or even a business associate drive their car. It could have just been for a quick trip to a 7-11 or the dry cleaners. However, if a car crash occurs and someone suffers a serious injury, there’s a chance your insurance company may try to avoid paying…
There have been 12 reports of small children getting their fingers caught in MacLaren baby strollers resulting in the severing of their fingertips. In addition, there were three reports of finger lacerations. As a result, a major recall of one million strollers was issued by MacLaren, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall…
The driver of a Ford Mustang wasn’t paying attention and wound up slamming into the rear end of a horse & wagon that was carrying 20 people in Stanley, West Virginia (WV). In total, 14 people suffered injuries including a the wagon operator who suffered internal injuries and a female passenger who needed to be airlifted to…