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Brain Injuries Caused by Senior Falls
According to recent reports, in 2005, traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) among those who are 65-years-old and older resulted in an estimated 8,000 deaths.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that 56,000 hospitalizations resulted in...
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Portland Dog Bite Incident Divides Family
A five-year old girl in Portland, Oregon, became the victim of a vicious dog attack by a police dog and her family is choosing to take action.
The incident occurred th...
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Fall-Related Brain Injuries a Problem for the Elderly
Approximately half of all fall-related deaths in the elderly are due to traumatic brain injuries, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 2005, near...
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Motorcycle Accident Case Settled for $300,000
The motorcycle accident lawsuit that was filed against Vancouver was recently settled for $300,000.
A jury found that the accident, which happened four years ago, w...
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San Diego Nursing Home Sued for Wrongful Death
A nursing home in the San Diego area is being sued for the wrongful death of a 94-year-old resident who was hit by a car while under the care of the facility.
The Lawsuit...
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Settlement Reached in Newark Car Accident Suit
A settlement was recently reached in Newark, NJ, regarding a car accident lawsuit that occurred in 2004.
The suit was filed by the families of the two women who were killed in the crash...
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Lawsuit Against BP Seeking $950M
A personal injury lawsuit filed on behalf of 10 plaintiffs against BP is seeking $950 million in damages, according to attorney Brent Coon.
“We believe the only way a c...
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Chicago Building Fire Victims Settle for $100M
A building fire lawsuit against Chicago city officials and other defendants has been settled for $100 million, one of the largest settlements the city has ever seen.
Th...
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Settlement Reached in Va. Tech Shootings
A significant majority of the families of Virginia Tech shooting victims have agreed to an $11 million proposed settlement with the state, Governor Timothy M. Kaine said on Thursday.
The state proposed the...
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Boy's Family Awarded $28M in Wrongful Death Case
A federal jury awarded $28 million in damages to the family of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot by the state police.
Fatal Wound
Michael Ellerbe was killed on Christmas Eve 2002 while being chased by two state troopers, Samuel Nassan and Cpl. Juan Curry. He...
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