Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pole-Dancing Injury Prompts Lawsuit against New York Gym

Manhattan resident, Sue Ann Wee, was eager to try out aerobic striptease, a hot new form of exercise that is sweeping the nation's trendy gyms and fitness centers. However, her first experience in a pole-dancing class left the would-be dancer seriously injured. While learning a routine at a class in a New York-area Crunch fitness center, Wee slid off a pole and seriously injured her upper torso and shoulders. In the personal injury lawsuit she subsequently filed against the gym, Wee levels a number of charges against the owners and operators of the facility, including a lack of proper safety equipment and inadequate supervision and instruction.

If you or a loved one has sustained injury due to another's negligence or lack of supervision, we're here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us within 24 hours.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Illinois Immunization Injury at Center of Recently Filed Lawsuit

The introduction of immunizations represented a great stride forward in terms of public health, but some recipients have questioned the safety of the procedures used to perform immunizations. In one recent example, when Tanisha Thurman visited a Chicago public health center for her booster shots in 2007, the young girl sustained a serious eye injury when punctured by an errant needle. The girl's mother filed a lawsuit seeking over $500,000 in damages in the case, noting that since the incident, Tanisha has suffered from pain and visual impairment.

Have you suffered as the result of medical malpractice? If so, you need the help of a qualified team of personal injury lawyers. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Parents File Wrongful Death Suit against Fraternity in Kansas Alcohol Poisoning Case

Binge drinking on American college campuses has long been recognized as a rampant public safety issue, but some schools and student organizations still seem to have failed to implement appropriate prevention measures. In one recent tragedy, 19-year-old Kansas University student, Jason Wren, was found dead in his room at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. In the wrongful death suit filed by Wren's parents, it was claimed that the fraternity, several fraternity members, and university officials negligently failed to incorporate stringent rules and oversight measures designed to prevent underage drinking and encourage responsible alcohol consumption. The Wren family is seeking more than $75,000 in damages in the case.

If you or a family member has suffered as a result of the negligence of a company, institution or organization, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Chocolate Plant Death Leads to Lawsuit

The surviving family members of a New Jersey plant worker who died after falling into an industrial-sized vat of cocoa have filed suit against the companies that operate the facility, Lyons & Sons Inc. and Cocoa Services. Vincent Smith, who was a temporary worker at the plant, died on July 8, 2009. While feeding ingredients into the vat, Smith fell into the 8-foot container and was struck on the head by a large rotating blade that is used to mix the cocoa. Smith's family claims that the lack of guardrails and other safety equipment in the area around the vat created unsafe working conditions.

Have you or a loved one sustained an injury due to another's negligence? If so, we can help guide you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.