A small-town Fourth of July celebration took a catastrophic turn when a pedestrian bridge collapsed, plunging over 50 townspeople who had gathered to watch a fireworks display into a lake. Multiple lawsuits have now been filed in the case, many of which have claimed that municipal officials acted negligently by allowing too many people to mount the small bridge. Plaintiff Treneice Campbell suffered some of the most severe injuries, including a spinal fracture that has required her to use a wheelchair.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of someone else’s poor judgment or negligence, we can walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, July 27, 2009
West Virginia Big Rig Crash Yields Family $16 Million Settlement
What started out at as a typical drive in the West Virginia countryside ended in tragedy for Rhonda Henson of Cleburne. Henson and her husband were traveling south on a local byway when a large piece of equipment was dislodged from a big rig tractor trailer that was driving in the opposite direction. The gas drilling equipment smashed into the Hensons’ vehicle, causing injuries that would later result in Rhonda’s demise. Investigators found multiple safety infractions that contributed to the accident. In a recent settlement, Pioneer Drilling, the company that employed the driver involved in the crash, paid $16 million to the Henson family.
Have you or a family member been injured in a big rig crash? We can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you or a family member been injured in a big rig crash? We can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Popular Summer Sandals at Center of Tennessee Injury Lawsuit
Long at the center of a heated fashion debate and more recently reported to be on the verge of financial collapse, the company behind the Crocs brand of sandals is now under fire from a different direction. The parents of a Johnson City, Tennessee girl have filed a personal injury suit against the company, claiming that the shoes contributed to an accident in which the preschooler’s foot was pulled into an escalator, resulting in extensive wounds and fractures. The suit is the latest in a series of safety claims against the company, many of which have resulted from incidents in which children were injured.
If you or a loved one has been injured by an unsafe product, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
If you or a loved one has been injured by an unsafe product, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
First Lawsuits Filed in DC Metro Crash
On June 22, 2009, the Washington, D.C.-area Metro commuter train system suffered a blow when a crash killed nine and inflicted injuries on more than 80 additional passengers. Now, in a move that will likely presage many additional suits, the first personal injury lawsuits have been filed by passengers injured in the crash. Mother and daughter passengers Bernea Bell and Ivey Epps were on board the Red Line train 112 when it slammed into an idle train. The pair claim to have suffered significant injuries in the incident, and their suit lays blame on Metro officials for failing to inspect and regularly maintain the system’s brakes.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a vehicle crash? If so, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a vehicle crash? If so, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Maryland Birth Injury Lawsuit Nets Award of $4 Million
A jury in Maryland agreed with the claims of negligence brought forth in a malpractice case against an emergency room physician and an obstetrician. Now 9 years old, Ryan Dineen suffered from a lack of oxygen at the time of his birth and developed a severe case of cerebral palsy as a result.
His mother was admitted to an area hospital during the 36th week of her pregnancy with complaints of nausea and abdominal pain. While her condition was being assessed, the fetal heartbeat was not monitored consistently. Hours after her admission, it was found that the baby’s heartbeat had dipped significantly, prompting doctors to launch into an emergency caesarean section procedure. However, the suit claims that this action was taken too late to prevent the lack of oxygen that ultimately resulted in Ryan’s cerebral palsy.
Has your family been impacted by the tragedy of a birth injury? If so, we can help. Contact the birth injury attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
His mother was admitted to an area hospital during the 36th week of her pregnancy with complaints of nausea and abdominal pain. While her condition was being assessed, the fetal heartbeat was not monitored consistently. Hours after her admission, it was found that the baby’s heartbeat had dipped significantly, prompting doctors to launch into an emergency caesarean section procedure. However, the suit claims that this action was taken too late to prevent the lack of oxygen that ultimately resulted in Ryan’s cerebral palsy.
Has your family been impacted by the tragedy of a birth injury? If so, we can help. Contact the birth injury attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Museum Fall Spurs Lawsuit in California
What started out as a pleasant jaunt to a city museum turned painful for 81-year-old San Rafael resident Janet Cole. After leaving the facility, Cole stepped out the front door and then stumbled after failing to see the step down from the threshold. Cole’s suit claims that inadequate lighting in the area and the lack of a yellow ‘caution’ marking contributed to her spill, which resulted in a fractured right leg and nearly three months’ inpatient care in area hospitals. The Coles’ suit claims premises liability, general negligence, and loss of consortium.
Have you been injured in a public fall? If so, you need the help of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you been injured in a public fall? If so, you need the help of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
GM’s Bankruptcy May Disrupt Defective Device Lawsuit
After a car crash that left 8-year-old Amanda Dinnigan catastrophically injured two years ago, evidence came to light suggesting that a faulty seatbelt mechanism in the family’s GMC Envoy may have been to blame. A lawsuit stating as much was filed on behalf of Amanda, who is now a quadriplegic whose medical care costs exceed $500,000 annually.
Amanda Dinnigan is only one of more 1200 plaintiffs currently involved in personal injury claims against GM. Unsure of what their fate will be in the aftermath of the company’s recent bankruptcy, these litigants are banding together and demanding protection. One request that has been made is that Congress set aside funds to compensate victims who may have been injured by defective GM products. However, a final determination of the best course of action has not yet been made.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product or device, time is of the essence. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Amanda Dinnigan is only one of more 1200 plaintiffs currently involved in personal injury claims against GM. Unsure of what their fate will be in the aftermath of the company’s recent bankruptcy, these litigants are banding together and demanding protection. One request that has been made is that Congress set aside funds to compensate victims who may have been injured by defective GM products. However, a final determination of the best course of action has not yet been made.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product or device, time is of the essence. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
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