Amari Broughton-Fleming had a difficult entry into the world. Doctors induced his delivery, then found his shoulder was trapped behind his mother’s pelvis. A doctor was able to dislodge the arm, tugging on Amari’s head in a swift downward motion, and he was born...
Month: September 2017
Injured by Electric Shock – Can You Sue?
According to the most recent data from Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are around 70 electrocution fatalities every year from consumer products. And while you might think children are the most vulnerable to electrocution, there were twice as many victims who...
Los Angeles Settles Cyclist’s Pothole Injury Lawsuit for $6.5M
Peter Godefroy was riding his bicycle on Valley Vista Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, California two years ago when struck a pothole, crashed his bike, and suffered “severe traumatic brain injury and numerous broken or fractured bones throughout his body.” Godefroy sued...
Amazon Eclipse Glasses Caused Permanent Blindness, Lawsuit Claims
The solar eclipse that crossed the U.S. on August 21, 2017 was more than just a rare event, it was an economic boon for the makers of solar eclipse viewing glasses. But Amazon, which sold millions of pairs of these glasses, is now facing a class action lawsuit as a...
Knott’s Berry Farm Faces Second Log Ride Injury Lawsuit
Five-year-old Charles Miller was sitting in his father’s lap on the Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm in California when the ride came to a screeching halt after the last drop. According to a lawsuit filed against the theme park by his father, Miller flew...