A husband and wife are suing the Marshall University Board of Governors in a slip and fall lawsuit. The plantiff fell on the Marshall University Campus and broke her ankle. Her husband is suing for damages as well. Sheila Marks claims she was walking on campus Sept. 8, 2005, at the entrance of the Memorial Student Center, when she tripped and fell on a raised curb. She was injured, including...
A lawsuit involving Burger King, Aramark and a slip and fall case is due to start today. A woman claims that she tripped on a floor mat at a Bethalto Burger King in 2004. Aramark provided and cleaned the floor mats at the Burger King. Little claims that Burger King allegedly failed to warn customers of a defective floor mat, failed to maintain the floor mat in a reasonably safe condition and...
The winter can be a dangerous time to be out walking. Slipping on the snow and ice can lead to a big fall and injuries. CBS 2's Tanya Rivero offers these tips to staying safe on the ice, and what to do should you happen to fall.STAYING SAFE ON THE ICEWear proper shoesWalk slowlyTake small stepsKeep both hands free IF YOU BEGIN TO FALL:RelaxDrop what you're carryingBreak fall with thigh, hip,...
On Monday, October 2, 2006, the Supreme Court of the United States opened its October term, and the second term under the watch of Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. Many crucial and difficult issues will be addressed this term, but one case of note to personal injury lawyers, and personal injury victims, is Philip Morris USA v. Williams In this case, the Court will address the issue of punitive...
On September 12, 2006, voters in the District of Columbia headed to the polls to select a Democratic candidate to replace outgoing Mayor Anthony Williams. With 57% of the votes, former D.C. Council member Adrian Fenty defeated council Chairwoman Linda Cropp. With nearly 74 percent of the District's voters registered Democrats, Fenty's primary win virtually insures him of taking over as Mayor...
An eight-year-old girl whose right arm was paralyzed at birth was awarded $1.1 million last week in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against the late doctor who assisted in her delivery and his estate.Madelyn Instone, 8, was born in June, 1998, in Wood County Hospital under the care of two midwives. When complications developed, Dr. Hoag was summoned to assist with the delivery.The girl's...
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