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• Burger King Slip and Fall Case to Start Today

  Shannon Weidemann | May 14, 2007 4:25 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  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...

• Police Officer Dies After Parade Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | April 19, 2007 11:18 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  An officer with the Washington D.C. Police force has died from injuries he sustained during an accident on Good Friday. He was helping to block the parade route when he got out of his vehicle to stop a scooter. His car was somehow left in drive.Police believe that Pitt rushed back to his car to try to put it in park but never got fully inside the vehicle.The police car continued forward,...

• South Carolina Wrongful Death Suit Settled

  Shannon Weidemann | March 29, 2007 5:25 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A widow will received $1.775 million in a settlement for the wrongful death case she filed after her husband died during surgery at Piedmont Medical Center. The anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist gave the man the wrong drug during heart surgery causing a fatal heart attack. According to attorneys for Martha Cogan, widow of Herbert Cogan, Piedmont Medical Center will pay the bulk of the...

• Two People Hurt in Hit and Run Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | March 17, 2007 9:44 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A man driving a Honda Accord owned by a friend, ran into two people and then fled from the scene on foot. The owner of the car was a passenger. He is unable to drive due to a problem with his driver's license. D.C. police are looking for the driver of a car who fled on foot after hitting a man and a woman. Investigators said the incident happened just after 11 p.m. on Wisconsin Avenue near...

• Protect Yourself From Slips and Falls on the Ice

  Shannon Weidemann | February 27, 2007 5:07 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  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,...

• Man Killed in Car Accident on Wisconsin Ave.

  Shannon Weidemann | February 18, 2007 12:37 AM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A 29-year-old man from Ireland was killed in a four car accident in Washington D.C. early Saturday morning. The victim worked at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. The collision remains under investigation, but D.C. police spokesman Sgt. Joe Gentile said at this time speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors.Police closed Wisconsin Avenue for a time in both directions near Woodley Road...

• D.C. Consumer Protection Act--There for the little guy

  Staff Writer | October 17, 2006 4:51 AM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  A recent ruling from the D.C. Court of Appeals gives me comfort that the Courts recognize the rights of consumers in Washington, D.C. On September 28, 2005 the D.C. Appellate Court issued its ruling in Ford v. Chart One. Although this is not a personal injury case, it exemplifies that the D.C. Court of Appeals takes seriously consumer rights, and will see to it that the Consumer Protection...

• Prempro Causes Breast Cancer According to Pa. Jury

  Staff Writer | October 07, 2006 5:40 AM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  It should be noted that the Plaintiff in this case underwent a double masectomy, painful chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Hormone replacement therapy drugs are still on the market despite the fact that government studies suggest a link between hormone replacement drugs and diseases such as breast cancer. This week a Philadelphia jury returned a verdict against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals ruling...

• What's Taking So Long?!!!!!

  Tad Farrington | October 04, 2006 4:09 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  One of the greatest frustrations for personal injury victims is the length of time it seems to take to resolve their claim. Often times the perception is that their lawyer isn't keeping up with the case or the defendant's insurance company is dragging their feet in investigating the matter or making a reasonable offer to settle. Usually these perceptions are incorrect. However, a victim's...

• Supreme Court Opens October Term with Punitive Damages Case on the Horizon

  Mark Schofield | October 02, 2006 5:14 PM | 0 CommentsWashington, DC

  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...