Home Explosion Award Totals $1.72 Million

A couple whose Iowa home was destroyed in a propane explosion in 2008 has been awarded $1.72 million by a Waterloo, Iowa, jury. 

New Century FS, a subsidiary of Growmark, was found 40 percent at fault for not warning the family about the limits of odor-causing chemicals injected into the gas and the importance of leak detectors. 

The woman, who suffered second and third degree burns after the explosion, will receive just $500,000 after the breakdown of liability. She and her husband were found 30 percent at fault.  A portion of the final payment will go to the insurance company and for attorney fees. 

J.C. Plumbing Co, who settled out of court, was found 30 percent liable after nicking the underground line.  The husband was awarded $60,000 for loss of consortium. 

If you have been injured or a loved one died in a personal injury accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online case evaluation.

Iowa Sledding Accident Lawsuit Settled for $2.75 Million

The Sioux City Journal reports a man injured in a sledding accident and his family will be paid $2.75 million to settle a lawsuit. 

The man was paralyzed from the waist down after he slid into a sign while sleigh riding in Sertoma Park in Sioux City.  He injured his spinal cord when he was unable to stop before hitting the sign. 

Sioux City will pay $487,632, the city’s insurance company will pay $1.97 million and “a third party” will pay $300,000. 

The accident occurred on Jan. 11, 2008, and the lawsuit was filed in January 2010. 

If you have been a victim of personal injury accident due to the negligence or carelessness of another, you may be eligible for compensation. Although money cannot restore a livelihood or bring back a loved one, it can ease the burden that Pennsylvania families face in the wake of a catastrophic accident, workplace injury or devastating medical error.    

Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online case evaluation.

Kentucky High School Settles Lawsuit Over Football Player Who Died During Practice

A 2006 lawsuit filed by the parents of a Henderson County, KY high school football player who died during practice has finally been settled.  Although the terms of the settlement are sealed, both parties said they were glad to put the dispute behind them. 

The lawsuit claimed negligence against several school personnel and a doctor, but the suit dragged on while the insurance companies continued to argue over which one bore the most responsibility, according to Kentucky.com. 

The 16-year-old football player died during practice on a hot, humid day in July.  The defendants claimed the teen died due to an underlying cardiac condition.

The father said his son’s death had played a part in changes to state law and athletic regulations that deal with heat.  While he said the settlement was a “bitter pill to swallow,” he also said that without filing the suit they would not have gotten the details surrounding their son’s death. 

If you have been injured or a loved one died in a personal injury accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online case evaluation.

PA Jury Awards Over $11 Million to Aviation Accident Victims

A Philadelphia, PA jury awarded two victims of a 2009 plane crash, who suffered significant, permanent injuries, over $11 million in damages. The pilot and her passenger both sustained third-degree burns over 35 percent of their bodies. 

The lawsuit alleged the Cessna 337 Skymaster twin-engine aircraft in which they were flying crashed shortly after takeoff due to “ineffective inspections and maintenance.”  The plane crashed into a water treatment plant in Georgia after losing power in one of its engines. The second engine could not handle the extra load due to problems to it as well. 

The pilot’s injuries have prevented her from returning to work as an airline pilot.  She was awarded $6.458 million, which was reduced by 20 percent because of her attributable negligence, according to the court docket. 

The passenger, who was a doctor, has been able to return to his work performing cancer dermatological surgeries.  He was awarded $4.9 million.

If you have been a victim of personal injury accident due to the negligence or carelessness of another, you may be eligible for compensation. Although money cannot restore a livelihood or bring back a loved one, it can ease the burden that Pennsylvania families face in the wake of a catastrophic accident, workplace injury or devastating medical error.    

Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online case evaluation.

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Segway to Pay $10 Million to Connecticut Man

A Connecticut man was awarded $10 million in a lawsuit against Segway Inc. after the man fell from a Segway he was riding in Sept. 2009 and suffered a traumatic brain injury.  Lawyers for the man claimed Segway staff should have supplied the man with a helmet. 

The then 23-year-old man was riding in “the Segway Challenge” during a fundraising event at Southern Connecticut State University for the Special Olympics.  The man rode the obstacle course, that was set up by Segway employees, with a blindfold on. He fell backwards off the Segway, hitting his head on the floor. 

Segway employees are asked to wear helmets, however, the employees did not have any helmets available for those participating in the event.  The man’s lawyer claimed that as a result of his brain injury, the accident victim had to drop out of college and has not been able to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer.  He currently works as a handyman. 

If you have been injured or a loved one died in a personal injury accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our free online case evaluation.

California Family Settles Civil Suit in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

The Modesto Bee reports the family of a California man who died when he was maliciously struck by a car has been awarded an undisclosed amount of money in a civil lawsuit.  The man’s family sought compensation for wrongful death, loss of financial support, and payment for his funeral expenses. 

The lawsuit was brought after the criminal case concluded June 14, 2010, with a jury conviction for felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the 2008 attack.  The deceased was found near his north Modesto house after he was hit by a car “with enough force to throw him onto the hood of his car, then off the roof,” according to testimony in the criminal case.  Apparently, the attack was over loud music. 

The defense attorney argued that the man acted in self-defense from a drunk and angry man who approached the other man’s vehicle and began climbing up the hood.

A trial was averted when the settlement was reached.  The judge requested a listing of expenditures by the plaintiffs “so I can confirm the money is being spent for the benefit of the children.”  They are to submit the information in May 2012.

If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a vehicle accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 877-918-1198 for a free assessment of your case or use our Free Online Accident Case Evaluation.

Georgia Daycare Owners to Pay $9.85 Million After Drowning Accident

The parents of a two-year-old boy who died after drowning at a daycare facility in Buford, GA in March 2009 have been awarded $9.85 million by a Gwinnett County jury.  The daycare facility was not properly licensed. 

According to a WBTV.com story after the incident, the woman watching the children left the room to use the bathroom.  The child was left unattended and wandered off, falling into the above-ground swimming pool.  There were four children, ranging from 2 to 9-years-old, at the facility at the time of the incident. 

The couple that ran the facility had their five children placed in protective custody at the time of the accident.  The couple was jailed at the time. 

If you have been injured or a loved one died in a swimming pool accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Please call Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s lawyers at 1-800-318-LAW1 for a free assessment of your case or use our Free Online Case Evaluation.

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Indiana Jury Awards $27 Million to Explosion Victims

An Indiana jury found South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corp. liable for a May 2004 propane explosion that killed a man and injured his wife and three other family members.  Last year a jury found RushShelby Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, SCI Propane LLC and South Central 65 percent liable for the accident. 

The $27 million award will be reduced to $17.5 million based on the percent of liability.  The owner of the farm, the couple’s grandfather who is since deceased, was found 35 percent liable.  The family was watching the horse farm in Martinsville, Indiana, where the explosion occurred, while their grandparents vacationed. 

The 32-year-old man died five days after the accident.  His wife, their 2-year-old son and the son’s 2-year-old cousin, as well as the woman’s uncle were all seriously injured.  

According to the IndyStar.com, in Indiana, plaintiffs can seek compensation to cover attorney’s fees. The family is currently pursuing this.  The utility company may appeal, but no decision has been announced. 

If you have been the victim of a Pennsylvania burn injury, and the injury resulted from the careless or negligent actions of another, you may be eligible for compensation. At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Whether we’re gathering evidence, giving advice, or talking with insurance companies, we are always your representative. 

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NY Woman Awarded over $40 Million in Personal Injury Case Against Cybex International

A woman who previously worked as a physical therapist was allowed to keep nearly $45 million of the original $66 million awarded her in a case against Cybex International.  The woman was using a piece of fitness equipment at work that was not properly bolted down when it fell on top of her leaving her a quadriplegic.

According to Buffalo News.com, although a NY state appellate court reduced the award, the “appeals judges backed all of the rulings made in the case by State Supreme Court Justice.”   The article reports that the final award amount is believed to be the largest personal injury verdict in Western New York history.

Cybex appealed the initial award saying the company “was not negligent and is in no way responsible for the accident that is the basis of the suit.” However, the jury found Cybex 75 percent responsible, Amherst Orthopedic Physical Therapy, where the woman worked, 20 percent responsible, and the woman 5 percent responsible for the accident.

The woman has since moved to Atlanta where she undergoes physical therapy and treatment on a daily basis.

If you have been injured in a personal injury accident resulting in quadriplegia or paraplegia, contact a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney at Munley, Munley & Cartwright.   The experienced personal injury attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright can assist you in obtaining compensation for your injury. Contact us today at 877-763-2344 or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation.

Colorado Woman Awarded $10 Million in Wal-Mart Lawsuit

A woman making a delivery to the Greeley, Colorado Wal-Mart who slipped and fell on ice and grease in the deli area of the store has been awarded $10 million by Colorado’s Supreme Court.  The Court upheld a previous verdict of $15 million, although the award amount was reduced by $5 million due to the state’s cap on non-economic damages.

According to CBS News, the 41-year-old woman suffered extensive injuries in the fall requiring three spine surgeries.  After the accident she was unable to return to work and subsequently lost her truck and her livelihood. 

Wal-Mart denied there was a spill, but the woman’s lawyers presented city documents proving that some grease from the store’s deli was not picked up properly by the grease trap.   

If you have been injured in a personal injury accident including a slip and fall injury, contact a personal injury attorney at Munley, Munley & Cartwright.   The experienced personal injury attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright can assist you in obtaining compensation for your injury. Contact us today at 1-800-318-LAW1 or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation.