The family of a little boy will receive $20 million from the Cook County, IL coffers to settle a lawsuit regarding a botched surgical operation at Stroger Hospital. The money would primarily go to the boy’s mother, Justine Francique, for medical care and treatment of the 3-year-old toddler. About the incident Francique filed a medical [...]
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$3.2 Million Jury Verdict Delivered in Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit
A civil complaint by a California motorist against the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has been settled by county officials in the amount of $3.2 million. Plaintiff Mayra Tellez of Santa Paula was 22 years old when her vehicle was struck by a patrol car driven by a deputy assigned to the Fillmore VC Sheriff’s Station. [...]
Getting Legal Help After a Brain Injury
A serious brain injury can be devastating. Such injuries involve a wide range of symptoms and can affect nearly every aspect of life. Brain injuries can result from birth injuries, improperly administered anesthesia, car accidents, sporting injuries, improper nursing home care, slip and fall accidents, and many other causes. When a brain injury is the [...]
Personal Injury Involves More Than Vehicle Accidents
Personal injury cases are usually associated with car accidents. But you can file other types of personal injury cases as well, including: Medical Malpractice Toxic torts Product Liabilities Premises Liabilities Wrongful death If you suffer physical injuries from an accident in Polk County or elsewhere in Florida and the negligence of another party was responsible, [...]
