Personal Injury

Personal injury lawsuits occupy a critical space in the civil legal system, offering individuals an avenue for seeking compensation when they have been harmed due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. These types of legal actions can cover a broad spectrum of situations, from auto accidents and medical malpractice to defective products and premises liability. Typically, the purpose is to provide financial relief for medical expenses, loss of earnings, and other hardships, as well as to serve as a form of accountability for the responsible parties.

As with any area of law, personal injury lawsuits are governed by a complex set of rules and precedents, and each state has its own specific regulations that dictate how these cases are handled. In this category, you’ll find a compilation of news articles that provide insights into high-profile personal injury cases, legal developments, and trending topics. Whether you’re a legal practitioner, a consumer advocate, or someone navigating the complexities of a personal injury claim, our archive aims to offer valuable information to help you understand the intricacies of this pivotal area of law.

Da Vinci Surgery Lawsuit

Lawsuit Filed Over Thermal Burns, Bowel Perforation During da Vinci Robotic Surgery Intuitive Surgical faces another lawsuit over severe internal injuries associated with its controversial da Vinci surgical robot. Contact a product liability lawyer today if you have suffered injuries during robotic surgery. A new product liability lawsuit has been filed against Intuitive Surgical by […]

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Baby Doll Recall

Recall Issued for Wal-Mart My Sweet Baby Dolls Due to Risk of Burns, Blisters Baby dolls sold exclusively at Wal-Mart are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard for children caused by the doll overheating. Approximately 174,000 baby dolls sold exclusively at Wal-Mart have been recalled, following reports suggesting that the dolls’ circuit boards

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Talcum Powder Lawsuits

More Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Cases Coming Forward Throughout U.S. More complaints are being brought against talcum powder makers, as more women become aware of the potential link between talc powder and ovarian cancer. As more information comes to light about the potential dangers of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, Shower to Shower talcum powder

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Surgical Mesh Investigation

Attorney General Investigation Launched Over Pelvic Mesh Complications State attorney generals are investigating claims of fraud involving the sale of potentially defective vaginal mesh devices manufactured by American Medical Systems. Several states launched an investigation earlier this month into the practices of Endo Health Solutions, the parent company of American Medical Systems, looking for evidence

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Medical Mistakes in Nursing Homes

New Report Highlights Preventable Nursing Home Injuries, Adverse Events One-third of nursing home residents in the United States suffer harm because of a medical mistake, many of which are preventable. According to the findings of a new government report, nearly one-quarter of all nursing home residents suffer an adverse event, and another 11% are injured,

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Children’s Bed Canopy Recall

Strangulation Hazard Leads to Recall of IKEA Children’s Bed Canopies Millions of children’s bed canopies manufactured by IKEA have been recalled due to a risk of child strangulation injuries or deaths. A worldwide recall has been issued that affects nearly 2.8 million IKEA children’s bed canopies, due to a risk that children may become entangled

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AndroGel TRT Lawsuit

AndroGel Lawsuit Filed Over Stroke Side Effects of Testosterone Treatment Yet another lawsuit have been brought against AbbVie over side effects of its controversial testosterone replacement therapy, AndroGel. A New York man has filed a testosterone therapy lawsuit against AbbVie, Inc., alleging that side effects of the controversial testosterone gel caused him to suffer a

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Da Vinci Robot Lawsuit

GA Woman Files da Vinci Surgical System Lawsuit Over Life-Threatening Injuries A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Intuitive Surgical over serious injuries tied to its da Vinci surgical robot. A Georgia woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical over life-threatening injuries she sustained following a hysterectomy procedure with the

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Storage Chest Child Deaths

Warning Issued Following 34 Child Deaths Involving Storage, Toy Chests Millions of toy trunks and storage chests with automatic latches or locks may put children at risk for entrapment and suffocation hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPC) has issued a notice to consumers regarding the safety risks posed by children playing around storage

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Transvaginal Mesh Settlement

Coloplast Corp Reaches $16 Million Settlement to Resolve 400 Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Hundreds of surgical mesh lawsuits may be resolved thanks to a recent settlement agreement reached with device maker Coloplast Corp. Vaginal mesh maker Coloplast Corp. has reportedly reached an agreement to settle product liability lawsuits filed on behalf of women who claim to

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