Negligence Alleged in Lawsuit against City in Teen’s Death

In November 2009, a student was killed crossing the dangerous Luten Avenue outside Tottenville High School in Staten Island, New York, reports silive.com. Following the death of the straight-A student, the city installed traffic lights, concrete medians, and other safety devices along the street.

Her mother has filed a wrongful death suit against the NYDOT and the city alleging they failed to have the proper protection in place prior to her daughter’s death despite requests by public officials and the school’s principal for traffic signals.  The senior high school student was crossing the street around 11:30 a.m. when a Nissan, which had stopped to allow her to cross, was rear-ended by another car, pushing it into the victim and pinning her under the rear-tire.

The victim underwent emergency surgery at Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, but died six days later.  Her mother contends her daughter did not receive proper medical treatment at the scene of the accident which resulted in her death.  […]

New Hampshire Woman Sues Hospital & Doctors for $5 Million

A woman formerly from New Hampshire is suing two doctors and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua for $5 million alleging they failed to diagnose and treat her bacterial meningitis which left her permanently disabled, reports The Telegraph.

On January 10, 2008, the woman went to the emergency room after suffering for three days with vomiting, headache and fever.  She was treated for an ear infection and sent home.  With worsening symptoms, she returned to the hospital two days later.  The second time she also had hearing loss, altered mental state, and difficulties walking.  Her lawsuit states even though a CT scan and other tests suggested something serious was wrong, the doctor diagnosed her with stress and a sinus infection and sent her home.

She returned to the hospital two more times before she was given a spinal tap which showed she was suffering from two life-threatening conditions.  […]

Suit Filed Against Toyota in Carbon Monoxide Death

The keyless ignition system in a Lexus is being blamed for the carbon monoxide poisoning death of a 79-year-old Queens’ attorney reports the NY Daily News.

In February, 2009, the attorney’s companion parked her car in the garage which was attached to the home they shared and accidentally left the engine running.  The next day she was found unconscious on the bedroom floor and her partner was dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.  She survived, but is unable to walk and has difficulty speaking.

The lawsuit against Toyota cites the auto manufacturer for failing to install a “shutdown” switch in the cars – which can be turned on or off at the touch of a button.  The switch would turn off the engine when the car is unoccupied or not touched for a certain amount of time.

The keyless ignition is a nifty feature, but it can be deadly when the engine continues to run even after the driver leaves the vehicle with the key fob which communicates with the car’s computer.  […]

$20 Million Personal Injury Settlement Sets Records

Freak accident leaves girl permanently injured, distribution company at fault

In what court officials say is the largest settlement in Outagamie County, WI court history, The Post Crescent reports the family of a 4½ year old girl will receive a $20 million settlement.

It was a minor crash, a freak accident, but it caused severe and permanent injuries to the little girl.  In October 2008, a truck driven by a New London well-drilling company ran a red light and crashed into the van in which the little girl was riding.  When the driver used the brakes before hitting the van, several pipes fell from the pipe rack and one smashed through a window in the van, striking the girl in the head.

She is now suffering from blindness, traumatic epilepsy and is functioning on the level of a two-year-old.  She will need 24-hour care the rest of her life. […]

Neurosurgeon Awarded $3 Million for Injury at Medical Center

The Scranton Times Tribune reports a neurosurgeon who suffered a broken leg when he was hit by a hospital bed being pushed down the hall, has been awarded $3.25 million in his personal injury lawsuit against Community Medical Center.

When you are hurt because of someone else’s actions, negligence or reckless behavior, you have suffered a personal injury. And when a personal injury takes place, the responsible person or company that caused the injury should be held accountable. At Munley Law, we understand the complexity of Pennsylvania’s personal injury laws and the challenge of proving negligence, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

In February 2005, the doctor was in the operating room reviewing a patient’s chart when he was struck by the bed.  The physician is a diabetic and the trauma he suffered from the broken leg led to an infection, and as a result, […]