Category Archives: Personal Injury
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Class-Action Against WWE
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit against the WWE which was filed on behalf of several former wrestlers, some of whom had died before the lawsuit was filed. Named plaintiffs included notable wrestlers such as King Kong Bundy and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. The complaint stated that several former professional wrestlers had indications… Read More »
Should Amazon Be Liable for Products Sold in Their Marketplace?
Amazon was recently sued over products they neither manufactured nor endorsed but made available on their website. Amazon argued that since they are a “marketplace” and not a retailer, they shouldn’t be held to the strict liability rule of most product liability lawsuits. Strict liability means that the plaintiff in a lawsuit does not… Read More »
Plumber Injured in Gas Tank Explosion Sues Tampa Electric
A Tampa plumber is suing Tampa Electric Co. and its sister company after he was injured by an exploding gas line. The lawsuit, which was filed in Hillsborough County, alleges that plumber Anthony Gavin was working as a subcontractor for Tampa Electric. He was in a four-foot hole dealing with underground powerlines when a… Read More »
Amazon Wins Lawsuit After Teen OD’d on Caffeine Powder
Amazon has recently been in the news for losing several high-profile lawsuits regarding products they make available on their website. This is not one of those cases. Amazon won a major decision over a family that filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company after 18-year-old Logan Stiner died because of a caffeine overdose…. Read More »
Plant City Wreck Kills One Teen, Injures Two
An Armwood High School student is dead after a speeding teen driver lost control of his SUV and slammed into a tree. The wreck occurred on Ralston Road. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old driver hit a speed bump and then careened off the road and into a tree. The force of… Read More »
LEGAL PROBLEMS MOUNT FOR UBER AND LYFT
In a ruling that could have eventual nationwide implications for personal injury claims against ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, a California court on Monday to reclassify their drivers in the state as employees, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing legal battle over a new law impacting much of the on-demand economy. Last… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Crash Follows Deadly Shooting at Tampa Apartment Complex
It was an eventful night for all the wrong reasons for residents in and around the Avesta Del Rio Apartments in Northeast Tampa. Investigators believed that a person or persons fatally shot a man, fled the scene in a blue sedan, crashed into a black sedan, and then fled on foot. Emergency responders rushed… Read More »
Medical Bills in Spine Injury Cases: A Closer Look
Spine injuries are among the most life-changing catastrophic personal injuries. The medical bills alone could exceed a few million dollars in serious cases. Frequently, health insurance companies refuse to pay all these costs, for business reasons. The total costs, in the end, are far too great for most people to pay on their own…. Read More »
CHEMICAL INJURIES, BURNS ON THE RISE FROM COVID-19 CLEANINGS
During this national emergency and worldwide pandemic offices and homes have been beset by a cleaning frenzy. Many of the chemical products used to clean and disinfect surfaces (door handles, floors, counter tops, etc.) can be dangerous if a person’s skin, mouth, or eyes are exposed directly to the chemical substance. Special care must… Read More »
Fatal U-Turn Crash in Lutz
Few details were available about a fatal wreck which occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Sunset Lane. According to police and witnesses, 46-year-old Debra Beltramea, who was southbound on 41, attempted to make a U-turn onto the northbound side. In so doing, she collided with another northbound motorist, whose name was… Read More »