Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Death on the Family

Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Death on the Family

An incredibly poor decision to get behind the wheel drunk – underage, mind you – has resulted in the death of the 18-year-old passenger, and driving under the influence (DUI) and manslaughter charges for the 19-year-old driver.

How it Happened

The incident occurred August 11 in Cordova. The two young men were on their way from a boat moored at Cordova’s Small Boat Harbor to a Shelter Cove public sauna.

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Spine Injury from Fall Results in $4.5 Million Settlement

Spine Injury from Fall Results in $4.5 Million Settlement

A man who suffered a host of injuries – including a fracture to his spine – after falling nearly two stories has settled his lawsuit for $4.5 million. The Case at a Glance During a visit to his friend’s apartment two years ago, the victim was leaning against a balcony railing and actually felt the … Read more

Jury Awards Couple $20 Million for Tractor-Trailer Wreck

Jury Awards Couple $20 Million for Tractor

A couple has been awarded $20 million by a jury after the man was left with permanent brain damage and other injuries when his vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer.

Background on the Case

The incident occurred in 2013 when the driver of the tractor-trailer ran a red traffic signal and plowed into the victim’s car.

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Highest Court Gives All States Power to Force Breathalyzer Tests

In an effort to fight the serious problem that is drunk driving throughout our nation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in late June that all states can now make it a crime to refuse a breathalyzer test if suspected of driving under the influence. Previously, only some states – including Alaska – had the legal … Read more

Medical Study Means More Rehab for Brain Injury Victims

Medical Study Means More Rehab for Brain Injury Victims

A study from the University of California – San Diego has revealed that longer and more intensive rehabilitation sessions are essential to a patient’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The news will most likely result in far-reaching effects – particularly to the insurance industry, which typically wants to cover rehab merely to the … Read more