The Injury Law News Desk
The News Desk features breaking news stories in and around Virginia and North Carolina.
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Mesothelioma-Asbestos Cancer Verdict for Car Dealership Employee In November 2008, a southern Florida jury returned a $3.6 million verdict in favor of a 57-year-old woman diagnosed with mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer, after she worked briefly at two automobile dealerships, one being Ford Motor Company. -
Virginia, Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers - Virginia Workplace Fatalities/Deaths Decrease The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently reported the number of workplace fatalities/deaths in Virginia decreased by 15% in 2007 from 165 to 141, the lowest number since 1995. The nationwide number of workplace fatalities decreased by 6% to 5,488 in 2007, according to a preliminary estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in August. The occupation with the largest share of workplace fatalities was tractor-trailer and truck driving which accounted for 21 fatalities. -
Fentanyl Patch Drug Manufacturers Hammered Again by Wrongful Death Verdict In what appears to be at least the third plaintiff's victory in a personal injury/wrongful death suit over Fentanyl patches (also called Duragesic patches), a jury ordered $13.3 million to the family of a Florida woman who died when a faulty pain patch leaked and flooded her bloodstream with Fentanyl medication, killing her. The verdict was returned in the state circuit court in Seminole County, Florida. -
Big Business Launches Another Attack Against Salt-of-the-Earth Personal Injury Advocates Corporations continue to try and reduce the rights of innocent injured victims. -
South Carolina (SC) AARP Will Train Patient Safety Advocates To Prevent Medical Malpractice In a move to educate patient friends, families, and loved ones, the AARP South Carolina will hold training sessions that help advocates protect against surgical errors and medical malpractice. -
Johnston County, North Carolina, Holds Teen Driver Safety Forum A group of concerned parents gathered this week to discuss teen driving safety in Johnson County and how they can reduce the number of teen fatalities due to car accidents. -
Former Shipyard Worker Wins 4.39 Million Asbestos Mesothelioma Cancer Verdict in Virginia New Report about former Shipyard Worker who received a 4.39 Million Asbestos Mesothelioma Cancer Verdict in Virginia -
CNN Reports Out Of Quantico, Virginia: More Marines Die in Motorcycle Accidents Than In Iraq Both the Marines and the Navy have reported increasing numbers of soldiers and sailors dying in sport bike motorcycle accidents while at home - CNN investigates. -
Roanoke, NC Times Editorial Slams Medical Malpractice Damages Cap The $2 million medical malpractice damages cap is unfair according to this Roanoke Times opinion piece - $2 million does not always cover the damages of the victim. -
VA Railroads Must Protect Bridges and Ditches with Better Markings Railroad workers work in all conditions, and must have markers showing bridges and culverts to prevent personal injuries. Article discusses simple methods to protect workers working around bridges.