A construction accident in a Missouri school recently settled for an undisclosed amount of money. Apparently a steel beam fell through a ceiling striking a young girl. Although she was not permanently injured, she did suffer a skull fracture. The accident should not have occurred if the construction company would have avoided working in a area where children were attending class. This was not only a case of negligence against the construction company but also against the school board for negligent supervision.

There has been an alarming increase in the number of children contracting ear, nose and throat infections caused by drug resistant MRSA (methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. A recent study in the Archives of Otolaryngology suggests that between 2001-2006 children suffering from this infection have more than doubled which is a very troubling finding. This could pose a very dangerous public health concern for the future. If a loved one has an infection and you think a physician is minimizing the seriousness of the infection, quickly seek a second opinion to make sure the proper treatment regimen is followed. If you think a family member has been serious injured because of the failure to properly diagnose or treat MRSA, please consult one of our medical malpractice lawyers. 

The New York Police Department recently agreed to settle a lawsuit for 4.6 million dollars as a result of a police office negligently running over the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff suffered head wounds and permanent brain damage as a result of the accident. The officer finally admitted to lying originally about how the accident happened. There are special rules that apply to police officers in Maryland while on official duty, especially if they are on what is known as an emergency run where they must have their lights flashing and siren on to warn motorists of their closeness to other drivers. It is important to get the eyewitness testimony of innocent bystanders to support the claim that the officer was not proceeding properly.