CASE STUDIES
Signs are often present when getting onto an escalator that state, “For passenger use only” or “No strollers or luggage,” but people often ignore them. The reason for this is that these items can pose a danger to the normal operation of an escalator. An elderly gentleman boarded an escalator at a casino a little…
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A person walking down a sidewalk does not expect to get hit by a vehicle; however, that is just what happened to Bob Byrne’s client in Charlottesville, Virginia. The likeable and sympathetic defendant was driving a pickup truck on the street, and experienced an allegedly foreseeable medical event that caused a loss of consciousness. The…
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The expectation while operating a vehicle is that all drivers will be paying attention and operating their own vehicles in a safe and vigilant manner, staying alert and responding to traffic lights appropriately. For Charles Wisell’s client, his stopped vehicle should have warned those behind him to also slow and stop; however, the driver of…
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Businesses that are open to the public have to be very cognizant of all of their spaces to ensure the safety of their customers. One such customer visited the restroom at a well-known company and, upon entering, stepped on the metal threshold and her feet went right out from under her. It turns out the…
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Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as a motorist on the highway, yet many motorists are often inattentive or violate the rules of the road. There are a great number of bicycle commuters in San Diego, CA, young and old. One such young man was hit by a careless motorist and knocked to the…
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Most of us go about our daily tasks at home without thinking anything of it. Reseeding lawns, digging out and planting new bushes, growing a vegetable garden…these are all things that many homeowners do on a regular basis. Kids play in the yards, maybe even digging and building playhouses or forts. In the case of…
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An Oklahoma City museum decided it was time to update and refurbish its displays, so the museum hired an exhibit company, which would perform the work to update the displays. As part of the job, they would also be updating some wall panels that each weighed approximately 100 lbs. To assist with moving these panels…
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Spinal injuries are some of the most common, and most painful, that your clients suffer. Whether a vehicle collision, a slip and fall, an assault, a workplace injury, or medmal, anything that affects the spine can have horrible repercussions on your client’s ability to function. Because of that, it’s imperative that you have the right…
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Neurological problems can progress quickly, so it’s imperative to evaluate all possible causes when a patient presents with severe neurological symptoms. Claggett & Sykes’ client began experiencing symptoms 3 days prior to visiting the hospital, and by then was experiencing weakness in both legs, incontinence, and tingling and weakness in his hands. His complaints were…
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Rules, especially in medical environments, exist for a reason, and when those rules aren’t followed, communication is key. In the case of Taylor Asen’s 65-year old female client, the proper positioning for a medical procedure wasn’t followed, but there was no communication and it was disastrous for her. She was undergoing a routine endoscopic procedure…
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People in motor vehicle collisions often suffer various injuries from the very thing that is supposed to keep them safe…seatbelts. While their injuries may be less severe than they would have been without a seatbelt on, they nevertheless have suffered trauma that may require immediate and/or long-term care. This should not be overlooked when contemplating…
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Carpal Tunnel surgery is a fairly straightforward and common surgery. Delicate, for sure, given the nerves in the area, but there exist safety devices specifically to protect the nerves during this surgery. When a surgeon doesn’t use them correctly, however, that is medical malpractice, not a lack of an optimal result. This is the situation…
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