Month: January 2019

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$13 Million Verdict for Man Injured by Train

A jury awarded a South Carolina man $13 million. The man suffered severe injuries, including broken bones and brain damage, when his vehicle was struck by a train. Lawyers for the plaintiff argued BNSF Railway was negligent by failing to cut down trees on its right of way. According to the plaintiff, the vegetation obstructed…

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Man Files Suit Against Bird Scooter Company

In November 2018, Mark Walters tripped on a Bird electric scooter that was lying in the middle of an Austin sidewalk. Due to injuries he sustained in the fall, he paid around $2,400 in hospital bills. Mr. Walters filed suit against the scooter rental company and is seeking compensation. Lawsuits against scooter rental companies have…

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