Personal Injury Verdicts

Science Experiment Explosion and Burn Injury: Two high school girls were seriously burned  during a science experiment explosion caused by the teacher.  Science teacher failed to perform experiment properly; failed to take adequate safety precautions; failed to provide safety equipment to students during the experiment;  and had not been adequately trained in conducting science experiment or in how to take adequate safety precautions. An 8-figure settlement was achieved. 

Electrocution Burn Injury:  49-year old male sustained second and third degree electrical burns when he was electrocuted by a faulty 220/240 range in his apartment.   The investigation revealed  faulty and corroded wiring in the electric stove and a refrigerator that leaked water on the floor of the kitchen.  The tenant had previously complained that the stove was not working properly and that the refrigerator was leaking water on the floor, but the landlord did not perform the necessary repairs.  Tenant went into the kitchen to get a glass of juice, when he stepped in water that had leaked onto the floor from the refrigerator and then touched the stove resulting in very serious burn injuries.  The case was resolved  for the insurance policy limits.

Chemical/Industrial Burn Injury:  A 30-year old gentleman working as an independent contractor at a steel plant fell into an unprotected tar pit, which contained caustic chemicals and hot water in excess of several hundred degrees, causing third degree burns to his leg.  Apparently, the steel grate had been removed from the tar pit and had not been properly replaced.  The tar pit was located in a dike area and was covered with very shallow water that hid the open tar pit from view.   A settlement was reached.

Gun Shot Injury:  A 7-year old boy was accompanied by his father at an outdoor equipment supply store.  Store employee was showing a gun that was loaded to another customer.  Accidentally, the gun was fired, shooting the child in the femur.  The child suffered a fractured femur, blood loss and emotional trauma.  Store had violated all safety procedures in showing a gun that was loaded in a business open to the general public. The case was successfully resolved.  

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A young man was occupying a motor home in which the propane gas heater exhaust was defective, causing the fumes to enter into the living space of the motor home. The man died. Settlement achieved.

Medication Product Liability: A 68-year old male suffered adverse side effects from a particular blood pressure medication which suddenly caused a loss of hearing in one ear.  Manufacturer failed to warn of the risks of medication.  A settlement was reached.

Defective Furniture: An individual purchased a brand new recliner. While taking the recliner out of its packaging, the recliner chair suddenly retracted causing significant lacerations of tendons and fingers. A settlement was reached.

Defective Furniture: A 14 month old infant was crushed when an entertainment center tipped over and fell on top of her. Tragically the infant died at the hospital from extensive fractures to the skull and brain trauma. A claim was pursued on the basis that the entertainment center was defective in design and posed a serious danger and a tip over hazard. Settlement achieved.

Defective Vehicle Components: Operator of a refuse truck suffered traumatic injuries and wrist fracture when he suddenly lost the ability to steer the truck and collided into a concrete median divider on the interstate. Investigation revealed that the front leaf spring had broken in half and caused the vehicle to go out of control. Further investigation of the maintenance records of the truck revealed that the spring had been replaced several days prior. The leaf spring manufacturer had been selling the wrong spring for this particular vehicle. The installer then modified the leaf spring by adding one additional “leaf” prior to installing it.  However, this modification led to a weakening of the overall spring, compromising its quality and strength. The case was resolved against both the manufacturer and installer.

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If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the personal injury attorneys of Perantinides & Nolan, Co., L.P.A., by calling 330-253-5454 or email us here today. We look forward to any questions you may have and evaluating the merits of your personal injury claim.