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Wrongful Death in Mecklenburg County

Aug 21, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death

Sadly, there was an industrial accident that took the life of one man, and injured a second at Parker Hannifin last Tuesday.

The accident occurred in the Southwest region of Mecklenburg County at 9225 Forsyth Park Drive, off Westinghouse Boulevard. Paramedics were called to the scene and arrived around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The investigation revealed that the two men involved in the accident were picking up cabinets from Parker Hannifin, when suddenly, the materials feel atop them and engulfed their bodies.

The name of the man who lost his life has not yet been released, but we have been informed that he was a private contractor who drove trucks for Landstar. Unfortunately, the weight of the cabinets was too much for the gentleman, and he was pronounced dead on scene when the Paramedics arrived.

However, the other injured man was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, and is expected to be released without “life threatening” injuries.

 There is currently some discrepancy as to who has jurisdiction over this accident. Particularly, the Department of Labor is checking to see if they are entitled to obtain jurisdiction over the wrongful death suit.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a wrongful death accident, you need the help of an experienced wrongful death accident attorney like those at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower,LLP.  Call us at 877-374-5999, or contact us using this form, to speak with an attorney who will help you evaluate your claim and help you get the best possible recovery

Depuy Hip Settlements – How Settlement Amounts are Determined – Depuy Hip Implant Attorneys

Jul 25, 2012 | Products, Uncategorized

With any personal injury claim, there are a number of factors that will go into determining the amount of any settlement.  In DePuy ASR hip replacement cases, the settlement will based on the particular circumstances.  No set amount of money that will accurately compensate every injury.  Each person injured by a Depuy hip implant will experience different injuries.

As with all personal injury claim settlements, the amount of settlement will reflect the predicted jury award, the expected costs of trial, and the risk involved in going to trial.  If the lawsuit were to proceed to trial, a jury will determine based on the individual facts in the case what damages are owed to plaintiff caused by the DePuy hip implant injury, both in pain and suffering and other non-economic damages and economic damages.  Factors include

  • The extent and duration of the injury suffered;
  • The effect that the DePuy ASR hip injury had on the overall physical and mental health or well-being of the plaintiff;
  • The pain and mental anguish suffered in the past and which will likely be suffered in the future;
  • The extent of any disfigurement or scarring caused by defective DePuy ASR hip implants or their removal;
  • The amount of any past or future medical expenses caused by DePuy metal-on-metal hip implants;
  • Any lost wages or loss of earning capacity.

The DePuy ASR hip lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. believe that thousands of individuals throughout the United States are likely to bring claims as a result of problems caused by a recalled DePuy ASR hip replacement.

The South Carolina Depuy Hip Implant Lawyers of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower

If you or someone you know has been injured by a hip implant, contact the Depuy hip implant lawyers of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower.  Our lawyers can help you evaluate your case and get you the recovery you deserve.  Call us at 877-374-5999, or use this form, for your free consultation with an experienced attorney.