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N.C. Couple Receives $1.5M Awarded For Post-Surgery Injury Caused By Hernia Patch

A North Carolina couple has been awarded $1.5 million by a federal jury for injuries the husband suffered when a hernia patch ruptured in his abdomen following surgery, reports The Providence Journal. 

The patch, made by Cranston firm Davol Inc. was implanted in the 52-year-old man in 2005 to repair an abdominal hernia.  The mesh patches are folded in half and inserted behind the hernia through a small incision.  Once inserted it’s supposed to open, but this ring broke under the stress and traveled inside the body, causing swelling, pain and an abscess which had to be drained constantly.  So far he has undergone several surgeries to repair the damage with more expected in the future. He will be able to lift only 5 to 10 pounds for the rest of his life. 

The jury found Doval and its parent company, C.R. Bard Inc., had failed to warn about the dangers of the mesh path and the poor design of the patch was the cause of the couple’s suffering. They awarded $1.3 million to the husband and $200,000 to his wife for the time she spent dressing his wounds.

This case was the second of about 3,000 involving the Kugel Mesh hernia-repair patch made by Davol. 

Defective design, defective manufacture and failure to warn about potential hazards of products are three ways to claim a product is defective.  If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury due to a defective product, contact the experienced attorneys at Crouse Law Firm at 1-919-861-0500 or use our online form.  There is no cost to evaluate your case.

Former Employees Sue International Paper Over Hearing Loss

Louisiana’s The Town Talk reports more than 150 former employees are suing the Pineville Mill of IP for $50,000 each for hearing loss suffered on the job.

The lawsuit alleges the workers were exposed to loud noises caused by permanent defects in the facility where they worked and that International Paper was negligent because the injuries were entirely preventable had proper safety procedures been practiced by the company.   The lawsuit also claims IP was aware of the danger of hearing loss but withheld the information from the employees.

The damages are sought for pain, suffering, and medical bills related to the hearing loss.

When a person is injured in his or her body, mind, or emotions and that injury is caused by the wrongful actions or negligence of another party, that person or company can be held responsible for the suffering and financial loss they have caused, including medical bills and loss of wages. 

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another let the experience of Crouse Law Offices work for you.  Call us at 1919-861-0500 or contact online.  There is no case review cost.

$3.8M Paid To Man Injured In Boating Accident

The Dallas Morning News reports a federal jury has ordered a boat manufacturer to pay $3.8 million to a man who was injured in a boating accident on Lake Austin.

An 18-year-old lost part of his leg while he was wakeboarding on July 4, 2007. The lawsuit alleged the boat, made by the Brunswick Corp., did not have proper safety devices in place to prevent such an accident. The suit claimed the young man’s leg became tangled in the propeller because the boat did not have guards and covers to protect him from becoming stuck in the propeller.

The company is considering an appeal.

North Carolina’s beautiful lakes and coastline present plenty of opportunity to enjoy every type boating and unfortunately, every type of boating accidents which result in personal injury. Crouse Law Firm has the technical and legal experience, both nationally and internationally, to sucessfully handle your personal injury concerns. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed due to a faulty product, contact us today online or call us at 1-919- 861-0500.

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Florida Woman Awarded $1M For Faulty Handrail Injuries

A Fort Pierce jury awarded a woman more that $1 million dollars against her landlord who did not fix faulty handrails, reports Florida’s TCPalm.

The 32-year-old woman complained about the faulty handrails when she moved into her apartment and was told they would be fixed. The landlord continued to receive numerous complaints from tenants and the property manager about the loose handrails.

In 2007, woman slipped on her apartment landing, grabbed the handrail, which gave way, causing her to fall down four steps. She injured her neck and back, has had three surgeries, and had medical bills totaling almost $200,000.

The jury award was for past, present and future medical bills and for lost wages.

General negligence often results in personal injury – when someone is injured due to another person’s negligence or carelessness. If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, call Crouse Law Offices today for the experienced counsel you deserve. Contact us by phone at 919-861-0500 or contact us by using our online form.

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NY Jury Awards MTA Victims Over $7M

A New York jury has awarded $7,250,000 in damages to two women hit by a Transit Authority bus in 2005, reports 1010Wins, a partner of CBS radio.

The women were passengers in a car which was crossing an intersection in Brooklyn when they were struck by the bus. One of the women suffered six fractures and punctured lungs.

Although the bus driver claimed the car ran a stop sign, the jury found the MTA was responsible for the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an motor vehicle accident, experience is what you need. Contact Crouse Law Offices at 919-861-0500 or contact us by using our online form.

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