Car Accidents

by | May 25, 2023 | practice-areas

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It is estimated that over 37,000 people are killed in car accidents every year, and another 2.35 million are injured. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by another driver’s negligence and could have easily been prevented. Victims of car accidents should speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible following the accident to determine if they are entitled to compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Causes of Car Accidents

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE FACING EMOTIONAL TRAUMA AFTER A CAR ACCIDENTCar accidents occur on a daily basis, and many of them are caused by:

Distracted Driving

A driver becomes distracted when he takes his focus off of the road to pay attention to another passenger in the car, the radio, a smartphone, or any other form of distraction. Even if the driver’s eyes are only off of the road for a few seconds, this negligent behavior can lead to serious accidents. In fact, distracted driving is currently the number one cause of traffic accidents in the United States.

Speeding

Speed limits are put in place for a reason—to keep everyone on the road safe. When a driver decides to ignore the speed limit, he puts everyone else on the road at risk. The faster someone is driving, the less time he will have to react to a car suddenly braking or changing lanes in front of him.

Drunk Driving

Every sip of alcohol a person takes will impair his judgment more and more. If he decides to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, he may not be able to focus on the cars and road in front of him. Drunk drivers often swerve into other lanes or drive in the wrong direction. Because their judgment is so impaired, they may not be able to brake in time to avoid hitting your car at a stop sign or a red light. All of these behaviors can cause car accidents and severe injuries to all drivers and passengers involved.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Every car accident is unique, so injuries can vary greatly from one case to the next. However, there are a number of injuries that are very common in car accidents, including:

CAR ACCIDENTS WHIPLASHWhiplash

Whiplash occurs when the impact of the collision forces your head to suddenly jerk forward and then backward again. This sudden movement damages the soft tissues in your neck and can lead to serious lingering pain following a car accident.

Head Injuries

During an accident, it’s possible the impact of the collision could cause you to jerk forward and hit your head against the steering wheel, dashboard, or car window. The result could be anything from a minor concussion to a traumatic brain injury or skull fracture.

Back Injuries

Many people involved in car accidents suffer back injuries, which can range in severity from aches and pains in the lower back to a herniated disc or spinal cord injury.

Emotional Pain

Some victims will suffer emotionally as well as physically. Victims may experience anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of a car accident. This is especially true if a loved one who was also a passenger in the car was seriously injured or killed as a result of the accident.

After A Car Accident

If you have been injured in a car accident, it’s important to document as much evidence as possible. Keep all of your medical records, including bills, lab reports, X-rays, and any other relevant documents, so you have proof of the injuries you sustained and the expenses you had to pay. If your injuries are visible, take pictures of them immediately following the accident and again as they begin to heal. The more proof you have to support your personal injury claim, the better.

Seek Legal Advice Now

You shouldn’t have to suffer because of someone else’s negligent behavior behind the wheel. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact us now for a free consultation at 866-854-5529. The team of attorneys at Trial Lawyers for Justice can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

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Family sues MercyOne for negligence in heart patient death

Family sues MercyOne for negligence in heart patient death

by | Feb 1, 2023 | News

Photo Credit: Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal file

Excerpt from Nick Hytrek‘s Sioux City Journal Article

SIOUX CITY — The family of a Le Mars, Iowa, man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Sioux City hospital, alleging staff members gave him a lethal dosage of medication and were not paying attention to a heart monitor showing his heartbeat had been stopped for five minutes.

Mary Kay Dreckman and her three children say in the lawsuit that MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center staff members were negligent in the hours leading up to the Sept. 18, 2021, death of 65-year-old Michael Dreckman, who three days earlier had had successful quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery at the hospital.

 Mr. Dreckman was given a lethal injection,” said Nick Rowley, a Decorah, Iowa, lawyer representing the Dreckmans. “When he flat-lined he was in the ICU (intensive care unit), but no healthcare providers were monitoring him. … Nobody rushed to the rescue when loud monitors and flashing lights were going off. Mr. Dreckman’s wife and kids are the ones who discovered that his heart had stopped.”

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$275M Verdict Against Monsanto In Latest PCB Exposure Trial in Washington State School

$275M Verdict Against Monsanto In Latest PCB Exposure Trial in Washington State School

by | Oct 21, 2022 | News

Excerpts from David Siegel’s Courtroom View Network’s Article here: https://blog.cvn.com/jury-hits-monsanto-with-275m-verdict-in-latest-trial-over-pcb-exposure-in-washington-state-school 

A Washington State court jury returned a $275 million verdict last week in the fifth consecutive trial over allegations that long-lasting toxic chemicals manufactured by Bayer-owned agrochemical giant Monsanto in a local school caused serious neurological injuries to students and teachers.

During trial attorneys for the plaintiffs alleged that exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, caused their clients to suffer a range of neurological injuries, and that some students could face a lifetime of cognitive deficits as a result of the damage they allegedly sustained. 

Friedman was joined in the recently concluded case by attorneys Nicholas and Courtney Rowley of Trial Lawyers for Justice.

His co-counsel Nick Rowley added that PCBs pose a danger to as many as 14 million school aged children nationally.

“The worst thing about it is that 99% of the people who have been harmed don’t know about PCBs,” Rowley said. “Today a jury held the company responsible for this harm accountable, but this case is just the tip of the iceberg.”

“As parents ourselves, we care deeply about the children, teachers, and families whose lives have been irreparably and forever harmed by PCBs in schools across America,” said Courtney Rowley, co-founder of Trial Lawyers for Justice.

Ross E. Herington

Ross E. Herington

by | Oct 14, 2022 | JordanLaw

Ross E. Herington

Ross E Herington
BAR ADMISSIONS

Colorado
 

EDUCATION

 University of Richmond
– J.D. Juris Doctor

 Rutgers University
– Political Science and Sociology

Bio

Ross E. Herington

Ross Herington is a dedicated and proven trial attorney who has zealously represented clients throughout the State of Colorado. Mr. Herington combines this wealth of trial experience with a personal commitment to the welfare and fair treatment of his clients.

Mr. Herington received his undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Sociology from Rutgers University and his Law Degree from the University of Richmond. His dedication to protecting the rights of others began while in law school when he interned for the Richmond City Public Defenders Office.

Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Herington accepted a position to become a trial attorney for the State of Colorado. As a Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Herington handled thousands of cases and gained invaluable experience in all phases of litigation and trial advocacy.

The Denver personal injury attorney joined Jordan, Herington & Rowley in 2012, and has brought with him his extensive trial and litigation experience, and now focuses solely on representing those injured by the negligence of others.

Ross Herington has dedicated his professional career to protecting the rights of his clients.

Mr. Herington is licensed to practice in the State of Colorado and is a member of the American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, and Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.

Mr. Herington was also listed selected as The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 and is a proud member of the American Institute of Legal advocates.