A 77-year-old man was found on the floor of his hospital room after he sustain a fall during which he struck his head. Proper fall precautions were not utilized despite being required. The jury found the defendant medical provider failed to meet the standard of care, which caused the patient to fall and lead to his death. The jury awarded the man’s family $4,000,000. This case was tried by attorneys Rip Andrews and Ben Ford of the law firm Marsh, Rickard & Bryan. The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed the verdict on appeal.
Partial Fault And Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and complex legal proceedings, especially when questions of fault arise. If you've been involved in a pedestrian accident where partial fault may be attributed to you, understanding your rights and options for filing...