An Ohio University alumnus is suing the school over severe burns he sustained during a required wilderness survival trip in 2006. Christopher Mance, a senior at the time, suffered an epileptic seizure during the trip and fell face-first into a fire, causing him to suffer third- and fourth-degree burns to his face, hands, and arms, as well as damage to his brain. According to Mance's lawsuit, OU was negligent in failing to provide medical supervision and/or testing before and during the survival trip. Mance's family claims they were unaware of the dangers that the trip's irregular sleeping and eating habits posed to an epileptic like Mance. As compensation for disfigurement, future medical expenses, and lost wages, the family is seeking in excess of $300,000 in damages. If you have been burned or injured because another person or organization was negligent, they ought to be held liable for your injuries. Call a Chicago personal injury lawyer from Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 today.

A Wal-Mart store in Cahokia is being sued by a couple who claims that the company's negligence was responsible for the wife's serious slip and fall injuries. The lawsuit filed by Carolyn Case and her husband, John Case, also named Home City Ice Co. as a defendant. The couple claims that the store and ice company were negligent in placing an ice machine in an inappropriate location and failing to keep the floor dry. The Cases are seeking over $200,000 in damages. Have you been hurt in a slip and fall accident? If so, the property owner may be legally liable for your injuries. To learn more, call Chicago personal injury attorneys Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200

A jury sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against two Kansas City police officers in connection with an arrest in 2004. Fred and Louise Jones' lawsuit claimed that Officers Cory Le Moine and Ryan VanDeusen used excessive amounts of force during the 2004 arrest, leading to serious injuries for the couple. According to the suit, Louise Jones' injuries required her to undergo knee replacement surgery, running up nearly $40,000 in medical bills. In finding for the plaintiff, the Jackson County jury awarded Louise Jones $100,000 in compensation and $160,000 in punitive damages, and Fred Jones $5,000 in compensation and $80,000 in punitive damages. Have you been injured in an accident? If so, call a Chicago personal injury attorney from Friedman & Bonebrake today at 312-466-8200 for a free initial consultation.

The mother of two girls killed in a collision between their vehicle and an Illinois State Police cruiser has filed suit against the officer involved, the state of Illinois, and the Illinois State Police. According to the lawsuit, a police cruiser driven by trooper Matt Mitchell was responding to the scene of another accident, driving at over 120 mph, when it crossed the median of I-64, slamming into the Mazda 6 sedan driven by Jessica and Kelli Uhl, killing both girls. Mitchell, who is recovering well from his injuries, faces charges of reckless homicide for his role in the accident. The lawsuit, filed by Kimberly Dorsey, the mother of both deceased girls, is seeking $24 million in damages as compensation for the accident and deaths. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident, legal assistance from a Chicago car accident lawyer may be one way to gain your rightful compensation. Call Chicago personal injury lawyers Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. today at 312-466-8200 to learn more.