Claims Begin to Pour in against Transit Agency
As reported by Sabri Ben-Achour of WAMU:
June 26, 2009 - For states or certain quasi-governmental organizations, it is either difficult or impossible to sue for damages. Attorney Larry Lapidus says that's not so for Metro. Read more here
Attorney Lawrence S. Lapidus, Senior Trial Lawyer & Parnter in the Karp Frosh Lapidus Law Firm filed first suit against Metro arising from the Metro Train Collision. Click here to read more.
Larry and his firm filed the first lawsuit against Metro as reported in the Washington Post:
The first lawsuit against Metro as a result of the crash was filed yesterday, and more are expected. The parents of Davonne Flanagan, 15, of the District sued in federal court, charging "negligent operation" and "negligent maintenance" on the part of Metro and the train's operator.
Davonne was in the first car of the moving train, toward the back, when it struck; his leg was fractured, said his attorney, Lawrence Lapidus. Lapidus said the family is seeking $950,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other restitution. Read more here
'Minor' head injuries can turn serious rapidly, experts say
(CNN) -- A blow to the head that at first seems minor and does not result in immediate pain or other symptoms can in fact turn out to be a life-threatening brain injury, experts tell CNN. Read more here
