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On average, plaintiffs in Erb’s palsy lawsuits receive $1 million in settlement. The amount may vary due to the unique facts of each malpractice case.

Approximately 50 percent of all dog attacks involved provocation as a factor for child and adult victims.

The three states with the shortest statute of limitations for personal injury are Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana. These states set a filing deadline of one year from the accrual of the cause of action.

The lifetime costs of spinal cord injuries can exceed $2.5 million per victim. However, insurance policies only cover a portion of these costs, around 50 to 60 percent in most cases.

The origin of the statute of limitations dates back to ancient Rome. It has since become a fundamental pillar of modern-day civil law systems.

Recent data from the California DMV revealed that the state recorded 124,141 DUI arrests in 2019.

Older physicians (55 and over) are statistically more likely to be sued for malpractice than those younger than 40.

A jury in Dallas ordered U-Haul International Inc. to pay $84 million to a 74-year-old man. The award included $63 million in punitive damages. The 2006 U-Haul accident left the victim with a crushed pelvis. As a result, he cannot walk and has no bowel control.

Motorcycle riders who injured a motorist or pedestrian and tried to flee from a police officer can be charged with a misdemeanor. Section 2800.1 of the California Vehicle Code imposes less than one-year imprisonment to persons escaping from police officers during investigations.

Cervical spine injuries frequently occur due to significant trauma, such as in car accidents. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of patients suffering from blunt trauma have sustained cervical spine injury.