The tragedy of October 1 killings and injuries during a concert at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. The final toll was 58 people killed and more than 500 injured by shooter Stephen Paddock, who had barricaded himself in his 32nd floor room with high-powered rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
Lien on dead firefighter settlements still up in the air
The tragic 2013 fire that engulfed the Southwest Inn in Houston led to the deaths of five firefighters and the severe injury of another. It has stood as the greatest loss of life by the Houston Fire Department.
Speeding: A major cause of death on New Mexico's roads
Drivers create major dangers out on the roads when they speed. A recent report points to speeding being a particularly big, and deadly, problem here in New Mexico.
Federal jury rules against dialysis giant DaVita
A federal jury in Denver ruled against dialysis provider DaVita and awarded $383.5 million settlement in three wrongful death lawsuits. The victims suffered cardiac arrest and died after treatment with GranuFlo, which DaVita knew could cause toxic levels of pH imbalances and alkalosis. This remarkable number includes $125 million to each family in punitive damages with addition compensatory damage ranging between $1.5 and $5 million.
Bosses - You can be charged in a wrongful death lawsuit
The death of an employee may result in an investigation of a workplace. Especially on manufacturing or machinery sites, extreme hazards surround the daily work of an employee.
