No one is immune to personal injuries caused by negligence. Every year it seems a celebrity is involved in some sort of personal injury case, and when they are, the spotlight is on them from the start. Here are some celebrities who have been in the news for personal injury matters recently:
- The singer Brett Michaels suffered head and face injuries when stage scenery fell on him backstage during the 2009 Tony Awards. Later in April 2010, he was hospitalized because of a hemorrhage and almost died. He claimed that his medical difficulties were a direct result of the Tony Award incident, and eventually settled the case out of court and confidentially.
- James Marshall, a rising actor, claimed he developed health issues because of the acne treatment drug Accutane that negatively affected his career. The drug was pulled from the market in 2009 in a total recall, and its producer is being sued by thousands of people around the country.
- Gloria Estefan suffered devastating spinal injuries when her tour bus was rear-ended. Her recovery was very slow and she has permanent damage.
When celebrities suffer from personal injuries, they do the same thing as regular people — they hire a personal injury attorney. If you or a loved one has been harmed through the reckless or careless actions of another person, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney in your area.