Even celebrities have accidents and get hurt. Sometimes, personal injuries do not involve physical injury. Rather, celebrities’ reputations—and potentially their careers—suffer damage.
You may have read about the following celebrities in the newspaper, as each of them have recently been involved in a lawsuit requiring personal injury attorneys.
- David Schwimmer, star of the television series Friends, sued a Hollywood fundraiser for telling the National Enquirer that Schwimmer requested two Rolex watches in exchange for attending a charity event. This type of suit did not revolve around a physical injury, but rather damage to the reputation of Schwimmer. The legal terms for such damage are libel (when it occurs in print) and slander (when spoken).
- Cameron Diaz sued a British newspaper for libel after they reported she was having an affair with a married man.
- Actress Sharon Stone sued a plastic surgeon for falsely telling reporters she had undergone a facelift operation at his office.
- Jane Pauley initiated an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit. Pauley filed a legal action against the New York Times when they ran stories describing her battles with bipolar disorder. These claims can be very difficult for celebrities to prove, because the public considers them to have a less reasonable expectation of privacy than a normal person would.
Not every celebrity involved in a personal injury suit is on the wronged side of the case, of course.
- Plaxico Burress, star wide receiver for two NFL teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, faced a weapons possession charge that landed him in jail. In addition, a Florida woman sued Burress for rear-ending her car in May of 2008. She claimed back and neck injuries from the accident, and sought $15,000 for lost wages, medical bills and vehicle damages. She also alleged that Burress was driving without insurance when the accident occurred.
If you suffer an injury in New Jersey, contact an experienced Ocean County personal injury lawyer today.
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