An question often asked of lawyers specializing in personal injuries is whether or not a case can be reopened. The short answer is “no,” and we’ll talk about the reasons why in this issue. Why can’t a personal injury lawsuit be reopened? The overriding rule to remember is that if you file a personal injury … Read more
It’s hardly possible to overstate the popularity of social media. In fact, the latest statistics confirm that about 81% of the U.S. population has a social media profile. The amount of information many of us share so freely and openly for others to see can be concerning. One of the ways information shared on social … Read more
Halloween is just around the corner, and according to reports, pedestrian injuries and fatalities are usually high during the celebration. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that children are 4 times more likely to be hit by an automobile on Halloween than any other time.
In this issue, we’ll share tips that will help make this Halloween a safe time for you and your family.
A man who suffered a host of injuries after his car was struck by a 48-foot tractor-trailer truck wisely rejected a $300,000 pre-trial offer from the trucking company and took his case to court. His reward? A judgment of $3 million in his favor. It’s another example of why it makes sense to turn down … Read more
An elderly husband and wife who sustained a host of injuries after being injured by a distracted driver have settled their case for $1.3 million.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the case and further explore the dangers associated with distracted driving.
In late February, a school bus driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after he confessed to police officers of consuming three-quarters of a gallon of bourbon the previous night. To prove it, he supplied a breath sample of .18 – more than twice the legal limit for driving.
In this article, we’ll talk about just how long it takes for alcohol to leave your system.
A woman who survived a fiery crash with a tractor trailer that killed five of her Georgia Southern University classmates has been awarded $15 million by a jury for her injuries.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the case.
With tax season upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to share with you just how a jury award or settlement from a personal injury suit will be looked at by the taxman.
Before legislation was changed in 1996, practically all personal injury settlements and jury awards were ruled to be non-taxable – meaning you didn’t have to pay taxes on what you were given or awarded.
A woman who experienced injuries after falling in a Lowe’s home improvement store has been awarded $13 million by a jury. We’ll talk about it in this issue. The Case at a Glance The 38-year-old mother of three was in the garden center section of a Las Vegas Lowe’s store when she slipped on a … Read more
In what may be one of the largest settlements of its kind, home furniture giant Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of three young boys who died when Ikea-made dressers toppled over onto them.
The three boys all lost their lives in separate incidents – one in Minnesota, one in Washington and another in Philadelphia. All three cases involved one of Ikea’s Malm dressers, an assemble-it-yourself chest made of particleboard and fiberboard.