Every parent fears the call: the one informing them that their child has been in a car accident. But beyond the immediate concern for their ... Read more
What Is Stacking With Respect to Auto Insurance?
Nobody enjoys reading the fine print, especially when it comes to insurance policies filled with complicated terms, conditions, and ... Read more
Could a Tragedy Have Been Avoided?
April Valentine went to the hospital to have her baby, but she never got to go home. 31-year-old April Valentine entered the Centinela ... Read more
How Can You Recover Damages After a Hit-and-Run If the Driver Is Never Found?
According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a hit-and-run incident happens approximately every 43 seconds on America’s ... Read more
Just How Common Are Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida?
Florida has over 300 registered hospitals with more than 62,000 licensed beds, so it should come as no surprise that medical malpractice cases ... Read more
What Is the Discovery Rule and What Does It Mean for Your Personal Injury Case?
Time isn’t always on your side when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. Many injury victims are shocked to discover there’s a ticking clock ... Read more
Oregon Rethinks the Bar Exam
The bar exam, which has instilled fear in the hearts of future lawyers since 1783, might be undergoing a significant transformation—at least in ... Read more
What if a “Harmless” Prank Leaves Someone Injured?
Pranks, by nature, are on someone who doesn’t expect what’s about to happen. Pranks can be funny.They can be mean-spirited, but also in good ... Read more
Can You Sue Your Religious Institution for an Injury?
We know the Constitution protects religious freedoms, but does that mean a religious institution can’t get sued? When people attend a ... Read more
Viral Social Media Challenges Cause Injuries
Who’s liable for a social media challenge gone awry? The complicated terrain of liability in viral social media challenges. “Don’t try ... Read more
Can Protest Organizers Be Held Liable for Injuries?
On a beautiful Saturday morning, you board the number 27 bus to the heart of downtown, eager to join thousands of fellow citizens in a peaceful ... Read more
Struck Down: Angelica Saupe and the Dismantling of the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act
Imagine a little boy from the 1970s, a victim of childhood sexual abuse. The little boy grew up to be a strong man, bearing the weight of his ... Read more
What's the Difference Between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals?
Navigating the aftermath of an accident can be daunting. For many people, the companionship and assistance of an animal is an invaluable part of ... Read more
The Archdiocese of San Francisco Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Rising Lawsuits
The Archdiocese of San Francisco recently announced its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to protect itself from more than 500 lawsuits ... Read more
How Does My Divorce Impact My Personal Injury Settlement?
After a grueling year battling it out in court over a distracted driving accident that wasn’t your fault, you finally receive a much-needed ... Read more
Turbulent Waters: The Murdaugh Boat Crash and its Legal Ramifications
On the morning of February 24, 2019, a boat accident sent shockwaves through South Carolina. Paul Murdaugh, at the helm, collided with a piling ... Read more
Giving Narcan Can Save the Life of an Overdose Victim
If you find someone who you believe to have overdosed, you can administer Narcan and be free from legal liability under Good Samaritan ... Read more
What Is Florida's “Free-Kill” Law?
More than a year after the Florida Department of Health charged her father’s doctor with medical malpractice, Sabrina Davis, a 30-year-old ... Read more
Redefining Admissions: ASU's Take on AI in Law School
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly challenging the status quo in all sorts of industries, and the law—often late to the party—is no ... Read more
Emerging Technology and Personal Injury: A Brave New World
Injuries happen from both old and current technologies, and the legal system is setting forth different ways to deal with new types of ... Read more
Baby Decapitated During Birth, Parents File Lawsuit
A delivery goes horribly wrong, but is the doctor or hospital at fault? Atlanta parents-to-be Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor, Sr. ... Read more
From Chills to Flames: The Tragic Mr. Freeze Accident
Accidents at amusement parks can transform an enjoyable summer evening into a life-altering nightmare. This was the experience of several roller ... Read more
Michigan Supreme Court Transforms Premises Liability Law
For decades, Michigan property owners have relied on the protection of the “open and obvious” doctrine. This legal principle stipulates that ... Read more
Can an Inmate in Texas Sue a Prison or Jail for Negligence?
In Texas, the rights of individuals don’t all simply vanish upon incarceration. With more than 133,772 incarcerated individuals, the most in ... Read more
Nursing Pillows Found Responsible for Infants’ Deaths
Nursing pillows are popular and useful, but only when used correctly Tragedy.It’s the only word to describe what happens when an infant dies ... Read more
Virtual reality Injuries, lawsuits, and preventive measures
Lots of people are using VR for different reasons, but it’s important to take caution. As the use of virtual reality (VR) continues to surge ... Read more
Parents Win $9m from School District After Daughter’s Suicide
Bullies are the bad actors, but the district can and should prevent bullying 12-year-old Mallory Grossman was a typical pre-teen. She loved ... Read more
Who Can Be Deposed in a Civil Case?
The thought of a deposition can be incredibly nerve-wracking for people involved in a personal injury lawsuit. It's a process filled with formal ... Read more
Urban Cycling Risks: A Guide to the 5 Most Dangerous Cities
Bicycling has evolved from being merely an occasional recreational activity to a preferred mode of transportation, a method for maintaining ... Read more
What Are the Most Common Autumn Accidents and Injuries?
Autumn is one of the most anticipated seasons, with promises of wool sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and leaf-peeping adventures. But as the ... Read more
Woman Files $1m Lawsuit Against Candlemaker for Injury
Texas woman suffers severe burns after candle glass shatters, scalding her with hot wax RickiLynn Gardner was getting ready for Christmas. ... Read more
The Insurance Underwriting Process Can Affect Your Premium
Insurance is a necessary fact of life, and when you need it, you want it to be sufficient to cover your losses If you’ve purchased an ... Read more
Five Common Misconceptions Surrounding Workers’ Compensation in Alabama
Workers’ compensation can be a confusing area of law. To make matters worse, the Internet is flooded with misinformation. In this post, I’ll look ... Read more
Texas Man Awarded $26.5 Million in Suit Against the United States Postal Service
It won’t surprise you to learn that federal employees, just like private individuals, get into car accidents. But it may surprise you to learn ... Read more
Taylor Swift Fans File Class Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster
It’s a “Cruel Summer” for Swifties who couldn’t get Eras Tour tickets. Now some of them are suing Ticketmaster. Swifties, unite! If you ... Read more
What is a Status Conference in a Personal Injury Case?
There’s no doubt about it; lawyers talk differently. Legal phrases like “res ipsa loquitur” and “interlocutory” sound like they’ve ... Read more
The Defendant Can’t Pay the Judgment. Now What?
You thought that winning the lawsuit was the hard part, but sometimes recovering an award is more difficult The purpose of a lawsuit is to ... Read more
Agents Suffer Workplace Injuries from Bites by White House Dog
Commander Biden, the White House’s 4-legged occupant, can’t seem to keep his mouth to himself A dog is said to be a person’s best friend. ... Read more
Tips For Resolving a Neighbor Dispute
There are a few ways to negotiate and reason with a difficult neighbor Unless you live pretty remotely, you probably have a neighbor ... Read more
Medical Malpractice Payments by State (2022)
Find out where medical malpractice payments were the most common in 2022 Medical malpractice claims first appeared in the United States in ... Read more