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$1.2 Million Jury Award To Victim Of Motor Vehicle Accident After Driver Tried To Avoid Liability

“Take responsibility.” It is an expression that is often said but not often lived up to. In motor vehicle accident cases it is not at all uncommon to see a driver or other party deny, rather than take, responsibility for causing the accident. It is not uncommon form an attorney who represents […]

City Denies Liability After Bus Runs Over Pedestrian In Crosswalk

Handling serious pedestrian accident cases is never routine. These cases often involve complex medical issues, insurance issues, and liability issues. Given the substantial sums that are involved in these cases it is not surprising that defendants often deny liability or try to minimize the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by the victim.
Attorneys […]

Brain Damage and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Any sort of brain damage is always a scary thing, but there are varying levels of it that make some brain damage much worse than others. Some people can get away luckier than others and brain damage will only have a relatively small affect on them such as losing the sense of smell or only […]

Oregon & Washington Trucking Accidents On The Rise

A news release from US Newswire recently disclosed that thousands of trucking companies regularly violate federal safety regulations. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was analyzed. Examples of the violations included inadequate insurance, bald tires, defective brakes and loads that dangerously exceed weight limits. Drivers with little or no training and drivers […]

An Example Of An Insurance Company Low Ball Offer To A Victim Of A Motor Vehicle Accident

What does it take to settle a motor vehicle accident case? To a large extent it usually involves a calculation of the risk posed by taking the case to trial. From the perspective of the victim plaintiff the amount will generally (1) meet the needs of the plaintiff and (2) be sufficiently large […]

Analysis Of Three Motor Vehicle Accident Cases Reveals Several Lessons

There are at least 11 motor vehicle accidents every minute. And there are 5-6 individuals injured in a motor vehicle accident every minute. Approximately 4 individuals per minute will suffer from a permanent injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Each case is unique and presents its own individual challenge. […]

The Newest Laws in Florida

Although the state of Florida has a $6 billion budget shortfall, on July 1, 2009, the state enacted a series of new laws that were signed by Governor Charlie Crist.
The following is a list of highlights of the newest enacted laws in Florida:
1. New Cigarette Tax: Florida’s cigarette tax increased by $1 to $1.34 […]

How to Get Personal Injury Compensation

There’s no denying that accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean that you should have to pay for it when an accident is another person or entity’s fault. Whether it’s a car crash that someone else caused, a faulty product designed by a company, or some other tragic accident that caused your injury, you may be […]

When Pedestrians Get In The Way Of Teenage Drivers

It is well known that teenage drivers are at high risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Almost everyday there are reports of yet more accidents involving teenage drivers. Many accidents involve more than one teenager in a car. Many accidents have multiple victims. Many accidents involve pedestrian victims. […]

Anticipated Ruling on Yasmin Lawsuits Due Soon

An upcoming ruling by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) will be of great significance to Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the lawyers for both sides, and the patients involved in over fifty lawsuits across the United States. A hearing has been scheduled by the court on September 24 to hear oral arguments for and […]