In a surprising 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that a Pennsylvania law is constitutional. The law stipulates that ... Read more
Fireworks Accident Injuries & Liability
Fourth of July fireworks are as American as baseball and apple pie... but they can be dangerous There are lots of people who like ... Read more
Are Breathalyzers Accurate?
Imagine this: You’re driving home from a dinner party, having consumed a single glass of wine. Suddenly, you see flashlight blue lights ... Read more
Suing the Sovereign: Yale Student’s Family Wins $35 Million
When most people think about car accident lawsuits, they typically envision an injured person suing an at-fault driver. But a recent ... Read more
Five Surprisingly Dangerous Things YOU Might Do in the Car
These common, everyday behaviors are dangerous but avoidable We ride in cars every day. Is this dangerous? Well, that ... Read more
Child Hot Car Death Statistics & Prevention
It can happen to anyone It can happen to you. To anyone, really. Since 1998, 948 children have died from pediatric vehicular ... Read more
When a Worker Can Receive Compensation for a Post-Work Injury
The basis for workers’ compensation is that it provides benefits to an employee who is injured at work. By definition, ... Read more
What Is a Civil Judgment?
We’ve discussed the basic steps of a personal injury lawsuit in previous blog posts. In this post, we’ll concentrate on one of the ... Read more
Top 5 Largest Dog Bite Verdicts and Settlements
Americans love their dogs. There are roughly 78 million dogs in the United States, according to the American Veterinary Medical ... Read more
What Is a Contingency Fee?
Imagine you’re driving home from work when out of nowhere, an intoxicated driver sideswipes your car, causing a catastrophic car ... Read more
What Are the Potential Outcomes of a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury lawsuits can take weeks, months, years, or, in some rare cases, even decades to resolve. Given the time and effort ... Read more
From Happy Meal to Heated Lawsuit: The McDonald's McNugget Case
In a case reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s, a Florida jury found McDonald’s liable for an incident involving a ... Read more
Attorney Mike Redondo Discusses Liability in Florida Amusement Park Death
There are few things more wholesome than a day at the amusement park. Many of us have childhood memories of sweaty summer days with a ... Read more
Does the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act Cover Mental Injuries?
The sirens wail as first responder James McAlister races toward the scene of a horrific accident. Having devoted more than a decade of ... Read more
Who Is Liable If Road Debris Causes a Car Accident?
Here’s a situation that’s far too common: You’re cruising down the highway when suddenly a piece of debris appears in the ... Read more
How Do I Recover Damages after a Car Accident with a Fixed-object?
You’re driving along a familiar road, feeling comfortable and confident. Suddenly, the unthinkable happens: you lose control of your ... Read more
Florida Tort Reform Bill Signed Into Law
What happens to a personal injury plaintiff under the new Florida tort reform law? Tort reform is not a new concept. As our society ... Read more
Michigan Court Rules That Pet Owners Aren’t Entitled to Emotional Damages in Veterinary Malpractice Lawsuits
For many, pets are not just animals; they are cherished companions, loyal friends, and family members. The sudden or unexpected death ... Read more
What Do I Do If I Was Hurt at Work but Failed to Report the Injury?
Imagine this: a buzzing construction site where workers labor with heavy machinery, steel beams, and large wooden boards. Amidst the ... Read more
Parents Reach $14 Million Settlement for Son’s Death
Grant Brace died after wrestling coaches refused to allow him to get water or take a break during practice. Now, the university is on ... Read more
What Are the Most Common Summertime Injuries?
As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, people flock to beaches, parks, and swimming pools to make the most of the warm weather. ... Read more
What Is Automobile Liability Insurance?
There are almost 250 million licensed drivers in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On ... Read more
What Is the Correlation Between Speed and Car Accident Injuries?
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury worldwide, and one of the major factors that contribute to the severity ... Read more
ChatGPT-4 Aces the Bar Exam: What Does It Mean for Attorneys?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has many attorneys questioning how the technology may upend their profession. In December ... Read more
Settlement Reached in Glacier National Park Diving Death
The family of an 18-year-old Missoula woman who died while scuba diving in Glacier National Park reached a settlement in a wrongful ... Read more
Who’s At Fault For a Child’s Accidental Fentanyl Exposure?
That’s what the courts are going to figure out as part of a negligence lawsuit against Airbnb for the wrongful death of a ... Read more
Firefighters Could Receive Workers’ Comp for PFAS in Turnout Gear
“Every firefighter knows there is a link between the job and occupational illnesses, including cancer. The studies prove it,” said ... Read more
Illinois Man Loses Both Legs but Wins $91 Million from 7-Eleven
A 57-year-old man from Illinois was standing in front of a 7-Eleven when he was struck by a car and pinned against the storefront. The ... Read more
Hazmat Train: Derailment Causes Health Risks in Ohio Town
A train derailment near the Ohio/Pennsylvania border in early 2023 left a hazardous situation for residents within a mile of the crash ... Read more
Amazon Not Liable for Selling Suicide Kits
Need help? Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried ... Read more
Can Text Messages Be Used in Court?
The high-profile case involving Amber Heard and Johnny Depp featured lots of explosive evidence, including text messages between the ... Read more
Trader Joe’s Sued Over Chocolate with Alleged Unsafe Levels of Lead and Cadmium
Known for its chatty employees and cheap wine, Trader Joe’s has grown from a single store in California to more than 560 stores ... Read more
Indiana Driver Avoids Jail Time as Judge Accepts Plea Agreement
Peggy Claar of New Castle, Indiana, underwent 15 surgeries after Carol Wickes crashed into her while Carol was under the ... Read more
Survivors of Victim of Work-related Death Can Claim Workers’ Comp Benefits
No matter what type of job or profession you’re in, or how much you love what you do, everyone feels the sense of “daily grind” ... Read more
New California Law Raises Cap on Non-Economic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
A medical malpractice claim arises when a patient is harmed by a health care professional who fails to perform their duties ... Read more
Apple Faces Lawsuits from Unwanted Tracking by AirTags
AirTags are handy when used properly. But when someone uses them to track a person without their knowledge or consent, it’s a problem. ... Read more
Chappell Smith & Arden Obtains $2.1 Million Verdict For Injured Baby
South Carolina law firm Chappell Smith & Arden, P.A. recently won a $2.1 million verdict in favor of a 15-month-old toddler who ... Read more
Dupont Owes $50 Million in Teflon Cancer Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld an Ohio jury’s $40 million verdict against DuPont for allegedly ... Read more
How Do I File an Auto Insurance Claim with Allstate?
Allstate insurance—known for its tagline you’re in good hands—was founded in 1931 amidst the Great Depression. Allstate’s first auto ... Read more
Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?
The Georgia workers’ compensation system covers roughly 3.8 million workers. That means the vast majority of workers have some ... Read more