Courts Evaluate Pain and Suffering Award in Non-Surgical Spinal Injury Case
On September 6, 2016, Bruce Brown was asleep in his bed when an unsafe ceiling collapsed above him in an apartment and the debris fell onto him. Mr. Brown then 74 years old, claimed that he sustained significant spinal disc…
Verdict Reinstated in Case of 14 Year Old Girl’s Sexual Assault Claims against 20 Year Old Boy and His Parents
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What to Do After a Car Accident in NYC
A car accident is completely unexpected, and it can have a devastating impact on your life. Your actions following a collision can make a big difference in your compensation. Taking the right steps will safeguard your health and set the…
What to Do After a Truck Accident in NYC
Semi-trucks cause tremendous damage when they crash into pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, or regular passenger vehicles due to their immense size and weight. Knowing the right steps to take after a truck collision is important for protecting your health. It’ll also…
Hospital Visitor’s Damages Awards Affirmed in Case against Security Guard for Assault and False Imprisonment
On October 16, 2016, Willie Kendrick was assaulted by a security guard when he visited a patient at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Kendrick, then 23 years old, sued the guard alleging assault, battery and false imprisonment. The jury found in…
Chantix And The End Of Evidence-Based Pharmaceuticals
Last month, the FDA allowed Pfizer to change the warning label for Chantix — a drug prescribed for smoking cessation — so that it no longer has to have a prominent “black box” warning for psychiatric effects. Instead, it has…
Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Sues Her Lawyers Claiming Inadequate Settlement
On September 28, 2010, Bei Yang’s obstetricians delivered her child at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut. An episiotomy was performed during the vaginal delivery that allegedly caused a fourth-degree laceration that was improperly repaired resulting in a rectovaginal fistula. Ms. Yang…
Donald Trump And Honest Services Fraud
LBJ gave up his radio stations. Jimmy Carter gave up his peanut farm. Untangling Donald Trump from his web of companies and interests is a bit more complicated. Yesterday, a team of lawyers at Morgan Lewis released a “white…
Rethinking Article III Standing Requirements
More than 2.6 million people tuned in to hear the Ninth Circuit’s oral argument in State of Washington, et al., vs. Donald Trump, President of the United States, et al, one of the cases challenging the Muslim refugee ban. It…
HR 985: A Sneak Attack On Veterans, Consumers, and Patients
Without even holding a hearing, the House Judiciary Committee just passed a new bill (H.R. 985) that would make it far harder to sue large corporations when they cheat or hurt people. The vote was on party lines, with all…
Fatal claims and the victims of crime: Webinar 15th October 2024
This webinar looks at the remedies available when someone has died as a result of a violent act. What steps can be taken by the dependants and the estate to obtain damages? Booking details are available here. https://www.apil.org.uk/training/fatal-claims-and-the-victims-of-crime THE WEBINAR…
Medical Tests You May Need After a Serious Head Injury
Any time you suffer a head injury, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention. You may be experiencing life-threatening symptoms that require intervention, such as brain bleeds, skull fractures, or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Timely medical treatment can help reduce…