Brain damage is one of the most devastating injuries you can sustain. Even minor head trauma has the potential to hinder cognitive function for the rest of your life. Fortunately, those who get hurt through no fault of their own are usually entitled to compensation.…
Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on January 28, 2022, after the Frick Park Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, collapsed. Six others suffered from minor injuries. Previous inspection reports indicate that the bridge was in poor condition for the last couple of…
This morning, the Frick Park bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed, resulting in 10 injuries. Reports indicate that four or five vehicles were also stranded in the wreckage. Thankfully, the injuries appear to be minor according to reports from the scene. The bridge had been listed in…
If you’re planning on filing a truck accident claim, it’s imperative to turn to the right lawyer for guidance. Chances are you’ve never needed a truck accident attorney, though, so you’re not quite sure what to look for in one. Thankfully, most reputable firms offer…
By Guest Author Teresa Kenyon, Esq. – Director of Lien Resolution for Synergy Settlement Services In HMS Holdings LLC v Ted A Greve & Associates P.A. et al, 2021 WL 5163308, an ERISA self-funded health plan was denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) on settlement…
By Guest Author Rasa Fumagalli, J.D., MSCC, CMSP-F – Director of MSP Compliance Services In Penelope Stillwell v State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al. case (2021 WL 4427081), a plaintiff attempts to impose primary payer status on a liability insurer post settlement via…
Professional football has struggled for decades with a perception that player safety has taken a backseat to profits. The hit 2013 movie and book League of Denial helped elevate and personalize those concerns among the general public, and the NFL has responded by trying to…
By Guest Author Samantha Webster – Director of Case Management for Synergy Settlement Services Settlement – What to Consider for a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) When settling a case involving a current Medicare beneficiary and before finalizing, it is important to understand what actions need to…
A leak in the 42-year-old Collins (aka Meraux) Pipeline has spilled 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel near a St. Bernard Parish levee east of New Orleans, contaminating the water in two artificial or “borrow” ponds and killing thousands of animals including fish, birds, snakes and…
Catholicism, in what is now the 18th state of the Union, predates Louisiana’s statehood by nearly two centuries. Its culture, religion, and economy have all been deeply influenced by the Catholic Church which were first embedded in this multi-cultural state by Catholic France and Spain.…
From spinal cord damage to head trauma, catastrophic injuries leave immense devastation their wake. This is because they typically cause permanent harm, which can include scarring, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, and/or dramatic changes in the victim’s mood, behavior, or demeanor. In other words, it’s natural to…
Louisiana residents who voluntarily evacuated to escape Hurricane Ida’s wrath are still waiting for a decision on whether they will receive compensation for out-of-town expenses like food and hotels. State Farm, one of Louisiana’s largest insurance carriers, is refusing to pay those expenses – called…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC In the confusing landscape of public benefits and planning issues that arise today for trial lawyers when settling catastrophic injury cases, finding your way can be a daunting task. Many questions come up such as should the…
Texas roads are getting more dangerous every year. At least one person has died in a Texas car accident every day for the last 21 years. Approximately 11 people per day lost their lives in 2021 on the state’s highways. And nothing on the road…
