In December 2015, all federally-filed Bair Hugger warming blanket lawsuits were consolidated into one court in the District of Minnesota. At the time there were about 50 cases pending in various districts, but now, that number has increased to more than 3,500. After almost two…
ABLE accounts are about to become an even better option for people with disabilities, according to federal authorities at the Internal Revenue Service. On January 1, 2018, people with special needs will be able to contribute an annual total of $15,000 to the tax-advantaged savings…
Dr. Julian Craig has practiced internal and pulmonary medicine for almost 30 years, he is a past president of the Medical Society of D.C. and he has overseen clinical care as the chief medical officer at United Medical Center (UMC) since 2015—a role that will…
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In Hedglin v. Esch, No. A-17-039, (25 Neb. App. 306) the Court of Appeals of Nebraska looked at this issue. In May of 2016, Cassandra Hedglin (“Hedglin”) made a claim against the City of Hastings, Nebraska (“City”) for the personal injury, mental anguish, and humiliation…
As a comprehensive settlement planner, I frequently work with parents of children with special needs. Many of those children were injured during birth and are about to receive a settlement. Though that means a big lump sum of money for their child’s medical care and…
Lawsuit Financial is excited to once again team up with the Michigan Association for Justice to help provide joyful memories to local families this holiday season. “The holidays are a particularly stressful time of year for many needy families,” said Jennifer Geiringer, Chief Marketing Officer.…
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As we give thanks, those of us fortunate enough to have more than we need, are often motivated in the giving season to have an impact. What is the greatest way to make an impact? Is giving through your church the best way to help…
On Sunday, November 19, a 4-year-old Cedar City girl was killed in a fatal crash on Sunday in Nevada on I-15 near Valley of Fire State Park around 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Her family, including three siblings, was driving back to Cedar City when…
Michigan State University is less than 2 miles from my home. I had been a faithful and loyal sports fan for 30 years until reading Matt Mencarini’s Lansing State Journal article entitled “They Just Didn’t Listen” on Sunday morning, December 18, 2016. I still support…
In the case of Carmody v. Mikesell, No. 16-cv-02603-PAB-NYW, (D. Col., 2017) the Colorado District Court tackles this question. This case arises from a back injury sustained by Cathleen Carmody (“Carmody”) while detained at the Teller County Detention Center. Carmody alleges in 1999, she sustained…