According to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), pedestrian deaths in Chicago have been on the rise over the last five years. This recent surge has been linked to more vehicles on the road with the rise of Uber, Lyft and other transportation services,…
Under the recent Tax Cut and Jobs Act, a gem of a deduction exists for passthrough entities, which most law firms are. Most of our clients are plaintiff contingency fee lawyers. This quick tax update is vital if you make just slightly over $300K after…
What will happen nationally if philanthropists, civil justice advocates, the judiciary, the trial bar and well intended non profits and charities get on the same page and put a major dent in the consumer litigation finance industry? Nothing but good in my opinion. Not all…
Special needs trusts are intended to supplement, but not replace, a disabled person’s government benefits by paying for non-covered services or equipment. This type of trust is seemingly complex for several reasons, but the advantages of a special needs trust certainly outweigh its complexities. Administering…
At Milestone Consulting, we assist many injured clients who remain heavily medicated for their pain long after their lawsuits have been resolved. For those who have been prescribed opioid drugs, the medication they depend on for relief can tragically come with a dangerous risk. Opioids…
In Fisher v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company, the Appeals Court of Arizona viewed a case involving Stefanie Fisher, the plaintiff, and USAA Casualty Insurance Company as the defendant. Stefanie and Jeffery Fisher appealed a superior court decision affirming an arbitration award for USAA Casualty Insurance…
When electronic cigarettes first came onto the market, they were advertised as being “safer” than regular cigarettes because they didn’t contain tobacco. Recent studies have cast doubt on this idea, however, with evidence showing that several of the other ingredients present in the e-cigarette nicotine-solutions…
Picking a trustee for a special needs trust is one of the most significant choices a family can make. We take a look at the common candidates to be designated as trustee and some of their advantages and disadvantages.
Memphis, Tennessee can be a dangerous place to walk. In recent weeks, the Commercial Appeal has reported that pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the metropolitan area. In 2017, 37 people died on Memphis streets, ranking it among the most unsafe cities in America…
Most of us are aware that distracted driving, using our smartphones for texting, e-mailing or accessing social media, personal grooming and other activities that take our eyes off the road, is dangerous. The 2017 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Index reported that for more than 87 percent…