Our settlement planning team at Milestone works with both plaintiffs and attorneys as they think ahead to settlement and how the money could be most beneficial. Along that path toward the end litigation, however, financial issues can arise and cause unnecessary complications. We in the…
Cardinal George Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis and former head of Vatican finances, has been found guilty by an Australian jury of sexually abusing two choir boys in 1996. Pell’s close ties to the Pope and his powerful Vatican position, made headlines around…
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx admitted what we long suspected to be true. The Catholic Church has been destroying documents related to the sexual abuse of children. This marks the first time a top church official has admitted to the destruction of documents. “Files that could…
If you get hurt in a large truck crash, you will need strong evidence to prove the extent of your damages. In addition to economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, you may also be entitled to non-economic damages like pain and suffering.…
In his speech at the end of the four-day Vatican Summit, Pope Francis condemned clerical sexual abuse. He promised to confront abusers with “the wrath of God,” end cover-ups within the church, and make victims a priority. He also called the abuse involving children a…
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We often mention needs-based or means-tested government benefits on this blog. That’s because at Milestone, we often work with plaintiffs who are about to settle a personal injury case and are facing disqualification from certain government benefits, and we work with them on identifying ways…
When most drivers get into their vehicles, they take for granted that the vehicle they are driving is in good working order. Granted, there are always the mechanical issues that all vehicle owners have to deal with that necessitate a trip to the mechanic and…
Whether you’re a trial lawyer, a settlement planner like me, a paralegal, marketing professional, or another member of the civil justice community, you’re doing important work to ensure Americans have fair and equal access to justice. Extending and enhancing those concepts are a variety of…
According to the National Council on Aging, “Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of…
Motorcycle accidents are often catastrophic. Every year, these collisions result in more than 4,500 fatalities and close to 100,000 injuries. If you were hurt while riding a motorcycle because of a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver, you may be entitled to compensation for medical…