After years of defending hip replacement lawsuits in courts around the country, DePuy Orthopaedics and parent company Johnson & Johnson have agreed to a $120 million settlement to resolve claims of false and unfair marketing made by 46 U.S. states. Though the company stated that…
If you’re going to drive for Uber or Lyft and/or ride with Uber or Lyft– whether you’re in Detroit or anywhere else in the state – you need to know the rules for who is liable in a Michigan Uber or Lyft accident. Uber and…
In Washington, D.C. and other urban hubs across the nation, electric bikes and scooters have been gaining popularity as an alternative to driving. While using them may decrease commute time, they also come with an increased risk of sustaining a serious head injury. At the…
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After experiencing problems with the Fiat Chrysler nine-speed ZF 9HP automatic transmission, lead plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit, claiming that the defects were hazardous to drivers and passengers in that they caused delayed acceleration and sudden loss of power. Fiat-Chrysler recently agreed to settle…
By Michael Walrath, Esq. State hospital lien statutes and the case law interpreting them vary widely. What attorneys need to consider with the 2018 federal ruling regarding hospital price transparency. Plaintiff lawyers and injury victims are often required to resolve hospital liens and debts which…
The volume of traffic fatalities on Nevada’s roads is a public safety threat that isn’t getting better. In the first month of 2019 alone, there were 22 traffic fatalities, which is the same number seen in January 2018. This is particularly alarming given the fact…
Recently, a federal jury in Indianapolis awarded $3 million to a woman who had serious medical complications caused by a defective inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. This verdict is noteworthy because it is the first bellwether trial to result in a win for the injured…
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If you’re about to reach settlement in a personal injury case, your lawyer might have told you that the incoming money could impact your eligibility for needs-based government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While speaking with an expert settlement planner is the smart next…
Most people will find themselves in need of legal counsel at some point in their lifetime. They might have to settle a loved one’s estate, organize a business, or fight criminal charges. Even if you’re certain none of those situations will ever apply to you,…
As we raise our children the best we can, many of us overlook or procrastinate planning for college. And before I go any further, I will state that I’m a firm believer that not everyone is cut out for college. There are plenty of young…