The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy. Facing hundreds of lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as Scouts, the organization is using the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compensation to victims. On May 18, 2020, the…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC, CSSC The following is adapted from The Art of Settlement. Consider this scenario: you represent a current Medicare beneficiary in a third-party liability case. As part of the workup of the case, you determine the client will need…
As more firefighters file lawsuits seeking compensation to cover their injuries, scientists report in a new study that firefighters have higher chemical exposures when they’re on duty than when they’re off, including exposure to probable carcinogens. Study Reveals Firefighters Exposed to Combinations of Toxic Chemicals…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced new recalls affecting Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The recalls involve, in total, about 600,000 vehicles, and were implemented because of problems that may lead to engine fires. Kia Recalls Vehicles Due to Potential Fire Hazard The…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people are able to “meet” and communicate with each other. The pandemic has forced many people to work from home. There are also the millions of people who are unable to visit with family and friends “in-person”…
You may be suffering from mental trauma after a Detroit automobile crash if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, bouts of anger and panic attacks. These are some of the symptoms of the debilitating, psychological suffering that car crash victims face for years – or even…
Nobody’s perfect, but at the same time, when you hire a lawyer, you hope the lawyer is trustworthy, knowledgeable and diligent in the matters of the law. Lawyers often make it a practice to incorporate the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct into…
Tragedy occurred at another Orlando theme park, ICON Park, when a 21-year-old worker fell to his death while inspecting the park’s StarFlyer attraction. The incident happened before the park opened early Monday morning and is being investigated by Orange County authorities. The StarFlyer is a…
I’m excited to announce that my new book, The Art of Settlement, officially launched this week. It is already an Amazon best seller! What is The Art of Settlement? The regulatory landscape of the personal injury lawyer has become exceedingly complicated. Assisting clients with catastrophic disabilities…
Every parent, guardian, or caregiver of small children knows that it is impossible to follow around a busy toddler every moment of the day. A moment’s distraction, even for something benign like preparing a snack, is enough time for a young person to get into…
