Victims of sexual abuse may suffer from depression, guilt, dissociative disorders, repression, and issues with relationships, along with other negative consequences. For those who are victimized by clergy, the effects can be even more devastating. A Pew Research Center study found that nearly 90% of…
Michigan law prevents patient from pursuing clear case of medical malpractice after he discovered the mass in his abdomen was actually a surgical towel inadvertently left behind from a surgery 17 years earlier. According to the Michigan Court of Appeals unpublished opinion Lloyd Gatz v…
While it’s true that every personal injury claim is unique, all those that yield a payout involve the same three elements. In order to win a settlement or verdict in your favor, you will have to prove: • The defendant’s conduct constituted negligence, intentional misconduct,…
The Roman Catholic Church has faced sexual abuse scandals for decades, and not just in the U.S. The damage to the religious institution as a whole, including significant reputation issues, loss of support among members, and financial woes, is a tough position for any organization.…
A New York woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She claims that while using the Fagor EZ Lock Pressure Cooker, she suffered from serious injuries. She blames manufacturer Fagor America, Inc.…
If you’re like many of the 126 million Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S., you probably frequently capitalize on the one- and two-day Prime shipping perks we all know and love. And since Amazon sells just about anything, either directly or through third-party sellers, it’s…
If you were hurt because someone failed to act with reasonable care, it’s natural to approach the claims process with apprehension. Not only is building a strong case a lot of work, but legal proceedings also happen to be rife with uncertainty. As such, there…
Employment discrimination is when an employee receives unfair treatment based on factors beyond his or her control. While the notion of an employer (or fellow employee) attempting to hinder you and your work is difficult to fathom, every day across the United States, workers endure…
When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, Minnesota has strict filing deadlines. If you have grounds for a claim but you attempt to go to trial after the applicable deadline has passed, you can expect the judge to dismiss your case. The precise deadline that…
In the fall of 2020, attorney Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson Attorneys, filed two of the first lawsuits in Michigan against the manufacturer of the ParaGard IUD in Michigan Federal Court. The ParaGard IUD is a birth control device that doctors implant into women…
