By Guest Author, Evelynn Passino, J.D. – Executive Director of Settlement Solutions National Pooled Trust If you have a client on government benefits, you probably already identified the need for a special needs trust (SNT), but helping your client translate that need into a solution…
North Dakota legislators heard emotional testimony from survivors about horrific sexual abuse while they were children. The testimony is related to several bills before the Legislature that would expand the present statute of limitations allowing survivors to seek justice in court. The bipartisan legislation, HB…
Getting hurt in a car accident can add a number of tasks to your ever-growing to-do list. You’ll certainly have to visit a doctor, for example, and you may have to find someone to cover for you at work. You’ll also need to arrange for…
If a drunk driver injures you in a collision, the immediate aftermath of the accident may consume your focus. Once the dust settles and you consider legal action, you may wonder how much compensation you can seek for medical bills, physical injuries, physical pain, mental…
There are several different types of Detroit car crash trauma that you might suffer from after being injured in a car accident. Each is serious. They can prevent you from returning to work and engaging in your normal family and recreational activities. In severe cases,…
If you were recently involved in a motor-vehicle collision and you intend to seek compensation for the associated damages, you’ll likely start by filing a car insurance claim. Whether you pursue funds from your own carrier or the other party’s insurer will depend on the…
Last week’s leadership appointments in the Elmiron multidistrict litigation was a proud moment in civil justice, as it is possibly one of the most diverse plaintiffs’ steering committees ever established. It’s a far cry from what MDL leadership looked like even just ten years ago, and not without a lot of tireless effort: attorneys spearheading movements to level the playing…
Tesla, the high-end electric vehicle maker, has announced it will recall more than 134,000 sedans and SUVs due to problems with the touchscreens. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had requested the recall in January, although Tesla initially resisted the action. The recall stems from…
Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and is typically used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures valsartan and the company’s manufacturing process has come under scrutiny after the U.S. Food and Drug…
Sexual abuse allegations and claims against priests in New Orleans made headlines throughout 2020, especially after the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May – a response due to the costs of their legal troubles. The bankruptcy prompted a March 1,…
