By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC An often-overlooked issue for plaintiff attorneys is the management of taxation of their own contingent legal fees. As part of the normal rhythm of their practices, many attorneys experience peaks, and valleys with their own personal income. …
By Guest Author Kevin E. James, Esq. – Lien Resolution Attorney The Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP) has often been described by many courts as notoriously “complex”. This complexity has only increased as Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAO) have increasingly become more litigious in attempts to…
Victims of the water contamination at Camp Lejeune can hold the federal government accountable and may be able to receive compensation for their injuries thanks to legislation enacted earlier this year. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act became law in August, and many people have questions…
If you Google “wrong way crashes in Texas,” you’ll be served up endless pages of news stories about someone’s life tragically lost at the hands of a wrong-way driver. Such was the case for Dallas police officer Jacob Arellano, just 25, who died last month on…
Muchas mujeres en todo el país se aplican productos químicos para alisar el cabello, sin darse cuenta de las posibles consecuencias de la salud que estos productos químicos pueden tener en sus cuerpos. Un estudio reciente explica sobre el peligro que pueden representar los productos…
Nearly 85 million dogs live in homes in the United States. Owning and caring for these companions have many advantages, from keeping owners active, healthy, increasing happiness and even decreasing symptoms of mental illness. While there are many benefits to owning a dog, they can cause…
Countless Americans now consider fried turkey a part of their Thanksgiving celebration. Of course, with New Orleans being a mecca for delicious cuisine, it is no surprise many foodies trace the rise in popularity of fried turkey to a French Quarter restaurateur. In 1984, the…
When you’re sick or hurt in an accident, your health and well-being are put in the hands of medical professionals, and there are many moving parts when it comes to managing illnesses and injuries. From the diagnosis and medications to surgeries, procedures, and recovery, several…
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By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC In the confusing landscape of public benefits and planning issues that arise today for trial lawyers when settling catastrophic injury cases, finding your way can be a daunting task. Many questions come up such as should the…
November is CRPS Awareness Month, established to bring attention to a rare but incredibly painful chronic condition occurring in almost 200,000 Americans every year. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an autoimmune disease of the nervous system, usually resulting from traumatic injury to an arm…