The Duane Washington trucking accident was a terrible tragedy. Washington, an Army veteran and father of 3, was riding his motorcycle near Tallahassee. When he pulled off the interstate due to a pouring rain and a long traffic jam, he was badly injured. Washington survived, but his injuries were severe and permanently life-altering. His personal injury lawsuit returned a ... More
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Time to Go to Court: Your Personal Injury Case Checklist
You had the misfortune of being in a car accident. The good news is that it wasn’t your fault; the bad news is that there was significant damage done—to your vehicle, your physical well-being and your professional life. The damage was substantial enough that you felt filing a personal injury lawsuit in civil court was the best means to get fair compensation. Your court date ... More
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? One State Seeks Change
The state of Washington is looking at changes in laws regarding who may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Proposed legislation would permit the parents of adult children to sue if their son or daughter’s death can be attributed to negligence. To understand the proposed change, let’s take a step back and examine the standards for a wrongful death lawsuit. The conditions for ... More
Inside The $25 Million Award in The Aetna-Cunningham Case
In November, an Oklahoma jury awarded the Cunningham family $25.6 million in damages in their civil suit against Aetna. The results of the case—and the pending appeal—raise important questions about how punitive damages are awarded. Fifty-four-year-old Oranna Cunningham was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer in the spring of 2014. Doctors recommended an experimental proton ... More
Is Nexium The Next Drug Heading For Class Action?
Heartburn is a problem faced by countless Americans, and pharmaceutical companies have taken note. There is a glut of heartburn drugs in the market for both prescription and over-the-counter use. One such drug, Nexium, may be on the proverbial chopping block when it comes to class-action lawsuits. It is part of a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ... More