Paul Walker’s death was a tragedy and the legal fallout from the car accident that took the life of the Fast & Furious actor was lengthy and hotly contested. Like many civil cases, it ended without a clear verdict on who the winner was. Porsche, the manufacturer of the Carrera GT that Walker was riding in, settled with Walker’s estate for an undisclosed amount of … [Read more...] about How Paul Walker’s Death Was Finally Settled
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Pros & Cons of the New Louisiana Car Accident Settlements Law
Legislation affecting the process and outcomes for Louisiana car accident settlements was debated in the state legislature throughout 2020 and was ultimately signed by Governor John Bel Edwards, taking effect with the arrival of 2021. The changes were a part of the Civil Justice Reform Act. What are the new changes and what do they mean? That depends on perspective, but … [Read more...] about Pros & Cons of the New Louisiana Car Accident Settlements Law
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 … [Read more...] about Time to Go to Court: Your Personal Injury Case Checklist
Air Force Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
The Chuck Holbrook Accident
Chuck Holbrook was retired from the Air Force. The 53-year-old had won the Bronze Star and several commendation medals for service to his country. Even in retirement, he was still serving the U.S. when he went to the White Sands Missile Range in 2017.
Tragically, a misfire in a training exercise killed him. The Chuck Holbrook accident case wound up in federal court as a … [Read more...] about Air Force Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
The Chuck Holbrook Accident
What’s Behind the Lawsuit in the Guthrie Center Plane Crash
On November 9, 2018, 4 people got aboard a small airplane to go on a hunting trip in Iowa. The plane never made its destination and all 4 were killed when the plane crashed into a pasture near Iowa’s Guthrie Center airport. The relatives of the deceased are now bringing forth wrongful death lawsuits that allege an error by Ultra Flight LLC, an aviation maintenance facility, … [Read more...] about What’s Behind the Lawsuit in the Guthrie Center Plane Crash