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
California Case Joins List of Highest Personal Injury Settlements of All Time
The list of the largest personal injury settlements ever awarded received a new addition this past December. A jury in California’s Kern County awarded over $70 million dollars to the Cuevas family for an accident that happened in the summer of 2017. Tomasa Cuevas, the mother of the family, was driving with her 2 children, Alex and Maritza. They collided with a big-rig truck. … [Read more...] about California Case Joins List of Highest Personal Injury Settlements of All Time
Alabama’s Record Medical Malpractice Settlements
Lee County is a modest-sized jurisdiction in Alabama that recently made a big legal splash. A jury awarded a $9 million verdict to the family of Hope Johnson in their wrongful death lawsuit against Auburn Urgent Care. It was a new record for the country and the latest in a string of large medical malpractice settlements. Back in December 2014, Hope Johnson had gone to urgent … [Read more...] about Alabama’s Record Medical Malpractice Settlements
Corporate Giants Forced to Pay Top Dollar Settlements (Or Are They?)
It’s no secret that corporate giants are paying large sums in settlements and court fees recently. Johnson & Johnson, for instance, is being sued for faulty medical devices used in hip replacements, as well as facing trial for allegations against their baby powder, which individuals claimed caused cancer. The company was recently ordered to pay $4.14 billion in punitive … [Read more...] about Corporate Giants Forced to Pay Top Dollar Settlements (Or Are They?)