Monthly Archives: October 2023
Ethics, Morals, and Large Jury Verdicts
You hear it in the news: When big verdicts happen, the news outlets trumpet the seemingly outrageous compensation a jury gave to a victim for injuries suffered in an accident. Naysayers on social media or on message boards trumpet the broken legal system, and how ridiculous large verdicts are. But are they? Is a… Read More »
What is an “Eggshell Plaintiff?”
We all have different bodies. We have different musculatures, different medical histories—our insides and our internal systems are as different as how different we look from the outside. Despite that fact, many of us are still surprised that all of our bodies react very differently to the same type of accident or impact on… Read More »
Drowning Doesn’t Look or Sound Like You Think it Does
You may not be a lifeguard, but you may, on occasion, monitor other people in the water—perhaps your kids, or other people’s kids, or even the elderly. You are a good swimmer, and are confident you could help someone in need, especially in a smaller pool. But would you know when to help someone?… Read More »
Understanding Sprains, Strains and Whiplash Injuries
When people are in car accidents, they are sometimes told that they “only” have whiplash. Whiplash is seen as a mild injury—people will make it sound like you are almost fortunate to have it. Yes, certainly, compared to other back injuries, whiplash is less serious. But make no mistake—whiplash is a serious injury, and… Read More »
Myths and Misconceptions About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law gets a lot of discussion in office lunchrooms, social media, and in other social places. People seem fascinated by personal injury law and cases, and with that fascination, often comes rumors or misconceptions. Let’s take a look at some of the more common myths and misconceptions when it comes to personal… Read More »
