Category: Latest Legal News
Not a Shocker – Texas’ Tort Reform Laws Hurt Consumers
A recent report conducted by the nonprofit consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen, has found what many of already knew – damage caps only serve to hurt the consumer and protect insurance and big business.
The report, “A Failed Experiment”, discovered that the 2003 Texas law that placed limits on settlement amounts in malpractice cases has done the opposite of what it is said to do.
Don’t. Sign. Anything.
A disturbing scheme by insurance companies is killing victims’ chances of a fair settlement and it is something you MUST be aware of. While it was my good friend and fellow attorney Ross Jurewitz of San Diego who brought this new tactic up, I can assure you that this is not exclusive to California.
Basically, insurance adjusters are showing up to the homes of individuals who have been injured and offering them “X” amount to “settle” their claim on the spot. In return, the victim must sign a waiver stating they will forego any of the rights to legal action.
Hot Coffee – Burning Through the Lies Surrounding Tort Reform
The McDonald’s Case. Everyone’s familiar with it. A woman spills coffee on herself while driving and sues McDonald’s for tens of millions of dollars because the coffee was hot. Just another example of an out of control litigious society and a person looking for quick money. Right?
What would you say if you discovered you were wrong? That the “facts” of the case were not only distorted but were used in a concerted effort by big business and their cronies to restrict your access to justice?
An eye-opening film does just that – and much much more.
The Painful Truth Facing Some Wrongsite Surgery Victims
A recent article in the Washington Post discussed the epidemic of wrong site surgeries in our operating rooms. The article pointed out the increase in reported incidents despite mandatory safeguards that were put in place since 2004. You will notice the use of the word reported since hospitals are NOT required to report wrong site mistakes.
As part of the discussion, the author points out the lack of legal action as a contributing factor to this increase. Unfortunately, she doesn’t expand on this. I’ll do this for her.
Delivery Rooms no Longer Welcoming their Close Up
The birth of a child is the most amazing day of a parent’s life. There are no words to describe the feeling of witnessing your child being born and setting your eyes upon them for the first time.
Because of this, parents have been photographing and recording the birth of their children for years. A video or photograph can capture this momentous occasion in a way that words never will.
Sadly, many parents may never have the joy of reliving this joyous occasion. A disturbing trend is sweeping the country that seeks to bar parents from recording video or taking pictures during their child’s birth.
Fountain Girl is No Longer a Laughing Matter
If you have been online or have watched TV lately, you have more than likely saw the video of a young woman falling face first into a fountain while texting. The video went viral over night; it should have, it was funny!
In this one short video you not only have the slapstick humor of someone falling (harmlessly into a public fountain, but also have a pretty accurate illustration of our current society. A society so attached to our cell phones and their constant distractions that we sometimes forget about the simple things – like walking.
More than anything, it was just plain harmless comedy.
Well guess what? The young lady isn’t laughing and, along with her lawyer, has decided to make a mockery of our justice system by attempting to sue the mall and its security guards.
Think Before You Tweet!
As an attorney, I can’t stress enough the need for individuals to be extremely careful with what they are sharing online. Many of us have heard the horror stories of relationships and careers ending because of questionable status updates and Tweets. Add to that the obvious privacy concerns with sharing information online and common sense would say to keep as much of your private life just that, private.
Advocates NOT Ambulance Chasers
When a person is killed by a defective or dangerous product, or they lose a loved one because of another person’s negligence or malpractice, they come to a personal injury attorney. They come to us because they deserve to have somebody there to protect their rights – and that will not be the insurance company.
I can say this because I was on the other side. I used to defend the companies and insurance agencies that I now protect my clients from. The difference between now and then is that now I am on the right side of the fight, representing those who deserve a voice and an advocate for their rights.
Respect Your Elders-Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Safe in Nursing Homes
If you aren’t familiar or aware of this epidemic sweeping the nation, you should be. As Baby Boomers begin to age into their twilight all at once, more and more families are relying on nursing homes and other nursing facilities to take care of their loved ones. As demand for nursing homes and elder care has risen, so has the opportunity for a myriad of physical, emotional sexual abuse, and financial exploitation.
Kickbacks and Questionable Studies- How AstraZeneca Turned a Bipolar Drug into a Cure All
A landmark victory was won against manipulative drug makers last week when the U.S. government reached a $520 million settlement with AstraZeneca over their use of illegal marketing and off-label use of the antipsychotic drug, Seroquel.
