My friend and colleague, Grant Griffiths, Esq., a Kansas family lawyer who authors one of the most comprehensive legal blogs on the Internet, Kansas Family Law Blog wrote about a huge legal decision that came down from the Supreme Judicial Court this morning. The decision bars non-residents from entering into same-sex marriages. Please click here […]

Following up on recent posts on this blog regarding dog bites in Massachusetts, I came across a website called www.health24.com which I thought did a good job of explaining how to prevent dog bites, and how to treat them after they do occur. Please click here for the link to the article.

The answer is, there is no answer. Every single case is different. There is no way to gauge the possible value of your case until your attorney has reviewed the police report of the accident (if there was one created), all medical bills and medical records, any lost wages (if there were any), whether you had […]

The AP reports today that a 16 year old girl – who was 8 at the time she was sexually assaulted by a caregiver approved by the city of Philadelphia – will get $5.35 million stemming from many emotional and personal injuries brought upon her by this despicable individual. Many people are unaware that oftentimes […]

In Massachusetts, the conduct of insurance companies is largely governed by M.G.L. c.93A and M.G.L. c.176D. These two respective statutes require that insurance companies who handle all claims, including personal injury claims, do so in a fair and reasonable manner. Above all, insurance companies must not engage in practices that are unfair or deceptive. If it […]

Most people have heard the term ‘medical malpractice’ but many do not know what it actually is. Briefly stated, medical malpractice is “A physician’s deviation from the applicable standard of care that a similar physician would exercise under the same circumstances.” That definition was provided by www.cliffordlaw.com/glossary. Basically, medical malpractice means that a doctor negligently caused […]

The AP reports today that six London men became significantly injured while partaking in a drug trial for a new drug called TGN1412, a drug believed to treat Leukemia. The men were rushed to a local hospital after they suffered convulsions and organ failure after being administered the drug. Ironically, the trial was being run in […]

There has been increasing litigation surrounding personal injuries and property damage caused by mold exposure. The reason may be that although mold is everywhere – inside your home and outside your home – there are types of mold that can cause you serious personal injuries including respiratory and asthmatic ailments. It is important to for you to […]

I have made reference before on this blog to California attorney Jonathan G. Stein who writes a great blog called the California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog. I was searching this blog and found a link to a great post on why contingency fees are so important in personal injury cases, and how they provide […]

Bob Kraft, a Dallas personal injury and social security disability lawyer, has a great blog devoted to informing injury victims about their rights. Please visit Attorney Kraft’s blog here.