If you were sexually molested as a minor in the Boy Scouts, you may qualify for compensation under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed by Boy Scouts of America. But you have less than a month to file your claim. To discuss your legal options contact…
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When you sold some of your future structured settlement payments for a lump sum of cash in the past, you probably assumed (or hoped) that you would never have to do it again. The process wasn’t very fast or easy, and seeing how much less…
Chest Pain after a Detroit Vehicle Crash
It is very common for a person to suffer chest pain after a Detroit vehicle crash. There are several causes. The impact itself can cause a person to be thrown into the steering wheel or dashboard. Plus, a person’s chest area can be injured from…
Deadline for Boy Scouts Abuse Claim Is One Month Away
For the thousands of people who were sexually abused by Boy Scouts of America volunteers and employees, time is running out to be part of the movement to hold BSA accountable. The deadline to file a “Proof of Claim” form is November 16, 2020 –…
How the Advent of the Mandatory Insurer Requirement Causes Problems for Lawyers
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC, CSSC The following is adapted from The Art of Settlement. Any time a personal injury lawyer represents someone who is Medicare eligible, it automatically triggers concerns over the implications of compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP).…
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Purdue Pharma to Settle for $8 Billion over Opioid Crisis
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An attack by a dog can be an extremely traumatizing event. These incidents are often without warning and can be savage and sudden. Dog bites can result in lacerations, puncture wounds, and broken bones, as well as catastrophic injuries, including facial disfiguration, emotional trauma and…
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Stem Cells Offer Hope to Those with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative illness that causes damage and nerve cell loss in the brain. The dopamine-producing cells are vital for smooth and controlled muscle movement. The loss of these cells due to Parkinson’s disease is currently irreparable, and treatment is limited. While…
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Are There Legal Consequences To Going Out In Public With COVID-19?
There are more than 7-million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States alone and more than 35-million worldwide. People are moving through their days, mindful of mandates set up by the government while taking care to protect themselves and loved ones. However, some individuals…
How One Fund Supports 13,400+ Victims of Terrorism
It’s fair to say that COVID has replaced terrorism as a focus of national concern these days, but justice for victims of terrorism marches on. In 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) took a critical step toward holding foreign terrorists accountable when it established the…
Eliminating The Bar Exam: Could It Increase Malpractice Claims?
COVID-19 has brought many challenges to the legal industry in 2020 and has sparked debate about the importance, value, and necessity of the bar exam. Normally, this year’s graduates would have taken the exam in July, but the risks to public health have led to…
What’s Your Voting Game Plan? How to Ensure You’re Ready to Vote on Election Day
The 2020 presidential election is only weeks away, and millions of Americans will exercise their Constitutional right to vote this November. But how do you know if you’re ready to vote? Yes, you’ll show up to your polling place, likely with the knowledge of your…
