We often hear that the court system is clogged by too many frivolous lawsuits. Yet researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that 97% of malpractice cases are actually meritorious. Are the state disciplinary organizations doing enough to...

In my last post, I talked about the hot topic of tort reform, and how it discriminates against children, stay at home parents, and the elderly.  Today, we take a look at the position of the law firm whose goal...

You’ve likely heard the term “Tort Reform” in the media lately along with heavily discussed topics such as trucking safety, automotive recalls, and proposed caps on damages in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Here is what you need to...

It’s the time of year that our common greeting “Have a nice day” turns into “Have a safe and happy holiday”! What does that mean exactly? “Safe” can mean a lot of different things to different people. The most prevalent...

As we approach the holiday season, there is a lot of party planning to look ahead to. A big key in enjoying yourself without worry, is to know the implications of social host liability, so that you and your family...

As we head into fall we look ahead to a new season, and a Federal holiday that honors those that have served in our armed forces. While Veterans day falls on Tuesday, November 11th this year, it is important we...

Work-related accidents can occur anywhere and happen to anyone.  Despite the fact that work-related accidents are common occurrences, a relatively simple case can quickly turn complicated if prompt action is not taken following the accident.  If you are injured at...

The next time you see an article referring to a supposed malpractice crisis in the country leading to frivolous lawsuits, keep in mind that every year 440,000 people die as a result of medical negligence in this country and that...

Our firm recently filed a lawsuit seeking recovery against Advocate Medical Group and two of its physicians for failing to timely advise a pregnant woman that her unborn child suffered from Sacral Agenesis, a birth defect which prevents the development...

Despite General Motors having evidence of an ignition switch failure in many of its vehicles for nearly ten years, a recall spanning 1.6 million of its vehicles was not initiated until February 2014, shortly after lawsuits against the auto maker...