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November 6, 2024

Rhode Island Sex Abuse Lawsuits

This post will explain the basics of Rhode Island sexual abuse lawsuits. We examine how Rhode Island law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sex abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement for sex abuse lawsuits in Rhode Island.

What is Considered Sex Abuse in Rhode Island

Sexual assault or abuse is defined as intentional sexual touching or contact without the other person’s consent and for the purpose of sexual gratification, arousal, or humiliation. In the context of a civil lawsuit, sexual abuse or assault is often referred to as sexual battery, and it can range from groping a breast to rape.

November 5, 2024

Vermont Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In 2024, Vermont has some of the best laws in the country when it comes to civil lawsuits for child sex abuse. Victims of sexual abuse in Vermont can file a civil lawsuit no matter how many decades have passed since the abuse occurred. This post will discuss how sex abuse victims can file civil lawsuits in Vermont and look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

Vermont Sex Abuse Lawsuit Latest News

November 11, 2024: New Sex Abuse Lawsuit

October 31, 2024

North Carolina Medical Malpractice Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at North Carolina medical malpractice lawsuits. We will examine the average settlement value of medical malpractice cases in North Carolina by reviewing recent settlements and verdicts. We will also provide a summary of North Carolina law governing medical malpractice.

Settlement Value of North Carolina Medical Malpractice Cases

Here are some key statistics on medical malpractice cases in North Carolina that will help give you a bigger picture of what to expect in these cases.

October 28, 2024

Mississippi Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Under Mississippi law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them, but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Mississippi. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of Mississippi sex abuse lawsuits.

Mississippi Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

October 31, 2024 – New Mississippi Uber Sex Abuse Lawsuit

October 22, 2024

Maine Injury Settlements and Verdicts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Ten years ago, I posted data showing the average personal injury verdict in Maine was approximately $27,000. These numbers do not tend to change much historically. So my guess is the average personal injury settlement in Maine is between $10,000 and $20,000.

But you have to understand how useless that is if you have a personal injury claim in Maine and you are trying to calculate or predict your settlement compensation payout.

Sample settlements and verdicts are not necessarily much better at projecting settlement amounts. But these are weapons you can use to better understand potential settlement compensation for an injury case in Maine.

October 19, 2024

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our car accident lawyers will look at Philadelphia auto accident lawsuits. We will review key points of Pennsylvania law relevant to auto tort cases and we will discuss how much settlement compensation plaintiffs typically get in Philadelphia car accident cases.

October 18, 2024

Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page is about Virginia’s wrongful death law. The purpose is to explain how wrongful death lawsuits work and who is eligible for either settlement compensation or a jury payout. We also explain the second and sometimes equally important cause of action in death cases, a survival action. This claim provides a second path of compensation for the victim’s loved ones.

Virginia Personal Injury Law

Virginia Wrongful Death and Survival Action Lawsuits

October 15, 2024

Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at wrongful death lawsuits in Maryland. Our lawyers will explain how wrongful death lawsuits work and who is eligible to bring one of these cases when someone dies.

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful death is a legal claim that is brought by surviving family members of someone who has died as a result of the negligence, mistake, or intentional conduct of someone else. That negligence can be in the form of medical malpractice, negligent driving, or any other type of negligence.

October 15, 2024

Vermont Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page delves into settlement amounts and jury payouts in personal injury cases in Vermont. Our attorneys also provide an analysis of Vermont personal injury law that you need to know if you are bringing a lawsuit.

If you are a victim of personal injury filing a compensation claim in Vermont, you are certainly interested in understanding the potential range of settlement payouts for your claim. Why? Because the ultimate goal of a personal injury or wrongful death claim is financial compensation. This page is designed to analyze how personal injury cases have been resolved in Vermont, giving you the ability to align your claim with Vermont personal injury settlement statistics and example settlements and jury payouts.

But tread carefully. Comparing two similar cases and expecting the same outcome make sense in theory. But the cases rarely line up as they seem to. Each case is unique and often the driving factors behind a settlement payout cannot be encapsulated in a case summary. But analyzing similar cases and statistics does offer you more insight into the potential value of your injury claim. That is why we’ve collated and presented this information to you. So you can learn from example settlements as long as you take them with a bucket of salt.

October 12, 2024

New Mexico Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Under New Mexico law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in New Mexico. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of New Mexico sex abuse lawsuits.

News & Updates

October 12, 2024: A jury in New Mexico issued a massive $485 million verdict in a sex abuse case in which a young girl was sexually assaulted by her foster father. The lawsuit was filed against the foster parents as well as Acadia Healthcare, a national behavioral health care provider that was involved in placing the girl in her foster home pursuant to its contract with the state of New Mexico.