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July 26, 2024

Average Verdicts in Maine

I’ve struggled to find good numbers in Maine for personal injury verdicts in personal injury cases. I found some data that indicates that the average jury verdict in Maine is a little over $27,000 in personal injury case generally and $15,000. But these statistics are pretty old.

In a slightly more recent study, there were 222 personal injury verdicts in Maine in which the Plaintiff prevailed. These verdicts totaled about $45 million which comes about to an average that is approximately $200,000. What good is this data? Probably not much because the verdicts are self-reporting, which means lawyers eager to publish their successes – both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ lawyers – are unduly represented.

So, ultimately, I don’t have much to tell you about Maine verdicts.

July 22, 2024

Illinois Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that is accompanied by changes in muscle tone and posture, both at rest and with voluntary activity. It is usually diagnosed before the age of three and is the result of brain damage. There is no question that medical malpractice practice causes many cases of cerebral palsy. In these cases, the child’s cerebral palsy is usually caused by mistakes made during the birthing process.

There are many different types of cerebral palsy. Neurologic classifications of cerebral palsy include spastic (pyramidal) cerebral palsy, dyskinetic (extrapyramidal) cerebral palsy, and mixed types. Spastic cerebral palsy disorders tend to be the most commonly occurring and account for approximately 75% of children affected.

No matter what the type of cerebral palsy, as everyone reading knows, it can come with various other health issues, like seizures, muscle and bone problems, learning disabilities, trouble eating, and difficulties with seeing, hearing, and speaking.

July 20, 2024

Maryland Birth Injury Malpractice Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our Maryland birth injury lawyers will talk about birth injury medical malpractice lawsuits. We will look at the most common types of medical negligence during labor and delivery that we see in birth injury cases. We will also discuss the amount compensation plaintiffs can get in these cases by looking at settlement amounts and jury payouts in prior birth injury cases.

The term birth injury means physical injuries or damage to a newborn baby that is caused by something that occurs during the process of labor and delivery. A majority of birth injuries are the direct result of mistakes or negligence by doctors and healthcare providers. In many cases, injuries during birth can leave a child disabled for life.

In Maryland, parents are legally entitled to compensation when their child suffers a birth injury caused by negligence. In this post, we will outline the relevant Maryland birth injury malpractice law and the value of birth injury lawsuits in Maryland.

July 13, 2024

Georgia Workers Compensation Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured or become ill due to their jobs. In Georgia, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means that employees are entitled to benefits regardless of who caused their injury or illness. So you can get paid for workers’ comp in Georgia even if your mistake caused your injuries.

Who Is Eligible for Georgia Workers’ Compensation?

In Georgia, almost all employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from Day One on the job. Georgia workers’ compensation law requires all businesses with three or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This includes both full-time and part-time employees, as well as seasonal workers. If the employer does not have insurance, they are responsible for paying the benefits themselves.

June 19, 2024

North Carolina Personal Injury Settlement Amounts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers looked at the 5,401 med-mal cases filed in North Carolina from 1998 through 2006 and compiled a few statistics. The median jury award in medical malpractice cases was $301,300. The largest medical malpractice award was $8.1 million.

Looking at personal injury cases in North Carolina generally, Jury Verdict Research estimates the median award in North Carolina is $10,000. Personal injury plaintiff receive damages in 61% of cases that are tried (the national average is 53%).

The average jury verdict in medical malpractice cases in North Carolina is relatively low. I do not have the national median for medical malpractice cases in front of me but the average – as opposed to the median which makes a difference – is over $1 million. The national median for personal injury cases generally is $38,179 which means that North Carolina and the nationwide plaintiff recovery probability, the number of plaintiff verdicts to total verdicts, is 53 percent.

June 8, 2024

Philadelphia Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In this post, we will look at Philadelphia sex abuse lawsuits. We will explain how sex abuse is defined under Pennsylvania law and the basics of how victims of sexual abuse in Philadelphia can file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. We will also look at various schools, churches, and other Philadelphia institutions that have been held liable in sex abuse lawsuits recently.

June 5, 2024

Arkansas Personal Injury Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will provide an overview of the relevant points of Arkansas law in personal injury cases. We will also look at the average settlement value of personal injury cases in Arkansas.

Arkansas 3-Year Statute of Limitations

In Arkansas, similar to other states, there is a legal deadline known as a “statutes of limitation” governing the initiation of personal injury lawsuits in court. The general rule under Arkansas’s statute of limitations is 3 years from the date the claim accrues, but there are many exceptions to this rule.

June 5, 2024

California Mesothelioma Lawyers

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our California mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers represent victims of asbestos exposure throughout California. We provide asbestos and mesothelioma victims the skills and resources to get maximum compensation. This page will look at mesothelioma lawsuits in California and their average settlement value.

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June 3, 2024

Maryland Negligent Security Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you or a family member have been the victim of violence (assault, robbery, rape, murder, etc.) at a business, shopping center, apartment complex, or any other type of commercial property, you may be able to sue the property owner for failing to provide adequate security. These lawsuits are commonly referred to as negligent security cases.

Maryland allows plaintiffs who bring a successful negligent security lawsuit to recover meaningful financial compensation. On this page, our injury lawyers look at Maryland negligent security cases and how to get compensation for personal injuries or death. We will also look at the potential settlement payout value of negligent security lawsuits in Maryland by summarizing recent reported settlements and verdicts in prior cases.

When Can You File a Negligent Security Lawsuit

June 1, 2024

Alabama Car Accident Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our personal injury lawyers will look at Alabama car accident lawsuits. We will review the key points of law relevant to auto accidents in Alabama and explain the average settlement value of these cases based on prior settlements and verdicts.