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October 2, 2024

Iowa Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Below are example settlement amounts and jury payouts in Iowa medical malpractice and other personal injury cases.

Iowa Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

2024, Iowa: $44,124 Verdict: The plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant, a teenager driving his mother’s car. The plaintiff allegedly suffered injuries including whiplash and aggravation of arthritis. The defendants admitted fault for the minor impact accident but disputed causation and the extent of the plaintiff’s claimed injuries. The defendants filed an offer to allow a judgment to be taken against them and in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $22,500 which was not accepted by the plaintiff.

October 1, 2024

Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims who suffer catastrophic injuries from auto accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, or other types of negligence are legally entitled to monetary compensation in a catastrophic injury lawsuit. In this post, we will explain what is considered a catastrophic injury and look at how victims can obtain settlement compensation by bringing a successful catastrophic injury lawsuit.

What is a Catastrophic Injury or Illness?

The term “catastrophic injury” is a phase frequently used in the field of personal injury and workers comp law to refer to the most serious types of physical injuries and diseases. A catastrophic injury is generally defined as any physical injury, disease or illness that can reasonably be expected to leave someone incapacitated and unable to work for a prolonged time period or permanently.

October 1, 2024

What is an MDL Class Action?

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Seventy percent of civil cases in federal court are in an MDL in 2024. Yet few people understand what an MDL is.

Multidistrict litigation, called an MDL, is a special legal procedure used in mass tort cases to streamline the handling of large and complex cases. An MDL is a “sort of” class action lawsuit. It is a class action in that the cases are all brought together under one judge for pretrial discovery.

However, typically, after a few bellwether trials of individual plaintiffs, the cases are sent back to their local jurisdiction for trial if a settlement is not reached. The hope of the MDL process is that the parties can figure out the value of the claims so a global settlement can be reached with most of the plaintiffs.

The idea of an MDL was born in 1968 when lawmakers created the MDL system as a way to speed up and coordinate complex litigation that was filed in multiple federal judicial districts. MDLs are utilized in scenarios where a single defendant or group of defendants commit a single tort or does a single act that affects a large group of people. When all of those individual people then go to sue the defendant, it makes more sense to consolidate their cases. This streamlines the process and avoids different rulings regarding similar aspects of the case.

September 25, 2024

Tylenol Autism Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Tylenol autism lawsuits are being filed nationwide with a new Tylenol Autism class action lawsuit – technically an MDL, as we explain below – now certified in federal court. But, as we discuss below, that MDL is on the thinnest of ice.

We are encouraging parents interested in bringing a Tylenol lawsuit to consider bringing a toxic baby food lawsuit.

Update: The federal court cases are dismissed. There is an appeal. See the update below that discusses your options moving forward.

September 23, 2024

Similac Powder Formula Recall Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Similac recall lawsuits are being filed around the country after Abbott Laboratories announced a recall of all Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula products manufactured at the company’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Similac PM 60/40 has now also been recalled after a baby exposed to this powdered baby formula died.

When the Similac recall was announced, our attorneys were under the impression there would be a handful of severe injury and wrongful death cases from this recall.

We were wrong. While 2024 has seen new cases mostly die out, our law firm received hundreds of calls, many of which are from parents whose children have suffered severe injury or death from food poisoning from Similac. It is an awful thing that happened, and it exacerbated a baby formula shortage that also caused a lot of pain. The government and Abbott are working now to make sure it never happens again. In the meantime, a large number of victims have viable claims for compensation.

September 22, 2024

Taxotere Hair and Vision Loss Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This is the latest update on the Taxotere class action (MDL) lawsuits.

Where are we now in the Taxotere hair loss lawsuits? There have been two bellwether trials. One before the pandemic in 2019 and one last year. Both have ended in a defeat for plaintiffs.

So things are not good with the Taxotere lawsuits at this stage. Do some mass tort lawsuits often begin with losses and then the tide turns and plaintiffs start winning and the defendant offers fair settlement amounts? Yes. 100%. But let’s not pretend there are many silver linings when you lose two lawsuits in a row.

September 20, 2024

ACDF Surgery Settlement Value

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) as a surgical treatment for chronic back pain and how it can impact your personal injury settlement. ACDF is a specialized procedure where a spinal disc is removed to relieve pressure on the nerve roots, helping to alleviate persistent pain.

ACDF Surgery

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure used to treat conditions in the cervical spine (neck), often aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots caused by issues like herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis. The surgery involves two main steps:

September 19, 2024

Alabama Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Alabama can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will look at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Alabama. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

Alabama Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

September 19, 2024

Forceps Birth Injury Malpractice Lawyer

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Obstetric forceps are a tool that doctors sometimes use to assist in a complicated vaginal delivery. Forceps can be potentially dangerous for the baby. They require a high degree of skill and technique on the doctor’s part. A small mistake with forceps can cause serious injury to the baby and result in permanent birth injuries.

This page is about birth injury malpractice lawsuits involving the misuse of forceps. Our lawyers discuss how these claims work, how they are valued for settlement, and provide recent example of jury payout and settlement amounts in forceps malpractice claims.

Forceps in Childbirth

September 16, 2024

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Birth Injury Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe birth injury that can have lifelong consequences for your child and your family. Our national birth injury malpractice lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with caring for a child affected by HIE. Our dedicated medical malpractice attorneys are here to provide the support and guidance you need to navigate the complex legal process involved in HIE birth injury lawsuits. With our expertise, we’ll work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for the medical negligence that led to your child’s injury.

What is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury that occurs when a newborn’s brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood flow during the birthing process. This deprivation of oxygen and nutrients can lead to severe brain damage, resulting in a wide range of long-term developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. In some cases, HIE can be fatal.