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September 4, 2024

Cord Blood Gas and Birth Injuries

On this page, we will explain what cord blood gas analysis is and how the results of this test can be used to determine whether the baby suffered a birth injury during delivery as a result of oxygen loss.

Umbilical cord blood gas analysis assesses the fetal metabolic state at the time umbilical circulation ceases during childbirth. Clamping the umbilical cord is a standard practice after delivery, and research has shown that this test is crucial for evaluating a newborn’s health.

This analysis helps doctors determine if the baby sustained any birth injuries during delivery by indicating whether the baby is experiencing acidosis, a condition that can signal a hypoxic-ischemic event.

September 3, 2024

Arizona Personal Injury Settlements and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The average jury award in Arizona personal injury cases is $820,486. The median compensatory award for personal injury trials in Arizona is $30,000. Plaintiffs struggle on liability in Arizona: plaintiffs received damages in 40 percent of personal injury cases that go to trial. The national average is around 53%.

How to File a Lawsuit Against a Company

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

How do you sue a company? There are a lot of great companies out there. But there are many corporations that are just awful and should be sued. This page is about how to sue a company to remedy an injustice.

Navigating the legal pathway to sue a company might seem challenging, but it’s essential to know that you, as a consumer or an employee, have the power to hold companies accountable for their actions.

The bottom line is that companies owe a duty of care to their customers, employees, and the public. When they fail in this responsibility, and it leads to an injury, it’s within your rights to seek justice.

September 2, 2024

Calculating Pain and Suffering Damages

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will explain how pain and suffering damages are calculated in personal injury lawsuits.

Damages in Injury Cases

There are basically two categories of damages that plaintiffs can be awarded money for in personal injury lawsuits: economic damages and pain and suffering damages. Economic damages are supposed to compensate the plaintiff for actual monetary loses caused by their injuries (e.g., medical expenses, lost wages, etc.).

September 1, 2024

Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer Near You

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you have been seriously injured as a result of medical negligence by a doctor, nurse, or healthcare facility, you may eventually find yourself looking for the best medical malpractice lawyer near you.

What to Look for When Selecting the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Selecting the best medical malpractice lawyer is crucial for building a strong case and maximizing your chances of success. Here are key factors to consider when choosing the right attorney to handle your case:

September 1, 2024

Dr. William Thompson Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at the growing tide of lawsuits alleging that William Thompson IV, M.D., a prominent doctor in Orange County, California, sexually abused many of his male patients during examinations.

A growing number of men have come forward and filed lawsuits alleging that Dr. Thompson performed unnecessary rectal and genital exams on them for his own sexual gratification. This page will look at who is eligible to file a lawsuit against Dr. Thompson and what the potential settlement value of these cases could be.

About Dr. William Thompson

August 30, 2024

Montana Malpractice | Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The law in Montana is that a medical malpractice plaintiff has the burden of proving through qualified, competent expert testimony what the alleged applicable standard of care is, how the alleged standard has been allegedly breached, and how the alleged breach has causally resulted in the alleged injuries. This is the law in most jurisdictions.

Montana Medical Legal Panel Act

The Montana Medical Legal Panel Act (MMLP) requires a threshold review of malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Accordingly, medical negligence claims this Act must first submit the case to the Panel for consideration.

August 24, 2024

Georgia Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at Georgia personal injury lawsuits and how much they are worth. We will provide a general overview of some critical aspects of Georgia tort law, including the types of damages plaintiffs can get under Georgia law and how long they can wait to file. We will also look at the average settlement value of Georgia personal injury lawsuits.

Damages in Georgia Injury Cases

Under Georgia law, anyone physically injured by the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or entity is entitled to hold that person financially responsible for the “damages” caused by the injuries. Damages are intended to make the plaintiff whole by restoring them to their position before the injuries. In Georgia, personal injury plaintiffs are entitled to three different categories of damages:

August 21, 2024

Best Auto Accident Lawyer Near You

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you have been in a serious car accident that was not your fault, you find yourself shopping for the best and most successful accident lawyer to take your case.

Make no mistake. The best auto accident lawyers get the best results. Top-level auto accident attorneys have the skills to aggressively stand behind your case and push as far as necessary to get to the maximum out-of-court settlement, even if that means taking it to trial.

So who is the best and most effective auto accident lawyer near you? You need to figure that out, right? The answer to that question often depends on your specific needs and circumstances.

August 21, 2024

What Is A Mass Tort? | Learning About Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Much of this blog is dedicated to giving you news on significant court cases that take place throughout the country. These cases are not your typical Judge Judy, small claims type deals. They are pretty important.

Typically, big personal injury cases usually manifest themselves in class actions, Multi-district Litigation, and/or mass torts. Although these types of litigation have a lot in common, they are truly nuanced, meaning it takes an experienced attorney to fully comprehend how they work.

But of course, it helps to have a basic understanding in the first place. Here is a little bit about how a mass tort works.

Hot mass tort lawsuits in 2024

Mass Torts – The Basics

You cannot go around defining “mass tort” without defining “tort.” The law school definition of a tort is a “civil wrong,” committed by one person against another that results in injury. The most common tort that we as personal injury attorneys deal with is negligence.

However, torts also include assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass, and many more. In most tort cases there is one plaintiff suing one defendant. For example, in a trespass case, the property owner would sue the trespasser. The same is true of car accident cases where you have the injured victim suing the negligent driver. Of course, the insurance company is usually brought in as a defendant too.