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June 20, 2024

Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

This page is about spinal cord injuries in car accidents and their settlement value. Our lawyers have handled over 1,000 spinal cord injury claims. We dig down in every one of those cases deeply to maximize the compensation for our clients. Through that process, our spinal cord injury attorneys have learned a lot about spinal cord injuries and their settlement amounts, and we pass that knowledge along to you on this page.

Our lawyers have had spinal cord injuries in low-impact collisions. They can happen. But they are rare. Most injuries to the spinal cord are in more significant impact car and truck accident cases. Spinal cord injuries are common in auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and other serious accident cases. If a spinal cord injury has destroyed your life, the spinal cord injury lawyer you hire will impact how much money you recover. There is no question about that. You need a skilled, experienced, and aggressive spinal cord injury lawyer to fight for the maximum level of compensation in your case.

The personal injury lawyers at Miller & Zois have spent the last few decades fighting for spinal cord accident victims. We are a nationally recognized personal injury firm that other law firms often turn to when they need someone to handle their most significant and complicated cases. If you want to talk to a spinal cord injury attorney about your claim and how to maximize your settlement payout, call today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.

June 20, 2024

Suing Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a crucial piece of legislation that allows private individuals to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by persons acting on behalf of the United States. Before the FTCA was enacted in 1946, the doctrine of sovereign immunity prevented such lawsuits. This doctrine essentially stated that “the King can do no wrong,” meaning that the government could not be sued without its consent. The FTCA was a significant departure from this principle, providing a mechanism for citizens to seek redress for injuries caused by the negligent or wrongful acts of federal employees.

Historical Background

The FTCA was passed in the wake of numerous claims against the federal government, especially after incidents like the B-25 bomber crash into the Empire State Building in 1945. Before the FTCA, individuals who were injured by the government had to seek compensation through special legislation passed by Congress. This process was cumbersome and often resulted in inconsistent outcomes. The FTCA was designed to streamline this process and provide a uniform method for individuals to pursue claims against the federal government.

June 19, 2024

Beech-Nut Toxic Baby Food Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Beech-Nut brand baby foods contained excessively high levels of toxic heavy metals. Consuming these products may have caused some children to develop neurologic disorders such as autism or ADHD. Parents who feed their children Beech-Nut and other toxic baby food products are now filing product liability lawsuits.

Our lawyers are handling toxic baby food autism lawsuits for families who have a child who has autism as a result of baby food products contaminated with harmful heavy metals. Our law firm handles these toxic baby food lawsuits in all 50 states.

About Beech-Nut

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 16, 2024

Dealing With Allstate on Accident Claims

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Allstate Auto Accident Claims

This page will explore how to handle auto accident claims with Allstate, one of the largest insurance companies globally. Our accident lawyers have dealt with Allstate on thousands of claims and we offer an insiders looks at what to expect when dealing with this company on a claim.

About Allstate

June 14, 2024

What is Happening with the Paraquat Lawsuits?

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Paraquat is a commercial-grade herbicide used in the agriculture industry. Over the last decade, new scientific research has shown that frequent use or exposure to Paraquat can increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. This discovery has prompted thousands of Paraquat lawsuits by individuals who used or were around Paraquat in an occupation setting and subsequently developed Parkinson’s disease.

The Paraquat lawsuits were consolidated into a class action MDL in the Southern District of Illinois (In re: Paraquat Prod. Liab. Lit. – 3:21-MD-3004). The Paraquat MDL is now heading into its 3rd year and 2024 could potentially be a pivotal year for this mass tort. The first round of bellwether test trials were basically canceled after the MDL Judge excluded most of the plaintiffs’ key expert witness testimony. Now the parties are quickly preparing a new group of test cases for bellwether trials, which probably won’t happen until early 2025 (or even later).

This page talks about where this litigation is in June 2024, and what we can expect moving forward.

June 11, 2024

Value of Facial Scarring Injuries

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This month, Metro Verdicts provides information on facial scarring settlements and verdicts in Maryland and Virginia. The median facial scarring verdicts in Maryland and Virginia are $20,000 and $32,500, respectively.

These numbers seem bizarrely low. Of course, I’m not sure about the inclusion criteria for this study. How do they define facial injuries? Are they permanent? Must they be visible? Because for what I consider facial scarring, these numbers seem shockingly low.

Remember, that these are the median verdicts and settlements. The average is invariably higher, probably at least 2 or 3 times higher for facial scars. Continue reading

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 6, 2024

Universal Health Service (UHS) Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Universal Health Services (UHS) has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and investigations alleging sexual abuse of vulnerable patients within its behavioral health facilities. These allegations have shed light on systemic problems related to patient safety, staff misconduct, and the company’s failure to respond adequately to reports of abuse. Families of victims and advocates argue that UHS has prioritized profits over patient well-being, fostering environments where abuse can occur unchecked.

About UHS

UHS is the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, with its subsidiaries operating 349 behavioral health facilities in the United States, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom. It is a Fortune 500 Company with over $11 billion in annual revenue. UHS has its headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

June 6, 2024

Iowa Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Understanding what Iowa personal injury settlements and jury verdicts actually look like can be difficult if you are not familiar with how these cases work. That is why this page does more than just list numbers. We offer detailed examples of Iowa personal injury cases across a range of categories—from Iowa car accident settlements to medical malpractice and wrongful death. Alongside each verdict or settlement, we provide context about what happened, what legal arguments were made, and what facts drove the final outcome.

Whether you are looking for examples of Iowa personal injury compensation, trying to assess the value of a personal injury lawsuit, or seeking a reliable Iowa personal injury case evaluation, these real-world cases offer insight. They help you understand what factors matter most when it comes to Iowa personal injury claims, including venue, the nature of the injuries, and the strength of your evidence. While no two cases are identical, seeing how others have played out can give you a starting point for thinking about your own claim.

Our lawyers also include practical legal information you want to know if you are thinking of bringing a compensation claim. This page covers the core rules of Iowa personal injury law, such as the statute of limitations, requirements for expert testimony, and Iowa’s caps on non-economic damages in malpractice cases. If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit or need an Iowa wrongful death case evaluation, our firm can help. We work with experienced Iowa trial lawyers and provide free consultations to injury victims and families seeking answers.