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June 19, 2024

North Carolina Personal Injury Settlement Amounts

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.

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 4, 2024

USAA Auto Accident Claims

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will provide insight and information on handling auto accident injury claims with USAA insurance company.

About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is national insurance company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. USAA has become one of the bigger auto insurance companies in the U.S. due to expansive growth over the last 20 years.