Lawsuit Information Center

November 2, 2023

Nissan Brake Failure Lawsuit

Nissan Motors Inc. is now defending a new class action lawsuit claiming that its new automated forward emergency braking system (FEB) has a design defect. The lawsuits assert that the Nissan FEB system alerts for obstacles in the road that are not actually there, causing the braking system to suddenly engage for no reason. The lawsuits are being filed by individuals who suffered significant physical injuries as a result of the defective Nissan brake system.

About the Nissan Forward Emergency Braking System

In 2019, Nissan unveiled a new smart braking system safety feature called its Forward Emergency Braking System (“FEB”), that was featured in every class of vehicle. The FEB uses radar technology to scan the road ahead for other vehicles or objects. The FEB radar is supposed to detect if the vehicle is about to collide with something, then automatically engage the brakes to prevent a collision. Its basically an emergency automatic stopping system.

November 1, 2023

Informed Consent Malpractice Lawsuits in Maryland

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at medical malpractice lawsuits based on the theory of lack of informed consent by the doctor or healthcare provider. In non-emergency situations, doctors are required to obtain a patient’s informed consent before rendering any type of medical treatment or performing any sort of procedure. If they fail to obtain informed consent, the doctor can be held liable for medical malpractice.

Lack of Informed Consent Claims

In Maryland, the law requires doctors and healthcare providers to fully explain any proposed treatment or medical procedure to the patient before moving forward. This includes a duty to explain both the benefits of the procedure or treatment, and warning the patient of any material risks or dangers inherent in the therapy or procedure. The explanation from the doctor must enable the patient to reasonably understand the risks and benefits and make an intelligent and informed choice about whether or not to undergo such treatment.

October 11, 2023

Car and Motorcycle Collisions

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Riding a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous because in the event of an accident with another vehicle (usually a car) the motorcycle rider is left completely unprotected and exposed. Even a relatively minor, low speed accident between a car and a motorcycle can have catastrophic consequences for anyone on the motorcycle.

This page will look at some of the most common causes of collisions between cars and motorcycles and how the motorcycle rider can get financial compensation for their injuries by filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit.

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October 10, 2023

Baxter and Braun Infusion Pump Errors May Be Fatal

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Last year, the FDA announced a Class I recall of the Baxter Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps due to a defective alarm that has already resulted in 3 patient deaths and 51 serious injuries. Patients who were injured by a malfunctioning Baxter infusion pump may be able to file product liability lawsuits and seek financial compensation from the manufacturer.

This year, in September, there was B. Braun infusion pump recall. We talk about both here.

What is an Infusion Pump?

October 2, 2023

Georgia Birth Injury Malpractice

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at Georgia medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries or negligence by the labor and delivery team. We will discuss some of the relevant laws in Georgia and look at the settlement value of Georgia birth injury lawsuits.

October 1, 2023

Herniated Disc Case Settlements in Florida

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

I think it is useful to write about jury verdicts and give thoughts as to why I think the jury found as they did and the issues that arose in the case. Why? Because people are looking online for information about the value of their cases. So we summarize one case, Mayrink v. Luchsinger, the long way and then give sample settlements and verdicts in more Florida disc injury cases.On our website, we provide a ton of verdict information for victims, many of whom suffered a herniated disc. This helps give some lens to the value of a case. But it hardly tells the real story of the claim and why a jury may have valued it how they did. So hopefully posts like this help educate those looking for answers.

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Facts of Mayrink v. Luchsinger

This is a herniated disc case. The plaintiff, a painter by trade, crashed into a median strip after being pushed off the road by the defendant who must have changed lanes without looking. Usually, in these lane change cases, you almost invariably have a liability fight on your hands. Defense counsel in this case, probably wisely, admitted responsibility. Why is this wise? Defense counsel often admits liability because they know if they fight and lose there is real credibility lost on the scope of the injuries battle. By admitting fault, the defendant seems more credible and honest than if they fight on liability and lose. Continue reading

September 30, 2023

Tasigna Lawsuit Against Novartis

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Tasigna is a relatively new drug developed by Novartis for the treatment of leukemia. Not long after Tasigna was released in the U.S., evidence emerged indicating that Tasigna could cause a dangerous condition called atherosclerosis (narrowing of the blood arteries to the heart).

Plaintiffs’ lawyers claim that Novartis knew or should have known about this dangerous side-effect, but failed to include a warning in the prescribing information.

Users of Tasigna who suffered vascular damage from this undisclosed side-effect may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Novartis has already been sued in a growing number of Tasigna lawsuits and a new “class-action” MDL has been created for consolidated handling of the Tasigna cases.

September 26, 2023

Lung Cancer Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at lung cancer as an injury in tort lawsuits such as medical malpractice and product liability cases. We will look at the characteristics, treatment options and prognosis of lung cancer and what the potential settlement value of this disease is in personal injury cases.

Lung Cancer Overview and Statistics

Lung cancer is cancer that originates in the tissue of the lungs. Lung cancer is one of the most common of all types of cancer. Over 200,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year in the U.S., with a roughly equal split between men and women. This ranks lung cancer in the top 5 most common cancers.

September 25, 2023

Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse Cases

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will explain the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits for sexual abuse and sexual assault. Every state has its own separate law on the statute of limitations and the facts of each individual case are often very unique, so it is important to consult with an attorney to evaluate how the statute of limitations applies to your case.

If you have been the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault, contact the sex abuse lawyers at Miller & Zois for a free, confidential evaluation of your case.

Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitation State Grades

September 15, 2023

Missouri Medical Malpractice Damage Cap

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Missouri has caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. There is no cap on economic damages. Here are the caps under § 538.210: