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June 26, 2023

West Virginia Birth Injury Malpractice Lawsuits

A birth injury refers to physical damage to an infant resulting from something that happens during the labor and delivery process. A large percentage of birth injuries are caused by avoidable mistakes or negligence by doctors, nurses, midwives, hospitals, or other health care providers.

Although some birth injuries are minor, others result in permanent disabilities that affect the child’s cognitive and physical function for life. West Virginia recognizes the right of parents and children to obtain legal compensation when a child suffers a birth injury caused by medical negligence.

This page explains West Virginia birth injury malpractice law, the types of birth injury claims our lawyers most often see, and the settlement and verdict value of these cases.

June 24, 2023

Georgia Dog Bite Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries and dog owners can be held liable for those injuries. Dog bite statutes differ widely from state to state. In Georgia, the law has established particular conditions and rules around owner liability when their dog bites or injures another person.

This page breaks down Georgia dog bit law and looks at settlement amounts and jury payouts in these cases. Our attorneys also provide appellate opinions that will help Georgia dog bite lawyers looking for an end run around Georgia’s one-bite rule that we discuss below.

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June 19, 2023

Georgia Truck Accident Wrongful Death Lawsuit Reinstated

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A truck accident wrongful death claim in Georgia was dismissed on summary judgment by the trial court. This week, the truck accident lawsuit was reinstated by a Georgia appeals court.

The case presents interesting issues as to the application of comparative negligence where there is a factual dispute among witnesses.

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June 18, 2023

Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Lawyers

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will explain Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuits. We will explain how the Pennsylvania wrongful death statute works and who is eligible to bring a wrongful death lawsuit and get settlement compensation. We also explain the second cause of action in death cases, a survival action which provides a second path of compensation for the victim’s family

June 17, 2023

Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page is about Georgia wrongful death law. The purpose is to explain how the wrongful death statute works and who is eligible for either settlement compensation or a jury payout. We also explain the second cause of action in death cases, a survival action which provides a second path of compensation for the victim’s family

Georgia Wrongful Death Law

The state of Georgia, like all U.S. states, has laws that govern wrongful death claims. These are civil actions that are filed when one party’s negligence, misconduct, or criminal action results in the death of another. While the law cannot bring back the lost loved one, it aims to help compensate those who are left behind and to hold the responsible parties accountable. Understanding Georgia’s wrongful death laws can help survivors make informed decisions when seeking justice.

June 5, 2023

New Georgia Nursing Malpractice Expert Opinion

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday affirmed a trial court’s disqualification of an expert witness in a suit accusing a hospital’s nurses of failing to prevent a patient’s internal bleeding, which proved fatal, saying the plaintiffs’ expert, a physician, was not qualified to opine on the standard of care for nurses.

Facts of Smaha v. Medical Center of Central Georgia

A woman underwent surgery at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon to remove her left kidney. Several days post-surgery, while recovering in the hospital, she suffered from internal bleeding and died.

June 2, 2023

Washington Birth Injury Malpractice Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries in Washington state. We will review the key points of Washington tort law and examine the settlement value of Washington birth injury lawsuits based on reported settlements and trial verdicts.

What is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury is defined as a physical injury, damage or harm inflicted on a baby because of something that occurs during the process of childbirth (or pregnancy). Birth injuries differ from birth defects in that they are not genetically inherited. Instead, birth injuries are a product of events going wrong during delivery, usually as the result of medical negligence.

June 1, 2023

Washington DC Birth Injury Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will explore medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries in Washington D.C. Our lawyers examine key aspects of Washington D.C. malpractice law and evaluate the settlement amounts and jury payouts of District of Columbia birth injury lawsuits based on reported settlements and trial verdicts.

What Is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury refers to physical harm, damage, or injury inflicted on a baby due to events during pregnancy or childbirth. Birth injuries differ from birth defects as they are not genetically inherited. They can happen without medical malpractice. But, too often, they result from complications during delivery, often due to medical negligence.

May 14, 2023

Asbestos Companies and the Corporate Cover-Up

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Today, asbestos is universally recognized as a highly toxic substance. But just a few decades ago, asbestos was one of the most widely used materials in the U.S. It was used as a building material and the base ingredient for thousands of products. Sadly, this proliferation of asbestos resulted in the biggest man-made epidemic in history which claimed countless lives.

The scale of the human tragedy caused by asbestos could have been significantly reduced if the companies that mined and sold asbestos and asbestos-based products had not denied and concealed the true danger of asbestos from the American public.

If you or someone in your family has been impacted by asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, you can get financial compensation from these companies by filing an asbestos lawsuit. Contact our asbestos lawyers today.

May 2, 2023

Vermont Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Vermont has been an epicenter of clergy sex abuse, most notably with Roman Catholic Church. The Church has made great progress since the days of ignore and coverup but does not heal the scars.

Clergy sex abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church began earnest in the early 2000s, following similar revelations in other parts of the United States. Survivors of abuse, many of whom had carried their burdens in silence for years, were inspired to heroically speak out. The Church was accused not only of harboring abusive clergy but also of systematically covering up their misconduct.

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