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I have certainly blogged about the contingent fee system, a uniquely American approach. It has been called the “poor man’s key to the courthouse.” Why is that? Because supposedly the poor man is not able to put up money for hourly fees or for a large retainer. Why is personal injury conducive to a contingent fee agreement?
The Five Things to Look for When Finding a Lawyer
Well it certainly is a competitive legal market and that especially concerns the personal injury legal field. Clients or would-be clients are seeking the right match in retaining an attorney to represent them in their personal injury case.
Questioning of Jurors
The rules regarding jury selection in Massachusetts for civil and criminal cases are ever changing. About a year ago, the Massachusetts courts began a process called voir dire which allows more questioning of jurors. Many of you may wonder how intrusive the questioning will get?
Harambe and the Alligator – A Difference in the Eyes of the Law
This blog focuses on the very sharp differences in the knowledge of the parents who suffered the tragic loss as compared with the landowner, in this case, the corporate giant Disney.
The Recollection of a Percipient Witness
Today’s blog topic will be on witness recollection. I do exclusively personal injury cases so I will speak about witness recollection in that context. But you should keep in mind that this has a broader application than just in personal injury cases.
Presenting the Case
How do I put a case together? How do I present it in a comprehensive and thorough fashion to get the best result that I can for my personal injury client? Having done this for a number of years now, I have very strong feelings about how to answer those questions. It really involves a multi-disciplinary approach. I have recently blogged about brain injuries so I will focus on that injury in describing to you how I think your case should best be presented. The lessons can be applied to all forms of injury law.
Technology and Brain Injuries
We have been talking about brain injuries and particularly diffuse axonal injuries or shear injuries. These injuries are verified through technology and, in particular, a sophisticated form of MRI. I really want to bring the point home about technology. Technology frustrates a lot of people and its ever changing nature can be especially frustrating.
Brain Injuries
Today I would like to speak about brain injuries and a specific type of brain injury that is not uncommon: a diffuse axonal injury, often referred to as a shear injury. It is often seen in the car accident context and has been estimated to comprise about 50% of the traumatic brain injury hospitalizations.
Harambe, the Gorilla, and the Law of Injuries
It is no surprise to say that personal injury law and personal injury lawyers are not the most favored people or most favored thing in our society. I am proud of what I do. However, I do not feel that the stereotype or cliche fits me or the vast majority of my colleagues. In discussing that frightening incident in the Cincinnati Zoo, perhaps I can suggest to you that not all events result in a case, even though plaintiff lawyers are accused of such.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Has it Over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Handling of Third-Party Lawsuits
To anyone familiar with my blogs or website, it comes as no surprise that I have come to rely upon the law of 93A and 176D to help my personal injury clients. It has been an effective tool in dealing with insurance companies.