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September 11, 2024

Florida Car Accident Lawsuits

On this page, our car accident attorneys will discuss Florida auto accident lawsuits. Our attorneys will explain some of the relevant areas of Florida law that apply in auto tort cases. We will also discuss how to calculate settlement value in accident cases and we will provide examples of recent settlements and verdicts from Florida accident cases.

Florida is a big state both in terms of population and geographical size. It has over 21 million residents, making it the third-most populated state in the U.S. Even though it is a large state geographically, it ranks 8th in population density, and most of the population is crammed into a handful of urban hubs, including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando.

Given the size of Florida’s population, it is hardly surprising that the state sees a lot of car accidents and injuries. In 2023, there were a total of 394,456 police-reported vehicle accidents in the state. Nearly 3,500 people were killed in Florida car accidents last year and over 250,000 people were physically injured.

September 9, 2024

Oregon Medical Malpractice Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Below is a summary of Oregon’s key laws and procedural rules for medical malpractice cases. We also provide information on the settlement value of medical malpractice cases in Oregon as well as summaries of recent verdicts and settlements.

Arizona Personal Injury Settlements and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The average jury award in Arizona personal injury cases is $820,486. The median compensatory award for personal injury trials in Arizona is $30,000. Plaintiffs struggle on liability in Arizona: plaintiffs received damages in 40 percent of personal injury cases that go to trial. The national average is around 53%.

Montana Malpractice | Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The law in Montana is that a medical malpractice plaintiff has the burden of proving through qualified, competent expert testimony what the alleged applicable standard of care is, how the alleged standard has been allegedly breached, and how the alleged breach has causally resulted in the alleged injuries. This is the law in most jurisdictions.

Montana Medical Legal Panel Act

The Montana Medical Legal Panel Act (MMLP) requires a threshold review of malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Accordingly, medical negligence claims this Act must first submit the case to the Panel for consideration.

August 24, 2024

Georgia Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at Georgia personal injury lawsuits and how much they are worth. We will provide a general overview of some critical aspects of Georgia tort law, including the types of damages plaintiffs can get under Georgia law and how long they can wait to file. We will also look at the average settlement value of Georgia personal injury lawsuits.

Damages in Georgia Injury Cases

Under Georgia law, anyone physically injured by the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or entity is entitled to hold that person financially responsible for the “damages” caused by the injuries. Damages are intended to make the plaintiff whole by restoring them to their position before the injuries. In Georgia, personal injury plaintiffs are entitled to three different categories of damages:

August 16, 2024

Ohio Medical Malpractice Settlements and Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Medical malpractice cases in Ohio are on the rise. A little. The Ohio Department of Insurance released its 2017 data (ah, guys, it is 2024).

Here is the snapshot:

2,428 claims reported

August 12, 2024

IKEA Lawsuit Settlements and Verdicts Examples

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

IKEA, the Swedish retail giant known for its affordable furniture and home goods, has faced numerous lawsuits over the years related to product safety and injuries.

IKEA has the responsibility to ensure that all products are safe for consumer use. However, incidents involving defective or poorly designed products have led to serious injuries and, in some cases, fatalities, sparking legal action.

Notable IKEA Lawsuits

August 3, 2024

Average Car Accident Verdict in Arizona

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Jury Verdict Research found that the median money damage award in vehicle accident cases in Arizona is $16,929. Plaintiffs win money damages in 53 percent of cases that go to trial.

JVR also breaks down the type of accident: rear-end accidents accounted for 27 percent of the total number of plaintiff verdicts; intersection accidents accounted for 13 percent; turning collisions accounted for 12 percent; truck accidents accounted for 11 percent; chain reaction collisions accounted for 9 percent. All other liabilities made up 8 percent or less of the total.

I’m not sure why truck accidents were given their own category in these type of accidents. But this Arizona verdict data is interesting, and I think reflects the relative proportions of the different types of vehicle accidents nationally.

July 26, 2024

Average Verdicts in Maine

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

I’ve struggled to find good numbers in Maine for personal injury verdicts in personal injury cases. I found some data that indicates that the average jury verdict in Maine is a little over $27,000 in personal injury case generally and $15,000. But these statistics are pretty old.

In a slightly more recent study, there were 222 personal injury verdicts in Maine in which the Plaintiff prevailed. These verdicts totaled about $45 million which comes about to an average that is approximately $200,000. What good is this data? Probably not much because the verdicts are self-reporting, which means lawyers eager to publish their successes – both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ lawyers – are unduly represented.

So, ultimately, I don’t have much to tell you about Maine verdicts.

July 22, 2024

Illinois Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that is accompanied by changes in muscle tone and posture, both at rest and with voluntary activity. It is usually diagnosed before the age of three and is the result of brain damage. There is no question that medical malpractice practice causes many cases of cerebral palsy. In these cases, the child’s cerebral palsy is usually caused by mistakes made during the birthing process.

There are many different types of cerebral palsy. Neurologic classifications of cerebral palsy include spastic (pyramidal) cerebral palsy, dyskinetic (extrapyramidal) cerebral palsy, and mixed types. Spastic cerebral palsy disorders tend to be the most commonly occurring and account for approximately 75% of children affected.

No matter what the type of cerebral palsy, as everyone reading knows, it can come with various other health issues, like seizures, muscle and bone problems, learning disabilities, trouble eating, and difficulties with seeing, hearing, and speaking.