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October 15, 2024

Vermont Injury Verdicts and Settlements

This page delves into settlement amounts and jury payouts in personal injury cases in Vermont. Our attorneys also provide an analysis of Vermont personal injury law that you need to know if you are bringing a lawsuit.

If you are a victim of personal injury filing a compensation claim in Vermont, you are certainly interested in understanding the potential range of settlement payouts for your claim. Why? Because the ultimate goal of a personal injury or wrongful death claim is financial compensation. This page is designed to analyze how personal injury cases have been resolved in Vermont, giving you the ability to align your claim with Vermont personal injury settlement statistics and example settlements and jury payouts.

But tread carefully. Comparing two similar cases and expecting the same outcome make sense in theory. But the cases rarely line up as they seem to. Each case is unique and often the driving factors behind a settlement payout cannot be encapsulated in a case summary. But analyzing similar cases and statistics does offer you more insight into the potential value of your injury claim. That is why we’ve collated and presented this information to you. So you can learn from example settlements as long as you take them with a bucket of salt.

October 14, 2024

Devereux Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health (Devereux) operates mental health treatment facilities across the U.S. Like many other behavioral health companies, Devereux has come under scrutiny recently for neglecting patients, particularly juveniles, in its facilities and leaving them vulnerable to sexual abuse.

This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against Devereux by former residential mental health patients who were sexually abused or assaulted while at a Devereux facility.

About Devereux

October 14, 2024

Acadia Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against Acadia Healthcare brought by patients at Acadia treatment facilities.

Acadia Healthcare (Acadia) has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations over allegations of sexual abuse involving vulnerable patients in its behavioral health facilities. These claims have highlighted systemic issues concerning patient safety, staff misconduct, and the company’s inadequate response to abuse reports. Families of victims and advocates argue that Acadia has placed profits above patient care, creating environments where abuse can occur without proper oversight.

Universal Health Systems Sex Abuse Lawsuit

October 14, 2024

Dr. Bomba Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Indiana University

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against Indiana University and Dr. Bradford Bomba. Dr. Bomba was the physician for the Indiana University men’s basketball team and for other sports programs at the university from the 1960s to the 1990s. During that time, Dr. Bomba sexually abused countless student patients under his care.

Our firm is actively seeking and accepting sex abuse cases against Indiana University by anyone who was sexually abused by Dr. Bomba. Contact today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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October 14, 2024

Mass Torts to Watch in 2024

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In many ways, 2023 was an anti-climatic year in the world of mass torts. The 3M Earplugs settlement has been a disappointment for thousands of claimants. The rejection of J&J’s efforts to force the talc claims into bankruptcy has not prompted a major settlement and the hernia mesh claims continue to drag on. We did get a major global settlement in the AFFF litigation, but it only covered water contamination claims by local municipalities.

Let’s talk about what we can expect in 2024 in the mass tort class action lawsuits with the highest predicted settlement payouts.

Camp Lejeune

October 13, 2024

Washington Personal Injury Settlements and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Miller & Zois is a national personal injury law firm. Our law firm routinely handles severe personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits nationwide, including Washington. Our firm has helped injury victims in Washington get compensation in various types of cases across the state, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, sex abuse, major auto accidents, and everything else.

Calculating Settlement Amounts in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Washington

Settlement payouts for personal injury claims in Washington are largely driven by the strength of the plaintiff’s case and the likelihood of winning at trial. It all starts there. The ability to present compelling evidence that establishes the defendant’s liability and proves damages puts significant pressure on defendants. They are more likely to settle when faced with the risk of a high jury payout. The prospect of losing at trial and paying even more in compensation—including legal fees—motivates defendants to offer larger settlements when they believe the plaintiff will win at trial.

October 12, 2024

New Mexico Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Under New Mexico law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in New Mexico. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of New Mexico sex abuse lawsuits.

News & Updates

October 12, 2024: A jury in New Mexico issued a massive $485 million verdict in a sex abuse case in which a young girl was sexually assaulted by her foster father. The lawsuit was filed against the foster parents as well as Acadia Healthcare, a national behavioral health care provider that was involved in placing the girl in her foster home pursuant to its contract with the state of New Mexico.

October 12, 2024

Virginia Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Virginia. We will look at the Virginia statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement value of these cases. We will also discuss how a new proposed law in Virginia could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Virginia sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

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October 11, 2024

Saxenda Gastroparesis Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at Saxenda cancer and gastroparesis lawsuits. Saxenda is a weight loss drug that is similar to Ozempic. Several years ago, Saxenda was linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Now, new evidence has emerged that indicates that Saxenda might also cause a serious condition called gastroparesis (stomach paralysis).

Our firm is currently investigating Saxenda cases from anyone who used Saxenda for at least 6 months and was subsequently diagnosed with gastroparesis. Contact us at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation. Continue reading

October 11, 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.