Lawsuit Information Center

November 16, 2024

When Can You Sue for Emotional Distress

Emotional distress or emotional harm can often be just as painful as a physical injury. This post will provide a detailed, reliable answer to the very common question of when someone can file a lawsuit and get damages for emotional distress.

What is Emotional Distress?

Emotional distress is a legal term that is used to describe mental pain, suffering, or anguish that is caused by the negligent or intentional actions of someone else. Tort law in the U.S. generally recognizes emotional distress (often referred to as “pain & suffering”) as a type of injury for which monetary damages can be awarded. In most states, however, damages can only be awarded for emotional distress if the emotional distress is directly caused by physical harm.

November 16, 2024

Virginia Personal Injury Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will examine Virginia personal injury lawsuits and their settlement value. We will explain some of the basic rules of tort law in Virginia, such as what types of damages plaintiffs can get and how long they have to file their case. We will also explore the average settlement value of personal injury lawsuits in Virginia.

Statute of Limitation on Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuits

In Virginia, most personal injury, cases must be filed within two years of when the negligence occurred or the “claim accrues” (Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-230). If you don’t file your lawsuit before the 2-year period expires, it will be legally barred.

November 16, 2024

Florida Personal Injury Settlements and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

As a victim of personal injury seeking compensation in Florida, it is natural to want to understand the potential range of settlement payouts for your case. So this page analyzes Florida settlement statistics and how similar cases have been resolved in the state, offering settlement statistics and examples of settlements and jury awards to help you gauge the potential value of your claim.

But.. approach settlement statistics and sample settlements with caution. No cases are identical, even when they feel identical. The factors driving the settlement payout of a case may not always be apparent in a case summary. Comparing cases and statistics can absolutely provide valuable information about the potential value of your claim – that is why we are providing example Florida settlement amounts and jury payouts for you. Still, you need to consult a Florida personal injury attorney who can fit your case to all the variables to determine the range of your expected settlement payout range.

We also provide a detailed summary of the Florida personal injury law you need to know to better understand the rules governing your injury or wrongful death claim.

November 16, 2024

Dr. Oumair Aejaz Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our law firm is actively investigating sex abuse lawsuits involving Dr. Oumair Aejaz, an internal medicine physician who worked at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital in Michigan.

The page focuses on the ongoing sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Michigan physician accused of secretly recording patients, including children, in vulnerable situations at hospitals. Dr. Aejaz faces multiple felony charges, and his misconduct may extend across several states due to his role as a contracted physician.

Our lawyers will discuss the potential legal liability of the hospitals where Dr. Aejaz worked and provides early estimates for settlement amounts. While it’s still early in the litigation, we also look at potential settlement amounts in these lawsuits.

November 15, 2024

Average Pennsylvania Personal Injury Settlements and Verdicts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The post is about the settlement compensation payouts you can expect in Pennsylvania.

A recent study of jury verdicts found that the average personal injury jury verdict in Pennsylvania is $903,705.00.

Now let’s turn the kaleidoscope and look at the median. If you remember from the 9th grade, the median is found by ranking the data from biggest to smallest and then identifying the middle of the data so that there is an equal number that is larger and smaller on each side. If you had 1001 data points, the 500th biggest number would be in the middle.

For many data groups, the gap between the average and the median is the same or very close to it. With personal injury verdicts, they are usually light-years apart. This is reflected in this new study that just came out in Pennsylvania. The median compensatory award in Pennsylvania in the study was $45,000.00

November 15, 2024

Mississippi Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In Mississippi, personal injury law governs a broad range of legal disputes stemming from incidents that result in bodily harm, emotional distress, or other damages. These may include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, etc.

Understanding the potential settlement payouts and jury awards available to victims in personal injury cases is essential. It is also hard. The amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in Mississippi can depend on various factors, such as the severity of the injuries, the degree of fault or negligence involved, and the case’s specific circumstances.

This page explores personal injury law in Mississippi, including the state’s laws and regulations, such as the statute of limitations, and examines recent cases to provide examples of typical settlement amounts and jury awards.

November 14, 2024

Residential Treatment Facility Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against residential treatment facilities. Residential treatment facilities have become very popular in recent years, offering inpatient mental and behavioral health services to residents, and often housing juveniles with state funding.

Recent reports and investigations have shown that sexual abuse of residents is a major problem at these facilities. Victims of sexual abuse at residential treatment centers can file civil lawsuits against the facility and get compensation for their injuries.

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November 11, 2024

Depo Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit FAQs

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page provides clear answers to the most common questions about Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits about Depo Provera brain tumor lawsuits.

So many Depo Provera lawyers are explaining the same things over and over. We might be guilty of that ourselves. But this page is not about selling us to you—it is about answering the real questions you have about the litigation that are not be answered anywhere. We cut through the nonsense and tell you what you really need to know if you have a meningioma brain tumor and are considering signing up for these lawsuits.

We begin with information on Depo Provera generally and how it is linked. Most women reading this are well-versed in this information. If so, you can jump ahead to the details of what you need to know if you are considering bringing a Depo Provera lawsuit.

November 11, 2024

Asbestos Lawsuit – Latest News and Updates

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This post updates the latest news and events concerning asbestos and mesothelioma. This includes court rulings, verdicts, legislative updates, asbestos-related bankruptcy news, and information on asbestos trust funds. We also provide sumaries of recent asbestos settlements and verdicts.

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or suspect you might have an asbestos-related case, contact our asbestos lawyers at 800-553-8082.

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November 10, 2024

St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will discuss St. Petersburg car accident lawsuits. Our St. Petersburg auto accident lawyers will explain some of the main points of law that apply to auto accident injury cases in Florida. We will also look at the average settlement payout value in St. Petersburg auto accident lawsuits by examining recent verdicts and reported settlements.