Lawsuit Information Center

October 18, 2024

Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuits

This page is about Virginia’s wrongful death law. The purpose is to explain how wrongful death lawsuits work and who is eligible for either settlement compensation or a jury payout. We also explain the second and sometimes equally important cause of action in death cases, a survival action. This claim provides a second path of compensation for the victim’s loved ones.

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Virginia Wrongful Death and Survival Action Lawsuits

October 17, 2024

Kentucky Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This post will explain the basics of Kentucky sexual abuse lawsuits. Our lawyers examine how Kentucky law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement amounts for sex abuse lawsuits in Kentucky.

Finally, we will discuss recent efforts by the Kentucky state legislature to pass new laws making it easier for victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits years after the fact.

Kentucky Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

October 16, 2024

Burn Injury Lawsuit Settlement Amounts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A serious burn is one of the most painful types of injuries. Burn injuries are sometimes the subject of personal injury lawsuits such as auto accidents or premises liability. This post will look at the potential settlement value of burn injuries in personal injury lawsuits.

Burn Degrees

The potential settlement value of a burn injury in a tort case will depend on severity of the burn injury. That will largely be based on where the burn is located, how big the burn is, and what degree the burn is classified as. Burns are generally classified into 4 degrees of severity with 4^th degree being the most severe.

October 15, 2024

Settlement Value of Knee Injury

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at the settlement value of knee injuries in personal injury lawsuits. We will look at the different types of knee injuries that we commonly see in accident cases, and we will explain how these injuries are valued for settlement purposes. We will also provide recent settlements and verdicts in cases involving knee injuries.

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Settlement Value of Torn Biceps

October 15, 2024

Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at wrongful death lawsuits in Maryland. Our lawyers will explain how wrongful death lawsuits work and who is eligible to bring one of these cases when someone dies.

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful death is a legal claim that is brought by surviving family members of someone who has died as a result of the negligence, mistake, or intentional conduct of someone else. That negligence can be in the form of medical malpractice, negligent driving, or any other type of negligence.

October 15, 2024

New Hampshire Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault can use the civil justice system in New Hampshire to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable.

This post will explain how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in New Hampshire and what the average compensation payout is in these cases.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse, call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online and let’s figure out the best path forward for you.

October 15, 2024

Vermont Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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

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 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 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.