Lawsuit Information Center

July 25, 2026

California Personal Injury Settlements

This page looks at settlement payouts and jury awards in personal injury cases in California. We provide statistics on reported settlements and jury verdicts, as well as factual summaries of recent cases resulting in payouts.

We also provide an overview of key personal injury laws in California, including the statute of limitations for injury claims, medical malpractice rules, comparative fault, and limits on damages.

Historical research published by Jury Verdict Research reported a compensatory median award of $150,000 in California personal injury trials, an average award of approximately $1.6 million, and a plaintiff recovery rate of about 45 percent. Those figures are useful background, but they should not be mistaken for current statewide averages. The dataset is not a live measure of 2026 verdicts, and the mix of catastrophic cases can push the mathematical average far above the result in a typical case.

July 23, 2026

Chlorpyrifos Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Chlorpyrifos lawsuits allege that repeated exposure to this widely used insecticide can contribute to Parkinson’s disease. The people most likely to bring these claims are farmers, pesticide applicators, pest control workers, groundskeepers, greenhouse employees, and others who personally mixed, loaded, sprayed, or cleaned up chlorpyrifos products over months or years.

Chlorpyrifos was sold under trade names that include Dursban, Lorsban, Cobalt, Nufos, Bolton, Stallion, Pilot, Warhawk, and Hatchet. It was used on farms, golf courses, ornamental plants, and residential and commercial properties. Many workers remember the trade name but not the active ingredient. Product identification is therefore one of the first and most important parts of investigating a claim.

If you have Parkinson’s disease after years of working with pesticides, you may have wondered whether that exposure played a role. A December 2025 study gives lawyers and scientists a serious reason to investigate chlorpyrifos. Researchers associated estimated long-term residential exposure near agricultural applications with more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson’s disease. They also found Parkinson’s-related brain damage in mice that inhaled chlorpyrifos.

July 21, 2026

New York Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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

For decades, schools, churches, and treatment centers have used a playbook to silence victims, destroying records, intimidating survivors, and using legal loopholes to dodge responsibility. But courts are catching up, and new laws in New York are forcing these institutions to pay for the harm they caused.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in New York. We will explain the applicable statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in New York and how settlement amounts are calculated in these cases.

July 20, 2026

Georgia Medical Malpractice Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at the general laws and procedural rules that apply to medical malpractice lawsuits in Georgia, so you understand how your case might proceed.

Georgia is a large state, and Atlanta is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the entire country. So Georgia has a very active malpractice lawsuit docket. We look at what makes a solid claim and medical malpractice settlement amounts in Georgia and how they are calculated.

Reach out to our malpractice lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation about your medical malpractice lawsuits in Georgia. Call us at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.

July 19, 2026

North Carolina Medical Malpractice Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at North Carolina medical malpractice lawsuits. We will examine the average settlement value of medical malpractice cases in North Carolina by reviewing recent settlements and verdicts. We will also provide a summary of North Carolina law governing medical malpractice.

If you have a potential medical malpractice or birth injury claim, you can get a free no-obligation consultation online or call us today at 800-553-8082.

Settlement Value of North Carolina Medical Malpractice Cases

July 19, 2026

Truck Accident Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at truck accident lawsuits, meaning injury cases involving commercial trucks, also known as tractor-trailer trucks or big rigs. The average tractor-trailer can weigh around 40,000 lbs., compared to the average car which weighs 5,000 lbs.

When big trucks crash into smaller vehicles, they can cause significant damage. When these accidents occur, drivers and passengers typically sustain serious injuries or even death. Personal injury claims involving commercial trucks generally are unique. Recovering compensation requires an understanding of the complexity of these claims.

What Makes Truck Accident Cases Different

July 17, 2026

Texas Personal Injury Settlement Amounts and Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page explores settlement amounts and jury awards in Texas personal injury cases. Our attorneys also dive deep into Texas personal injury law to help you better understand the law when bringing a personal injury claim in Texas.

If you’re a personal injury victim filing a compensation claim in Texas, you should know the potential range of settlement payouts for your case. Why? Monetary compensation is ultimately what a personal injury or wrongful death claim is all about. The purpose of the system is to put a dollar amount on your suffering, because that is all the civil justice system can provide for you.

This page is designed to survey how personal injury cases have been resolved in Texas, offering you the opportunity to align your claim with Texas personal injury lawsuit settlement statistics and example settlements and jury awards.

July 16, 2026

New Jersey Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Now more than ever, victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault can access the civil justice system in New Jersey to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable.

This page explains how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in New Jersey and get compensation. Our lawyers will discuss the newly amended statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in New Jersey. Finally, we will examine these cases’ potential settlement value and recent settlements and verdicts in New Jersey sex abuse lawsuits.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse and want to file a sex abuse lawsuit seeking compensation, call our legal team today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

July 15, 2026

Hand, Wrist, and Finger Injury Settlement Amounts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Hand, wrist, and finger injuries are often undervalued by insurance companies because the injured body part is small. That is a mistake. A serious hand injury can change how you work, drive, cook, write, type, lift, dress, bathe, hold tools, or care for your family.

This page explains settlement amounts for hand, wrist, and finger injuries caused by car accidents, falls, dog bites, unsafe property conditions, defective products, and other acts of negligence. We also examine reported verdicts and settlements to show what pushes these claims up or down in value.

A dominant-hand injury can carry greater value when it permanently limits writing, gripping, typing, lifting, tool use, or employment. But dominance is only one factor. The diagnosis, surgery, permanence, occupation, lost income, insurance coverage, and strength of the liability evidence usually have a greater effect on the final settlement.

July 15, 2026

California Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault are bringing civil lawsuits in California and getting significant settlements. Thanks to new changes in California law, it is now much easier for sex abuse victims to access the civil courts.

In this post, we will examine the process and laws related to sex abuse lawsuits in California. We will also examine the average settlement amounts of these cases and provide examples of settlements and jury payouts.

If you have a sex abuse case in California, contact us today online or call 800-553-8082.