Breast mesh lawsuits allege that some manufacturers promoted or allowed their mesh products to become widely used in breast reconstruction, augmentation, and revision procedures despite the fact that FDA has not cleared or approved any surgical mesh product for use in breast surgery. The FDA has specifically stated that the safety and effectiveness of surgical […]
Our lawyers are handling Similac and Enfamil infant formula lawsuits for families whose premature babies suffered or died from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after taking one of these formulas. Our law firm is reviewing NEC lawsuits in all 50 states. Medical research links cow milk-based infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil to a dangerous neonatal […]
Our lawyers handle Paraquat lawsuits in all 50 states. This page provides the latest news and updates on Paraquat lawsuits in both state and federal courts. We also give our perspective on where this litigation is heading and provide projected settlement payouts for a viable Paraquat lawsuit. Continue reading
Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication used to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions. It works by targeting specific immune pathways involved in allergic inflammation. For many patients with moderate to severe eczema, Dupixent has provided relief where topical medications failed. As a result, it has become one of the most widely prescribed […]
Our lawyers are handling baby powder lawsuits in all 50 states in 2026. The talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson have been ongoing for years. The lawsuits allege that prolonged use of talcum powder (or “talc”), the active ingredient in products such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, can cause ovarian cancer in […]
A spinal cord stimulator is an implantable medical device used to manage chronic pain, most often involving the back or spine. These systems are marketed as a way to reduce pain by interrupting nerve signals before they reach the brain. But for a growing number of patients, the device fails to help. It introduces new […]
A growing number of families are suing Roblox after learning their children were groomed, exploited, or exposed to sexually explicit content through the platform. Roblox spent years branding itself as a safe, kid-focused place to create and play. These lawsuits say that the promise did not match reality, and too many children have been exploited […]
Our lawyers are handling Paragard IUD removal lawsuits in all 50 states. Over 3,500 women have filed a Paragard IUD lawsuit claiming that they were injured when a design defect in the IUD caused it to fracture during removal and leave foreign objects inside their bodies. These lawsuits allege the Paragard intrauterine device breaks upon […]
This page is about social media addiction lawsuits and who is eligible to bring a claim. Our lawyers also provide the latest news on social media class action lawsuits (including the ongoing trial in California). The problem that led to social media lawsuits is that millions of people, too many of whom are children, are […]
Uber is facing one of the largest waves of passenger sexual assault lawsuits in U.S. history. Survivors across the country allege that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them and that the company is legally responsible because it failed to screen drivers properly, ignored prior complaints, and did not implement basic safety measures. These claims are now […]
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 the key personal injury laws in California, such as the statute of limitations for injury claims, medical malpractice rules, and limits on damages.
Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it. New laws in Maryland have made it easier for victims of childhood sex abuse to bring civil lawsuits, even when the abuse occurred decades ago.
In this post, we will discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Maryland. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and, specifically, clergy abuse lawsuits and the average settlement value of these cases.
If you have suffered from abuse, we are here to help. Contact our law firm today at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation.
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.
California birth injury lawsuits are about holding doctors, nurses, hospitals, urgent care clinics, OB practices, and other health care providers accountable when preventable medical mistakes cause real harm to the child during the labor and delivery process. But the most devastating California malpractice cases our lawyers see are birth injury lawsuits. Birth injury cases are different. A missed diagnosis in an adult case can ruin a life. A negligent delivery can ruin the life of a child before that child ever gets a fair start. It can also change the parents’ lives forever.
These are the cases where the parents walk into the hospital expecting one of the happiest days of their lives, and they leave with a baby who has brain damage, seizures, cerebral palsy, a brachial plexus injury, or a lifetime need for medical care. That is hard to write. But it is the truth.
California birth injury lawsuits often focus on whether doctors and nurses failed to recognize fetal distress, delayed a C-section, mismanaged Pitocin, ignored abnormal fetal heart tracings, mishandled shoulder dystocia, failed to treat maternal infection, failed to respond to placental abruption, or failed to properly resuscitate the baby after delivery.
According to a study on jury verdicts, the median compensatory damages award for personal injury trials in New York is $287,628. This median award dwarfs the nationwide median of $34,550.
That is obviously very high compared to most jurisdictions. Why? First, New York has favorable juries, particularly in its urban areas. But the reality is that New York’s no-fault law also distorts this number. Under New York’s no-fault system, drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists can usually recover up to $50,000 in basic economic loss from no-fault insurance, regardless of who caused the crash. These benefits can cover medical expenses, lost earnings, and certain other economic losses, but they do not compensate victims for pain and suffering.
That means many smaller car accident claims never become personal injury lawsuits. To recover pain and suffering damages after a New York car accident, the injured person usually must prove a serious injury under New York Insurance Law Section 5102(d). This leads to fewer lawsuits in smaller cases, which increases the average and median award among the cases that actually get tried.
This page is about Truvada lawsuits and other HIV drug injury lawsuits involving kidney or bone injuries.
HIV drugs containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) are, we believe, putting patients at risk. This has resulted in HIV drug lawsuits from victims alleging kidney disease and failure, bone density loss, bone injuries, and other side effects.
Viread® and Truvada® are two of the first brand-name drugs developed by Gilead Sciences to treat HIV. Viread and Truvada both use tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), a new type of antiviral drug that was one of the first effective treatments for slowing HIV.
This page will look at the trial and settlement value of personal injury cases in Tennessee. We will also look at key points of Tennessee law on personal injury and tort cases.
If you were hurt in Tennessee and think you may have a personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, or other tort claim, call our lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, and you do not owe us a fee unless we get compensation for you.
This page looks at personal injury lawsuits in Missouri, focusing on Missouri law and expected settlement amounts and jury payouts in Missouri.
Specifically, our lawyers explain the Missouri tort law you need to know, including the types of damages plaintiffs can get in Missouri, how long they can wait before filing a case, and what damage caps there are. We will also examine the average compensation payout in Missouri personal injury cases by examining sample verdicts and reported settlements from recent Missouri cases.
Miller & Zois has some of the most highly regarded and successful Maryland medical malpractice lawyers. Our attorneys have earned tens of millions of dollars for our clients by successfully litigating medical malpractice cases throughout Maryland and Washington, DC. We care, and we can help you.
The purpose of this page is to tell you what you need to know to make the right decisions to maximize your medical malpractice settlement amount or jury payout. You only have one medical malpractice case. Our malpractice lawyers tell you what you need to know to make sure you get the most money possible.
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Maryland, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Call us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.
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.
