Proposition 213 was voted into law November 5, 1996 in the state of California by 76.83 percent of voters. The law became Civil Code Section 333.4, which places limits on non-economic damages with the exception of negligent drunk drivers if the driver is convicted. The law states in the event the innocent driver did not have liability automobile insurance, then he or she is not … [Read more...]
Will Michael Jackson’s Family Be Able to Recover Money in His Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Ask any personal injury attorney what are the three components necessary to be able to collect on an accident claim and they will tell you that you need the following: (1) Facts sufficient to demonstrate civil liability on the part of an alleged wrongdoer; (2) Damages of a sufficient amount to justify the costs of pursuing the claim; and (3) A "pocket" to collect from in the … [Read more...]
Dog Bite Attorneys Encourage Review of Dog Safety Tips during National Dog Bite Safety Week
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. However, incidences of dog attacks and bites have been on the rise recently. Attorneys in particular are noticing an increase in the amount of dog attack cases they have been receiving from victims of dog bites and other injuries incurred from dog attacks.National Dog Bite Safety Week These issues have become more apparent, … [Read more...]
Stryker Hip Recall Attorneys See Potential For Resolution Of Pending Lawsuits
Lawfuel.com - There is guarded optimism among attorneys and plaintiffs that have filed lawsuits against Stryker Orthopaedics regarding the Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants that were recalled in 2012. Judge Brian R. Martinotti, who is presiding over the lawsuits in New Jersey multi-district court, ordered the mediation on April 2nd. Stryker agreed to the mediation, which gave … [Read more...]
Barry Ostrager – ‘The Big Winning Lawyer From The Big Apple’
Barry Ostrager of New York’s Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and co-head of the firm’s litigation department is reputed not to have lost a trial in over 20 years. Already a LawFuel nominee in 2005, Ostrager handles the difficult cases, favoring the hard cases that are reputed to make good law.Take the arbitration involving his client Andersen Consulting in its split from … [Read more...]