Firm Blog

Federal surveys estimate that over 486,000 people seek emergency room treatment for burns each year in the United States. Globally, over 180,000 are killed each year by burn-related injuries. What happens when some else’s negligence causes a burn injury? Read on to learn more about these serious injuries and how you can financially recover from them. What Causes Burn Injuries?… [read more]

No one can forget the very public manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor. The criminal case alleged that the doctor gave the pop star fatal doses of the drug Propofol to help with his insomnia, which ultimately led to the death of Michael Jackson. After a two-year long trial, Doctor Murray was ultimately found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his… [read more]

On January 11th, the Supreme Court decided to take on a case involving the controversial procedure of drawing blood from unconscious suspects to obtain an accurate blood-alcohol concentration reading. In most cases, these individuals have been accused of DUI. Is it legal to conduct such blood tests when the person accused of a crime is unconscious? After all, that person… [read more]

Most dog owners understand the life-long commitment and responsibility that comes along with being a pet owner, but few fully comprehend the extent of their liability in the event someone gets injured by their beloved pet. Statistics prove that most dog-related injuries occur to children, and most victims are injured by pets of family members or friends rather than strangers.… [read more]

Most motorists mistakenly believe that they can simply pay their way out of a ticket. Sometimes, a traffic violation can cause consequences like a hike in your insurance rates, traffic school attendance or a suspension of your driving privileges. It’s important to be versed on these potential results of traffic tickets to help keep you vigilant about the laws of… [read more]