At the end of trial, the judge will give jurors lengthy instructions on how to issue a verdict and calculate damages for your injuries.  One of the components of the jury award will be compensation for pain and suffering.  The amount of money the jury awards you for pain and suffering may vary wildly even […]

Anything you post on social media can have a negative impact on your settlement or verdict if you have an ongoing personal injury claim.  As such, we suggest adhering to the following social media rules until your case has been resolved: Do not discuss the case online Do not provide updates on your treatment, status […]

“Assumption of the risk” is a legal doctrine which arises in personal injury claims regarding a person’s willingness to assume certain risks inherent in specific activities, such as the risk of being hit by a pitch while playing a baseball game. Assumption of the risk requires that a person knew about the danger involved in […]