Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.
Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D., is a multifaceted legal professional with a background in insurance defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice law. She has garnered valuable experience through internships in criminal defense, enhancing her understanding of various legal sectors.
A key part of her legal journey includes serving as the Executive Note Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review. Dani graduated with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2007, after completing her B.A. in English, summa cum laude, in 2004. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar and the American Bar Association, reflecting her deep commitment to the legal profession.
Currently, Dani Alexis has channeled her legal expertise into a successful career as a freelance writer and book critic, primarily focusing on the legal and literary markets. Her writing portfolio includes articles on diverse topics such as landmark settlements in medical negligence cases, jury awards in personal injury lawsuits, and analyses of legal trial tactics. Her work not only showcases her legal acumen but also her ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively to a wider audience. Dani's blend of legal practice experience and her prowess in legal writing positions her uniquely in the intersection of law and literature.
Pennsylvania Jury Awards Surgeon $15M In Sex Bias Suit
In December 2023, a Philadelphia jury awarded $15 million to a surgeon who argued that Thomas Jefferson University Hospital engaged in illegal discrimination during an investigation of sexual assault allegations.
Posted on January 2, 2024 in Featured & News
$13 Million Verdict in Plastic Surgery Malpractice Case
A jury in King County, Washington recently awarded $13 million to a patient who suffered disfigurement during a cosmetic surgery procedure after finding that the doctor who performed the surgery was liable for medical malpractice.
Posted on October 4, 2023 in Featured & News
$2M Car Wreck Award Reversed Due to Service Error
A Texas appellate court recently reversed a $2 million default judgment in a car accident case, finding that the plaintiff committed a service error when serving the defendant with her complaint.
Posted on January 18, 2024 in Featured & News
Jury Awards Amputee $32.7M For Undiagnosed Blood Clot
In late September 2023, a jury in Cook County, Illinois awarded $32.7 million to a man who lost his foot after doctors failed to properly diagnose a blood clot. The verdict sets a new record for the highest amount awarded for loss of a leg or foot.
Posted on November 2, 2023 in Featured & News
FLDS Church Leader Warren Jeffs Owes $152 Million to Sex Abuse Survivors
A Utah federal judge recently ruled that imprisoned church leader Warren Jeffs owes $152 million to 15 victims.
Posted on August 21, 2023 in Featured & News
Ex-Club Worker Nabs $2.7M Jury Win In Harassment Suit
A New York jury recently awarded $2.7 million to a former nightclub manager in a sexual harassment suit against the club’s owner.
Posted on November 28, 2023 in Featured & News
Ozempic Injury Lawsuits Consolidated in Eastern Pennsylvania MDL
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) recently consolidated 55 cases against Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co. into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The cases allege that the defendants failed to warn about the risks associated with Ozempic and related drugs.
Posted on February 15, 2024 in Featured & News
Amputee Receives Additional $3.7 Million After “Disingenuous” Hospital Appeal
A plaintiff who won a $26 million medical malpractice verdict against a Pennsylvania hospital recently received an additional $3.7 million after a Philadelphia judge found the hospital’s attempts to undo the original verdict “disingenuous.”
Posted on October 19, 2023 in Featured & News
[COPY] Lay Witness vs. Expert Witness: What’s the Difference?
When a person answers questions under oath during a deposition or trial, the person is generally referred to as a “witness” and their statements as “testimony.” Yet whether the person is categorized as a lay witness or an expert witness has a profound effect on which testimony is permissible and under what circumstances. Furthermore, the
Posted on November 1, 2018 in Working with Experts
Association of Past and Future Paid Medical Malpractice Claims
Physicians with prior malpractice claims face higher future risks; attorneys using tools like Expert Radar can inform legal strategies effectively.
Posted on January 23, 2024 in Featured & News