Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) encompass a myriad of chemicals commonly added to consumer goods and industrial products such as firefighting foams. PFAS properties make products waterproof, nonstick, and stain resistant. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS do not break…
The derailment of Norfolk Southern Railway Company’s 38 train cars, many of which were carrying hazardous chemicals, has potentially serious consequences for the region’s air and water quality. While the National Transportation Safety Board chair described the event as “100%…
Over 2.5 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. TBI is a leading cause of death and disability among people ages 1 to 44. Common causes include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports, and…
Case Overview Case Name: Tareq Khan, M.D. v. CHI St. Luke’s Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center f/k/a St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Case Types: Premises Liability – Dangerous Condition; Negligent Repair and/or Maintenance Medical Malpractice Slip and Fall Injury:…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been part of the legal field for a while. It has grown from litigators using it to rapidly review mountains of discovery documents to many additional use cases today. AI-enabled legal technology is pervasive, though not…
A Baltimore jury awarded $229 million to a child born with permanent brain damage and her mother, in what the plaintiff’s attorneys say is the largest medical malpractice verdict ever recorded in the United States. Maryland’s medical malpractice damages caps…
A Philadelphia County jury found orthopedic surgeon James Bradley and Rothman Orthopaedics Institute negligent in their treatment of the plaintiff, former Philadelphia Eagles’ safety and captain, Chris Maragos. The jury awarded Maragos $43.5 million in damages. Background On October 12,…
The surviving spouse of Army Staff Sgt. Alfred “Fred” Brazel was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement in a medical malpractice claim against the Department of Defense. The award is the largest to date under a 2019 law that allowed service…
Expert witnesses play an integral role in the litigation process. From consulting on a case during early case assessment and supporting the development of your legal strategy to testifying at a deposition or trial, an expert’s knowledge and advice can…
Case Overview Case Name: Samuel C. Gray and Belva Jean Gray, Husband and Wife v. Panagiotis Iakovidis, M.D., Bond & Steele Clinic, P.A. d/b/a Bond Clinic, P.A. and Bond Clinic, Husam K. Habboub, M.D., Radiology and Imaging Specialists of Lakeland,…