Top 20 Personal Injury Awards of the Year
The largest personal injury awards reported by the Law Journal from September 22, 2008 through September 7, 2009.
Ten More Awards Worth Noting
Here are 10 other awards of $3.1 million or greater, reported by the Law Journal from September 22, 2008 through September 7, 2009.
Remove Home Field Advantage
Defense counsel may have a number of different reasons for wanting to remove a case to federal court, such as obtaining a different jury pool, more active case management by a magistrate judge, or to avoid perceived prejudices from litigating in certain state courts.
By Frank J. DeAngelis
LASIK Eye Surgery: Litigation Challenges
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most common forms of surgery in the United States. The overwhelming majority of patients are satisfied. However, for those who suffer complications, the resulting visual disability can be life altering. This article examines the common bases of liability in LASIK litigation.
By Todd J. Krouner
Bolder with Boulders: Using Geology to Construct Your Case
Whether you are a plaintiff’s lawyer constructing your case or a defense lawyer deconstructing the case built by the plaintiff, understanding and identifying geological evidentiary formations, or GEF, is key to crafting a winning strategy.
By Mark J. LeWinter
