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Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Ozempic Blindness Lawsuits: Legal Claims Allege GLP-1 Drugs Linked to NAION Vision Loss

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (commonly referred to as GLP-1 agonists) have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 drugs...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Truck Accidents Involving Spills and Lost Loads: What Victims and Families in Florida Need to Know

While truck accidents can have a variety of different causes, some of the most dangerous truck accidents are those caused by spills and lost loads. In many cases, these accidents happen suddenly and at high speeds—and they...more

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How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion

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For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was “normal,” nothing serious had...more

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Fourteenth Court of Appeals Further Limits Non-Economic Damages in ExxonMobil v. Brown

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In ExxonMobil Corp. v. Brown, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals has continued appellate-court efforts to define the contours of proving and evaluating non-economic damages in Texas....more

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How Lawyers Arrange Lawsuit Payments While Watching for Ethical Traps

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The path settlement funds take from a defendant to a personal injury plaintiff can radically change how much the plaintiff keeps. Often, slowing settlement negotiations to plan that path, or convince defendants to cooperate,...more

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What to Expect if Your California Personal Injury Goes to Trial

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If you're heading to trial in California for your personal injury case, it's probably pretty scary - especially when you thought this whole thing would've been settled by now. Most of these cases get worked out without ever...more

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What Are the Hardest Injuries to Prove in a Personal Injury Case?

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When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, proving that injury in a legal claim is essential — but not always easy. While broken bones and visible wounds are often straightforward, other types of injuries...more

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What to Do When You Experience Delayed Pain After an Accident

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Some injury symptoms develop over time. For example, you might feel dazed after a car accident, but otherwise feel fine until hours or days later. The steps you take after experiencing delayed pain and other symptoms...more

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Why You Should Always Talk to an Attorney After an Auto Accident in Florida

If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, making informed decisions will be critical for protecting your legal rights. This includes making an informed decision about whether to talk to an attorney. If you have an accident...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Dangerous Misapplication Of O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1 Limited Liability Releases In Non-Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

Georgia personal injury practitioners are increasingly encountering settlement demands in non-motor vehicle tort cases that require the use of a “limited liability release” pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1. This practice,...more

FBT Gibbons LLP

Ohio Enacts New Liability Insurance Requirement for Vicious Dogs Under Avery’s Law

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With the passage of Avery’s Law, signed into law on December 18, 2025, Ohio has overhauled its regulatory approach to dangerous and vicious dogs by clarifying definitions, adding new compliance obligations and harsher...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Gulshan Management Services Data Breach After Successful Email Phishing Attack

On January 5, 2026, Gulshan Management Services, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that hackers gained access to its information systems. In this notice, Gulshan...more

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Burden Shifting in Closing Arguments: Lessons from Harrell v. City of Chicago

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The proper allocation of the burden of proof during closing arguments is a recurring issue in civil litigation. On August 19, 2025, the Illinois First District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant a...more

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Excess Forecast: Five Warning Signs a Routine Claim Is About to Escalate

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Excess carriers face a unique challenge: estimating where a potentially high-value claim will end up before most of the pertinent facts have come to light. This endeavor can feel like predicting the damage a Category 5...more

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California Reopens Time-Barred Adult Sexual Assault Claims Under AB 250

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California lawmakers have enacted a significant change to civil sexual assault litigation that took effect on January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, Assembly Bill 250 (“AB 250”), in which adult survivors of...more

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Personal Injury Claims Involving Child Injuries: What Parents in Florida Need to Know

If your child has been injured in an accident in Florida, you may be able to take legal action on your child’s behalf. ...more

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California Appellate Court Clarifies Knowledge Standard for School District Negligent Supervision Claims

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In a significant decision for school districts and institutional defendants, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, granted a writ of mandate reversing a trial court’s denial of summary adjudication in Rancho...more

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The Four Components of Negligence in California Personal Injury Cases

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If you've suffered an injury in California and you're pursuing damages through the courts, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the concept of negligence. The word itself refers to someone failing to exercise due care in...more

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Court Grants Motion to Compel Genetic Testing of Plaintiff

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Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - The district court granted a motion to compel filed by defendant, Illinois Central Railroad Company, to take the blood sample of plaintiff...more

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Proposed Ohio Legislation Would Raise Limits on Non-Economic Damages

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In September 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives introduced House Bill 447 (HB 477), which aims to increase a plaintiff’s maximum recoverable amounts of “non-economic damages” in personal injury lawsuits. Non-economic...more

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What to Do After a Slip and Fall on Ice Outside a Home, Store, or Parking Lot

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Slip and fall accidents on ice are one of the most common and serious winter injuries. Icy sidewalks, untreated parking lots, and snow-covered walkways can lead to broken bones, head injuries, and long-term pain....more

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What Compensation Can You Receive for a Traumatic Brain Injury from a Car Accident

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When a driver’s negligence causes a traumatic brain injury, your life can split into “before” and “after” the crash. The bills start arriving before you even leave the hospital, while you’re still trying to remember what...more

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$70.8 Million Verdict Secured for Woman Left Blind and Hemiplegic After Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department Negligence

TAMPA, FL – A Hillsborough County jury awarded $70,832,502 to 42-year-old Chiaka Stewart, who suffered catastrophic and permanent injuries after medical providers at Tampa General Hospital’s Brandon Healthplex Emergency...more

Morris James LLP

When a Missed Diagnosis Changes Everything: Delayed Treatment of Spinal Epidural Abscess

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A spinal epidural abscess rarely announces itself as a medical emergency. For many patients, it begins quietly with back pain that feels routine, a fever that seems manageable, or weakness that is easy to explain away. Days...more

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Why Was My Prescription Drug Recalled?

If you are taking (or have recently taken) a prescription drug that is now subject to a recall, there are several important facts you need to know. One of these facts is why your prescription was recalled. ...more

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