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Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC

Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in California: The Medical Evidence and Legal Standards That Decide TBI Claims

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims occupy an unusual position in California personal injury law. They are among the highest-value cases a claimant can bring — and among the most aggressively contested....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Damages in Defective Drug Cases: Understanding the Value of Your Claim

Defective drugs can cause serious complications that can have major (and, in some cases, life-changing) impacts on patients’ lives. As a result, if you have been harmed by a defective drug, it will be critical to ensure that...more

Morris James LLP

What Percentage Do Personal Injury Lawyers Take?

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If you’ve been injured and are considering hiring a lawyer, one of your first questions is probably: what is this going to cost me? It’s an important question, and the answer may be more straightforward than you expect....more

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Evaluating “Reasonable and Necessary” PIP Charges Under Delaware Law

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When it comes to evaluating bills submitted to PIP carriers in Delaware, insureds often ask whether, pursuant to Delaware law, carriers are required to pay only those amounts billed/charged by medical practitioners that are...more

Morris James LLP

Statute of Limitations: Is It Too Late to File a Dupixent Claim?

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If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) while taking Dupixent, you may be wondering whether it is still possible to file a lawsuit. For many patients and families, the answer is yes — but...more

Butler Snow LLP

The Expanding Fight Over Litigation-Driven Medical Bills in Tennessee

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For years, Tennessee businesses defending personal injury claims focused primarily on liability and causation. Increasingly, however, disputes are centering on damages—particularly the medical expenses being used to support...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

If I Received a Defective Medical Device, How Do I Prove It?

Receiving a defective medical device can have major consequences. Serious infections, internal injuries, and the need for revision or replacement surgery are all very real risks....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Winter Weather Premises Liability: When Property Owners Are Responsible for Slip-and-Fall Injuries

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When winter brings ice, snow, and freezing temperatures to New Jersey, a simple walk across a parking lot or up a building’s front steps can become treacherous. Every year, thousands suffer serious injuries from...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Understand About NICA if Your Child is Suffering Neurological Birth Injuries

Parents can become justifiably overwhelmed when they learn that their child is suffering brain damage or other neurological problems because of injuries that occurred at the time of birth. Trying to imagine what the future...more

Baker Donelson

Medico-Legal Funding: Inflated Medical Bills and Defense Strategies in Personal Injury Litigation

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Litigation funding by non-parties has grown from a small niche into a significant industry, with such investments estimated to exceed $67 billion annually by 2037. As the volume of litigation continues to grow, so too does...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

When Catastrophic Injury Cases Should Be Mediated — and When They Should Wait

Catastrophic injury cases require a different level of care, strategy, and planning than standard personal injury claims. These cases often involve lifelong medical needs, permanent disability, significant wage loss, future...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Documenting the Costs of a Concussion After an Accident in Florida

Concussions are serious brain injuries that can have long-term effects. As a result, while adequate rest and recovery are essential, it is also essential for concussion victims to assert their legal rights. ...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What Damages Can I Recover in a Defective Drug Case?

Defective drugs can have life-altering effects. In far too many cases, patients suffer serious complications that negatively impact their health for weeks, months or years—and in some cases the rest of their lives. ...more

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Wrongful Death in California Accidents: Do You Have a Claim?

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Losing a loved one to the negligence of another person is devastating, but insult is added to injury when you begin to receive expensive bills for medical expenses, the funeral and the burial. This is only the beginning...more

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New Jersey Appellate Division Limits Recovery of Speculative Future Medical Expenses

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The recoverability of future medical damages is frequently a contested issue in personal injury cases involving alleged permanent injuries. In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division provided guidance on when a...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Understanding the Lifetime Costs of Birth Injuries with Long-Term Effects

While some birth injuries only have short-term consequences, others can have long-term effects. In many cases, injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation, physical trauma during delivery, and other care-related issues will...more

Morris James LLP

Dupixent Lawsuits: How the Masking Effect May Hide Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

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For many people living with severe eczema, Dupixent feels like a breakthrough. After years of painful flare-ups, constant itching, and treatments that never seemed to last, the medication can finally bring relief. Skin...more

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Worker's Comp or Personal Injury? What Kind of Claim Do You Have?

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If you are injured because of another party's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. However, the type and amount of compensation depend on whether your case is considered a personal injury matter or a workers'...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Living with a Back Injury: Understanding the Financial and Non-Financial Costs of Accident-Related Trauma

From vertebrae fractures to nerve damage resulting in paralysis, traumatic back injuries from serious accidents can have serious—and, in many cases, life-altering—consequences. ...more

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CMS Updates Pay, Price Rules and Adds New Quality Steps for 2026

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are required to update and publish payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) annually. In November 2025, CMS...more

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Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Back Injury: Important Information for Accident Victims in Florida

Back injuries are among the most serious injuries commonly suffered in vehicle collisions, falls, and other accidents. If you have suffered a back injury in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation under...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Tabletop Fire Pit Burn Injuries and Deaths

Across the country, devastating injuries have been caused by small, alcohol-fueled tabletop fire pits that unexpectedly erupt in flames. Marketed as decorative and “smokeless,” these products have been linked to severe burn...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

New Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Deductions for 2026

Nearly seven in 10 adults age 65 and over will require long-term care services at some point. Long-term care insurance can help pay for long-term care services that Medicare or standard health insurance typically do not...more

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check? 

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After a car crash or other injury, many people wonder when they will finally receive their settlement money. Bills pile up quickly, and waiting can feel like another layer of stress. It is important to understand how long it...more

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Disabling Injuries: Understanding the Costs and When You Can (and Should) Seek Just Compensation

Suffering a disabling injury in an accident is a life-altering experience. Regardless of how well you are able to cope, you will face consequences in many—if not all—aspects of your day-to-day life. ...more

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