Blog Posts in January, 2012

Watch HOT COFFEE! Most people have heard of the “Stella Awards,” which are “awarded” to people who file outrageous and frivolous lawsuits, named after Stella Liebeck, the plaintiff in the famous ...

As an attorney who represents injured patients and their families in medical malpractice cases, patient safety is always a concern. One crucial way that patient safety is improved in hospitals is for ...

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals recently acknowledged a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress absent a being in the zone of physical danger. See Hedgepeth v. ...

When you’re injured as a result of someone else’s negligence , you are entitled to compensation for the injuries that you suffered, including economic damages (lost wages, medical bills, etc.) and ...

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is a no-fault automobile insurance benefit which pays for medical bills, lost income, and other expenses resulting from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle ...

The admissibility of expert testimony is often a hot topic in any personal injury or medical malpractice case. With respect to medical malpractice cases, expert testimony is often at the center of ...