If you have ever been in a car accident, you know how traumatic they can be, whether just resulting in minor damage or totaling your car and causing significant physical harm. At that moment, you are not in a good position to be deciding what to say to other drivers, the police, and insurance company […]
Questions have arisen about the Trump administration’s interest and willingness to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The concern was raised during President Trump’s campaign, when then when memories of then-businessman Trump called the FCPA a “horrible law” in 2012. However, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently affirmed the Trump administration’s commitment to enforce it. […]
Having a loved one injured or killed as a result of medical malpractice is one of the most traumatic events you can experience. If that unfortunately occurs, you need immediate, expert legal advice to negotiate the complex decisions that lay before you. There are several things that you can do to help or hurt your […]
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill was a devastating event for the Gulf Coast economy, culture, and environment. While BP has come to a settlement with many plaintiffs and the government regarding their negligence, you may still have a claim based on injuries incurred during subsequent the cleanup of the spill. A case […]
Being a whistleblower is another term for bringing a “qui tam” claim, which is a latin term meaning “he who sues for the king and himself.” In short, as a whistleblower in a qui tam case you are uncovering corruption for the good of society, but are also prosecuting a case to attain some financial […]
Given the high stakes of filing a whistleblower claim and the potential risks involved, clients sometimes ask whether a whistleblower or “qui tam” suit can be filed anonymously. Whistleblower claims are made under the False Claims Act and actually must be filed anonymously at first. The question is how strong that anonymity is and how […]
When a large truck crashes, small cars’ passengers are usually the victim. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in 2015, 3,852 people died in crashes involving large trucks. The vast majority (69%) of those victims were people riding in passenger vehicles. Sixteen percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 15 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists, or […]
Many people ask whether they can receive financial compensation after an automobile accident. The question that often follows is whether a civil claim is a better option than just seeking compensation through an insurance claim. First, it is important to understand the difference between those options. A personal injury lawsuit is a civil claim that you […]
Driving near tractor-trailers can make people nervous. After all, the weight of these vehicles is 20-30 times what a passenger car is, and when a truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are the ones that typically suffer the most severe injuries and a higher risk of death. While there […]
You’ve probably heard about the dangers of concussions in the context of N.F.L. players experiencing serious brain injuries from a lifetime on the playing field. While most of us will never suit up for a football game, concussions are a serious injury that anyone can experience as a result of a car accident. Concussions are […]
