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January 14, 2021

What if your injury gets worse after you receive a settlement?

Can a lawsuit be reopened after settlement? Unfortunately, it’s highly unlikely that you will be able to reopen a personal injury case after accepting a settlement from the other party. Keep reading to learn why.

lelaw
September 23, 2020

A Reminder of the Importance of Following “Doctor’s Orders”

We always hear “doctor’s orders.” Why doesn’t everyone always follow them?

Bob Langdon
November 20, 2019

Dangerously Parked Trucks Lead to Increased Collisions on the Road

Sometimes trucks can pose a threat to other drivers even when they’re not in motion. Read this blog post to hear about how one case of ours served as an unfortunate example of how dangerous trucks can be when they’re improperly parked.

David Brose
November 11, 2019

Research and Recent News Reports Show Concussions Cause Long-Term Impairment

New studies reveal the long-term damage in traumatic brain injuries.

Mark Emison
Case-to-Remember
January 2, 2019

Defective Front Seats in Cars Lead to Catastrophic Injuries

The seatbacks for front occupants play a vital safety role in rear-end crashes, similar to seatbelts and airbags in frontal crashes. Seatback failures commonly occur because the seats are constructed with weak materials.

Mark Emison
November 2, 2018

Defective Front Seats Cause Catastrophic Injuries in Rear-End Crashes

The front seat in your vehicle plays a vital safety role in rear-end crashes – the same as airbags and seatbelts in frontal impacts. When seatbacks are weak and defective, they can collapse and fail in rear-end crashes and cause catastrophic injuries to the seat occupant or rear passengers.

David Brose
October 8, 2018

Deadly Limo Crash Highlights Lack of Design Oversight

A deadly limousine crash in New York has again highlighted something I have been fighting for years – the complete lack of oversight and regulation of the limousine and “modified vehicle” industry.  There has been a deadly limousine crash in the United States every year since 2000.

Brett Emison
September 6, 2017

Traumatic Brain Injuries Commonly Missed in Emergency Rooms

At least 1.7 million people suffer brain injuries each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An overwhelming number of traumatic […]

Mark Emison
May 22, 2017

Concussions Cause Long-Term Impairment, Research Says

A widely cited myth perpetuates that concussions are “mild” traumatic brain injuries. Research has shown the term “mild” is not appropriate because brain injuries are […]

Mark Emison