When a case goes to court, jurors require detailed, factual information about the events that occurred. While evidence can provide some degree of insight, questions are often left unanswered, especially if there was a lack of key witnesses at the scene.  Thanks in part to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, an expert witness can help … Read more

Loss of consortium is a term in tort law that describes loss due to the wrongful death or injury of a loved one. While it’s one type of personal injury case, it tends to be a standalone claim made against negligent or intentional wrongs that deprive someone of their relationship with the injured person. Torts … Read more

What is MDL? Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a type of civil procedure in the United States federal court system. MDL is used when multiple lawsuits are pending against a defendant or defendants, and the lawsuits share common questions of fact. The MDL process begins when the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidates the lawsuits … Read more

Did you know that there is such a thing as comparative negligence? Prior to the 1960’s, only a few states had adopted this system, and while it can be confusing to understand, it’s important to know what it is and how it can affect your case if you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit.  What … Read more

Class action lawsuits are legal cases involving a large group of class members suing the defendant. The class members come together because they suffered similar harm due to the defendant’s negligence. The defendant in class action lawsuits is usually a large corporation or entity. Class actions provide a wide range of benefits for the class … Read more