We had a case in Scranton, PA, with a terrific judge who was smart, fair, and extremely personable. During one of the pre-trial hearings, we asked for some “guidance” due to the court’s prior ruling, so we didn’t run afoul. The judge picked up on our request for...
The trial had been going on for eight days when the defendant’s life care planner took the stand. Mary’s doctors failed to diagnose her breast cancer, and because of that, her life would be cut short by 14 to 15 years. Along with that came over a million dollars in...
Most of us enjoy a good tailgate and have come to know what that game day fever is all about – great food, drinks, and being outdoors before a good game. In a construction injury case, however, we learned that tailgating can mean something entirely different. A...
One of the first questions clients ask us seems simple: “How much is my case worth?” It’s a terrific question. You want to know what to expect, what your future might look like, and whether pursuing a claim is worth it. But here’s the truth: we usually can’t answer...
Some clients come to us with outside voices in their ears. We recently had a case with a client who would not heed some of our legal advice. Unfortunately, he was friends with a lawyer who was funneling him information regarding the value of the case. When I asked...
