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Learn How The Tax Code Treats Personal Injury Awards & Settlements

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 31st, 2017 in Blog
If you’ve received a settlement or jury award for a personal injury or are anticipating one, it’s important to know how those funds will be affected by Uncle Sam’s tax code, now that tax...
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How To Select & Manage A Personal Care Attendant For Your Special Needs Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 27th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog
Among the reasons for large settlements and jury awards for families of children with cerebral palsy, autism and other special needs are the significant financial and time-consuming obligations of helping their child reach their...
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Is There An Ongoing Safety Problem With MTA Transit Trains?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 25th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog
A Bronx man whose legs were crushed by an MTA train has been awarded a $19.5 million decision by a jury. Sadly, the man’s case is not unusual as there is a disturbing trend...
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Find Out How Wrong Dosage Led to Cerebral Palsy and $17.8 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 23rd, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog
A medication error has led to an infant girl developing cerebral palsy and her family being awarded $17.8 million from a jury. We’ll talk about the case in this issue
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Learn Why Few Doctors Are Sanctioned for Medical Malpractice

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 20th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog
A stunning report published in the Journal of Patient Safety has found that less than 2% of all physicians over the past 25 years were responsible for the hall of all settlements in medical...
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Find Out Why A City Has Agreed to Pay $270,000 For Wreck Involving Police Officer

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 18th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog
An auto accident involving a police officer has resulted in a $270,000 settlement for two victims. Even though the officer was initially cleared in the incident, city officials decided to settle because their lawyers...
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Delay in Meningitis Diagnosis Leads to $18.5 Million Settlement

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 16th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog
Despite a number of signs and symptoms pointing to an infection in an infant girl, her pediatrician sent her home. She went on to develop meningitis, leading to severe and irreversible brain damage. Thankfully,...
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Car Wreck and Spinal Injuries Lead to $52 Million Decision

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 13th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog
A woman injured in a car accident has been awarded $52 million by a jury for her spinal cord and cervical injuries. The award is believed to be the largest for a personal injury...
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How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 11th, 2017 in Autism Blog
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that about 1 in 68 children have been identified as having autism. Because there’s no specific medical or blood test that will lead directly to...
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Why Did This Family Get $19 Million Settlement?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 9th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog
A doctor’s failure to perform an emergency caesarian section in a timely matter has led to the infant developing severe brain damage and her family receiving a $19.3 million settlement. The Case at a...
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