If a living child suffers a birth injury because of the negligence of a doctor or hospital, the damages awarded can include the following: past and future medical expenses costs for necessary home modifications the physical pain and suffering of the child the emotional distress [...]

Lawsuits involving personal injuries are typically handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning your lawyer will not get paid unless you receive a settlement before trial or a verdict in your favor at trial. The fees a lawyer is paid in a successful medical [...]

The time within which a lawsuit must be commenced is called the statute of limitations. Once the statute of limitations has run out, the injured person will be legally barred from filing a lawsuit based on those injuries. Often, the degree of a child’s [...]

Proceeds from a case involving a child under the age of 18 must be approved by a judge through an Infant Compromise proceeding. The purpose of the judge’s review is to ensure the funds are protected for the child. Funds can be handled in [...]