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Jamar Adams v. Erika Fuller

Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyers represented the parties in a paternity and custody dispute.

n February 16, 2021, the parties entered into a stipulated order for paternity, custody, and child support. The Douglas County District Court entered an order awarding Jamar and Erika joint legal custody of their son, with Erika receiving sole physical custody. Erika was also granted permission ... More...
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Michael D. Bryant v. Helix Energy Solutions, Inc.


Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Jones Act claim.



In this matter, plaintiff-seaman filed suit against his employer under the Jones Act, seeking damages for injuries he sustained while working aboard a vessel. The suit was heard before a jury, and a judgment was signed on July 12, 2023, awarding damages to plaintiff. On appeal... More...
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Linda McCarty v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company


Macon, Missouri insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a breach of contract theory.



On July 16, 2021, McCarty's son was killed in a motor vehicle accident. McCarty pursued a liability claim against the at-fault driver ("tortfeasor") and settled for the tortfeasor's liability insurance policy limits of $35,000.

At the t... More...
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Douglas Overfield v. BNSF Railway Company


St. Louis, Missouri employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a FELA claim.


Overfield worked as a locomotive engineer for BNSF. On February 18, 2018, as Overfield was exiting a locomotive, his company-issued reflective vest caught on the rear door handle mechanism, causing him to fall and sustain severe spinal injuries. He is no longer able to work as an engineer w... More...
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Darla Moore and Christopher Jones v. Destiny Shivers and Sasha Elsner

Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories.


Oklahoma's auto negligence law, also known as comparative fault law, is based on the following principles:

Modified comparative negligence

A victim can recover damages if they are 49% or less at fault for an accident. The victim's compensation is reduc... More...
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Dario Hernan Menanteau v. Maria Vanessa Menanteau

Las Cruces, New Mexico family law lawyers represented husband and wife in divorce action seeking dissolution of their marriage.


Husband and Wife were married in 1998, separated in 2019, and Husband petitioned for divorce in January 2020. The parties have three children, and as of March 2020 only one remained a minor. In April 2020, Husband filed a motion for an allocation of interim... More...
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Hope Antoinette Backman v. Daniel Morris Gelbman

Reno, Nevada family law lawyers represented the parties in a child support dispute.


Backman and respondent Daniel Morris Gelbman have litigated child support matters since not long after the birth of their child in 2013.[1] From 2014 to 2019, Gelbman paid Backman between $731 and $858 per month in child support, depending on the district court order in place at the time. Gelbman reti... More...
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Angela Boweden and La Shunder Reed v. Heritage Mortuary, Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a tort theory.

Lee Andrew Reed (Lee) met Angela Bow den in 2014 in Arkansas, and they quickly fell in love and married shortly after. Bowden moved to Las Vegas with her children so they could live with Lee, and the couple only grew closer. Bowden would also develop deep and loving relationships with ... More...
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State of Nebraska v. Lukah C., et al.

Omaha, Nebraska family law lawyer represented mother in a termination of parental rights action.


Cynthia is the biological mother to five children. She gave birth to Kaivian on December 7, 2021, while she was residing at Family Works, an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility. When Kaivian was born, Cynthia's four other children were already in the custody of the Department of ... More...
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Sarah Marshall v. City of Tulsa and Loren Poss


Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a dog bite claim.



¶1 In January 2020, Tulsa Animal Welfare ("Tulsa Animal")1 rescued Julian, a neglected male pit bull mix. When Julian was found, he was malnourished, covered in fleas, and did not have food, water, or shelter. Julian's owners were charged with felony animal cruelty. Julian remained i... More...
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ANGELA STYLES v. JAMES STYLES

Little Rock, Arkansas divorce lawyer represented the appellant appealing from a default judgment entered by the trial court that ordered her to pay the boarding-school expenses for one of the parties’ minor children

In this postdivorce dispute between appellant Angela Styles and appellee... More...
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Shane Pelissier, et al. v. GEICO Insurance Company


Manchester, New Hampshire insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs.



The plaintiffs sought compensation for damages arising out of a July 29, 2017 automobile accident. They assert that the other driver was at fault. The plaintiffs filed suit against the alleged tortfeasor prior to the expiration of the three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. ... More...
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Dustin Bain v. South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad, L.L.C.


Wichita, Kansas Federal Employer's Liability Act personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) is a federal law that gives railroad workers the right to sue their employer for damages if they are injured, sickened, or killed on the job. FELA was passed by Congress in 1908 to improve safety on the railroads and compensate i... More...
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Charles Hartung v. Ronnie Gommert and McLane Compay, Inc.


Albuquerque, New Mexico auto negligence car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



New Mexico's auto negligence laws are based on fault and comparative negligence, which means that multiple parties can be liable for an accident and compensation can be reduced based on fault:

Fault-based

The person or entity responsible for the accident is liab... More...
   $1 (10-18-2024 - NM)

Tony Phillip v. Dominium Management Services, LLC


Omaha, Nebraska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



This case was filed in the District Court, Douglas County, and was removed to federal court by Dominium Management Services LLC

"Dominium is one of the nation’s most innovative affordable housing development and management companies. Dominium is focused on real results and long-term value. The ... More...
   $1 (10-18-2024 - NE)

Marilyn Martyn v. Rossell Nevins, M.D., et al.


Las Vegas, Nevada personal injury medical malpractice lawyers represented the Plaintiff.




In 2009, Dr. Russell Nevins performed a revision right total shoulder arthroplasty on Marilyn Martyn. During this shoulder replacement surgery, Martyn suffered a fracture to her distal humerus. Nevins attempted to cement the fracture, but the cement extravasated through the fra... More...
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John J. Volanti, et al. v. Missing Link Transportation, LLC


Chicago, Illinois personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


This case was filed in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Will County, Illinois, 2021L000727, and was removed to federal court by Missing Link.

Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence law to determine how much compensation an injured party can receive in a car accident:

Fa... More...
   $1 (10-16-2024 - IL)

Jose Manuel-Hernandez v. Nicholas Alcala and Alcala Bros. Logistics, et al.


Chattanooga, Tennessee motor vehicle truck wreck personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Here are some key aspects of personal injury law in Tennessee:

Compensation

Victims can recover economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, without limit. However, non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are capped at $750,00... More...
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Lance Adams v. Crown Equipment Corporation


Lexington, Kentucky personal injury auto negligence truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Kentucky's auto negligence law is based on a pure comparative negligence system, which means that the amount of damages an injured party can recover is based on their percentage of fault in an accident:

Fault determination

The total amount of damage... More...
   $0 (10-15-2024 - KY)

Sally Johnston v. Directional Technology Solutions, LLP, et al


Covington, Kentucky personal injury auto negligence car wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff.




Kentucky's auto negligence law is based on a pure comparative negligence system, which means that the amount of damages an injured party can recover is based on their percentage of fault in an accident:

Fault determination

The total amount of d... More...
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Elaine Rae Meyer v. DNM Transport, LLC, et al.


Spartanburg, South Carolina personal injury truck wreck wrongful death lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


South Carolina law defines wrongful death as when someone's death is caused by another person's negligence, carelessness, or wrongful act. The at-fault party can be a person, business, or organization.

Here are some key points about wrongful death law in South C... More...
   $1 (10-11-2024 - SC)

Deborah Thompson v. United Parcel Service, Inc.


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence theory.


Pennsylvania's auto negligence law is based on a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that a plaintiff can recover damages if they are less than 51% at fault for an accident:

Percentage of fault
Each party in a negligence cla... More...
   $0 (10-11-2024 - PA)

Manuel Llivisaca v. Target


White Plains, New York premises liability personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



Premises liability law in New York states that property owners and occupiers are responsible for keeping their premises safe for visitors. This includes:

Identifying and fixing hazards: Property owners should regularly check for and repair issues like broken stairs, ... More...
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Chabree Pettiford v. DPL Logistics, LLC, et al.


Camden, New Jersey personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



This case was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden County, CAM L 000718 24, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.

DPL Logistics, LLC is an independent air and sea freight forwarder that specializes in international and domestic logistics. They offer a v... More...
   $1 (10-11-2024 - NJ)

Johnny Epps v. Tony T. Brown


Camden, New Jersey personal injury auto negligence car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.


New Jersey's auto negligence law, also known as the Comparative Negligence Act, is based on modified comparative negligence:

Liability
The party seeking damages must be less responsible than the party who caused the accident.

Fault
A jury determi... More...
   $1 (10-11-2024 - NJ)

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