Guest post by Michael Mogill, CEO of Crisp I am tired. You are tired. Everyone is tired and mentally/emotionally drained. All across the world. Many don’t want to keep going. You may be asking yourself, “How long is this going to go on for?” The past…
This article outlines the basics that a trial lawyer or a judge must know in order to navigate Article 50B, or New York CPLR 5041, 5042, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047 and 5048. What is article 50B? Article 50B is the Civil Procedure that dictates…
Our team at Milestone works with families who are trying to move forward in the aftermath of a catastrophic, life-changing incident. While our clients’ injuries run the gamut, the most heartbreaking cases involve babies and children who have been harmed by someone else’s negligence. To…
Infant formula under the brands Similac and Enfamil are causing some premature infants to develop a life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder called necrotizing enterocolitis.
The signing of the Child Victims Act (CVA) in 2019 was a major win for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in New York. It essentially updated the rules to provide individuals with far more time to come forward and file claims against their abusers. However,…
Anyone reading this newsletter likely knows someone who has filed a personal injury lawsuit, as more than 400,000 claims are filed each year. But if you’ve never been a plaintiff and you are relatively far removed from the legal industry, you probably haven’t thought much…
Every day I help my clients financially plan for their futures, but there are people out there who unjustly are not afforded this basic right. The most high-profile example of this issue right now is Britney Spears, who (if somehow you haven’t heard already) has…
As an active member of the civil justice community, I have been part of the American Association for Justice for many years. AAJ has been around for more than half a century – although the name has evolved over time – and works to promote…
Through my work in the settlement planning space, I often help individuals who have sustained catastrophic injuries that have upended their lives. While many of my clients bear lifelong physical scars from their injuries, others suffer in ways that are not as immediately noticeable. I…
Originally published in Living Safer magazine. Trial lawyers are at a disadvantage when it comes to getting paid. It’s a familiar scenario: after obtaining a settlement or jury verdict, an attorney collects a 33 to 40 percent contingency fee from the award. And sure, it…
