Attorneys for Kobe Bryant’s wife filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the companies that operated the helicopter carrying the victims.
In October 2000, two suicide bombers in a boat detonated explosives alongside the USS Cole as it refueled, killing 17 sailors and wounding many more. After al-Qaeda claimed responsibility, it was alleged that the Sudanese government provided the support that allowed the terrorist organization to…
Trial lawyers: should you advise your injured clients to work with an investment advisor or financial planner as they prepare to receive their settlement? The short answer is no, and here’s why. There is a specific kind of planning professional that has all the answers…
Trial lawyers have a unique power. They have the training, resources, and willpower to stand up to those who have injured or wronged others, regardless of the opponent. Whether it’s a negligent hospital or nursing home, a careless property owner, or a massive corporation with…
Last month, we published a post titled, “Are structured settlement annuities irrelevant?” In it, we introduced the idea that fixed guaranteed structured settlement annuities may not always be the best choice for plaintiffs who are looking for lifetime security. In today’s market, their yield is…
Originally posted on The Milestone Blog on January 11, 2020 Like a house that’s worth less than the mortgage you owe on it, structured settlement annuities are currently under water. But have structured settlement annuities become irrelevant? You may think this is an odd question coming…
Sam Dolce-Powers, Esq. attended his first trial lawyer convention with Milestone. Below, he shares a few tips for first-time attendees at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Convention and other legal conferences. Last Saturday I followed my typical routine: waking up with the sun; shoveling…
By Rachel Mathews, Marketing Director Originally posted in Living Safer magazine There are few things in life as exciting as the prospect of an upcoming trip. But that might not be how everyone sees travel—some dread the details, get nervous about logistics and wish they…
AAJ is an unbeatable tool for any trial lawyer’s marketing toolbox. By getting involved in the organization, attorneys benefit from a network of contacts from all over the country, which, at the end of the day, translates to two things: more annual revenue, and lifelong professional relationships.
November 11 reinvigorates our appreciation and reverence for those who have bravely served our country and protected our freedom. Today is a day to do a little extra as a thank you. So, in honor of Veterans Day, Milestone is offering free liability Medicare set-aside…