Over Fifty Years Of Personal Injury Law Practice
Clergy abuse is something that nobody should ever have to experience. Having to deal with a person who should be trusted acting in such a horrible manner is traumatic. In fact, it’s so traumatic that it can lead to changes in memories regarding the events. It’s...
It is certainly possible for adult members of a religious community to experience clergy abuse. The victims in these cases are often women, but it is something that can happen to both men and women. Many studies and news reports regarding clergy abuse focus on the...
In some religious organizations, it is true that clergy will have unsupervised access to minors. This could include a priest who meets with children for religious instruction, for example, or a youth pastor who is in charge of operating the youth group for the...
Walking into a nursing home room and noticing a strong odor or soiled bedding can raise immediate concern. At first, it may seem like a one-time lapse. However, when the same issues appear during multiple visits, the situation can start to feel more serious. In...
While any high-speed highway collision can be deadly, one of the most dangerous kinds of accidents for truck drivers and other motorists is a jackknife crash. While jackknife accidents frequently occur during inclement weather conditions, e.g., rain, ice or snow (like...
A broken bone or fracture sustained in a slip-and-fall incident may not seem like a particularly serious injury. Most fractures respond well to medical care. People who receive timely treatment often make a full recovery after breaking a bone. After a slip-and-fall...
For decades, the Catholic Church responded to credible allegations of clergy abuse by making employment changes rather than holding offending priests accountable. Frequently, priests accused of abuse by minors or their parents received transfers either to different...
Children who experience sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members often face significant future challenges. The abuse that they experience can cause immediate injuries or expose them to dangerous pathogens. They may develop mental health disorders in response to the...
A routine moment, such as a sip of coffee, a drive in your car or using a household appliance, can turn dangerous in an instant. When a defective product causes injury, the physical pain is only part of the story. Medical bills pile up, work and family life are...
Medical decisions made at the end of life can carry serious legal consequences, especially when a patient’s family does not fully understand them. A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is meant to guide care during a medical emergency. However, problems can arise when such...
