Tag Archives: Cases

Using Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws and Repeal of Antiquated “Anti-Heart-Balm� Laws for Intimate Partner Sex Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , , , , , Larry Robinson

This program will discuss limitations in existing law and examine innovative ways to bring civil claims against intimate partners in sex abuse cases. Existing law provides a remedy for victims of forced sexual abuse, but options are often limited for victims who are coerced into sexual relationships through nonphysical means. This program explores those situations … Continue reading Using Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws and Repeal of Antiquated “Anti-Heart-Balmâ€� Laws for Intimate Partner Sex Abuse Cases →

Strategies for Handling Eggshell Plaintiff Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , Maria Gould

Pre-Existing Orthopedic Injuries, Repeated Concussions, and More A tortfeasor is not exonerated from liability if a plaintiff's pre-existing fragility makes them susceptible to injury. Yet the existence of the eggshell-plaintiff rule does not make these cases easy. This guide will reveal strategies for handling common eggshell plaintiff cases so you can secure the compensation your … Continue reading Strategies for Handling Eggshell Plaintiff Cases →

Handling Car-Sharing and Ride-Sharing Injury Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , Rebecca King

Get Answers to Your Questions on Liability, Insurance, and More With the proliferation of car-sharing and ride-sharing services, the roads today look very different today – as do the accidents and injury claims. Join our experienced faculty and learn how to detangle the unique liability questions, insurance issues, and other complications that stem from the … Continue reading Handling Car-Sharing and Ride-Sharing Injury Cases →

Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , Linda Thomas

This program will address how to handle and resolve liens from a number of lien holders the practitioner is likely to see in a personal injury matter. As lien reimbursement can often be a significant factor in case resolution, having successful strategies to deal with various lien holders will assist in timely case resolution. Liens … Continue reading Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases →

Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023)

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , , , Patricia Getty

Investigation, Negotiation, and Litigation Tips Every year, over three hundred thousand individuals are sexually assaulted in the United States. While many of these incidents give rise to criminal prosecution, victims can also file civil lawsuits for monetary compensation. This program will show you the nuts, bolts, and challenges of handling these unique and sensitive cases. … Continue reading Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023) →

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Cheryl Weston

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →

U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase: A 10-Times Increase Over a Decade

News & Updates, , , , , , , , Jeffrey Kennedy

CDC is recommending concerted action to stop the increase of newborn syphilis cases and continues to sound the alarm about the consequences of a rapidly accelerating epidemic of sexually transmitted infections in the United States. Syphilis during pregnancy can cause tragic outcomes, like miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, and lifelong medical issues.

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Gwendolyn McAllister

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →

Rethinking Harm in Personal Injury and Negligence Cases: Using Psychosocial Evaluations to Evaluate Harm for the Defense and Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , , , , , , Leo Holland

Many civil litigation attorneys (plaintiff and defense), particularly in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice, struggle to understand the harm or injury their clients have suffered. In this course, forensic expert Mark Silver provides for the lawyer the psychosocial evaluation as a useful and humanistic tool to better conceptualize and understand the harms … Continue reading Rethinking Harm in Personal Injury and Negligence Cases: Using Psychosocial Evaluations to Evaluate Harm for the Defense and Plaintiffs →

Doctor Deposition Strategies in Workers' Compensation Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Mollie Richey

Techniques for Prepping Doctors, Eliminating Any Appearance of Bias, and More Doctor depositions can make or break your workers' compensation case. Do you have the skills needed to get what you want from the deponent? This program reveals powerful tips for taking and defending physician depositions. From tactics for making the most of exhibits to … Continue reading Doctor Deposition Strategies in Workers' Compensation Cases →