Texas personal injury lawyers Bandas law firm, Kaliningrad ...-San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

text is null
Parameter name: text

View the original article here

Alabama traffic tickets may help fund spinal cord injury research - JD Supra (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

Have you heard the saying "Make lemons out of lemonade?" It's about getting something potentially positive out of a negative situation. There's no doubt that speeding and reckless driving are negative situations in Alabama. Irresponsible driving leads to car accidents and serious injuries all too often.

Some of the most serious of injuries that a car accident victim can sustain are brain or spinal cord injuries. A legislative proposal in Alabama aims to find a cure and more effective treatment for spinal cord injuries. The money that's needed to research such injury treatments would be raised partly through traffic tickets.

The Birmingham News reports that a bill has passed through the Alabama Senate that would add on some extra cost to Alabama traffic tickets. A speeding ticket, for example, would cost an offender an extra $1; a reckless driving ticket would cost an extra $5; a DUI citation would cost an extra $10. The extra money that would be raised due to drivers' unsafe behaviors would serve as means to treat the catastrophic consequences that often result from such behaviors.

A spinal cord injury severely changes a person's life and the life of their friends and family. While stopping irresponsible driving and, therefore, preventing catastrophic accidents from happening would be the ideal circumstance, the next best circumstance is finding better ways to treat or even cure a spinal cord injury.

The bill is called the T.J. Atchison Spinal Cord Injury Act because it was inspired by a car accident victim from Alabama who was paralyzed in a 2010 wreck. If passed, the bill would help people like him gain more hope that their injuries could improve one day.

Source: The Birmingham News, "Bill in Alabama Legislature would bring spinal cord research money to UAB," Hannah Wolfson, March 28, 2012

Posted in Brain Injury & Spinal Cord Injury

View the original article here

Two Firm Injury Lawyers Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Virginia - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

The National Trial Lawyers has selected Virginia injury attorneys Emily Mapp Brannon and Kevin Duffan, associates with the Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton law firm, for inclusion in “Top 40 under 40″ trial lawyers in Virginia.

The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into the Top 40 Under 40 association is by invitation only and is limited to lawyers under the age of 40 who are chosen by a comprehensive selection process that includes peer nominations and third-party research. Those lawyers selected have excelled in the court room, possess superior qualifications, and have displayed leadership as young trial lawyers.

Basically, this means Emily and Kevin are some of the best personal injury lawyers in Virginia under the age of 40.

Our Virginia personal injury law firm is proud that Emily and Kevin were selected for this prestigious honor. They represent our firm’s commitment to excellence and willingness to advocate our client’s rights from the initial pleading all the way to a jury trial, when necessary.

Emily and Kevin’s achievement comes on the heels of the firm being selected as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia for 2011-2012 by U.S. News & World Report.

View the original article here

Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers to Open Demas Law Group - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
Sacramento, California (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

A team of Sacramento injury attorneys embarks on a new course by forming the Demas Law Group. The firm began operation under this name in March of 2012. The firm's primary mission is to serve the Sacramento community in a wide array of personal injury matters. The firm is comprised of Sacramento personal injury attorneys who have decades of collective experience helping injured clients in California.

The Demas Law Group will be led by John N. Demas. Mr. Demas has successfully handled personal injury cases in the Sacramento area for twenty years, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury and defective products claims. He has represented victims of automobile, trucking, and construction accidents. Mr. Demas has earned a reputation with attorneys, clients, and insurance companies alike as a vigilant advocate for injured victims. His skill and expertise have led to some of the largest verdicts in Sacramento County history. He has been selected by his peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2009, 2010, and 2011, an exclusive honor limited to less than 5% of all attorneys, and approximately 1% of plaintiff personal injury attorneys. He was recently recognized as the Trial Lawyer/Advocate of the Year by the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, in recognition for his extraordinary trial results and intrepid work in advocating the rights of consumers. In addition, Mr. Demas has been granted membership to The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and has a 10/10 rating, the highest possible rating, with the prominent attorney ranking web site, Avvo.com. He is also a member of The Justice Roundtable, an organization consisting of 100 of the nation’s top personal injury attorneys.

The Demas Law Group is committed to achieving the best possible results for its clients. Its primary objective is to serve the members of the community through open communication, compassion, and strong ethical values. The personal injury attorneys at Demas Law Group offer specialized legal skills, experience and diligence and devote all their resources to providing exceptional legal representation and personal service. Their track record of success includes numerous seven-figure settlements and verdicts, and has earned them accolades from their peers and community.

The Demas Law Group has received an "AV" rating, the highest possible national rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, the firm has been given the highest marks for "adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence."

View the original article here

My LA attorney is Announcing New Low discounts and Guaranteed Savings for ... - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 31, 2012

Visit my LA attorney at http://www.my-la-attorney.com/. My LA attorney is a southern California Legal aid service provider. For any legal needs anywhere in the Los Angeles area. Attorneys are standing by locally to help. My LA attorney has lawyers and attorneys standing by in cities located all over California, waiting to serve handle any and all legal problems, or issues that arise.

My LA attorney has been serving communities all over southern California since 2001. With a commitment to quality and service that sets my LA attorney apart from the competition. For all legal needs from Personal Injury Attorneys, to Divorce Lawyers, Attorney Lawyer is number 1 in customer satisfaction. My LA attorney onlys represents the best lawyers and attorneys in field of law from personal injury to family law. Having legal problems can be scary, and finding the right attorney can make or break a case. Let the experts at my LA attorney help

View the original article here

Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from DePaul ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

CHICAGO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Corboy & Demetrio partner Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. has received the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award from DePaul University College of Law. Philip “Flip” Corboy, Jr. is a 1977 graduate of the law school. Corboy was honored for his leadership roles in the legal community, his life-long charitable work and his 35 years of accomplishments as a trial lawyer.

“This is the highest distinction the College of Law can bestow. The award is to recognize alumni who have reached the pinnacle of their careers, maintaining a level of career excellence over their lifetime”

“This is the highest distinction the College of Law can bestow. The award is to recognize alumni who have reached the pinnacle of their careers, maintaining a level of career excellence over their lifetime,” according to Gregory Mark, Dean of DePaul University College of Law.

Flip Corboy is a past President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and a past President of the Board of Directors of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, the nation’s second largest legal aid agency. In 2002, Flip was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, the nation’s pre-eminent, invitation-only organization of trial lawyers who are considered the best in their state.

Receiving the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award is just one of many accolades Flip Corboy has received for his accomplishments as a trial lawyer. Flip was named to Best Lawyers in America, 2012 Edition, in the area of personal injury litigation. This was the seventh year in a row Corboy received such an honor. His Chicago law firm, Corboy & Demetrio, was named to Best Law Firms in the Chicago metropolitan market by U.S. News, which publishes U.S. News & World Report.

Flip Corboy was given the elite designation of Illinois Super Lawyer for the eighth year in a row in 2012. Corboy was also named to The Top 100 Lawyers in Illinois by Illinois Super Lawyers for the fourth straight year.

In addition, Corboy has attained the prestigious designation of Leading Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers Network for nine consecutive years since the award’s inception.

Flip Corboy’s record of success is extensive. He has tried or settled more than 55 cases in which plaintiffs have recovered $1 million or more. Those successes include a $22.5 million settlement in 2011 for the family of a Rockford, Illinois, woman who died in a train derailment; an $18 million settlement for a Mexican national killed by piece of falling glass in downtown Chicago; a record-setting $17 million jury verdict for a brain-damaged victim who was knocked down by a limousine; an $11 million settlement for a Chicago dental student burned in an automobile fire; a record-setting $7 million settlement for a 78-year-old woman who was hurt when she was struck by an automatic door at Target; and a record-setting $4.5 million verdict for an Central Illinois couple who were passengers in a car that was hit by a pizza delivery car.

Throughout his career, Flip Corboy has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. Before becoming a nationally-recognized personal injury lawyer, Flip spent seven years as Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office becoming a “first chair” prosecutor and prosecuting major felony cases.

Flip has also maintained a close relationship with the law school that educated him. Corboy sits on Dean’s Council at the DePaul University College of Law and serves on the board of DePaul University’s President's Club.

About Corboy & Demetrio

Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation’s premier law firms. It represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community. The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio’s practice. That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive has resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients. The firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained almost 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact Flip Corboy or any of our Chicago personal injury lawyers, call 312-346-3191 or toll free at 800-356-3191. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about our law firm go to corboydemetrio.com.

View the original article here

San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Announces the Launch of a New Website - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

http://www.SanDiegoPersonalInjuryAttorneyz.org, based in San Diego, California announces the launch of its new website. Clients can find valuable information regarding San Diego personal injury lawyers and other services by visiting this website.

Of the thousands of people involved in automobile accidents each year, many fail to pursue further justice for their injury. A serious car accident can mean time off of work, continual health problems and mounting medical bills during a hospital stay. Insurance companies only cover a small portion of these overwhelming expenses. Anyone involved in a car accident should consult a San Diego personal injury lawyer to find out how they can get what is owed to them after an accident.

Each year thousands of people are involved in automobile accidents that lead to hospitalization, long term injury and even death. The staff at San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys are focused on providing justice for injured parties who need a San Diego personal injury lawyer. With years of experience living and representing clients in and around the San Diego, California area, the law firm knows what it takes to win a case against other drivers after an accident.

The new website, SanDiegoPersonalInjuryAttorneyz.org, has been launched to provide clients with valuable information on what to do in event of an accident. The San Diego auto accident lawyer that is chosen will hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf during a court hearing. The goal of any lawyer is to work for the best possible outcome for their client. More information on the benefits and things clients should know about automobile accidents can be found on the new http://www.SanDiegoPersonalInjuryAttorneyz.org website.

View the original article here

North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers of Hardison & Cochran Sponsor MDA ... - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

The North Carolina personal injury lawyers of Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, are once again serving as sponsors of the Muscular Dystrophy Association / Triangle Muscle Walk.

The event is set for Saturday, March 24, on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The walk will kick off at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served to registered participants at noon. Local band More Rhythm will provide live music.

“We are honored to serve as sponsors of the MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk, which has become a huge success,” said North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney Benjamin T. Cochran, the managing partner of Hardison & Cochran.

In addition to representing North Carolina accident and injury victims, the firm has a long history of community involvement. Every year, the firm sponsors a wide variety of non-profit groups and charity events.

“The MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk helps to raise funds for important research and services. It also helps to raise awareness of neuromuscular diseases,” Cochran said. “Above all, it gives hope and support to muscular dystrophy patients and their families.

“If anyone would like to see what the MDA is all about, we welcome you to join us on March 24 in downtown Raleigh.”

The MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk pays tribute to those with any of 40 muscle-damage diseases. The event is a family-oriented gathering. It provides light exercise for all involved – children, adults, grandparents, students, corporate teams and more.

The MDA’s Eastern North Carolina District organizes the event. The district’s office is located in Raleigh. It serves 18 counties with more than 1,100 residents living with a form of muscular dystrophy.

Money raised by events such as the Triangle Muscle Walk benefits these individuals. It raises funds for extensive patient service programs through MDA clinics at Duke and the University of North Carolina. The funds also support ongoing worldwide research and a week-long summer camp for children and young adults.

For more information about organizing or joining a team or making a donation, please visit the Triangle Muscle Walk website or call (919) 783-0222.

“We hope local companies will strongly consider serving as sponsors, organizing teams or making other charitable contributions to MDA,” Cochran said. “Every little bit helps.”

About Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law

Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, is a highly respected North Carolina personal injury, workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Dunn, New Bern, Southern Pines and Wilmington. The firm’s practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bites, dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, nursing home abuse and negligence and traffic violations. For more information, call the firm toll-free at (800) 434-8399 or use the firm’s online contact form.

View the original article here

Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US Industry Market Research Report ... - PR Web (press release)

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Revenue for the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry is expected to grow 1.9% annually to $26.7 billion in the five years to 2012. Over this period, the industry has benefitted from an increase in the average age of the US population, which has caused the number of physician visits to rise. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Kevin Culbert, “The aging of the US population contributes to the industry's growth because older individuals are more likely to have slip-and-fall accidents, which can yield personal injury cases.” Furthermore, the subsequent growth in the number of physician's visit results in a greater number of malpractice suits. This factor is expected to contribute to revenue growth in 2012.

Unlike many industries that declined during the recession, the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry has a countercyclical nature to it. During the five years to 2012, the number of auto accidents has declined in the United States is expected to fall 1.4% annually to 5.6 million. Similarly, the number of workplace deaths has declined at an annualized rate of 3.2% to 4,801. “In spite of this,” says Culbert, “the recession has made cash-strapped individuals more likely to pursue a personal injury case in the event of an injury.” As such, the decline in potential clients did not create industry poor performance during the recession.

In the five years to 2017, industry revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% annually to $29.5 billion. During that time, industry operators will benefit from an increase of revenue streams generated by structured settlements, which have become more popular during the past five years. Structured settlements are an arrangement in which damages are paid out over a period of time rather than all at once. During the recession, structured settlements became increasingly popular because many defendants were unable to pay damages in one lump sum. As such, industry operators will generate a great proportion of revenue from past settlements in the years going forward. While structured settlements will help boost industry profit margins over the next five years, industry profit growth will be restrained by increasing price competition. An influx of law students, who pursued degrees rather than enter the job market, will lead to higher competition and a boost in the number of small firms. The industry will remain highly fragmented, with the average firm having only three employees. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US report in the US industry page.

Follow IBISWorld on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IBISWorld
Friend IBISWorld on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IBISWorld/121347533189

IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

This industry comprises legal practitioners (i.e. lawyers or attorneys) that primarily practice personal injury law.

Industry Performance
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalization & Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

About IBISWorld Inc.
Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

View the original article here