What Is A Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee is a fee charged by an attorney to a client contingent upon the outcome of the matter. Contingent fees in personal injury and wrongful death cases are allowed in Arkansas if the agreement is in writing and states the method for computing the fee, including the percentage of the fee and how Read More
Traffic Law–When to use a child safety seat
For many parents it is difficult to determine when your child can be restrained with a normal seatbelt. A good starting point is Arkansas Law. Children who are less than 6 years of age and who weigh less than 60 pounds must be restrained in a child passenger safety seat properly secured to your vehicle Read More
Concussion Suits Against NFL Consolidated
More than 80 lawsuits representing approximately 2,000 former NFL players have been consolidated into one master suit accusing the league of hiding information about the risks associated with concussions. According to the suit, the NFL knew for years about the neurological risks associated with football, but only recently implemented policies to help keep players safe. Read More
Concussions Caused Suicide of NFL Player, Suit Says
The family of form NFL player Dave Duerson has filed a lawsuit against the league after Duerson took his own life. The lawsuit claims Duerson was led to do so by brain damage he developed from concussions during his time as a player, and the suit says the league knew these types of injuries could Read More
NFL Suits Over Concussions Combined in Philly
Four lawsuits filed against the NFL by current and former players over concussions will be consolidated, a judicial panel ruled this week. The suits, which will be tried in Philadelphia, claim the NFL “deliberately hid critical information about the dangers of concussions and hits to the head.” The New York Times reports there are more Read More
NFL Sued by Retired Players for Brain-Injury Monitoring
It is going to be very interesting to see what becomes of these brain injury lawsuits against the NFL. At the very least, hopefully additional awareness of brain injuries and the causes of brain injuries will be brought to the forefront. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-20/ex-nfl-players-sue-league-seeking-medical-monitoring-of-brain-injuries/
Online Media Mislead Readers About Jury Awards, Report Says
The Center for Justice & Democracy has published a report claiming that digital media has skewed the public’s perception of civil cases by covering only the most sensational, and sometimes frivolous, outcomes. The center’s executive director said that online media’s short bursts of news with quick headlines “commonly emphasize large monetary awards, which do not Read More
Former NFL Players File Suit over Concussions
Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon and six other former players have filed a lawsuit against the National Football League over concussions suffered in game play. The suit claims the league “instructed players to hit with their heads, failed to properly treat them for concussions and concealed links between football and severe brain injuries for decades.” Read More