We have all heard of the “McDonald’s hot coffee case” (Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants). It’s the case that in 1994 became the poster child for frivolous lawsuits in America. Countless jokes have been made about this case and it even got its own episode of Seinfeld....
A monetary recovery (i.e. settlement or judgment) that is compensation for bodily injury is generally not considered “gross income” and not subject to income tax. (Internal Revenue Code §§104-106) The policy behind this rule is that such monetary compensation is meant...
A car accident traumatizes everyone involved or touched by the event. It stirs up powerful and uncomfortable emotions, especially if the accident wasn’t your fault and if it caused serious injury to you or a loved one. Accident victims face numerous immediate...
Clients often wonder what personal injury attorneys actually do. The simple answer is that they handle the legal aspects of an accident or injury, ensuring that your rights are defended. That means that an attorney will represent you after an intentional or negligent...
