US District Court Judge John Copenhaver approved a $151 million settlement on Monday, October 31st. On January 9, 2014, a container at Freedom Industries in Charleston, West Virginia, leaked nearly 10,000 gallons of chemicals into the Elk River, causing a tap-water ban for a population of 300,000 people. Attorneys for the residents and businesses affected […]
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
One of things that concerns plaintiffs when filing a personal injury lawsuit is how long it will take before they know the outcome of their lawsuit. No one wants to be involved in a case that goes on and on for years. For that reason, it is not surprising that many plaintiffs opt to settle […]
Legal Fees and Your Car Accident Case
If you are injured because of a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you are in need of experienced representation from a skilled personal injury attorney. If you are like most people, you may find yourself hesitating a bit when it comes to retaining legal counsel because you do not fully understand the matter […]