Trial Lawyer View Blog

Trial Lawyer View, the go-to podcast for personal injury trial lawyers. Hosted by Jason D. Lazarus, a renowned attorney expert to fellow lawyers and author of The Art of Settlement & Litigation to Life. The podcast explores cutting-edge topics in personal injury law, covering best practices, firm growth strategies, and ways to accelerate success. As part of Peak Practice by Synergy, a community dedicated to helping to optimize personal injury practices, the podcast also delves into firm operations, marketing, technology, and more

Do full face snorkel masks increase the risk of drowning? 

Full face snorkel masks might be the common thread amongst an increasing number of drowning deaths in Hawai’i.   The alarm was sounded on full-face snorkeling masks in 2017, when a woman waded into calm waters off the coast of Hawai’i, eager to try her new full-face snorkeling mask. Less than …

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$3.5 Million Settlement in Drowning Case Involving Minor

The Haggard Law Firm’s Adam Finkel and Michael Haggard obtained a $3.5 Million settlement in a drowning case involving a 3-year-old. The names of the parties in the case are confidential per the terms of the settlement. In the Fall of 2020, during the midst of the pandemic, …

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How Does Wisconsin’s Implied Consent Law Affect OWI Cases?

If you have been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, it is important to understand the state’s implied consent law and how it can impact your case. Under this law, drivers are required to submit to chemical testing if they are arrested for driving under the …

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Talc Talk: Leigh O’Dell weighs in on Johnson & Johnson litigation

Beasley Allen principal Leigh O’Dell co-chairs the Talc multidistrict litigation (MDL) Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. The parties recently attended a status conference in New Jersey. It was the first status conference in the MDL with Judge Michael Shipp and Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh since the bankruptcy of LTL Management, a subsidiary …

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The Role of Negligence in Car Accident Cases in Florida

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims of an accident to receive compensation for their losses as well as their pain and suffering. Obtaining such …

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