Federal Appellate Court Reinstates $400K 'Personal Injury Tort' Claims in Bankruptcy Court

"Even under the 'narrowest' test for determining whether a claim is for a 'personal injury tort,' assault and battery clearly ...
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Why Experienced Lawyers Matter in a Personal Injury Case

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, seeking the guidance of experienced personal injury lawyers can ...

Document everything: The value of evidence in a personal injury case

When you’re injured in an accident, your health and recovery are always the top priorities. But soon afterward, documentation ...
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Personal Injuries, Treble Damages and Attorney’s Fees: The Supreme Court Approves Civil RICO Actions Resulting from Personal Injuries

Under the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), an individual can bring a civil action for an injury to the individual’s business or property caused by a RICO violation (referred ...
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Inflation and Judicial Review of Personal Injury Verdicts

Robert J. Genis discusses how inflation should be considered by juries and courts when assessing personal injury verdicts, emphasizing that ignoring it can lead to undercompensation and judicial ...
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Supreme Court Extends RICO to Personal Injury Claims

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded the type of civil actions that can be brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to include personal injury claims ...