Recent Blog Posts
What Are the Types of Product Defects?
Products liability law concerns products that injure customers because of a problem with the product itself. There are three general types of defective product claims: design defect; manufacturing defect; and marketing or advertising defect. A given lawsuit may allege one or more of these claims. Learn about the different types of product defects below…. Read More »
How to Tell When Your Hip Implant is Defective
As we have recently discussed, metal on metal hip implants can present a serious risk to patients. They can create functional limitations, lead to chronic pain, cause blood circulation issues and neurological problems, and any number of other temporary and permanent medical issues. Below, we discuss some of the warning signs that your hip… Read More »
What is the Law Regarding Defective Implants in CA?
When you get a medical implant, you are wholly relying on the expertise of others, including physicians, device manufacturers, and other medical personnel. Most patients have no frame of reference for identifying the safety or utility of a given medical implant. For that reason, it is vital that the parties that design, manufacturer, prescribe,… Read More »
How Metal Hip Implants Can Cause Metallosis
At their best, hip replacements are already a painful hassle. You go through multiple screenings and diagnoses, pre-surgery checkups, take time off of work, and then finally get the surgery. You then have to deal with months of recovery and post-surgery checkups. When complications with hip implants occur, it just adds insult to injury… Read More »
Tips for Finding the Best Car Accident Lawyer
If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, you already have a lot on your plate. You are likely dealing with missing time at work, mounting medical bills, and difficulty performing daily tasks, all while recovering from your injuries. Finding a car accident attorney to help bring your claims for damages can be a… Read More »
Motorcycle Laws You Need to Know
Motorcycles can provide a fun, fuel-efficient, and economical alternative to driving a passenger car. Motorcycles are also significantly more dangerous than passenger cars. Riders are directly exposed to impacts, weather conditions, and other hazards, and they are much more likely to suffer a serious or fatal injury in a given accident than the occupants… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles
For just about everyone, a serious car accident is a one-time experience. No one is really prepared for what comes next. Car accidents are jarring, unsettling, and scary, all the more so if a serious injury occurs. It helps to have some idea of what to do next. Continue reading for tips on what… Read More »
Jim Morris Receives Excellent Juror Evaluation in Gibbons v. Union Pacific Railroad Company Case
One of the biggest learning opportunities in trial practice actually occurs after the trial. Many courts allow jurors to submit an evaluation form of the performance of the attorneys after they have rendered their verdict. Having the opportunity for jurors to submit an evaluation allows both parties to learn if their presentation style was… Read More »
Jim Morris and BCA Wins Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas, NV federal court jury today returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad (HQ: Salt Lake City, UT). On December 9, 2012, Greg Gibbons, of Afton, Wyoming, was driving a truckload of ballast and pulling a… Read More »
