How Much is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?

The amount of money an insurance company is willing to settle for a personal injury can vary greatly. Many factors go into the settlement amount. It can be a complicated and tricky process. According to staff writers for Avvo.com, the typical formula for dollar amount is medical damages plus general damages plus lost wages. When you file your claim, you should let the insurance company know what ...

IRS Issues New Rules For Tax-Free Legal Settlements

Which personal injury recoveries are tax-free? For almost 80 years, Section 104 of the tax code has made many injury recoveries tax-free, whether you settle or go to court. Up until 1996, just about anything qualified, including emotional distress, defamation or invasion of privacy. See Don't Fail To Consider Taxes When Settling Litigation.

Agreement in Principle is Reached to Settle Objections to Grace’s Plan of Reorganization from Libby, Montana Claimants

W. R. Grace & Co. announced today that agreements in principle have been reached among itself, co-proponents of its joint plan of reorganization, BNSF railroad, several insurance companies and the representatives of Libby asbestos personal injury claimants, to settle objections to the joint plan.

Blitz on bogus injury claims that bump up insurance bills

A campaign was launched today to crack down on bogus personal injury claims which have added millions to the cost of insurance for the honest.

CFT: USC, Stafon Johnson settle lawsuit

Almost a year to the day after announcing he would file a personal injury lawsuit against USC for a weight room accident, former Trojans running back Stafon Johnson has settled his dispute with his former school and strength coach.

USC, Stafon Johnson settle lawsuit

Almost a year to the day after announcing he would file a personal injury lawsuit against USC for a weight room accident, former Trojans running back Stafon Johnson has settled his dispute with his former school and strength coach. The Los Angeles Times reports that Johnson and USC filed the settlement before a scheduled hearing…

Callahan & Blaine Announces That Multi-National Corporation Agrees to Pay $6 Million to Settle Bicycle Accident Lawsuit

A large multi-national corporation has agreed to pay a 32-year-old bicyclist $6 million to settle a lawsuit scheduled for trial in Orange County Superior Court, according to Callahan & Blaine, attorneys for the bicyclist.

USC, Stafon Johnson settle lawsuit over injury

USC and former tailback Stafon Johnson have

Magnet Toy Class Action Settlement

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 15, 2011, the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, U.S.D.J., granted final approval of a class action settlement in the lawsuit Chris Doering, et al. v. MEGA ...

Merck to settle Canada Vioxx suits for up to C$37M

Drugmaker Merck & Co. said Thursday that it has reached a deal to settle all lawsuits in Canada over its recalled painkiller Vioxx, for up to 36.9 million Canadian dollars ($36.5 million).