It depends. A New Jersey School district paid $9.1 million to parents of bullied student, Mallory Grossman who died by suicide in 2017. See news report here. But most states do not allow recovery in cases of death by suicide.  They follow the archaic “suicide rule” that considers death …

APPLETON, WI – Herrling Clark Law Firm is proud to announce that Emily Pinzl has joined the firm as an attorney in the Family Law practice group, focusing on divorce cases, paternity actions, child support claims, and custody and placement disputes.  Pinzl worked at Herrling Clark previously as a law …

It is very typical for a parent or spouse to grant another individual, which is usually a family member, a power of attorney to assist them should there arise a time when they become either mentally incapacitated or physically unable to attend to necessary tasks in their lives. Although powers …

Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries that are more severe than those which stem from car wrecks. This is due to the fact that a rider is no match for an oncoming car. Such incidents may result in paralysis, head injuries, and even a wrongful death. While financial compensation …

Unraveling the No-Contact Rule: A Must-Know Guide for Florida Attorneys and Clients The legal profession often encourages individuals to network and engage with various groups. However, there exists a critical exception: under no circumstances should you, as an attorney or client, converse with opposing parties in a legal case who …

In a situation where you invest directly into a company and the company later on issues new shares at a price that is lower per share than the price you paid, the consequence could be that you are diluted both as regards your economic rights and as regards …

There are many myths surrounding personal injury litigation that obscure the truth and cause unnecessary uncertainty. Truth and fiction must be distinguished when seeking compensation for harm sustained due to another’s carelessness. In this article, we’ll dispel some of the more widespread misconceptions surrounding personal injury claims and explain how …

In today’s fast-paced consumer market, product recalls have become an occurrence that is all too familiar. Despite the best efforts of manufacturers to ensure product safety, defects and hazards can still surface, putting consumers at risk. Product recall lawyers in […] …

In today’s fast-paced consumer market, product recalls have become an occurrence that is all too familiar. Despite the best efforts of manufacturers to ensure product safety, defects and hazards can still surface, putting consumers at risk. Product recall lawyers in […] …

A severely burned Georgia couple filed suit against the Power Quick Pot Electric manufacturer. ATLANTA (August 9, 2023) – Beasley Allen lawyers Preston Moore, Tom Willingham and Mary Leah Miller filed a lawsuit against Tristar Products Inc. after one of the company’s pressure cookers exploded, shooting scalding contents onto …

Q: My father was killed in an accident that was not his fault.  As a result, I ended up with an inheritance.  Will the inheritance count against me if I sue the wrongdoer who caused my father’s death? A: No.  At least not in a case in California.  It’s not …

If you have experienced the process of purchasing or selling real estate, it is likely that you have come across the phrase “clear title.” The concept of clear title is two-fold. Clear title deals with the property itself, referring to title that is free from liens, encroachments, or additional issues …