Distracted Driving and the Philadelphia Amtrak Train Derailment
In what might be described as the ultimate distracted driving case, eight people lost their lives and nearly 200 more were injured as a result of the worst American rail disaster in decades. The Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia on May 12, 2015 carried 258 people, including eight Amtrak employees. The train, including a…
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The Role of Emotion in Injury Litigation
One very important factor in how insurance companies evaluate injury claims involves emotion. If the plaintiff is likely to evoke strong sympathy from the jury, that is a case the insurer will want to settle. It is the lawyer’s job to convince the insurer that this is exactly what is likely to happen. But it’s a delicate dance. Overdo it and t…
Here is an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding the Amtrak Derailment Disaster.
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Breaking news!! Amtrak has indicated an interest in voluntarily resolving the litigation arising out of the derailment tragedy. Will they do so soon, or will they wait two years or more?To listen to my interview on this topic on PBS, click here.The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the various lawsuits that are facing Amtrak. Scroll to the end for my contribution to this article.My offic…
Here is my interview on WHYY regarding the Amtrak Derailment…
AMBULANCE CHASERS
An accident can be a very traumatic event. An accident can leave you feeling vulnerable and at loose ends. Ambulance-chasing lawyers prey on this feeling. These lawyers, or their underlings, mysteriously pop up at the scene of accidents hoping to lure the accident victim.
Some lawyers peruse police reports of auto accidents. These reports are available for a few dollars. They…
