317.582.0000Monthly Archives: July 2019
WHEN A CHILD IS SEXUALLY ABUSED, THE LAW CAN PUNISH THE PERPETRATOR. ONLY A CIVIL LAWSUIT CAN HELP PAY FOR TREATMENT
The laws about sexual violence may vary from state to state and country to country, but sexual assault, whether in childhood or adulthood, has numerous potential consequences that can last a lifetime. In fact, the most common effects of sexual abuse in children include: symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder psychological distress inappropriate sexual behavior behavior problems… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT YIELDS LARGEST AWARD IN HISTORY
In the largest medical malpractice verdict ever awarded in the United States, the Baltimore Sun reports, a Baltimore jury awarded a mother and daughter $229.6 million. Damaged by a lack of oxygen during the delivery, 5–year-old Zubida Byrom has cerebral palsy, a condition affecting muscle control throughout the body, requiring round-the-clock care. In October… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: RICHARD HAILEY ON LITIGATION TEAM FOR LAWSUIT VS. TESLA
In November of 2016, Kevin McCarthy died while trying to escape a Tesla vehicle that was engulfed in flames. Now, on behalf of McCarthy’s widow and minor children, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, claiming that known defects in the Model S automobile prevented McCarthy’ from escaping from the car… The… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: MORE INDICTED IN LAST YEAR’S DUCK BOAT TRAGEDY
Both the general manager and operations supervisor of Ripley Entertainment Company have been indicted on federal charges related to last year’s duck boat sinking in Missouri that resulted in 17 deaths, including members of an Indiana family. The accusation is that the vessel was allowed to go on the water despite the fact that… Read More »
WHAT NOT TO SAY AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
There’s a recently revived makeover reality television series called “What Not to Wear”, designed to steer women away from making unflattering fashion choices. At Ramey & Hailey, we’re not in the fashion industry, but if our personal injury attorneys had the time to produce a TV series, it would be about auto accidents, and… Read More »
