Posts tagged lawsuit

• The Hypocrisy in Medical Malpractice Debate

  Mike Bryant | October 24, 2011 9:27 AM | 77 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Miscellaneous
  

  There are so many things to look at in the ridiculous claims that are often made by tort reform proponents who call for medical malpractice changes. Two areas that often come up are cost savings and...

• Loser Pays: Is it a Part of Justice?

  Mike Bryant | September 19, 2011 9:18 AM | 10 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  In Minnesota we have a procedure that allows for loser pays. The concern I have always had is that our clients aren't allowed to sue the insurance company directly, they have to sue the person who...

• Is Online Poker Over?

  Mike Bryant | April 22, 2011 9:18 AM | 9 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Miscellaneous
  

  This week, the FBI landed a crushing blow on all of the online poker sites that are advertised nightly in the United States. Individuals involved with internet gambling companies PokerStars, Full...

• Waite Park Police Chase Ends in Tragedy (Update)

  Mike Bryant | April 17, 2011 9:03 AM | 6 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Police chases are always interesting questions for the public. Should they happen? What should the responsibility be if a innocent person becomes involved? Is it worth it? Injuryboard member Rick...

• This Week With George Will And His Ongoing Illogical Lawyers Attack

  Mike Bryant | May 04, 2009 9:51 AM | 5 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I was watching This Week With George Stephanopoulos again this Sunday, and got to hear from the ever lovable George Will. It's really sad how illogical he has gotten. This week's topic was the first...

• Lawsuits: Are the People Who "Aren't Like That" Insurance Adjuster Dreams?

  Mike Bryant | March 02, 2011 9:51 AM | 4 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Recently, I've had a couple of people who have talked to me about claims saying we aren't like that or we aren't that kind of people. It's hard not to respond with why are you talking to me....

• Taco Bell: Tough Talk or a Real Beef?

  Mike Bryant | February 10, 2011 9:16 AM | 4 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Looks like we are off to see some answers in the What is in a Taco Bell taco? lawsuit. In an action filed by IB members Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., the plaintiffs claim...

• Justice In Texas Points Out The Injustice Of The Law

  Mike Bryant | July 28, 2009 9:50 AM | 4 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  The first week of July in Harris County, Texas, a man who lost his leg from mid-thigh down, part of his right foot and all of his fingers received a verdict of $10 million. The man was injured after...

• Is the Contingency Fee a Good Deal?

  Mike Bryant | May 02, 2012 9:39 AM | 3 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  I ran across an interesting article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette where a lawyer was arguing that the contingency fee isn't a very good deal. The basic argument being that if the person is...

• More U S Chamber Dreaming

  Mike Bryant | November 29, 2010 6:42 PM | 2 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  I love when I get an email from the U S Chamber that talks about a trial lawyer's dream. Maybe it's a new type of case or something I hadn't thought about. But, like usual it's a bunch of...