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Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Case in Tennessee
Have you been injured as a result of another’s negligence in the State of Tennessee? If so, you need to be aware that you only have ONE YEAR to resolve your claim, or file a lawsuit. If you don’t do either of those, then you will forever be barred from bringing a claim for… Read More »
Practicing Without Pausing During a Pandemic: Adapting to Change and Experience With Using Video Technology at Mediation
Article featured in CAOC’s Forum magazine – May/June 2020 edition Introduction Everyone in the entire world is currently feeling the effects from the worldwide pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. As trial lawyers, COVID-19 has also had a massive impact on how we practice law and represent our clients. Despite our current… Read More »
Is It an IME or DME?
IME is short for Independent Medical Examination and DME is short for Defense Medical Examination. You will hear these terms used frequently in personal injury cases in California by the involved parties. Once a plaintiff files a lawsuit, the defendant’s attorneys will often request that that plaintiff be evaluated by their own “hired gun”… Read More »
Faulty Transmission on Your 2017-19 Ford Focus or Fiesta?
Ford’s Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmission has been linked to thousands of consumer complaints, numerous lawsuits, and several recalls. Models that have this transmission include the popular Focus and Fiesta models made between 2017 and 2019. If you have experienced recurring issues with your 2017 to 2019 Ford Focus or Fiesta, you may be eligible… Read More »
Top Three Things to Do Following a Motor Vehicle Collision:
Most people have never been involved in a motor vehicle collision in their lives. However, when it happens, many people are in a state of shock and simply do not know what to do. There are three absolutely crucial things that you must do immediately following the collision, that will assist you, your insurance… Read More »
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Press Release Aaron Hicks, of Hicks Law Firm, has been selected to the 2020 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate… Read More »
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects someone’s arm, hand, foot or leg and typically occurs after an injury or a surgery. The pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury. We have handled numerous cases, where our clients have developed CRPS, following… Read More »
New Law – AB 218 – Extends Time to Sue for Childhood Sexual Assault Victims
On January 1, 2020, California Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1 was amended to give childhood sexual assault victims additional time to file a civil lawsuit for recovery against their abusers and any responsible entities, such as churches, schools, youth sports leagues and others. Previously, the victims had to file their lawsuits by the… Read More »
