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Archives for October 2023

Damages For Future Medical Care Based On Subjective Injuries Requires Expert Support

John Lanza was hurt in a motor vehicle accident.  He settled with the underlying tortfeasor and brought suit against his UIM carrier Progressive Direct.  One issue was whether he would be allowed to claim future damages based upon headaches, neck pain and back pain.  He wanted to recover for the future care he received.  He said that he would have future pain and suffering.  He also claimed that he would lose income based upon time lost at work while seeking that future care.  When … [Read more...]

Corporations, LLCs And Trusts Need Lawyers To Appear In Court

Wilma Winters died.  Ms. Winters’ Estate claimed via its executrix Ms. Newell that the Estate was the owner of certain real property.  Two companies, via their trustee, A.R. Salman, filed a quiet title action against same real property that was claimed by the Winters Estate.  In its opposition, the Estate argued that the Complaint must be dismissed because Mr. Salman, a non-lawyer, could not represent the corporations.  In the companies’ replies, Ms. Salman stated that the companies were … [Read more...]