For many of the nearly 50,000 9/11 first responders…. the wounds of the Twin Tower attacks are far from healing. These rescue workers continue to struggle with respiratory illness, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many of them may be at increased risk for developing a number of cancers. Because they and their […]
Lois has been representing clients in complex litigation of all types since joining the Proskauer Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department some 30 years ago. Initially based in New York, Lois moved to Los Angeles in 1987 so that Firm clients in California could more easily avail themselves of her wide litigation experience. That experience […]
Falls are consistently the leading cause of injury-producing accidents. They account for more than 1 million injuries each year in the United States. What is the cause of so many of these falls? In a great majority of cases….Dangerous & Hazardous conditions. Dangerous conditions such as torn carpeting…. changes in flooring, poor lighting, narrow stairs, […]
With increasing numbers of cars on the roads in the US each year… car accidents have unfortunately become a very common sight. Many people die as a result of car accidents, with many more receiving serious injuries. Such injuries and death often leave the victims and their families devastated. Here are some Shocking car accident […]
In 1979, Dr. Lois Lee abandoned a promising career as a scholar and social policy expert, devised a plan, and took action. Since that time, she has been rescuing America’s children from the ravages of street prostitution. Her single-minded efforts and dedication led to the development of Children of the Night, where she still serves […]
In Search of Exoneration – Douglas Espino’s Story
Giving shelter to those fleeing persecution abroad has always been part of America’s welcoming immigration policy. Americans generally want to help people facing persecution overseas to the extent that they can… and our asylum system has been crafted to reflect this reality. Obviously there are practical limits and our laws require that certain thresholds be […]
Alaska Airlines Flight 261, a MD-83 aircraft, experienced a fatal accident on January 31, 2000, in the Pacific Ocean, about 2.7 miles north of Anacapa Island, California. Two hours into the flight, the pilots realized that the horizontal stabilizer was jammed. The two pilots, three cabin crewmembers, and 83 passengers on board were killed—the highest […]
An exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside look at one of America’s and Southern California Premier Law Firms featuring some of the firm’s best trial lawyers… Tom Girardi, Howard Miller, James O’Callahan, and Paul Sizemore, discussing Mass Torts & Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation. They discuss some of the complex challenges and procedures involved with mass tort litigation, […]
An exciting, exclusive and informative interview with Paul Kiesel, Partner, Kiesel, Boucher & Larson LLP, about the serious problems with the California Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). In 1975, the California State Legislature passed MICRA) which placed a cap on damages for medical malpractice claims. According to this Act, an injured plaintiff cannot recover […]