Complications Arising from Paralysis Due to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Paralysis, whether it is tetraplegia or paraplegia, can lead to a variety of complications, including some that affect your various organs. This may require additional expensive medical treatment and ongoing care, and in addition to the physical pain, may take a toll…
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Nine McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Attorneys Courtney McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Jeffrey Lamb, Juan Victoria, John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 list. Additionally, Allan L. Bridgford III and Michael Kent were named to Best Lawyers: Ones…
The Long-Term Complications of Burn Injuries
Whether you come in contact with some type of hot liquid, electricity, or friction with a chemical, one thing is for certain: a burn injury can happen. Many people underestimate the seriousness of a burn injury. There is a reason why it…
Why You Need an Attorney For Your Brain Injury Case
Medical experts consider traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, life-altering and disabling injuries. Injuries to the head and brain can result in a variety of both physical and cognitive problems from which it can be difficult or impossible to heal. For many TBI…
All About Traumatic Amputation and Crushing Injuries
A loss of limb, no matter how it happens, is a difficult and traumatic experience. However, losing a limb in a serious accident is an entirely different level of trauma, leaving a person in shock and being forced to deal with the…
Jury Awards $4.3 Million to 23-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
After a two-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained a $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of Lou Vince, a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who was subjected to disability discrimination and retaliation after suffering a severe…
Who Is Protecting Our Children From Lead Poisoning?
Although cases of lead poisoning, especially from lead paint, have decreased substantially since the 1970s, a recent uptick in cases has experts concerned. A New York Times (NYT) investigative article notes two issues contributing to this increase – what they and many…
The True Cost of Treating a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
When you or someone you love is seriously injured, it is natural to feel a sense of relief in the immediate aftermath. “At least I survived,” you may find yourself thinking if you were injured. Or, “I am so glad they lived;…
What Kinds of Construction Work Are the Most Dangerous?
Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Employees who do road work, home and business construction, landscaping, or other types of construction regularly work with dangerous machinery including bulldozers, trucks, power tools, and scaffolds. Further, construction sites…
What Exactly Is a “Pain and Suffering” Award?
In a personal injury case, the injured individual is eligible to seek damages for their injuries and losses through the court system. What this means is that you, as the victim, can request financial compensation for expenses relating to your injuries, like…