Claims for a Bicycle Accident with PIP or Med Pay

A collision between a bicycle and a motor vehicle can result in devastating injuries. As a bicyclist, you are vulnerable due to the lack of a protective framework to absorb the force of the collision. You are also typically at a disadvantage in terms of weight and velocity compared to an automobile. In addition to the physical injuries, a bicycle accident can also cause confusion when it comes to recovering damages. If you live in a tort liability state, you can make a claim with… Read full post

Jury Trials 101: What is Remittitur? What Court Reporters Need to Know

  Skilled court reporters know the ins and outs of trials, so they can navigate situations that might otherwise be confusing with ease. Even when a court reporter isn’t directly reporting on a matter, understanding the context surrounding an issue is extremely helpful. Did you know that in most states there are mechanisms in the law that allow a trial judge, in certain cases, to change a jury’s verdict?  In this post, we’ll discuss one of those: Remittitur.  This procedure allows a trial judge to… Read full post