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When Will Juries Return?

When Will Juries Return?

Jan 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has ground the justice system to a halt — just as it has so many other...

The Pain Journal

The Pain Journal

Apr 11, 2019

A pain journal is exactly what it sounds like. It is a notebook or log, either written or electronic, where you keep track of your daily pain and other symptoms. You chart what kind of pain you are feeling, how long it lasts, and otherwise characterize it.

Pointers For Plaintiffs

Pointers For Plaintiffs

Jan 31, 2019

Hiring a qualified, experienced lawyer is the best way to obtain full and fair compensation for your injuries. And at Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, we work hard to make sure each client recovers the full extent of what they are owed. But did you know that there are certain things you can do on your own to help strengthen your case?

Following these recommendations will ensure your case avoids unnecessary hurdles and roadblocks. And it will help us do our job, which is to fight for your best interests.

Malpractice Cases Are Hard

Malpractice Cases Are Hard

Jan 17, 2019

In our last post, we talked about how lawsuits protect patients, and explained why patients need protecting.

Today, we want to emphasize the importance of experience in pursuing these cases.

Lawsuits Protect Patients

Lawsuits Protect Patients

Dec 28, 2018

The most common thing we hear from clients who come to us with a potential medical malpractice claim is they don’t want it to happen to someone else. Most folks aren’t litigious, and never before imagined filing a lawsuit. But they’ve endured a terrible experience, and they want to protect others— to spare them from going through the same thing.

Lawsuits protect patients. And patients need protecting.

Preventing Accidents on our Highways

Preventing Accidents on our Highways

Oct 29, 2018

Construction site accidents affect thousands of American workers annually. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 5,000 workers were killed on the job in 2016. That amounts to 99 worker deaths per week, or 14 each day. Of those fatalities, one in five occurred in construction.

Worker Safety Measures are Gutted under Trump

Worker Safety Measures are Gutted under Trump

Sep 14, 2018

When a construction worker is hurt on the job, the impact extends far beyond the immediate injury. Hospital bills, physical therapy, medical devices — that’s just the half of it. In many of these cases, a workplace injury also means a significant detour or roadblock to employment.

The Fatal Four

The Fatal Four

Aug 27, 2018

Construction site accidents affect thousands of American workers annually. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 5,000 workers were killed on the job in 2016. That amounts to 99 worker deaths per week, or 14 each day. Of those fatalities, one in five occurred in construction.

Recognizing the Greats of Our Profession

Recognizing the Greats of Our Profession

Aug 10, 2018

It’s always rewarding when we get to pause and reflect on our work as plaintiff’s lawyers — particularly when it comes to recognizing some of the greats of our profession and how they have impacted other people’s lives.

Brachial Plexus Injury

Brachial Plexus Injury

May 29, 2018

If you are an expectant mother, you’ve probably had your fair share of doctor’s visits, each being a chance to load up on information as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life. You’ve gone through prenatal checklists, talked about birthing preferences, learned about pregnancy risk factors and more. But has your OB-GYN ever talked to you about brachial plexus injuries?

STROKE : Yes, It Can Happen To You

STROKE : Yes, It Can Happen To You

May 10, 2018

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? It’s information that you’ll hopefully never have to use. But because an estimated 80 percent of strokes are preventable, it’s important you know.

Trucking Industry Rule Change Is Good News For Drivers

Trucking Industry Rule Change Is Good News For Drivers

Apr 18, 2018

We’ve all been there: Driving along the highway, feeling pretty comfortable until a semi-truck approaches in the other lane. There’s a moment of feeling unsettled, maybe even afraid.

Because we all know — if that truck were to crash, it would do some serious damage.

Maternal Deaths

Maternal Deaths

Apr 9, 2018

Childbirth is one of life’s greatest gifts. When a mother gives birth to a precious newborn, time stops for a moment. It’s pure magic — for most people.

But sadly, not for everyone.

Lab Mixup

Lab Mixup

Mar 19, 2018

It is human nature to trust our institutions and the people who work within them.

In sending your child to school, you expect he or she will be taught by skilled teachers. Car gets broken into? You assume police will try to find the culprit. And when you go to the hospital, you trust that the physicians and lab technicians will do their best to keep you healthy.

Society runs on trust.

It’s the Damages, Stupid

It’s the Damages, Stupid

Mar 2, 2018

What separates a good lawyer from a great lawyer? There is, of course, no single answer. But for the purposes of this post, we want to talk about one skill in particular: the ability to think ahead. Included is an article we wrote for the Summer, 2017 edition of the ILTLA Trial Journal that demonstrates how a forward-thinking approach can pay big dividends in a courtroom.

Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case

Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case

Feb 12, 2018

One of our goals at Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. is to make sure our clients understand how the legal process works. You wouldn’t hire an auto mechanic without first asking how he or she planned to fix your car. The same should be true with your lawyer.

Leveling the Playing Field, One Client at a Time

Leveling the Playing Field, One Client at a Time

Feb 7, 2018

“Looking out for the little guy” — you’ve probably heard the phrase before, and maybe the first time you heard it, it sounded a bit cliched. But when you become the little guy, all of a sudden that phrase takes on new meaning. You want to know there are people out there who care about you and believe in leveling the playing field.