As a seasoned attorney, Sam Madia spent the initial part of his legal career representing national trucking companies in injury and death lawsuits. In 2015, Sam created Shaffer Madia Law and now takes on cases against large trucking companies. Because of his previous ...
Westover Police Officers Face Second Federal Lawsuit Regarding Excessive Force
The City of Westover now faces 2 federal lawsuits regarding 2 separate beatings by officers of the Westover Police Department. In the newest lawsuit, ...
Can I Receive Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
There are two types of damages in most civil lawsuits: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the ...
Why You Should Never Accept an Insurance Company’s First Offer (Or Get Frustrated with an Insurance Company’s First Offer)
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, and attempt to handle the case on your own, you will soon deal with the at-fault party’s insurance ...
What to Do if You Were Injured in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle
What to Do if You Were Injured in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle The aftermath of a typical car accident generally involves conversing with the ...
I'm Being Sexually Harassed at Work - What Should I Do?
I’m Being Sexually Harassed at Work – What Should I Do? Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlike most other sexual harassment situations since it ...