Surprising

Insight into Pennsylvania’s Personal Injury Verdict Statistics Reveals Surprising Median Compensation Payouts

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Philadelphia, PA – A recent study of jury verdicts in Pennsylvania has shed light on the average compensation payouts for personal injury cases in the state. The study found that the average personal injury jury verdict in Pennsylvania is $903,705. However, when examining the median, which represents the middle value of the data, a different picture emerges. The median compensatory award in Pennsylvania is significantly lower at $45,000. The disparity between the average and median values can be attributed to outliers, such as an $85 million verdict in a case involving a Penn medical student … Read more

Intriguing Shake-Up: North Carolina’s Chief Justice Makes Surprising Move in Appointing New Leader of Appeals Court

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RALEIGH, NC – In an unconventional move, North Carolina’s chief justice has replaced the next leader of the state’s intermediate-level appeals court. The Court of Appeals typically follows a tradition where the most senior judge assumes the role of chief judge. However, Chief Justice Paul Newby has appointed Judge Chris Dillon as the new chief judge, taking effect on Monday. This decision has raised eyebrows and prompted speculation about potential political motivations. The chief judge of the Court of Appeals is responsible for overseeing the court’s administration, including assigning members to three-judge panels and scheduling … Read more