Posts by Jim Coogan

When it Rains, it Pours (into the basement) With the start of summer, come summer rainstorms. The rain is welcome in crop fields and gardens and nourishes lawns. But when it keeps coming, harder and faster, the welcome can turn into dread. For anyone who has ever wondered when the last time they checked their […]

Shocking Iowa Story: Woman Alive in Body Bag Human beings deserve to die with dignity. In the United States, most Americans die in their homes. However, according to that Reuters Health feature, it was as recent as 2017 that most Americans died in Hospitals. This change reflects a development in our values and in how […]

Large Corps Use Bankruptcy to Try to Escape Legal Liability for Harms The biggest corporations in the United States did not grow so large by accident. They grew through innovation, marketing and investment. They also do everything they can to avoid responsibility for when their products injure people. That companies strategize to minimize their litigation […]

Classified Document Confusion Following news that President Biden’s lawyers discovered classified documents at the Penn-Biden Center at the President’s former office at the University, Ben Joravsky invited Jim to join his regular show to discuss the new development. U.S. politics have been impacted by revelations regarding how high-ranking government officials have handled classified documents during […]

Enforcing Laws Promotes Justice Jim Coogan joined The Ben Joravsky show this month to break down the latest coverage of various civil and criminal legal cases pending against the former President. Since the show began during the Trump Administration, Jim has been a regular guest on the show offering his unique insights into the legal […]

New Law Signed to Protect Assault Victims Non-Disclosure Agreements almost exclusively benefit the “bigger” party in transactions. Employers use them to silence employees. Companies use them to limit and restrict the spread of information by consumers. And while they can serve legitimate purposes, they can easily be abused. This is due partly to the unequal […]

NIH Study: Hair Striaghteners Linked to Cancer Risk Products used for hair straighteners have been linked to a cancer risk, including uterine cancer. Over the years, researchers have focused on whether the chemicals used in products for straightening hair can cause cancer. As far back as 2007, researchers at Boston University and Howard University examined […]

SHOULD WE TAKE THE CASE? Not every case is a ‘case’ The most important step in a successful injury case is also the first step: deciding whether to move forward with the case. Our lawyers discuss this with every potential client. Whether they are calling about a work injury or a complex medical case. For […]

United States Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Deserve Justice Independence Built on Sacrifice (July 9, 2022) – It is the time of year to celebrate America’s Independence. Americans spent time watching fireworks displays and eating barbecue with friends and family this week. We also took the opportunity to reflect with gratitude on the […]

If you are a bicyclist injured in a collision, you are entitled to most of the same damages that you could claim in any other personal injury case. These include medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and bicycle repair or replacement. Collecting compensation may be a challenge, but you have several different […]

Trials Begin with Jury Instructions Jim Coogan and Ben Joravsky Discuss that Kenosha Trial Well beyond the borders of the Southeastern Wisconsin town, Americans tuned into the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Kenosha County had charged Mr. Rittenhouse with homicide and attempted homicide for the shooting deaths of two people and wounding another during demonstrations there […]

PHILIPS ISSUES CLASS I RECALL Breathing Machines from Philips Respironics May Cause Cancer According to the American Sleep Association, more than 50 Million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. And more than 25 million of those are people with obstructive sleep apnea. Indeed, the CDC reports that more than 35% of American adults […]