On September 3, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Lisbon’s iconic funicular “elevador da Gloria” had a catastrophic failure when its cable snapped, causing the tram-like funicular to derail and crash into a building. The funicular is a longtime Lisbon, Portugal, landmark...
Year: 2025
The McDonald’s Coffee Case: One of America’s Most Famous Personal Injury Lawsuits and the Truth Behind It
The case of Liebeck v. McDonald’s is often cited as the ultimate example of the supposedly excessive personal injury settlements awarded in the United States. It is regularly cited in the media and in casual conversation to mock the American legal system —...
Understanding Contingency Fees in U.S. Personal Injury Cases
One of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of personal injury law in the United States is the contingency, also known as the “No Win, No Fee”, fee system. For international clients, especially those from European countries like Germany, where...
Pursuing A Claim After An Injury Or Wrongful Death In Bonaire
Tens of thousands of United States citizens visit Bonaire every year, along with thousands of Germans and citizens from other countries. The vast majority of these visitors have a safe and memorable stay, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly hospitality, and world...
How To Handle A Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death In Curacao As A Tourist
Each year, over 1,500,000 people visit Curacao, almost 200,000 of whom are United States citizens, along with over 200,000 Europeans. The majority of these visitors are tourists, who have a safe and memorable stay, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly hospitality,...
Can I Pursue A Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim After An Accident While Visiting Aruba?
Each year, over 500,000 United States citizens visit Aruba, along with approximately 200,000 individuals from other countries. The vast majority of these visitors have a safe and memorable stay, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly hospitality, and world class...
Navigating A Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death While Traveling In Columbia
Each year, approximately 7 million foreigners visit Columbia, over 1 million of whom are United States citizens. The majority of these visitors are tourists, who have a safe and memorable stay, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly hospitality, great cuisine, rich...
When Can You Sue For An Accident At The Casino?
Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for international travels. While there, many tourists want to take advantage of the excitement casinos have to offer, and accidents do happen. Casinos, like any other property open to the public, are legally obligated to...
Injured in a Trucking Accident in the U.S.? We Can Help!
Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in collisions involving large trucks on U.S. roads. For international visitors, workers, or students traveling in the United States, being involved in such a serious accident can be devastating — and navigating the...
The Rise of E-Scooter Accidents: Who is Liable?
Once considered a novelty, electric scooters (or e-scooters as well as e-bikes) are now a fixture in urban life. Almost every major U.S. city now has e-scooters scattered across sidewalks and street corners, offering a quick and easy way to get around. Zipping through...
