Ringler Radio - Structured Settlements And Legal Topics

Companies from time to time rebrand their look and messaging to connect better with audiences. We're excited to tell you about our own rebranding at Ringler that's being launched today!  It's the first real change that you can see since Ringler was founded in 1975.  Ringler is still the largest settlement planning company in the nation with the experienced and trusted advisors creating the most objective settlement plans for all parties. Listen as Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along withGeoffrey E. Hunt, Ringler’s President and CEO and Mark Vogel, head of the Ringler Leadership Team talk about what's new and what it means for claimants, attorneys and our partners. 

There are approximately 25 million veterans from all wars and all branches of service in the U.S., some at risk of developing mesothelioma or another fatal asbestos disease as a result of asbestos exposure. Veterans comprise 30% of all known mesothelioma deaths that have occurred in this country.  In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Manny Valdez, Sr. talk with attorney Steven Kazan, founding, senior and managing principal of the firm, Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, as they take a look at asbestos litigation involving veterans, mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases.

Personal injury cases should end in settlement, but often times there is no resolution, leading to frustration for those in the mediation. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen joins co-host and colleague, Manny Valdez, Sr. and special guest, the Honorable Lynn Duryee, a San Francisco JAMS neutral. Judge Duryee offers helpful insights about how to successfully settle your personal injury case in mediation.

In Part Two of this two part series on Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen joins Attorney Daniel S. Chamberlain, as Dan gives the latest update on the NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement. Don't miss it!

Hear what the estimated 1 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit between the NFL and retired NFL players means for the long-term impact of brain trauma they suffered from during their career. Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen gets and inside look from Attorney Daniel S. Chamberlain, as they talk about the NFL concussion lawsuit settlement, repetitive brain trauma’s impact on players.

There has been major legislative movement making improvements to the Structured Settlement Protection Act across the states, most recently in Florida, Virginia and Wisconsin.  Now, progress is being made to ensure that injured parties are being protected and the word of the benefits of structured settlements is spreading. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early invite Eric Vaughn, Executive Director of National Structured Settlements Trade Association, to discuss this important legislation.       . 

A jury in City of St. Louis Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for injuries resulting from the use of its talc-containing products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body powder for feminine hygiene. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Jere Beasley, the senior member of the Beasley Allen Law Firm, as they discuss this case, Johnson & Johnson’s liability, the $72 million verdict, Johnson & Johnson's expected appeal and future litigation.

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, also known as WILG, is the national non-profit organization of legal professionals dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who suffer work-related injuries or occupational illnesses and who need expert legal assistance. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Keith Christie talk with former WILG president, Attorney John R. Boyd, from Boyd Kenter Thomas & Parrish, LLC and current WILG president, Alan S. Pierce, from Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, discussing legislation, employee misclassification, the biggest fraud cases of 2015 and WILG’s initiatives for this year.

A federal court jury awarded a woman and her husband $8 million in a case of sudden unintended acceleration that left Cheryl Bullock severely and permanently injured after an automobile crash. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Keith Christie talk with Attorney Mike Andrews from the Beasley Allen Law Firm, about this case and others, plus what's being done to rectify the problem and notify consumers. 

Thousands of people every year have an endoscopy, a non-surgical procedure to examine their digestive tract for potential issues. Unfortunately, the use of a contaminated duodenoscope or scope, manufactured by Olympus Corporation. of the Americas, the device used in the procedure, led to a superbug outbreak at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.  In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen  talks with Attorney Pete Kaufman from Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, as they take a look at the use of contaminated scopes on patients, its impact, the FDA’s role, and litigation.

Using the right strategies during trial preparation can help win a case in court.  In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, Duke Wolpert join Ross Suter, Esq., Litigation Consultant at Magna Legal Services, as they take a look at what works best to increase the odds for success.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 19,000 people died in traffic crashes in the United States in the first six months of 2015, and 2.2 million people were seriously injured. On this edition of Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen, along with co-host John Muir, Sr., join Attorney Grant Dixon from the Dixon Law Office, as they take a look at motor vehicle collisions, spotlight specific cases, legal strategy in these cases and the benefit of the structured settlement.

In 2009, Attorney Joel Feldman’s 21-year-old daughter, Casey, was killed by a distracted driver.  Since then, he has worked tirelessly to change driving attitudes and habits and raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, John Wilcox  join Attorney Joel Feldman, founder of EndDD.org (End Distracted Driving), as Joel shares his daughter's story, discusses the dangers and impact of distracted driving and the importance of educating society on preventing distracted driving.

Millions of Americans suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy or RSD).  RSD is caused when the body experiences trauma that damages or otherwise causes malfunction to the nervous system. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Joan Pagnano and guest, Attorney Michael Conley from Kenney & Conley, P.C., talk about symptoms, litigation, the huge psychological and physical impact on the individual and their family and next steps in treatment. 

When an individual is injured in the workplace, there is not only a long-term physical impact, but a financial one. Workers’ compensation is paid on a periodic basis in weekly payments, so a structure is simply another way of delivering benefits.  Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen joins colleague, Peter Early and special guest, Alan S. Pierce from the firm Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, to talk about choosing a structured settlement in a workers’ compensation case, the benefits, the process and educating clients on the long-term impact of going with a structured settlement.  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. agreed to a $2.4 billion settlement to resolve bladder cancer claims tied to its Type 2 diabetes drug Actos. On past Ringler Radio shows, we have followed the litigation surrounding Actos.  On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Keith Christie join guest Attorney Frank Woodson, from the Beasley Allen Law Firm,  to discuss this billion dollar settlement, negotiating a settlement and the impact on future pharmaceutical litigation.

With the recent Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell, regarding the Affordable Care Act, how will the ACA impact structured settlements?  Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Zea with special guest, Jordan Bossler, Director with the AIG Structured Settlement Department, as we simplify this sometimes complex topic to consider what types of cases may be effected and what it means for Medicare and Medicaid.  

Qualified as well as non-qualified product plans are currently being offered for claimants or contingent fee attorneys to defer receipt of their settlement award or fee on a pre-tax basis. This new fixed investment product can be used for attorney fees, wrongful termination, discrimination and most personal and non-personal injury situations.  On Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen joins co-host Dennis English with special guest, Lynne P. Martel, Managing Director of Havelet Services, as they spotlight Havelet and their new non-traditional ‘Fixed Annuity Product,’ called Havelet Fixed.  

In a closely watched case in the legal community, Massachusetts’ highest court upheld a $63 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson, maker of Children’s Motrin, in the case of Samantha Reckis, who developed toxic epidermal necrolysis  after receiving multiple doses of Children’s Motrin.  Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen joins Attorney Michael Bogdanow to discuss this case, the $63 million judgment and take a look into the life of the remarkable young woman at the center of this case.

Insights about how structured settlements are used and what can be done to improve the process are featured in a new Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) article titled, Understanding Structured Settlements, written by Kevin Silo, President of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) and Taylor Smith, President of CLM Advisors. Based on a NSSTA survey of claims professionals, hear about important issues especially when it comes to structured settlement consultants. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early invite Eric Vaughn, Executive Director of National Structured Settlements Trade Association, to discuss the details on this podcast.