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Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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VA Claim Denied: Intent to File Must Follow Strict Format Rules

In Kriner v. McDonough, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) decision denying accrued benefits to Harriet H. Kriner, the surviving spouse of veteran Delbert V. Kriner. The case hinged on whether...

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Rudisill v. VA: Supreme Court Upholds 48-Month GI Bill Cap Use

In Rudisill v. McDonough, the United States Supreme Court resolved a statutory dispute concerning veterans who are eligible for both Montgomery GI...

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Camp v. Oleson: Intoxication and Recklessness Go to Jury

In Camp v. Oleson, the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a directed verdict in favor of the defendant and ordered a new trial, ruling that...

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Brncic v. Metz: Neck Injury Justifies Higher Injury Compensation

In Brncic v. Metz, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to grant a new trial on the issue of damages after an initial jury...

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a wrecked car spun out on the side of a busy road with shattered glass on the pavement

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Gourdin v. Waller: Jury Award Stands Despite Liability Stipulation

In Gourdin v. Waller, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding damages to a plaintiff injured in a head-on collision,...

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Sebble v. St. Luke's: Court Bars Gross Negligence Review Panel Use

In January 2017, Danielle Sebble underwent spinal surgery at a Florida-based medical center due to chronic neck and back pain. The procedure was...

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Medical Malpractice Includes Emotional Distress, Says Court

In Escobar-Santana v. State, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Third Department reviewed a medical malpractice action involving...

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Bojko v. Anonymous: Trial Courts Lack Gatekeeper Role in MMA

In Bojko v. Anonymous Physician, the Indiana Supreme Court clarified the limits of trial court authority during the medical malpractice review...

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a doctor sits at their desk holding a figure of a heart while looking at ekg charts

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Zappia v. Cai: NY Court Allows Malpractice Suit Over Heart Ablation

The case of Zappia v. Cai involved a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Nora Zappia and Anthony Zappia against Dr. John Jun Cai and his medical...

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Court Reinstates Malpractice Claims in Hiegel v. Orange Regional

The case of Hiegel v. Orange Regional Medical Center addressed claims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and loss of services following the...

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