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AI Chatbot Teen Suicide

Published on: January 22, 2026 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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A Florida mother has reached an unprecedented legal settlement with Google and Character.AI, the creators of a Game of Thrones-inspired chatbot that Megan L. Garcia claims encouraged her 14-year-old son to take his own life.

Garcia’s lawsuit was the first-ever wrongful death case filed against a technology company.

In court documents, Garcia described how her son, Sewell Setzer III, spent increasing amounts of time talking to a Character.AI chatbot modeled after Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. The chatbot presented itself as Setzer’s lover and sent sexually explicit messages to the 14-year-old; at one point, it even claimed to be a licensed psychotherapist.

How to Get Compensation for Wrongful Death After a Product Liability Accident

Published on: December 30, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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Few people are ever fully prepared to file a lawsuit, let alone a wrongful death claim.

Losing a loved one, after all, entails much more than grief. Grief alone is often enough to make everyday life unrecognizable. Beyond emotional hardship, losing a loved one also means losing a critical pillar of support. Funerals can cost substantial amounts of money, and reconfiguring your finances to account for a loss of income could make an unwelcome change seem inevitable.

However, no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of a parent, spouse, or child; however, filing a product liability lawsuit may serve a greater purpose. Negotiating a settlement could provide a means to guarantee your financial stability or present an opportunity to ensure that a negligent company is compelled to reform, thereby protecting others from enduring the unthinkable.

How to Get Compensation for Emotional Distress After a Product Liability Accident

Published on: December 23, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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Product manufacturers and retailers have responsibilities beyond the market.

If you buy a new product, you have a legal right to expect that it will work safely and as advertised. However, it is no secret that manufacturers cut corners, sometimes because they had no reason to believe that a particular component was defective, and sometimes because they prioritize cost-cutting and profitability over consumers’ well-being. In either case, you should never have to feel like you are on the line for a corporation’s mistake.

Under New York law, you could be entitled to file a product liability lawsuit against the person or party who caused your injuries. Aside from recovering damages for your economic losses, you could also obtain compensation for emotional pain, suffering, and hardship.

What is a Product Liability Lawsuit?

Published on: November 4, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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You should never have to pay for an accident that was not your fault, but filing a personal injury lawsuit is not always straightforward.

Suppose you have been involved in a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident. In that case, you may already have a rough idea of what to do next: call the police or ask for a manager, contact the at-fault party’s insurance company, and then reach out to an attorney if you need help obtaining evidence or negotiating a better settlement.

But what happens if you have been injured by a product that you purchased?

What Can An Orthopaedic Surgeon Do For Your Personal Injury?

Published on: October 22, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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Serious accidents often lead to serious injuries.

A variety of factors determine the severity of an injury. These factors can, in turn, influence the course and length of your recovery. If you have sustained a fracture, a broken bone, or damage to a joint, there is a good chance treatment will entail more than a one-and-done visit to the emergency room. You may even have to sit down for a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon or other medical specialist.

Orthopedic Doctors And Your Personal Injury Claim

What can a Pain Management Doctor do for your personal injury?

Published on: October 14, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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Serious accidents can have life-altering repercussions.

If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, filing an insurance claim and talking to a personal injury lawyer is often just the beginning of a long, drawn-out process.

Even if you are confident that someday you will be fit enough and ready enough to resume your ordinary routine, traumatic injuries have a bad habit of hounding survivors for much longer than most anyone would anticipate. Physical pain can be both debilitating and disabling. In some cases, it could persist for years after an accident, serving as an ever-present reminder of a time you would rather move past than be reminded of every day.

What can a Physical Therapist do for your personal injury?

Published on: October 8, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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You cannot always pick yourself up after an accident, dust off your clothes, and go back home to an ordinary life. If you have been seriously injured, recovery may not be a guarantee. Going back to your old self is a process that could take weeks, months, or even years of hard work and sacrifice.

Everybody’s roadmap to recovery is different, but most people who have been hurt in a traumatic accident will eventually be steered toward physical therapy. Falling under the broader, more general category of “physical rehabilitation,” physical therapy is a hands-on approach to managing injuries, reinvigorating damaged muscle, and regaining your pre-accident range of motion.

Physical therapy is often an integral component of recovery but it is also expensive.

What Can A Chiropractor Do For My Personal Injury Claim?

Published on: October 2, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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Chiropractors are licensed and extensively trained health professionals who treat conditions related to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Most chiropractors pay special attention to the spine and use massages, pressure, and other forms of manual therapy to help patients overcome chronic pain and discomfort. Some experts still question the science behind chiropractic medicine, though much of this skepticism has receded in recent years.

In total, approximately 35 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds visit chiropractors at least once a year. Many of these visits have more to do with general fitness and personal health concerns than physical trauma. However, if you have been injured in an accident, a chiropractor could do more than you might expect. Aside from the oft-cited benefits of chiropractic treatment, any steps you take toward recovery could help you build a better, stronger personal injury claim.

Chiropractic Medicine, The Prevalence Of Pain, And Personal Injury Accidents

Should I Settle Or Go To Court?

Published on: September 24, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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If you have the law on your side, you should not have to think twice about sitting down for insurance negotiations or taking your claim all the way to court.

However, reaching an agreement is often easier said than done.

You might have evidence, and an at-fault driver or negligent landlord could have admitted that their mistake caused your injuries, but instead of receiving a check in the mail, you could find your follow-up calls unanswered and your emails outright ignored. Even if you receive an offer that seems generous, it may be for significantly less than your case is actually worth.

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case

Published on: September 16, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

In a world where writing a social media post is often more effective than calling customer support, you may not think twice about taking to the internet after an accident.

Platforms like Facebook and Instagram make it easy to keep friends and family informed and up-to-date on your recovery. You might even be tempted to write a negative review for a negligent landlord or reckless contractor, hoping your experience will help keep others safe.

However, regardless of your intentions, discussing an accident on social media can have serious repercussions. If you file a lawsuit, the defendant’s insurance company will almost certainly scour the internet for new pictures and comments, taking every opportunity to twist your words against you. Without the proper representation, your case could end in shambles.