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Slip and Fall Accidents (Tuesday 8 April 2008)
What steps should you take after a slip-and-fall injury?
Suit Questions Liability of Alcohol-Related Death (Thursday 20 March 2008)
The drinking death of Amanda Jax raises the legal question of whether drinking companions should be liable for alcohol-related death.
COMMENTARY: The Corporate Reaction to Defective Product Litigation (Wednesday 26 September 2007)
While corporate America should resolve civil litigation earlier, its denials have ultimately resulted in a safer American workplace, playground and home.
Accidents and Injuries
Accidents and injuries affect individuals and families physically, financially and emotionally.
Toxic Tort
A toxic tort is an injury to a person’s body or financial situation from a toxic substance caused by the negligence of someone else.
Car Accidents
Car accidents represent the majority of personal injury claims. What to do after an accident, what to expect regarding compensation and the legal standards involved in court are all discussed.
Premises Liability
Premises liability law states that the person who owns or is in possession of a property may be responsible for injuries sustained by people on that property.
Dog Bite
In many dog bite situations, the victim has a legal right to pursue damages from the dog’s owner.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is death caused by a wrongful act or negligence of a person or entity.
Construction Accident
Construction safety programs and equipment inspections and specifications help raise safety awareness on construction sites.
Damages
Plaintiffs who win a personal injury lawsuit are entitled to recover money from defendants, which is called damages.
Injury and Tort Law
Injury and tort law research including links to websites, blogs, associations, news and research guides.
Medical Expert Testimony in a Personal Injury Trials (Monday 28 April 2008)
Medical Expert Testimony in a Personal Injury Trials
Tort Immunity : Immunity From Personal Injury Liability (Monday 28 April 2008)
Tort Immunity : Immunity From Personal Injury Liability
The Benefits of Litigation Settlements (Friday 25 April 2008)
Personal Injury Settlements
"Assuming the risk" as a defense (Thursday 24 April 2008)
"Assuming the risk" as a defense.
Partnership Liability for Each Type of Partnership (Friday 9 May 2008)
Liability within different types of partnerships.
What to do if you're caught in a hit-and-run accident (Friday 28 March 2008)
Procedures of a hit-and-run accident
What Goes into a a Personal Injury Accident Claim? (Thursday 3 April 2008)
Negligence is the foundation of a personal injury case.
Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations : The Filing Deadline (Thursday 3 April 2008)
Suing a doctor for an injury caused by a medical operation.
How and Where a Slip-and-Fall Injury Occurs (Thursday 3 April 2008)
Where and how slip-and-fall injuries occur.
Lost Wages after an auto accident (Tuesday 15 April 2008)
The court will determine how much income you've lost up until trial along with future wages you won't receive as a result of being injured.
Passenger Liability : Driver's Responsibility to Passengers (Tuesday 15 April 2008)
Passenger Liability : Driver's Responsibility to Passengers
Wrongful-Death Damages (Tuesday 15 April 2008)
Damages in a wrongful-death claim.
Punitive Damages Punish Malicious Conduct (Tuesday 15 April 2008)
Punitive damages punish malicious conduct.
Witness Damages for Family Members Who Witness a Personal Injury. (Wednesday 16 April 2008)
You must suffer an injury while observing the injury taking place.
Damage Caps for non economic damages like loss of consortium (Wednesday 16 April 2008)
Damages for loss of consortium and pain and suffering may be limited.
One-bite rule gives dog owners some slack in the leash (Monday 21 April 2008)
One-bite rule gives dog owners some slack in the leash.
Defendants are strictly liable for defective products (Monday 21 April 2008)
Defendants are strictly liable for defective products.
Liability Waivers for Property Owners (Tuesday 22 April 2008)
Liability Waivers for Property Owners
Taking time off for an injury suffered at work (Friday 28 March 2008)
Consult a doctor after a work-related injury.
