For the most part, personal injury cases are all about discovering who is at fault, or liable, for the injury in question. If the act is intentional and malicious, then finding fault is easy, and since malicious, harmful acts are usually illegal all...
When it comes to personal injury cases (along with several other areas of civil law), people often have two alternatives: they can go to court and pass through the usual phases of discovery, negotiation, and either reach a settlement or go to trial,...
A fair number of politicians at both the state and federal level like to use two words, “tort reform,” as the single best means to cure government overspending. However, considering that “tort” isn’t a commonly used word, it’s not always clear to the...
Nearly 70,000 men and women are injured to some capacity on the job in Florida. Unfortunately, only a handful of workers are aware of their rights to receive medical care and money benefits after their accident. Workers' Compensation Laws differ betw...
There may come a time when you need to resolve a dispute between you and your insurance company. These disagreements often occur due to problems with the amount due on a bill, the amount the company paid on a claim, or the nonpayment of a claim. When...
Throughout the years, you might’ve heard about various defective products across the market. What does that mean exactly? A defective product is a term used to describe any product that poses unreasonable danger to the consumer. A defective product c...
Slip-and-fall cases are a main part of personal injury law. Thousands of people are injured each year from slip and fall incidents. Some are seriously injured, when they slip, trip, and fall on a rough patch of ground, a wet floor, or a number of oth...
Playgrounds are supposed to be place of fun and excitement where children can make new friends and get out all of their pent up energy. However, they also can present risks and hidden dangers as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Thanks to the workers’ compensation system, employees are required to purchase insurance that provides their employees with benefits when they suffer from work-related injuries and illnesses. This system is a type of compromise between the employers...
We have all seen the warning signs on some of our most commonly used products. You get grab a coffee at the local shop and spot a “caution: hot beverage” on the side. There is a warning on the cigarette box in your pocket that says “warning: causes c...
According to the Department of Health in New York State, choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5. From bouncy balls to popcorn, there are plenty of offenders that could easily put your child in harm’s wa...
If you have been in an accident, such as a car accident, your next step might be to file a claim. Purchasing an insurance policy does not automatically guarantee compensation for your claim. Often people overestimate the simplicity of filing a claim....
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