Personal injury law is the set of laws that govern the legal process for obtaining compensation or a remedy when you have been hurt or injured. The injury may for instance be the result of an accident, product malfunction or some form of medical malpractice. Injuries suffered are not always physical, but can be emotional, financial or even intangible, as in the case of libel. Some form of compensation is usually sought by the plaintiff in a...more
If you suffered an injury and are trying to decide if you have the grounds for a valid personal injury lawsuit, you may be unsure about whether or not your case qualifies. Start by asking yourself:Did I suffer a physical, psychological, or emotional injury?Was that injury caused by someone elses negligence?Did that negligent party have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care?Did that negligent party violate that duty and did that breach result...more
Manufactures have a duty to make safe products. If they are unable to do so, then they have an obligation to warn buyers of those potential dangers. A product liability lawsuit occurs when someone is injured as the result of a defect in a product that rendered it unsafe for use. A lawsuit can be brought against the designer, manufacturer, or retailer providing the defective product. Product liability lawsuits can be based on one or more of the following causes of action: negligence, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, or strict liability. Negligence is used if the manufacturer failed to exercise reasonable care in the production, design, or assembly of the product, and that negligence resulted in injury.When a product is sold, the law assumes that the seller is providing certain promises or warranties regarding the product. If the manufacturer or seller fails to fulfill those promises, then a breach of warranty may occur. Sellers that promote or advertise a product in such a way as to mislead the consumer regarding the safety of a product, and it can be shown that the consumer relied upon those representations, may find themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit for...more
Approximately 28,000 babies suffer from birth injuries each year in the United States. Many of these injuries are minor and temporary but, unfortunately, some babies face permanent disability or disfigurement as a result of medical mistakes during the delivery process.Birth injuries typically occur during difficulty deliveries. Situations that may...more
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Always keep an emergency kit somewhere in your car. Drivers should always have their cell phones with them, as well as a disposable camera. It may also be beneficial to carry a list of medical conditions so that paramedics will be able to treat you in the event of an injury.If you are involved in a minor accident, move the cars to shoulder of the road and away from incoming traffic. If you leave your car in the middle of the road, there is a good chance that further accidents and injuries will result. If your car has become immobile, be sure to use your flashers, cones, or flares to direct traffic away from the scene. Always exchange information with the other drivers involved in the accident. Important information to swap include names, phone numbers, addresses, insurance companies, policy numbers, drivers license numbers, and license plate numbers. Also be sure to write a detailed description of exactly what happened and where the accident occurred.Document what happened using both written words and photos. If you have access to a camera, take pictures of the scene and write notes of what each photo represents. This will ensure that whoever was in the wrong will face the...more
Cyberstalking is a recent form of criminal behavior involving persistent threats or unwanted attention using the Internet and other means of computer communications.With more and more people going online, the opportunity to target someone on the...more
Researching US Immigration matters from Thailand can be frustrating as there is a great deal of information available on the subject. However, there are some operators on the internet who attempt to hoodwink prospective clients with outlandish claims...more
Is Ticket Scalping illegal? There are two sides to this question. First, is that the individual or business that buys the tickets in advance is taking the risk that there will be enough interest in the tickets to make a profit later. This is simply...more
If you are planning to start your organization then there are certain things that you need to keep in mind very necessarily, however, the most important among them is that when hiring new employees, you must conduct civil litigation check as a...more
Both law enforcement officers and criminal defense attorney's should be aware of the recent Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant, as the decision may provide an opportunity for Defendant's to challenge the admissibility of evidence obtained...more
Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. And if you want to make a claim against the source of your accident then you need to opt for the right accident advice. Here at 100% Compensation, giving the best accident advice is our intention. The...more