Tort Law
Proving Medical Malpractice Claims
When serious injuries occur or are exacerbated during the course of medical treatment, those persons so affected may consider bringing a medical malpractice claim. This article identifies some of the requirements for successfully prosecuting such a claim. (More)
Strategies for Negligence Claims
Personal injury lawsuits may provide an important means of paying costly medical expenses and of compensating injured parties for other damages which they have incurred due to another's fault. There is no single guideline which applies in every case, but certain general principles follow. (More)
Legal Responsibility in Emergencies
Although unexpected, emergencies are a regular part of life. The law provides special protection to those who furnish aid during emergencies, and this article briefly discusses some of the most important principles. (More)
The Effect of a Person's Own Negligence on the Right to Recover Damages
Sometimes, accidents are caused by a combination of factors, including the fault of the injured party. In these instances, injured parties might still be able to recover damages even if they may be partly to blame. This article briefly discusses persons' rights to civil recoveries even if they have partially contributed to their own injuries. (More)
Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts are becoming increasing popular for maximizing an injured party's assets after a settlement. This article discusses special needs trusts and their potential significance when settling legal claims. (More)
Liability for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of serious personal injuries. Often, these accidents are not within the injured party's control. This article outlines other potential causes and describes key theories of liability that may apply.(More)
Risky Behavior and Strict Liability
In some situations, the law has identified certain categories of risk that are either so important or so dangerous that liability may be imposed on responsible parties even in the absence of negligence. This article identifies some of the most common categories of strict liability.(More)
When serious injuries occur or are exacerbated during the course of medical treatment, those persons so affected may consider bringing a medical malpractice claim. This article identifies some of the requirements for successfully prosecuting such a claim. (More)
Strategies for Negligence Claims
Personal injury lawsuits may provide an important means of paying costly medical expenses and of compensating injured parties for other damages which they have incurred due to another's fault. There is no single guideline which applies in every case, but certain general principles follow. (More)
Legal Responsibility in Emergencies
Although unexpected, emergencies are a regular part of life. The law provides special protection to those who furnish aid during emergencies, and this article briefly discusses some of the most important principles. (More)
The Effect of a Person's Own Negligence on the Right to Recover Damages
Sometimes, accidents are caused by a combination of factors, including the fault of the injured party. In these instances, injured parties might still be able to recover damages even if they may be partly to blame. This article briefly discusses persons' rights to civil recoveries even if they have partially contributed to their own injuries. (More)
Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts are becoming increasing popular for maximizing an injured party's assets after a settlement. This article discusses special needs trusts and their potential significance when settling legal claims. (More)
Liability for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of serious personal injuries. Often, these accidents are not within the injured party's control. This article outlines other potential causes and describes key theories of liability that may apply.(More)
Risky Behavior and Strict Liability
In some situations, the law has identified certain categories of risk that are either so important or so dangerous that liability may be imposed on responsible parties even in the absence of negligence. This article identifies some of the most common categories of strict liability.(More)
