When a person suffers a personal injury, they may feel that their case can easily be proven. Often, they may feel they have a simple and straight-forward case just by retelling what happened. However, it is important to know that the…
According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute a toxic tort is a personal injury caused by exposure to a toxic substance. Such toxic substances include asbestos or hazardous waste. Victims of exposure to such substances are able to…
A toxic tort is a legal claim that results from exposure to a dangerous substance. This can include pesticides, chemicals or pharmaceutical drugs. Despite advancements in technology, manufacturing and medicine, these introduce thousands of new products into our lives some…
In asbestos lawsuits it is not uncommon for an expert witness to be a part of a case. Expert witnesses provide important information to the jury that would not be common knowledge. This article will discuss the key roles an expert…
Personal injury cases often involve many different types of damages that the victim has suffered loss for. Such damages make up part of the full compensation that is sought during the personal injury claim. There are cases where a victim…
If you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall accident, medical malpractice or workplace accident, now what? For most the immediate reaction may be to sue the person or party who caused your injuries. While you may…
According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute malpractice is defined as: “The tort committed when a professional fails to properly execute their duty to a client. The duty of a professional to a client is generally defined as…
According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute malpractice is defined as: “The tort committed when a professional fails to properly execute their duty to a client. The duty of a professional to a client is generally defined as…
The term medical negligence and medical malpractice are often used as meaning the same thing. There are some instances where they mean the same thing, however, they are two different terms. Medical negligence is one legal requirement of medical malpractice…
Elements of an accident claim There are four elements to a successful accident claim for compensation. These four elements must prove that a driver was at fault and caused the accident. Duty – every driver has the duty to obey…
