If you’re planning on filing a lawsuit, you probably have what you believe to be evidence that you were wronged in some regard. Understanding evidence, however, does take some real legal knowledge. In fact, you may find that, upon meeting with your attorney, they don’t really believe that the things you consider to be evidence […]
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Police Sued Over Privacy Violations
CNN reported that a police department in Washington is facing a lawsuit over violating the rights of inmates. The reporting details that 11 women and 1 man are suing a police department over alleged instances where the inmates—who were all arrested on suspicion of drunk driving—were recorded while they were undressing and using the toilet. […]
Frivolous Lawsuits Get too Much Publicity
The idea behind a lawsuit is to give a person who was wronged because of another person’s negligence away to get compensated. This can include suing manufacturers for putting dangerous products out on the market when they should’ve known better, suing motorists who are prone to driving dangerously and end up hurting or killing someone […]
Dog Bites and Liability
Unfortunately, many dog owners are not responsible with their animals. In fact, it’s quite reasonable to argue that the biggest cause of dog bites has nothing to do with dogs, but with the people who are in charge of taking care of those dogs. There are differences on a state-by-state basis as to how much […]
Daycare Worker Arrested for Raping Children
For parents with children in daycare, a nightmare scenario seems to be unfolding in Ohio. According to NewsOK, a daycare worker has been arrested on two counts of rape. The woman, according to the article, had engaged in sexual conduct with an infant and made a video of herself doing it. Police claim that they […]
Class Action Against LinkedIn Reveals Importance of TOS
If you’ve gotten emails that appear to be from a friend of yours but that were actually from LinkedIn giving a pitch for the website, you’re not alone. In fact, a lawsuit has been filed against the business social networking website alleging that the company breaks into email accounts, uses the contact list to send […]
Can You Sue a Company for Mishandling Your Information?
Today, it’s not uncommon for companies with whom people do very casual business – cellular phone companies, Internet service providers, etc. – to have some very sensitive information about their clients. For example, Social Security numbers are routinely used as forms of identification and many companies require that information in order to open an account. […]
Why Do Personal Injury Attorneys Turn Down Cases?
There are instances when a personal injury attorney may turn down your claim. This may leave you wondering if there is any hope for justice but, keep in mind the fact that civil lawsuits are not really about justice; they’re about compensation. If you’ve been turned down as a client by an attorney, some or […]
How Do You Sue on Behalf of a Child
Some of the largest jury awards are actually handed out to children. These occur in cases involving medical malpractice during birth, car accidents that permanently damage a child and in other cases. Obviously, a child cannot enter into a contract or take any other legal action of their own accord. Parents are the ones who […]
What to do if You have Been in a Car Crash?
An automobile accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. If you’ve suffered Personal Injury due to car crash, you will suddenly be subject to medical bills, potential lost wages and decreased quality of life. If you’ve been the victim of an accident due to negligence or distracted driving, you’re likely entitled to […]
Filing a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim
Personal injury attorneys work a wide variety of cases. In some instances, a worker is injured on the job due to lax safety standards or because they were asked to take unreasonable risks by their employers. People are also hurt in auto accidents, bus accidents, at commercial properties where a hazard was not addressed and […]
Are Defective Products Lawsuits Worthwhile?
Most of the time, when you hear about someone suing over defective products, it’s a dramatic case with a very large settlement. It’s easy to fault the media for this, but these cases are sometimes very interesting and they oftentimes involve thousands of people who were all affected by one manufacturer’s defective products. Product liability […]
Premises Injury
Immediate Action Necessary: Premises Injuries Slip and Fall Accidents Injuries at retail stores and outlets from slip and falls, trip and falls and falling merchandise require immediate action to prevent destruction of evidence. Many retail stores have surveillance video throughout the inside and outside of their buildings. This video that may have captured your incident […]
What happens during a personal injury lawsuit?
Your personal injury firm will determine the facts of your case and will contact the legal representation of the company or person you are filing a claim against. Most personal injury cases are settled before a trial is needed. Your participation is minimal. There generally is no trial or court appearance. Usually, you will answer […]