How extreme does an action have to be to be considered as intentional infliction of emotional distress

The following is the general law in California, but I believe the law in New Jersey and most other states is substantially similar. In order to...

How does arbitration work?

In many ways, going to arbitration is similar to going to trial. The proceedings at an arbitration tends to be somewhat more informal than at...

I was robbed & assaulted at work.Can I still have a lawsuit against the company?

Usually wrokers compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer. So unless your case falls under one of few narrow exceptions (e.g.,...

Why causes a accident case go from state to federal court.

A defendant may remove a lawsuit filed in state court to the federal district court for the federal judicial district in which the state court sits...

Just call up the plaintiff's attorney and ask for the exhibit. However, if you are planning to contest the service of summons and complaint or...

My car was parked in a public parking lot and someone hit me. I'm uninsured but they have insurance. Can it be fixed?

If you were hit due to the fault of another, you should be compensated regardless of your own insurance status. Submit a claim with the...

Is it true that because i was on someonese's properety i cannot sue?

No, it is not necessarily true that you have no claim because you were on someone else's property. Liability depends on the facts of the case. ...

How do I count a 30 day deadline for interrogatories in MD?

If MD counts the same way as CA, day one is the the day following the date of service. Make sure to check if MD codes allow for extension of time...

Your insurance company cannot directly sue for medical malpractice. However, it potentially may be able to assert your malpractice claim in...

Found fingernail in frozen yogurt, went to Dr. due to vomiting & stomach upset. Got anti-biotics and Pepcid and Tums. Called

If I were in your position, I would send them a figure -- perhaps something in the range of double or triple the amount of your medical expenses...