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Negligence is a key concept of injury liability, and occurs when someone fails to take a reasonable amount of care to avoid injuring others.
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Florida Liability Waivers: What Injured People Need to Know
What is a Liability Waiver? A liability waiver is a contract where one party agrees not to sue another for certain injuries. In Florida, they are ofte...
Written by attorney Keith Michael Petrochko
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Top 5 Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Thousand Oaks
Check for Injuries and Call 911 Your safety comes first. Check yourself and passengers for injuries and call 911 right away if anyone is hurt or traff...
Written by attorney Sasha Bojat
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Personal Injury Claims Involving Autonomous Vehicles in Ohio: Essential Guide for Victims
Introduction Autonomous vehicles (AVs), or self-driving cars, are increasingly tested on Ohio roads through programs like DriveOhio, appointed by the...
Written by attorney Jared Thomas Brankamp
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Personal Injury Claims Involving Autonomous Vehicles: Nationwide Guide for Victims
Introduction Autonomous vehicles (AVs), or self-driving cars, are rapidly expanding across the U.S., with testing and deployment in states like Califo...
Written by attorney Jared Thomas Brankamp
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What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide
Immediately After the Fall 1. Stay calm and assess yourself Don't jump up right away. Take a moment to check if you're seriously hurt before moving....
Written by attorney Eric A Shore
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Florida Modified Comparative Negligence: Understanding the 50% Fault Rule
What Is Florida’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule? Florida uses a “modified comparative negligence” system under the 50% bar rule. If you are mor...
Written by attorney Keith Michael Petrochko
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Understanding Comparative Negligence in California: Who’s Really at Fault?
(1) What is Fault? In a personal injury case, “fault” means the degree of responsibility someone has for the accident or injury. It is rare for one p...
Written by attorney Anton Abramyan
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What happens to my claim if i wasnt wearing my seatbelt?
An overview on seatbelt law. Seatbelts have been standard equipment in American cars since the 1960s. Since then, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Written by attorney Emanuel Galimidi
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Navigating 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuits in Louisiana
Timeline and Settlement Amounts Most 18-wheeler accident lawsuits in Louisiana take several months to two years to resolve. The time it takes can vary...
Written by attorney Mark Gonzalo Montiel Jr
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Legal Options After Medical Negligence: What Patients and Families Should Know
1. Understanding Medical Negligence and the Standard of Care Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet accepted medical stand...
Written by attorney Robert E Ammons
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Understanding Pedestrian Accidents in Boston
Introduction to Pedestrian Injuries in Boston: People who are hit by cars while walking. Boston is one of the most walkable cities in the U.S., with t...
Written by attorney Alec Spencer Pine
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Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in Pennsylvania?
How Do You Prove Pain and Suffering? Proving pain and suffering can be difficult because these are non-economic losses without bills or invoices. Alth...
Written by attorney Patrick William Murray
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How do you prove notice of a spill?
These are cases involving "foreign transitory substances," and they can be very difficult to win. Florida law books are full of cases where it was cle...
Written by attorney Mark Sander Wolin
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Pervasive Incivility is a Negative Multiplier in Fee Calculations
Pervasive Incivility is a Negative Multiplier in Fee Calculations by Khodadad “Ko” Sharif || 20 March 2024 || Incivility may hit a litigant’s pocketb...
Written by attorney Khodadad Darius Sharif
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The Hidden Dangers: Prescription Drugs and Car Accidents
The Impact of Prescription Drugs on Driving Prescription drugs can have a wide range of effects on the body, depending on the type of drug and the ind...
Written by attorney Anton Abramyan
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What are the most common birth injuries associated with medical malpractice?
Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination. It can result from brain damage during childbi...
Written by attorney Matthew T. Smith
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Understanding the Application of Primary Assumption of Risk Theory in Personal Injury Actions
Introduction In the realm of personal injury law, the concept of assumption of risk plays a significant role in determining the liability of defendant...
Written by attorney Alan A. Fassonaki
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Establishing a Medical Malpractice Claim: The Four Essential Elements.
**Duty of Care** The plaintiff must establish that the healthcare provider owed them a duty of care. This means that a professional relationship exist...
Written by attorney Ryan Charles McKeen
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"Understanding Medical Malpractice: A Guide to the Most Common Claims in 2023"
**Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis** This continues to be one of the most common medical malpractice claims. When a doctor fails to diagnose a condit...
Written by attorney Ryan Charles McKeen
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Understanding Comparative Fault in Personal Injury Cases
Introduction In the realm of personal injury law, one fundamental principle is the allocation of fault or responsibility for an accident or injury. In...
Written by attorney Alan A. Fassonaki
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Government Claims Act: An Overview
I. Introduction The Government Claims Act provides avenues for legal action against public entities and their employees. It initially came into force...
Written by attorney Alan A. Fassonaki
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How to sue the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs for medical malpractice
What is the FTCA? The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a U.S. federal law that allows individuals to file claims for damages against the United State...
Written by attorney Matthew T. Smith
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2 Vital Ways to Protect Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
1. Visit Often and Take Notes Visiting your loved one in a nursing home is obvious - it enables you to enjoy time with your loved one, which has enorm...
Written by attorney Thomas W. Dillon
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Steps to Take If You Injure Yourself On A Broken Public Sidewalk
Who is responsible for sidewalk injuries? Generally municipalities, like cities, towns or counties, have the duty to maintain public sidewalks in a re...
Written by attorney Steven Miller
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How to Prove Liability In A Trip or Slip And Fall Case
The duty of reasonable care In New York, all property owners – from residential home owners to commercial businesses – must keep their premises in a r...
Written by attorney Steven Miller
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