One US Court Denies Emotional Distress Claim for Death of Pet, Another Awards $65,000 The highest court in New Jersey has refused to recognize a pet owner’s claim for emotional distress after she witnessed the violent death of her beloved dog. Plaintff Joyce McDougall was walking her maltipoo Angel when it was attacked by a […]
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Where Can You Turn for Help After a Pedestrian Accident?
Have you been in a car accident and do not know where to turn for help? Consider this. Lets say you lived in California and were in a car accident in Mission Viejo. If you were to find a local car accident attorney in Mission Viejo, he or she could assist you in figuring out […]
Asbestos Claims – Some Complicated Situations
The change in the law as ruled by the Supreme Court back in March 2012 gave hope to thousands of families throughout the UK who had lost a loved one as a result of asbestosis, mesothelioma or another asbestos related disease. The court ruled that liability no longer rested at the time that the symptoms […]
The Most Important Qualities to Seek Out in a Personal Injury Lawyer
A personal injury attorney can be your most valuable ally if you are in an accident. However, there are usually many attorneys that claim to be able to get your case settled for the most money and it can be difficult for most individuals to figure out who is telling the truth. If you want […]
What to Bring When First Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer
There have been many times where a case went sour for the victim of an accident because they lacked that pesky little detail which would have sealed the deal for them. So if you want to avoid getting cooked by an absent material, here’s the answer for what you should bring when first meeting with […]
Personal Injury: If I Slip and Fall Can I Sue?
Legal jargon may seem like it’s written in another language sometimes, but here’s what you need to know about slip and fall cases. A slip and fall case is a type of claim that is based on a person tripping/slipping and falling. It is based on the claim that the owner of the property was […]
What is the Settlement For A Knee Injury?
Accidents happen all the time. The majority of these accidents occur as a result of negligence on the part of someone supposed to take care and due diligence. People may not live up to their responsibilities and this may cause undue suffering, injuries and pain. One of the more common injuries that a person may […]
Compensation for injured maritime workers
Maritime accidents are not uncommon in all coastal countries. The U.S. is not an exception from that. According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual report in 2011 only they responded to more than 20,000 cases. They managed to save the lives of over 3,800 individuals but unfortunately other 648 suffered fatal injuries. Besides the loss […]
Personal Injury Accident Overview for Injured Victims
Personal injuries are injuries suffered by a victim through no fault of his or her own. Personal injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, lack of planning or thought, or simple disregard of the law. Personal injuries fall under the category of law known as tort law; torts are actions that injure others. When […]
Can I Expect the Insurance Company to Settle to Avoid the Costs of Litigation?
There is no question that many lawsuits end in a settlement because both parties are discouraged by the fear of litigation costs. In 2012, however, defense costs seem to be a factor of decreasing significance in settlement negotiations. Most large car insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate have “captive” staff counsel offices in major […]