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23rd September 2009
It is claimed, by the Health and Safety Executive, that more than 2000 fires are caused every year by unsound electrical appliances. PAT testing is regarded as the best way to ensure that employees, customers and tenants are protected from the risks of fa... Read >
Author: Paul Wheater19th September 2009
Personal injury law falls under the heading of tort law. A tort is a civil wrong that serves as the grounds for a lawsuit. In a personal injury case, that civil wrong takes the form of either a physical or a psychological injury to a person. The two most ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th August 2009
The 22-year history of breast implant litigation provides us with a most important lesson. Specifically, scientific study must preceed commerce and marketing. Even if the scientific data is provided "after the fact", it does not stop a legal disaster fr... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks17th August 2009
Alternative dispute resolutions are becoming more popular as a result of the increasing backlog of cases in the court systems.
In fact some states even recommend parties to resolve their issues trough alternative dispute resolutions before going throug... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st August 2009
It’s estimated that 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents in the United States end in injury or death. This translates into almost 2,000 motorcyclists who die in an accident and over 50,000 who are seriously injured in motorcycle accidents each year. I... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th July 2009
Medical negligence is a fact of life, even though no one really wished that it occurs. Medical negligence means that there was a deviation from the accepted way that things should be done in the medical community. There are a number of reasons why it coul... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th July 2009
Most of us have heard of punitive damages, but not everyone understands what punitive damages are or why they are awarded. Punitive damages are damages greater than what is required to compensate for an accident or wrongdoing. They can be awarded in addit... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry11th July 2009
A wrongful death claim arises when an accident results in death. Typically, survivors of the deceased victim may pursue a wrongful death claim based on local or state statutes. Wrongful death statutes are unique in every state but generally, they contain ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th July 2009
You ordered your free credit report, you read it, and you're shocked at the errors you found. First, know you're not alone, experts say that as many as 70% of all credit reports carry errors.
But now what should you do?
First, write a letter to each... Read >
Author: John Rasor11th July 2009
The main reason of personal injury is an accident by any means such as motor-vehicle accident, collapse of building, fall, violence etc. The damage caused by these accidents is very much disastrous and life threatening. However, the damages caused by thes... Read >
Author: Rob Bren09th July 2009
A medical malpractice cap is a statutory limit placed on the amount of money a plaintiff may be awarded in the event of a malpractice legal case win. Additionally, these caps can and do limit the amount that malpractice victims can be charged for being re... Read >
Author: Anthony Larsen09th July 2009
Many people who have just gained compensation from a lawsuit wonder if the money awarded to them will be taxable. Use this guide to help you understand the basics of compensation tax law and how it will affect your Asbestos injury claim lawsuit settlement... Read >
Author: Bruce Peters09th July 2009
Depending on the case, a verdict in an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit can be reached relatively quickly, while others may take more time. Typically, a suit that is settled out of court will attain resolution faster than one that winds its way through the l... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen01st July 2009
Are you the victim of injury or harm due to someone's negligence? If so, you need the help and support of a San Francisco personal injury lawyer -- right now. Do not attempt to represent yourself or discuss your case with insurance companies before gettin... Read >
Author: -18th June 2009
Tort law provides monetary compensation for victims of any wrongful act, whether accidental and intentional. And since tort covers all negligence cases which result in harm, this law is the most widely-used argument by injured victims.
Elements of Neg... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
There are Federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination based on gender, age, religious-affiliation, marital status, disability, political beliefs, race, color, and national origin.
Here are the Federal laws which uphold the basic rights of work... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
Remedies for Attempt to Collect Debts Included in Bankruptcy
One of the most important benefits of filing for bankruptcy is that it will stop collection calls, letters, and other activities by debt collectors. This includes garnishments, lawsuits, and... Read >
Author: Justin Baxter18th June 2009
A serious injury caused by another party's negligence can be a very debilitating thing, not only physically but also mentally and financially. A personal injury lawyer can help you get your life back on track by assisting you with receiving the award you ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th June 2009
Compensatory damages may be awarded during a civil trial to compensate the plaintiff for economic losses incurred as a result of another party's negligence or carelessness. Awards are monetary in nature and are designed to reflect an amount that would bri... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry15th June 2009
Are you looking for sucessful Florida medical malpractice liability insurance? If you practice some type of medicine and live somewhere in Florida, whether it is Tampa or Orlando, then the answer should almost always yes. Obtaining medical malpractice li... Read >
Author: Michael Porto18th May 2009
What is General Negligence as Stated by Law
A person who sustained physical injury due to the negligence, carelessness, or inattention of another individual can file general negligence lawsuit to receive compensation for the damages.
There are many ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th May 2009
Sometimes when an accident occurs there is actually no one to blame except for the manufacturers of the motor vehicle that is called Car Defect Injury Claim. The goal of this claim is to establish a vehicle manufacturer or seller's liability for a car def... Read >
Author: Kevn Smith18th May 2009
Sometimes when an accident occurs there is actually no one to blame except for the manufacturers of the motor vehicle that is called Car Defect Injury Claim. The goal of this claim is to establish a vehicle manufacturer or seller's liability for a car def... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso12th May 2009
There is no denying that asbestos is controversial -- it's toxic yet very useful. Before, people didn't know that asbestos can be toxic. During the early 1990s, asbestos was regarded as the easiest to use and most inexpensive construction material. It wa... Read >
Author: kath panambo06th May 2009
Lenders who provide mortgage loans on a discriminatory basis may face liability under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination in credit. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits a wide array of discriminatory lending on t... Read >
Author: Nick Adama16th April 2009
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On March 20, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its latest guidelines for the Red Flags Rule entitled "Fighting Fraud with Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business". These guidelines significantly broade... Read >
Author: Chip Cooper15th April 2009
When healthcare is provided in an insufficient manner, resultant in a patient being injured or, in certain terrible cases, dying, then this is an act of medical negligence. It is the duty of anyone practicing within the medical profession, to have liabili... Read >
Author: rudi oneil15th April 2009
A lot of people, upon hearing the utterance of the word ‘defaming,’ naturally assume that the term is exclusive to people that have some sort of elevated public profile: they assume that to be defamed, it is necessary, firstly, to be famous. This is n... Read >
Author: Nigel Thomas02nd April 2009
When you or a loved one has been injured and you are considering filing a claim for personal injuries you may wonder what type of damages you could be awarded. Damages in a personal injury lawsuit include economic losses. This would comprise of lost earni... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry23rd March 2009
The relationship between a policyholder and her insurance company is one of trust. Both parties agree to uphold their end of the agreement- the insured to pay their bill every month and the insurance company to pay all claims covered under the policy. The... Read >
Author: Kevin Johnson17th March 2009
Product liability laws can come into play when someone is either injured or killed as a result of a product defect. A defect may include manufacturing errors, design flaws, or incorrect labeling.
Manufacturing Defect: A product that is generally well ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry09th March 2009
Co-author Dr. James Watson.
The 22-year history of breast implant litigation provides us with a most important lesson. Specifically, scientific study must preceed commerce and marketing. Even if the scientific data is provided “after t... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks03rd March 2009
Los Angeles has become a popular place for its numerous scenic spots and interesting places. It has several amusement parks and beach resorts that cater to both tourists and local residents. Because of this, road traffic in LA is often busy and heavy espe... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th February 2009
Workers' compensation insurance is a type of insurance that provides medical care for employees who are hurt while doing their job duties. Begun in Germany in the 1800's, workers' compensation insurance responds to a need for workers to be protected from ... Read >
Author: Tatw12th February 2009
A wrongful death action refers to a death that was caused as a direct result of the negligence of another individual, company, or entity. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving, the manufacture of a dangerous or defective product, failing to diagnose... Read >
Author: Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates, LLC10th February 2009
When you or a loved one is a victim of a serious injury, you may be entitled to damages for your injuries and property damage by filing a personal injury lawsuit. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you are seeking damages to compensate you for your ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry16th January 2009
INSURANCE POLICY DOESN’T ALWAYS COVER AGAINST LAWSUIT
Sometimes when a lawsuit is filed against you, your insurance company will provide you with an attorney to represent you but indicate that this is an “excess claim” and that it is defending y... Read >
Author: james adler03rd January 2009
If you've been injured in an auto accident, as the result of medical negligence, from using a defective product, or due to poor conditions at work, you are likely to have a number of costs associated with the injury. These costs may be associated with med... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th December 2008
With the existing trend of suing a business or individual over absolutely anything, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance is perhaps the most vital coverage a company should have from the start of doing business. While property insurance is only neces... Read >
Author: Tatw17th December 2008
If properly maintained with the correct documentation of the facts of treatment provided then medical records can be of great importance when defending an allegation of medical negligence. However, if poorly documented with questions being asked, the medi... Read >
Author: Catherine White17th December 2008
If properly maintained with the correct documentation of the facts of treatment provided then medical records can be of great importance when defending an allegation of medical negligence. However, if poorly documented with questions being asked, the medi... Read >
Author: Catherine White30th November 2008
Being disabled, specifically a condition of permanent disability brings disadvantages to people especially to those who are supporters and providers of the family. Thinking that you cannot do a job and enjoy life like before is definitely a burden you wou... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd September 2008
In the State of California, it is a generally held belief that an insurance company is obligated to deal with its policyholders fairly, in good faith, and deal fairly when a claim is presented. Each insurance policy implies an obligation of good faith and... Read >
Author: Paul09th September 2008
Pain and suffering is impossible to precisely measure. There are a few things to keep in mind when trying to figure out what's fair compensation…
It will help if you can associate your pain and suffering with a dollar amount. What do you think your p... Read >
Author: abul kashem09th September 2008
I stand in awe of insurance companies. I admit that freely and without hesitation.
They spend millions on lobbyists in DC and in state legislatures all over the nation. They write legislation that puts caps on punitive damages. They use computer softwa... Read >
Author: Tom Foster08th September 2008
A class action lawsuit is when a large group of people who have been injured in some way join together and file one lawsuit against a company. For example, if a company has unfair hiring or wage practices, the employees might all join together and file on... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry08th September 2008
Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are damages that are awarded to the plaintiff in order to deter the defendant (or others) from acting the same way in the future. These damages are not intended to compensate the plaintiff for their inju... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry05th September 2008
In the world of insurance, damages include lost income, injuries, and any damaged property that is incurred by the claimant. "Special damages" is a phrase used to represent the dollar figure of each of these categories.
Anything that affects the final ... Read >
Author: abul kashem05th September 2008
One out of every four Americans will miss at least 90 consecutive days of work because of an injury or sickness between the ages of 35 and 65. Disability insurance can help prevent such medical disasters from becoming financial disasters.
However, disa... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield21st August 2008
Negligence is generally defined as the commission of a civil wrong, a tort, which accidentally causes injury to somebody because of failure to perform an expected duty with care that a reasonably prudent person would use with regard to the safety of other... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th August 2008
The garden state or more commonly known as the petrol-chemical and oil refinery state, is what we refer to as New Jersey. With its close proximity to two big cities, New York City and Philadelphia, it is a hot spot for commuters and families alike. New Je... Read >
Author: Paul Justice24th July 2008
One out of every four Americans will miss at least 90 consecutive days of work because of an injury or sickness between the ages of 35 and 65. Disability insurance can help prevent such medical disasters from becoming financial disasters.
However, disa... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield16th July 2008
Introduction
There are various remedies available to an innocent party where there has been a breach of contract. The main remedy (and the most well known) is damages. However there are suite of remedies available at law that are available in certain... Read >
Author: Leigh Ellis14th July 2008
Beverly Hills is often pictured as a highly urbanized area where most of the largest and beautiful homes in Los Angeles County and the nation are located. Well, actually it is.
The luxury and extravagance in living in this part of western California d... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th June 2008
Breach of contract is a legal concept in which a binding agreement or bargained-for exchange is not honored by one or more of the parties to the contract by non-performance or interference with the other party's performance. Typically, the remedy for brea... Read >
Author: Christine Layug30th May 2008
In the United States, the legal definition of malicious injury is any injury committed with malice, hatred or one committed spitefully or wantonly. Such an action must be willfully committed with the knowledge that it is liable to cause injury.
Malice i... Read >
Author: Christine Layug15th May 2008
Developing an asbestos lawsuit can be a challenging and scary process, which is why finding an asbestos attorney who can breakdown the legalities of a case is important. For example, understanding that defendants in an asbestos lawsuit are those allegedly... Read >
25th April 2008
Thousands of boating crashes occur each year and hundreds of Americans suffer more than just damaged boats, but rather, loss of limb as well as other severe injuries and even death.
In 2005 alone, 697 fatalities and 3451 injuries were caused by recreat... Read >
Author: Legal18th September 2007
Taking accident pictures should be automatic these days. No matter what other evidence you collect, not much can say more than a photo of the accident scene. It's one of the easiest ways to convince an insurance adjuster of what actually happened. Also, i... Read >
Author: abul kashem23rd April 2007
To put it simply, Medical Malpractice is negligence on the part of a healthcare provider that resulted in injury. Medical Malpractice cases may result from misdiagnosis of a disease, failure to provide appropriate treatment for a known disease, or unreaso... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice19th February 2007
While driving to an appointment, one of your employees remembers he needs to contact a co-worker regarding a meeting. He dials the number on his cell phone, and briefly takes his eyes off the road. In that instant, a vehicle in front of him shifts lanes, ... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice16th November 2006
Most asbestos lawsuits have been filed by people who have worked in environments where they have been exposed to asbestos, and who subsequently developed an asbestos-related illness such as asbestosis or mesothelioma. The purpose of asbestos lawsuits is t... Read >
Author: Rick Hendershot01st September 2006
Dog Bites /Animal Attack - Overview
In New Jersey there are thousands of people bitten by animals every single year. Dogs are responsible for most attacks that result in injury. In nearly all cases, in New Jersey, a person bitten by an animal has a le... Read >
Author: Tony Merlino29th June 2006
A. Self Help Evictions
Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.15 prohibits what are known in Ohio as self help evictions. A self help eviction is when the landlord locks the tenant out and/or disposes of the tenant's property without going through the statuto... Read >
Author: Eric E Wilson & Andrew J. Ruzicho II29th June 2006
Landlord's Corner - Unauthorized Entry and ORC 5321.04 and 5321.05
There are some landlords out there who feel that they can enter upon property they have rented to another without taking any steps to alert the renter or seek the renterǬ's permissi... Read >
Author: Eric E Wilson & Andrew J. Ruzicho II14th May 2006
The Worker's Compensation System is a sort of compromise between employers, employees, and the government. Its goals are to provide employees with a stable and consistent pool of funds from which they can get money if they are injured on the job. It has... Read >
Author: Richard McIver27th February 2006
The most commonly stated reasons for conducting employment screening involve protection. Employers want to protect their customers, employees, products, inventories, intangible assets, reputations, and overall profitability from various forms of risk.
... Read >
Author: Joel Cheesman18th October 2005
It's your domain, or so you say. One morning, you wake up to find that it's registered in someone else's name.
Can you prove it's yours? Can you get it back?
The sex.com story
One morning, Gary Kremen woke up to find that the domain name sex.com,... Read >
Author: Lois S.04th October 2005
When a client files a claim for malpractice, it is the medical malpractice attorney's job to secure him or her damages for the pain and suffering which resulted from a doctor's negligence. In cases of death, the attorney attempts to college damages for t... Read >
Author: Richard Romando04th October 2005
Medical malpractice law is a branch of personal injury law that deals with pain and suffering coming as a result of gross mistakes, negligence or bad judgment on the part of a doctor, hospital or other care provider.
There are a number of issues the co... Read >
Author: Richard Romando04th October 2005
The purpose of medical malpractice insurance is to cover doctors and other healthcare professionals for any liability claims arising from their treatment of patients.
If a doctor or healthcare provider is found guilty of medical malpractice, the damage... Read >
Author: Richard Romando28th July 2005
Being injured or hurt in an accident or industrial accident can be a frightening and stressful experience. Here is some basic information about personal injury law as pertains to the State of Georgia.
If you were injured as the result of an accident, ... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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