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How-To Respond To A Lawsuit
Have you been served with a lawsuit? Being sued can be one of the most stressful and frustrating experiences in life. First of all, don't panic! But do not simply ignore the … more
I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries?
You can make a claim against another party or parties if they are more at fault for your injuries than you are. In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, … more
Can I file a lawsuit without a lawyer?
While there are some cases that you may be able to handle without a lawyer, you typically should get the assistance of a lawyer if there is any relatively large amount of money at stake, and/or if … more

Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Need to be Filed Within a Certain Time?
All personal injury lawsuits need to be filed with the court within a certain amount of time. This period of time is known as the statute of limitations. Each state has within its state’s statutes, statutes of limitations, for various types of legal cases that provide a certain amount of time for a potential plaintiff to file a lawsuit in state court or be forever barred from … more
How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more

How To Respond to a Lawsuit
Have you been served with a lawsuit? Being sued can be one of the most stressful and frustrating experiences in life. Other than contacting an attorney right away, filing a response to the lawsuit is the first and one of the most important things to do a lawsuit. If you don’t file a timely response, the plaintiff can petition the court for a “default … more