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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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Toxic Torts: Lawsuits for Exposure to Toxic Materials
What is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the dirt which grows our food, the vaccines we give our children and the products that we use? We hope and trust that our air, water, soil, vaccines and products are clean and free from environmental toxins. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, companies release toxic substances into the environment, or they include …
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Legal Negligence
Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied. Generally, there are four elements that a …
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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. 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 …
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