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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How do Depositions Work?
Depositions are an important part of the legal process. A deposition is testimony taken under oath that is taken outside of a courtroom for discovery purposes. Depositions can be used to gather information about a case and the testimony gained during a deposition may be admissible in court during litigation. Depositions are allowed in state and federal cases. The federal rules …
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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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