Defamation
If someone has said or written something about you that has negatively influenced your reputation or ability to earn an income, you may have a case for defamation. Winning a defamation case can be difficult because there are several elements that must be proven. These elements include: 1) the statement about the plaintiff must be communicated to a third party, 2) the statement was a claimed to be factual or implied to be factual, 3) the statement was false or put the plaintiff in a false light.
In some cases, damages resulting from a defamatory statement will be implied. In others, you will have the burden of proving the statement made about you resulted in damages. Examples of damages can include: being fired from a job, not being hired, getting arrested, etc.
If you feel you have a case based on defamation, an experienced civil law or personal injury attorney can assist you with your claim and answer any questions you may have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Defamation?
Defamation is false and unprivileged spoken words or written publication, which exposes any living person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or which causes him/her to be shunned or avoided, or which … more -
What Are Slander And Libel?
Slander and libel are two forms of defamation. Slander is a spoken defamation and libel is the written form. However, radio and television broadcasts that are defamatory are considered to be libel, … more -
Are Insults, Critiques And Opinions Considered Defamatory?
Insults and epithets are not normally considered defamatory because they are generally seen as outbursts of emotion, with no real substance except to show intense dislike. A fair critique of a … more
