Introduction & Overview
Introduction & Overview
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Determining Fault in a Personal Injury Case
Fault (legal liability) for the underlying accident is a key issue in most personal injury claims. Here's how to prove your case.
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When You're at Fault for an Accident
When you're the defendant in a personal injury case, consider these do's and don'ts.
Negligence
Negligence
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Understanding Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
Negligence is the legal concept that forms the framework of fault in most personal injury cases.
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Proving Negligence In a Personal Injury Case
If your personal injury claim is based on negligence (as most are) you must be able to prove a few key elements.
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Foreseeability and Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case
Learn about these key liability concepts and how they impact the fault determination after an accident.
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What is "Negligence Per Se" in a Personal Injury Case?
If your injury resulted from someone else's violation of a law, you may have an easier time winning your personal injury case.
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A daycare or nursing home could be liable if a child or resident gets hurt because of inadequate supervision by a caregiver.
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Gross negligence in a civil injury case implies the defendant was not simply careless, but reckless.
Defenses to a Liability Claim
Defenses to a Liability Claim
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Shared Blame: Comparative and Contributory Fault for a Personal Injury
What happens if more than one person is to blame for causing an injury?
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If The Other Party Denies Liability for Your Injury
If the insurance adjuster, attorney, or at fault party is denying liability for your injury, here are some ways to respond.
Premesis Liability - Property Owner Liability
Premesis Liability - Property Owner Liability
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Liability for Personal Injuries on Private Property
Learn about the rules governing liability for injuries that occur on private commercial and residential property.
Liability of a Business
Liability of a Business
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When a Business Can Be Sued for Personal Injury
What legal elements must be in place for a business to be liable for injuries to its customers or visitors?
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Business vs. Owner vs. Employee Liability for Personal Injury
Who is held responsible (at fault) in a lawsuit for a personal injury that occurred in a business?
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A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
A store that opens its doors to the public has a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. An unsafe condition that contributes to an accident can lead to an injury claim against the business.
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Tattoo Parlor Liability For Personal Injury
If you got inked up and suffered an injury or illness as a result, is the tattoo parlor on the legal hook?
When Children are Involved
When Children are Involved
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Attractive Nuisance Laws: Liability for a Child's Injuries on Private Property
In some cases, the property owner can be held liable for injuries to a child trespasser.
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Caregiver Liability for a Child's Injury
A claim of negligent supervision can be made when a child is injured due to the carelessness or inattention of a caregiver.
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Liability for Playground Injuries and Accidents
When a child is injured in a playground accident, it's not always easy to figure out who (if anyone) is at fault.