Fault & Liability

Determining Fault in a Personal Injury Case

Fault (legal liability) is a key threshold issue in a personal injury claim. Here's how to prove your case.

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.

Understanding Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Negligence is the legal concept that forms the framework of fault in most personal injury cases.

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

If your personal injury claim is based on negligence - as most are - you must be able to prove four legal elements to win your case.

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.

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.

Negligent Supervision Claims

A daycare or nursing home could be liable if a child or resident gets hurt because of inadequate supervision by a caregiver.

Claims of Gross Negligence

Gross negligence in a civil injury case implies the defendant was not simply careless, but reckless.

Shared Blame: Comparative and Contributory Fault for a Personal Injury

What happens if more than one person is to blame for causing an injury?

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.

Liability for Personal Injuries on Private Property

Learn about the rules governing liability for injuries that occur on private commercial and residential property.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.