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There are many intricate procedural rules and steps to follow when initiating a personal injury lawsuit. Making a mistake and/or failing to file the requisite papers within the established time frame can result in the preclusion of a claim for recovery. In a recent case, the plaintiff was ultimately precluded from bringing an action for…
Expert witnesses can offer specialized testimony and provide a deeper knowledge of issues that appear in a trial. They are generally needed to assist a jury or judge in establishing facts that are too complex or convoluted to be sorted out on their own. They are especially necessary in cases such as medical malpractice and…
Recently, video cameras have been installed in several traffic intersections and near major parks and schools in the Chicago area. In stores, security cameras are as commonplace as employees. Additionally, many residences are increasingly promoting the value of cameras for the safety of their residents. While this may seem unsettling from a 1984-esque perspective, it…
When someone is involved in an accident, there are many issues to consider. In most instances, injured parties may be overwhelmed with their inability to work, bills piling up, and trying to recover from injuries. On top of all that, they desperately need to seek the advice of an attorney. Personal injury attorneys have made…
Class actions in personal injury lawsuits assist large numbers of individuals seeking monetary damages from an injury from the same entity. If the number of injured individuals is large enough, they may collectively seek such compensation in a court of law or through a settlement. The most common injury cases where class actions can occur…
In June of 2012, attorneys for several former NFL players, current players, and their families sued the organization alleging that the NFL intentionally hid information about the extent and nature of injuries experienced by players. From concussions to Alzheimer’s, the players and their families accuse the NFL of not adequately preventing such injuries and for…
Jury trials are a constitutional right in America. For many personal injury cases, a jury trial is practically automatic. Since personal injury cases are civil in nature and deal with state law, it will be a state’s constitution that will determine the laws concerning jury trials. Each state is different so it is best to…
When is gossip more than gossip? That is a tough question to answer, as the facts and circumstances are individually determined. In the information age, gossip spreads faster and farther than in previous generations. What can seem an innocent comment may subject someone to liability, especially in the workplace. Current law has always had to…
Did someone beat you up? In previous times, a fight happened at school or the local hangout between young ruffians looking for easy entertainment. In more recent times, fights have escalated with more people deciding to use weapons resulting in more severe injuries to victims. Even when weapons aren’t used, with nutritional gains and improved…
With the increasing acceptance of non-marital relationships, more people are sharing intimate details of their lives with others. Sexual partners have increased within the past fifty to sixty years, and with that come not only increased risk for sexual health but increased liability regarding sexual activity. One common risk is the transmission of a sexually…
