1. Protect Your Rights
The insurance company
Procedural History: Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for fraud and breaches of warranty. Summary judgement granted in favor of defendant by the District Court. Plaintiff appealed claiming genuine issues of material facts exist.…
Plaintiff and Defendant: The plaintiff/appellant is Harvestons Securities, Inc. The defendant/appellee is Narnia Investments, Ltd.…
What was it that triggered Johnson’s necessity for a lawyer in addition to his representation by his insurance carrier’s lawyer (Thomas)? In other words, why did Johnson have to hire Comfort?…
The Defendant when his daughter was living with him constantly updated the Plaintiff of what was going on with their daughter.…
Respondent superior is a legal word that gives an account to the liability of an employer for the activities of his/her workers. It's key to appreciate how this may have an effect on a personal injury case.…
In the case at Gigantic State University, students that were a part of the SFT committed several careless acts. Within this particular case there was a definite crime that was committed because both Prudence’s physical and mental integrity was harmed. Not only could this case be classified according to the textbook as an intentional tort against persons but could be put into intentional tort against property. Torts against persons are intentional acts that harm an individual’s physical or mental integrity (Kubasek, pg. 111). A person who is legally injured may be able to use tort law to recover damages from someone who is legally responsible, or “liable,” for those injuries. According to the case, Prudence’s physical integrity was harmed…
If you are dealing with insurance companies, chances are they will go for out of court settlement. They can send you settlement offer before or after filing personal injury lawsuit in Florida court. Out of court settlement is preferred by companies because it is less expensive and a fast process.…
PUSEY, EXR., APPELLANT, v. BATOR ET AL.; GREIF BROTHERS CORPORATION, APPELLEE. [Cite as Pusey v. Bator (2002), 94 Ohio St.3d 275.] Torts — Wrongful death — Employer hires independent contractor to provide armed security guards to protect property — Inherently dangerous work exception — If someone is injured by weapon as a result of a guard’s negligence, employer is vicariously liable even though guard responsible is an employee of the independent contractor. (No. 00-1787 — Submitted October 30, 2001 — Decided February 27, 2002.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Mahoning County, No. 98 C.A. 55. __________________ SYLLABUS OF THE COURT When an employer hires an independent contractor to provide armed security guards to protect property, the inherently-dangerous-work exception is triggered such that if someone is injured by the weapon as a result of a guard’s negligence, the employer is vicariously liable even though the guard responsible is an employee of the independent contractor. __________________ DOUGLAS, J. At all times relevant herein, defendant-appellee, Greif…
Accidents, drug side effects and medical negligence will result in injuries which lead to a complicated life. Some might face physical disabilities that cause loss of income to a family and need compensations for medical treatments and other purposes. A personal injury lawyer plays a main role in satisfying the needs of victims who want to procure maximum funds from landlords, vehicle owners, drug manufacturing companies and others as soon as possible. It is possible to claim compensations for the injuries with this attorney by meeting exact requirements. At the same time, it is necessary to hire professional attorney services for obtaining funds without any difficulties. Nowadays, registered law firms help victims to represent their cases both in federal and state courts to reduce complex issues.…
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Not every car accident, injury on the job, or other accident or injury is going to require the intervention of an attorney. Because of that, you might hesitate to contact an attorney. If you are unsure if an attorney can help you, ask yourself these three questions:…
Whether you've suffered an injury or need a criminal defense attorney, who you choose as your legal representative is likely one of the biggest factors influencing the outcome of your case. Your case, after all, might go on for months, so having a relationship with an attorney you like and trust can be vital to achieving your goals. The Denise Madrid Boyea Law Office, providing a variety of legal services to Carlsbad residents, understands how important a strong relationship with your attorney can be, which is why she strives to provide personalized services to all of her clients.…
1. How did the Affordable Care Act (ACA) attempt to expand access to health insurance? (Kaiser Family Foundation Summary of the ACA handout and the NY Times article).…
If you are dealing with a personal injury due to negligence, you want an attorney who will be able to handle every aspect of your legal case, from preliminary information gathering down to litigation if the need arises. Finding a competent lawyer who is committed to your case will ensure that you receive the appropriate compensation amount you are entitled to under the law. Below is a list of qualities you should be looking for in a personal injury lawyer.…
1. Applications for asylum may not be made against the wishes of a parent of a child that lacks the mental capacity to request asylum and a third party cannot speak on behalf of a minor because it is the right of a…