Damages Arising Out of Loss of Consortium
Although the law varies among states, most jurisdictions permit husbands and wives to recover damages for “loss of consortium.”
The Enhanced Injury Doctrine
In many accidents, injuries do not result solely from the accident itself. Defective vehicle design or manufacturing may also be responsible for the injuries.
Photographers and Private Property
While photographers must generally obtain a signed release prior to publishing for-profit photos of individuals (with some exceptions), entirely different issues arise where the subject of the photo is private property.
Photographers and Private Property
While photographers must generally obtain a signed release prior to publishing for-profit photos of individuals (with some exceptions), entirely different issues arise where the subject of the photo is private property.
What Must Be Proven to Recover in Personal Injury and Other Civil Cases
Crimes are wrongful acts against society for which punishment may be imposed. Where an individual is injured through the wrongful action ("tort") of another, the law may also give the injured party the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages.
Actionable Food Poisoning
Food poisoning lawsuits may require special proof to establish the liability of a restaurant or other food service provider. This article focuses on food poisoning that involves toxins unintentionally formed by biological processes (as opposed to intentional food poisoning).
Accident Checklist
Checklist and printable version.