Personal Injury: Expert Testimony
Examining X-ray by colegiocetas on flickr Heavy impact on the human body can fracture bones. This seems obvious. But, in a court of law, cause and effect and the extent of damages must be supported...
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Fighting City Hall Government Immune to Claims The concept of sovereign immunity historically shielded government entities at all levels against liability, meaning they could not be sued. “The King...
View ArticlePersonal Injury: Personal Jurisdiction Out of State
Court Jurisdiction Granite monuments designate boundaries between states at many spots as a physical reminder of state lines. People cross the lines every day with hardly a thought. But, state lines...
View ArticlePERSONAL INJURY: Do-It-Yourself Follies
By ©aius on Flicker Do-it-yourself in court and you may be in for a shock. Even a fool wouldn’t perform their own dental work with a handy man’s drill. Yet, every day, people represent themselves in...
View ArticlePERSONAL INJURY: Depositions
By Sarah G on Flickr Oath at Depositions Depositions start out with you being asked to raise your right hand and to swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give is truthful and...
View ArticlePERSONAL INJURY: Liability – No “Guilt” or “Innocence”
By County Lemonade on Flickr “Guilt” and “Innocence” exist in criminal law, not civil negligence law. Concepts of guilt or innocence refer only to criminal matters, where an individual faces...
View ArticleMinor Settlements: Why is Court Approval Required?
By “Peasap” on Flickr Minor settlements, personal injury settlements for those under the age of minority, often need court approval before funds are released. Here’s the problem: minors lack legal...
View ArticleDiscovery in Civil Litigation
By Shayan on Flickr A “search for the truth” is the idea behind the discovery phase of civil law suits. Hollywood keeps movie viewers in suspense, telling a tale but holding back on a final nugget of...
View ArticleCourt Papers – Always Answer Complaints and Other Legal Documents
Court Papers Court papers, sometimes served by a sheriff or process server, other times arriving by mail, should never be ignored. Failing to respond will result in a default judgment. Always answer a...
View ArticleWhat If I Didn’t Go For My Day In Court?
Your Day in Court Can a civil case be filed more than once if there was never a real hearing in the court room? On the first court date I couldn’t be there. The second time the other person and I...
View ArticlePersonal Injury: Expert Testimony
Examining X-ray by colegiocetas on flickr Heavy impact on the human body can fracture bones. This seems obvious. But, in a court of law, cause and effect and the extent of damages must be supported...
View ArticlePersonal Injury: Claims Against The Government
Fighting City Hall Government Immune to Claims The concept of sovereign immunity historically shielded government entities at all levels against liability, meaning they could not be sued. “The King...
View ArticlePersonal Injury: Personal Jurisdiction Out of State
Court Jurisdiction Granite monuments designate boundaries between states at many spots as a physical reminder of state lines. People cross the lines every day with hardly a thought. But, state lines...
View ArticlePERSONAL INJURY: Do-It-Yourself Follies
By ©aius on Flicker Do-it-yourself in court and you may be in for a shock. Even a fool wouldn’t perform their own dental work with a handy man’s drill. Yet, every day, people represent themselves in...
View ArticleDepositions: How To Behave
Deposition Stenotype Machine Oath at Depositions Depositions start out with you being asked to raise your right hand and to swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give is truthful and...
View ArticlePERSONAL INJURY: Liability – No “Guilt” or “Innocence”
No “guilty” or “innocent” in civil law. Liability, Yes. “Guilt” and “Innocence” exist in criminal law, not civil negligence law. Concepts of guilt or innocence refer only to criminal matters, where an...
View ArticleMinor Settlements: Why is Court Approval Required?
By “Peasap” on Flickr Minor settlements, personal injury settlements for those under the age of minority, often need court approval before funds are released. Here’s the problem: minors lack legal...
View ArticleDiscovery in Civil Litigation
Discovery in Civil Cases A “search for the truth” is the idea behind the discovery phase of civil law suits. Hollywood keeps movie viewers in suspense, telling a tale but holding back on a final nugget...
View ArticleCourt Papers – Always Answer Complaints and Other Legal Documents
Court Papers Court papers, sometimes served by a sheriff or process server, other times arriving by mail, should never be ignored. Failing to respond will result in a default judgment. Always answer a...
View ArticleWhat If I Didn’t Go For My Day In Court?
Your Day in Court Can a civil case be filed more than once if there was never a real hearing in the court room? On the first court date I couldn’t be there. The second time the other person and I...
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