Daniel Pena had his life changed months ago when something went wrong during his boating trip. A father of two, his life has forever been changed due to the circumstances of this accident. A law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida is now asking the public for their help. They want to speak with any […]
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Tips to Help You Create a Viable Bicycle Accident Claim
Pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles must work together on the roadways for traffic to flow smoothly. There are specific devices that have been implemented over the years to help ensure this smooth flow and safety of everyone using the roadway. The traffic light helps to keep traffic flowing with little congestion, whereas crosswalks and signals to […]
Res Ipsa Loquitur: Relieving Plaintiffs of the Burden of Proof
Usually, when someone files a lawsuit, he or she is responsible for proving that the person being sued—known as the defendant or the respondent depending on a few different factors—did something that he or she should not have done, and as a result the person filing the lawsuit—the plaintiff—was harmed in some manner. The idea […]
Losing by Default: Why You Should Never Ignore a Lawsuit
If you have been served with papers for a lawsuit, the temptation to hide your head and pretend it isn’t happening can be very strong and alluring. However, you should never give in to this temptation because if you do, you could end up losing the lawsuit without ever having the chance to make your […]
The Matter of Damages: How Much Can You Sue (or be Sued) For?
If you are involved in a lawsuit—whether as the plaintiff or as the defendant—you may be wondering how much money can be at stake. This is where the question of damages comes into play. What does the term “damages” mean? Simply put, damages are the monetary award that you can receive (or be ordered to […]
Statute of Limitations: Putting the Past to Rest
If you have ever done something that could expose you to civil liability—something like causing an accident, damaging someone else’s property, or breaking a contract into which you entered—you may spend a lot of time and energy worrying about whether you will ever be sued. The good news—for you, not for the person you harmed—is […]
Minimum Contacts and the International Shoe Case
If you have ever wanted to sue a business (or a person) you probably know that one of the first things you must do is establish that the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Personal jurisdiction means that the court has the ability to exercise its authority over the defendant and force the defendant […]
Updating Your Estate Plan When Life Changes Happen
Having a plan for when you retire from this earth may be the only thing holding your family together after you pass. This plan can ensure that not only your estate is handled properly, but it can also account for any time that you are indisposed and cannot make the decisions properly to continue with […]
What’s Required on a Legal Litigation Information Sheet
In the event that you are filing a lawsuit against another person, whether it is for a divorce, accident, or other terms for suing another, having a legal litigation information sheet is required for many states. It may or may not be required in the state that you reside in, but may be required in […]
The Importance of Estate Planning
The term estate planning may be a foreign term for thousands of people, especially those who are in their twenties and thirties. Many people believe that only elderly people should make plans for their estates, but this is not entirely true. Although elderly people should also have a plan for their estate upon their passing, […]
