When someone commits a crime, we typically think about what they could be facing in terms of criminal consequences: probation, imprisonment, and perhaps a fine. However, there is an entirely other side of the coin, and that has to do with the civil liability they may be facing. Criminal vs. Civil liability: similarities and differences […]
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Types of Compensation in Civil Law Suit
When you take someone to court in a civil lawsuit, there are various types of compensation you can recover. The idea behind the civil suit is to help you become the person you were before the accident or incident. Of course, this is not always possible if the injuries were life threatening or debilitating, but […]
Lose A Criminal Case but Win a Civil Trial
You’ve been wronged. Your first instinct is to sue the person. How do you know whether you should file a criminal case or a civil one? Many times, these days, even though you may lose in a criminal trial, there is the possibility that you could win in the civil trial. How is that possible? […]
Different Types of Civil Law Cases
In the United States for a civil lawsuit, a person has to be found to be guilty without any doubt to be convicted. Civil law encompasses many different types of cases. It can be confusing at times so understanding what kind of cases are considered to be civil will help you know whether you have […]
Master Settlement Agreement
Have you ever heard of the McDonald’s settlement to the lady who complained the coffee was too hot? Many thought the settlement was ridiculously high. But that settlement is not the largest settlement in the United States. The largest settlement in the United States is the Master Settlement Agreement and it involved a $206 billion […]
How do you Calculate Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are available in many types of personal injury claims. These damages are intended as punishment for the offenders and also discouragement from committing this type of offense in the future. The damages are typically awarded in extreme cases where it has been determined that the defendant with disregard for the plaintiff’s safety. There […]
Celebrity Civil Lawsuits
You probably think being a celebrity is a great thing. They are rich, travel first class, have people doting on them and are adored by their fans. All this may be true, but there is a down side to being a celebrity; being the target of a lawsuit. Any time you are in the public […]
Civil Lawsuits
A civil lawsuit is a lawsuit that is filed to determine the rights and liabilities of a party. These lawsuits normally are private disputes between corporations or individuals. The disputes could be due to a violation of a contract or other injuries received in an accident. If you fell in a retail store due to […]
Jacksonville, Florida Dentist Facing Civil and Criminal Charges for Child Abuse in the Dental Chair
Dr. Howard Schneider is facing a whole slew of accusations from almost 80 different pending civil lawsuits. The 78 year old pediatric dentist is at the center of an “epidemic of dental abuse.” One mother posted a picture on social media of her daughter’s mouth with her horrific story on May 21st of this year. […]
Martese Johnson’s $3 Million Civil Lawsuit
March 18th, earlier this year, a young University of Virginia honors student, Martese Johnson, was arrested outside an Irish Pub. The 20 year old’s arrest quickly went viral on the internet. A graphic image of his bloody face was taken by “Concerned Black Students”. He received 10 stitches to his head and face. The charges […]
