The tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several of their friends, is the subject of several wrongful death lawsuits. Here’s why.
What Is Negligence Per Se in a Personal Injury Case?
“Negligence per se” is a legal doctrine whereby an act is considered negligent if the act violates a statute. It’s an important doctrine to understand because, if it applies to […]
Who’s Liable When a Dog Bites?
Toto, Rin Tin Tin, Benji, Lassie… Americans love their dogs. According to the most recent estimates, there are 89.7 million dogs owned in the United States. Unfortunately, dogs, though domesticated, […]
Georgia Contributory Negligence Laws
Personal injury law should be easy. A person was injured, and the person who caused the injury should be held responsible for the damages. Straightforward, right? Not always. First, the […]
Can Someone Sue Me for a Car Accident If I Don’t Have Insurance?
Driving without insurance is a high-speed game of Russian Roulette. You might not lose the game on your first try, but keep trying and eventually you will. As of 2015, […]
Is the Employer Responsible for My Injury?
Respondeat superior – let the employer answer We try to refrain from using legalese on this site, because let’s face it – legalese is terrible. However, from time to time […]
Do Liability Waivers Actually Work?
Just how strong are those documents, really? When you sign up for a gym, before the staff locks you into an eternal month-to-month membership or an annual contract, they will […]
What if it Was Your Fault?
Seeing the accident from the view of the other person behind the wheel While people who cause car accidents are often thought of as careless or negligent, many accidents are […]
Can I Sue Someone for Killing or Hurting My Dog?
Your dog is more than a dog. He or she is like a child to you. If you’ve lost a pet, you know how painful it can be – you’ve […]
Minimum Auto Liability Coverage in Colorado
Once fault is determined in a personal injury case, it comes down to the involved parties’ insurance policies to pay for the damage. In order to drive legally in the […]