16 articles on "damages"

What Qualifies As Wrongful Death Litigation?

In many cases, victims are usually unable to file a lawsuit themselves, especially when that person is already deceased or suffered huge injuries. In a wrongful death case, personal representatives of the estate of a deceased person are allowed to fi...

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Wrongful Death Cases Explained

Do you know instances where someone you know was hit by a reckless driver, was struck and killed by a careless motorist, was shot dead because of mistaken identity, was killed due to medical malpractice, etc.? These cases are all examples of wrongful...

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Personal Injuries Resulting in Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence (or other liability) on the part of the defendants), and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the de...

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Filing a Law Suit for Personal Injury Victims

Filing a Law Suit for Personal Injury Victims by: Carla Ballatan Did you suffer physical injuries and incurred hospital bills and other costs, that are the result of the negligence or fault of another person? Under the personal injury or tort la...

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Compensation For Car Accident and Injury Victims-Ohio

Compensation For Car Accident and Injury Victims-Ohio If you are injured by the negligence of another in the State of Ohio your are entitled to compensation for certain damages. First let's define negligence. It is the failure to do what a reaso...

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More Than One Oil Spill Villain

The media have been reporting excessively on the BP Oil Spill Disaster. Barely any coverage has been devoted to three all important questions; who is responsible for this man-made catastrophe, who has been an active accessory, and who has been caught...

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Filing a Case Against Canine Bite Injuries

Filing a Case Against Canine Bite Injuries by: Paul Hood Man’s best friend can be man’s worst enemy. Statistics show dog attacks have accounted for more than 300 dog-bite related deaths in the United States from the period of 1979 through 19...

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Cases Involving Defective Products

Cases Involving Defective Products by: Nash Ville Each year, millions of people are being harmed by defective products. A defective product is a product that causes injury or harm to a person. A product may be considered to be defective for many...

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Possible Damages Paid in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

What type of lawsuit could be more psychologically devastating than a medical malpractice lawsuit? We literally put our lives in the hands of doctors and physicians. We trust them to know what they're doing and to make the right, most responsibl...

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Injury Claims By Cyclists Not Wearing Helmets

The law requires motorists to wear seat belts and if you ride a motorcycle you must wear a crash helmet. There is no requirement however (at least at the moment) for cyclists to wear a helmet. Although cycling is by no means a dangerous occupation, ...

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