34 articles on "negligence"

Jones Act Lawyer In California: Assumption Of The Risk vs. Comparative Fault

Assumption of the risk is a defense brought by a Defendant to diminish or defeat an injured person's recovery. The assumption of the risk defense entails the Defendant proving that the plaintiff knew of a dangerous condition and voluntarily expo...

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Jones Act Lawyer In California: Assumption Of The Risk vs. Comparative Fault

If you work in the maritime industry and you have suffered an injury or illness while on the job, the Jones Act may provide you with the legal protection you need. However, understanding the intricacies of this act can be complex, particularly when i...

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Apartment Living: The Need for Fire Insurance

Apartment Living: The Need for Fire Insurance by: Dan The Roommate Man If your apartment catches on fire due to the negligence of a neighbor, it could cost you thousands of dollars. It doesn’t seem fair that someone else’s carelessness could...

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What Happens If My Accountant Is Negligent? Can I Make A Professional Negligence Claim?

Mistakes by professionals in finance can be costly. Large fines can be incurred from HMRC for missing deadlines or for errors found in the figures. Who is responsible for any problems incurred? Can you blame your accountant or are they immune? A pro...

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Jones Act Lawyer Straight talk: Seaman Injured by Equipment - - A Case Study

Working aboard ships can be extremely dangerous. Sometimes crew members are seriously injured on ships. Seriously injured crew members and their families need to understand maritime law. In order to illustrate these points here is a Jones Act acciden...

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Your Professional Negligence Claim - Recovering Losses Due To Accountant Negligence

Professional accountants offer services such as VAT reporting and annual/monthly accounting. They deal with these tasks in line with statutory reporting regulations. This is why many individuals and businesses rely on their services. Our accountant ...

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Avoid Comparative Negligence, Contact a Car Accident Attorney

Car accident settlements are generally complicated. Firstly, if you are seeking justice in an auto accident case, you should avoid representing yourself at the court of law. Secondly, you should make sure that you are using all the safety measures wh...

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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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Filing a Law Suit for Personal Injury Victims

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 law, you can file a lawsuit and charge the person for compensation. Inde...

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Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Injury Attorney

Do you know that if you suffer injuries due to the negligence of someone else you are entitled to get compensated for it by the accused? Both in the case of intentional and unintentional negligence, if accident causes physical injuries to a person, t...

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