Proving emotional distress damages can be very hard to do. Unlike physical injuries such as broken bones, lacerations, etc. you may not have medical documents such as MRIs, X-Rays or CT scans to support your claim. Emotional distress can cause … Read More →

In most cases pictures that are shared on various social media platforms are only a nuisance, but in some circumstances it can be grounds for an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Someone may share photos of you making obscene gestures or … Read More →

To ensure you are fairly compensated for losses in a personal injury claim, there are numerous things you can do to strengthen your case. Lawyers and agents for insurance companies use questionable techniques to trip up an ordinary citizen in … Read More →

Vicarious liability imposes responsibility on an individual for the failure of another person with whom the individual has a special relationship with, such as an employer and an employee, a parent and a child, or the owner of a motor … Read More →

How to file a lawsuit is a common question many people have when seeking recovery for damages sustained due to another person’s negligence, wanton misconduct, etc. If you intend to file a personal injury lawsuit, knowledge of the basic proceedings … Read More →

Injury law is a very specialized area of law. If you have sustained an injury or injuries and have incurred significant damages in the form of medical expenses, lost wages, etc., you may decide to file a personal injury lawsuit … Read More →

A damage cap limits the dollar amount that a judge or jury can award in specific types of legal cases. In some states dollar limits are in place for damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, … Read More →

Malicious prosecution is a motion for damages brought on by a person or party who has been unfairly prosecuted. For a prosecution to be decided unfair, it must be determined that the prosecution occurred for reasons other than to bring … Read More →

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to any method of dispute resolution other than the use of litigation. In some cases a court may receive a request to review the legitimacy of ADR methods; however a court rarely overturns ADR awards … Read More →

Hedonic damages, a term that refers to the “loss of enjoyment of life” damages in a personal injury lawsuit, are allowed in most all states in injury cases that are non-fatal. Hedonic damages attempt to quantify in a dollar amount … Read More →