As with most types of personal injury lawsuits, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is 2 years from the time of the injury-causing event. However, there are several exceptions that allow you to sue later.
Drivers of big rigs and tankers must have proper training and licensure to handle and maintain their vehicles in a safe manner.
Claims are resolved through the recovery of compensatory damages and punitive damages.
Personal injuries, especially catastrophic ones can take a significant toll on a person’s life. Anyone who is suffering from serious injuries should not have to try and figure out the legal and financial aspects of their case all on their own.
If it is a drunk driving case, then it is usually relatively straightforward to attribute blame on the drunken driver as they were already partaking in illegal activity just by operating their vehicle.
Wrongful death claims can be brought forward by the estate and immediate family members of an individual.
Legal actions frequently stem from direct violations of the workers’ compensation laws that are set up to protect both the employer and the employee from succumbing to financial ruin.
Injury cases are all about proving negligence by the defendant.
When more than one person is at fault, then the rules of pure comparative negligence still apply.
The lawsuit alleges that digital streaming services have effectively leeched off public utilities. Now, some of Texas’s biggest cities–including Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston–pay franchise fees dating back 15 years.