Louisiana follows a pure comparative negligence doctrine. This means that if you are partly to blame for the crash your damages will be reduced by a percentage corresponding to your share of fault.
You may not feel particularly bad after the accident, but that may be the adrenaline concealing the pain of an injury you are not aware of.
Maryland and several other states have a doctrine called negligence per se.
The victim should never sign an offer to settle until their attorney has looked over everything carefully first.
Negligence laws have changed over the decades in most states to prepare for the possibility that a plaintiff may be partially at fault for their own injuries.
As the Colorado River runs low, so too do rivers, lakes and tributaries around the world. It’s time for action, not debate or fighting, yet here we are.
Two terminated cruise ship crewmembers claim they were falsely imprisoned.
You can look for symptoms of elderly neglect to understand the situation. Some common ones include bed sores, weight loss, dehydration, sleep issues, and changes in mood or behavior.
Before filing for Chapter 13, ask yourself if you have any assets above the exemption.
If the driver does not have auto insurance, it is still important to get their contact information, make and model of the vehicles involved, vehicle license plate number, VIN number, as well as contact information from witnesses if any.