Comparative Fault/Contributory Negligence

Comparative fault and contributory negligence can reduce or even eliminate damages altogether, depending on the law in place in the state where the injury occurred. Let’s say that you slipped on a broken jar of mayonnaise at the grocery store and a lazy stock...

Filing a Claim

There are instances in which you will need to file a claim. * A car accident * Your car has been vandalized * Your car has been stolen * If your their is any non-accident related event, like hail or other crazy weather The first step in filing a claim is contacting...

Determing Causation

When a person is involved in an accident, that person that was injured must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the subject incident was the cause of the victim’s injuries and damages. In other words, the burden of proof is on the injured victim to...

Ad Hoc

Ad hoc is Latin for formed, arranged or done for a particular purpose only. In the legal world it can be about ad hoc committees or attorneys. These people have been appointed to handle a specific issue and once that issue has been resolved they will be disbanded. In...

Strict Liability

Strict liability is a standard for liability which may exist in either a criminal or civil context. It states that a person is liable for their own actions. It does not matter if they are found at fault or wrongdoing. For example, farmers are strictly liable for the...