Negligence: A Definition
Negligence Negligence is a legal term of art that appears in all sorts of different legal scenarios: auto accidents, slip & falls, train accidents, child abuse or neglect, and even sometimes in homicide cases. Just what does it mean when someone is being negligent, or is guilty of negligence? Negligence is considered any conduct that [...]
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Family in 9/11 Suit Pursues Suffering Damages
The Bavis Family, who are suing United Airlines for the wrongful death of their son Mark Bavis (31), may be allowed to seek damages for the suffering he endured during the 21 minute period from the time the hijackers took over the plane until it crashed into the World Trade Center. United attorneys do not [...]
Another Death in College Football
According to an article posted on CbsSports.com, from 2000-2009 at least 19 college football players died after engaging in a team sanctioned practice or workout. In addition, according to the same CBS article, 7 of these players were affected by the sickle cell trait. As technology has developed and these problems have come to the [...]
Every state has hundreds, if not thousands, of rules and regulations to try to set safety standards. For example, most states have rules for bus operators. But, what happens when you violate these statutes? What Happens When Someone Violates A Safety Statute? Generally, when you sue someone for negligence, the judge or jury would determine [...]
Usually when a person is sued in a civil manner, there is an element of negligence involved. The person might not have correctly fitted a pipe in place or failed to put on their parking break. But what happens if that person is suffering from a disability, what’s a court to do? Generally, the test [...]
