What is Hearsay in a Personal Injury Case?
Hearsay rules of evidence are used to govern which out of court statements are allowed to be used by a lawyer during a personal injury trial. If Sally testifies that “at the accident scene Joe said the...
View ArticleCan attorney client privilege help in your car accident lawsuit?
The law on attorney client privilege varies from state to state, but the law is based upon the founding principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution which guarantees citizens the right to the candid...
View ArticleWhy are Intentional Tort Personal Injury Claims Often Overlooked?
The short answer is insurance coverage. Most insurance covers negligence claims but does not cover intentional tort claims. As a result, there is often no insurance money to pay on an intentional tort...
View ArticleA Brief Overview of the Personal Injury Tort of Business Defamation
Defamation is an intentional tort cause of action handled by personal injury lawyers. While most people are aware that a person can be defamed, a business can also bring a case for defamation. The...
View ArticleThe Five Theories of Product Liability.
Product liability law varies from state to state, and it is best to consult a board certified personal injury lawyer in your state about your claim, but the five most common ways to prove product...
View ArticleWhy Will No Attorney Take My Personal Injury Case?
Attorneys hear it all the time: “You are the 5th attorney I have talked to. No one will take my case. Why?” A good personal injury case, like a bar stool, needs three legs to stand. Those legs are: An...
View ArticleTips for Passing Day One of the California Bar Exam
Only 32.5% passed the February 2023 California Bar Exam. Failure to know the law after three years of law school and an extensive bar review course is not a logical reason for a 67.5% failure rate....
View ArticleThe Texas First Bite Rule for Dog Bite Cases
Many in Texas mistakenly believe that you may not sue over a dog bite if the dog has never bitten before. While Texas has a law commonly referred to as the “first-bite” defense, there are many ways...
View ArticleUber, Lyft, and Rideshare Liability for Accidents and Assaults
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View ArticleWhy Do So Many Lawyers Advertise for Truck Accident Cases?
Simply put, these cases are worth more than other types of motor vehicle accident claims. Truck drivers have larger insurance policies and often do more damage when they crash into much smaller cars....
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The Million-Dollar Slip and Fall Case
The internet has a handful of stories of injured individuals who recovered a million dollars or more from a slip and fall case. But slip-and-fall cases are still looked down upon as lesser lawsuits....
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Wrongful Death and Survivorship Lawsuits
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