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Seven Things You MUST Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer - posted: October 12, 2005 - author: Arthur Gueli - If you suffer an injury resulting in significant damages you will need to hire a personal injury lawyer. But in any given city, there are probably over 20 pages of personal injury attorney listings in the phone book. How do you pick the right one? click here for full text.

WHAT IS THE LAW OF NEGLIGENCE IN CALIFORNIA - posted: September 7, 2005 - author: Richard Alexander - Negligence is the doing of something which a reasonably prudent person would not do, or the failure to do something which a reasonably prudent person would do, under circumstances similar to those shown by the evidence.It is the failure to use ordinary or reasonable care.Ordinary or reasonable care is that care which persons of ordinary prudence would use in order to avoid injury to themselves or others under circumstances similar to those shown by the evidence. click here for full text.

You can sue for injuries caused by hazardous substances - posted: September 7, 2005 - author: Lawrence Landskroner - The manufacturer or the maker of articles for sale in the marketplace, containing deadly ingredients or dangerous qualities, owes a duty to those into whose hands the articles may come, to suitably convey a notice of the danger so that the proper precautions may be taken to prevent wrongful use and a consequent injury. If the product is hazardous or there are hazardous conditions about the product, there must be warnings of the danger. The failure to warn properly places a duty click here for full text.

DOG BITES - posted: September 7, 2005 - author: From Howard Roitman & Associates Attorneys At Law - There probably isn't a person that does not know someone that has been has been a victim of a dog bite. In recent times dog bites have gotten worse -- people now have more dangerous dogs. Lots of people have taken into their homes, members of killer breeds such as pit bulls. This web page attempts to provide an article that will give you insight into dog bite injuries, the liability dog owners, and the damages that may be recovered from the dog if you get bit. click here for full text.

What is Personal Injury? - posted: March 17, 2006 - author: From Belli Weil & Grozbean P.C. - Personal injury refers to the area of law that seeks to protect victims who are harmed by the failure of another to do or not do something that causes injury. A personal injury claim can be filed for injury incurred by an individual either physically or mentally, and it can sometimes include damage to property. There are two basic elements in every personal injury case: liability and damages. You must prove before you can recover damages that the other person was negligent. click here for full text.

WHAT TO DO FOLLOWING AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT - posted: March 17, 2006 - author: Barry L. Edzant, Esq. - Make no mistake about it - automobile accidents, even minor ones, are traumatic events. Immediately following an accident, you will be scared, concerned, confused, angry, and upset, along with a whole host of other emotions. You will be nervous and shaken, and your heart will be racing. You probably will not be thinking clearly as you quickly try to cope with the situation and figure out what just went terribly wrong. click here for full text.

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - Financial recovery for emotional distress damages is not a new concept. The U.S. Supreme Court has described emotional distress as "mental or emotional harm, such as fright or anxiety, not directly brought about by physical injury, but that may manifest itself in physical symptoms." Claims arising out of a physical attack, defamation, or invasion of privacy have long included damages for mental suffering. In the 1930's, courts began recognizing a separate claim for "intentional click here for full text.

Slips, Falls, & Other Premises-related Personal Injuries - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Freidin · Dobrinsky - Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for mishaps experienced by persons on the property and the resulting injuries. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor. The actual liability of the potentially responsible individuals varies depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction click here for full text.

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