With recent media events focusing upon the issues involving defamation of character, courts across the United States have experienced a rise in these types of cases with more and more of the general population seeking damages. If you are accusing an individual of defamation of your character, it is important to understand not only the ...
Intentional tort is the term used to describe the action by which one person’s actions are intended to bring harm to another person or entity. When charged with civil action, if your legal documents indicate you are charged with assault and battery, this is a consideration of intentional tort. Assault is the intentional, and unlawful, ...
If you have been sued for liability for which an agent or representative managed your affairs, you may find there are some legal terms and phrases you are unfamiliar with. To effectively play an active role in your defense of any type of lawsuit, it is important to become educated in the legal terms as ...
If you have become the victim of injury, or had property damaged by another individual, you may be considering suit for recovery of your damages. When filing a claim for damages with an insurance company, or filing suit for damages, your claim will need to outline the degree of care the at-fault individuals failed to ...