Medical Liens and Filing Proper Notice

A person injured in an accident caused by the negligence or fault of another may eventually be able to recover damages from the person at fault. However, accident injuries usually require immediate treatment. If the injured party lacks medical insurance and the resources to pay for such treatment, a "medical More...

The Streisand Lawsuit: Use of Private Property in Photographs

While photographers must generally obtain a signed release prior to publishing for-profit photos of individuals (with some exceptions), entirely different issues arise where the subject of the photo is private property.  Although laws regarding the right to privacy are varied, most jurisdictions seem to agree that the use of a More...

Respondeat Superior – Liability of Employers for Employee Actions

In general, people are not liable for the actions of others. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. One long-standing exception is the doctrine of "respondeat superior," a Latin term meaning "let the master answer." Historically, the doctrine allowed recovery from a master/employer for injuries caused by a servant/employee. One More...

All-Terrain Vehicles and Personal Injury Law

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is defined as "any motor vehicle with two or more wheels that is no wider than 70 inches and weighs no more than 1,000 pounds." ATVs are commonly used in the United States for recreational purposes, however, ATVs can also be extremely dangerous, and are known More...

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

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 More...