In this post, we will look at Philadelphia sex abuse lawsuits. We will explain how sex abuse is defined under Pennsylvania law and the basics of how victims of sexual abuse in Philadelphia can file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. We will also look at various schools, churches, and other Philadelphia institutions that have been held liable in sex abuse lawsuits recently.
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On this page, we will provide an overview of the relevant points of Arkansas law in personal injury cases. We will also look at the average settlement value of personal injury cases in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, similar to other states, there is a legal deadline known as a “statutes of limitation” governing the initiation of personal injury lawsuits in court. The general rule under Arkansas’s statute of limitations is 3 years from the date the claim accrues, but there are many exceptions to this rule.
Our California mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers represent victims of asbestos exposure throughout California. We provide asbestos and mesothelioma victims the skills and resources to get maximum compensation. This page will look at mesothelioma lawsuits in California and their average settlement value.
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If you or a family member have been the victim of violence (assault, robbery, rape, murder, etc.) at a business, shopping center, apartment complex, or any other type of commercial property, you may be able to sue the property owner for failing to provide adequate security. These lawsuits are commonly referred to as negligent security cases.
Maryland allows plaintiffs who bring a successful negligent security lawsuit to recover meaningful financial compensation. On this page, our injury lawyers look at Maryland negligent security cases and how to get compensation for personal injuries or death. We will also look at the potential settlement payout value of negligent security lawsuits in Maryland by summarizing recent reported settlements and verdicts in prior cases.
On this page, our personal injury lawyers will look at Alabama car accident lawsuits. We will review the key points of law relevant to auto accidents in Alabama and explain the average settlement value of these cases based on prior settlements and verdicts.
In Nebraska, the amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit can vary widely depending on the specific circumstances of the case, such as the severity of the injuries, the extent of financial damages incurred, and the degree of negligence or fault involved.
This page looks at Nebraska personal injury law and personal injury settlement amounts and jury payouts in Nebraska, including some examples of recent personal injury cases and their outcomes.
This page is about Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits, how they work, and the settlement amounts and jury payouts victims see.
Sample settlements and verdicts are useful tools in conjunction with other tools to help victims better understand at least the range of values in a medical malpractice case. Clearly, no two cases are the same, and you cannot summarize a case in a paragraph.
Sometimes, I have tried or settled cases where there is no way I could summarize the case in a way that would explain why the plaintiff won or why the verdict was as high or low as it was. Said differently, reading these is important and education in understanding the value of medical malpractice claims in Illinois but you can only learn so much from these.
For years, the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center (DCJDC) and similar juvenile facilities throughout Pennsylvania have come under intense scrutiny for their inability to safeguard young inmates from violence and sexual abuse. Numerous facilities have been the target of extensive state investigations, faced high-profile lawsuits, and reached substantial settlements, all alleging that facilities allowed juvenile inmates to be regularly sexually abused and mistreated.
Now, an increasing number of survivors are coming forward to pursue civil lawsuits against both private and public entities responsible for operating these detention centers, alleging their failure to fulfill their duty of care.
Testimony from a critical witness can often make or break a tort case at trial. But sometimes, the witness testimony the jury never hears can be even more critical in shaping the outcome. This leads to frequent battles over absentee witnesses.
The “missing witness” rule in Maryland, also known as the “failure to call a witness” rule, is a legal principle that allows a party to make an argument or inference in a trial based on the failure of the opposing party to call a witness who might know essential facts relevant to the case. This rule – although technically not a rule – is designed to address situations where a party possesses evidence that could be helpful to their case but does not present that evidence at trial.
The origins of the missing witness rule can be traced back to early English common law, where courts inferred that the absence of a witness implied the testimony would be unfavorable to the party failing to present the witness. This rule was rooted in the principle of fairness and the adversarial nature of legal proceedings, aiming to prevent parties from withholding evidence that could potentially alter the outcome of a trial.
On this page, our lawyers will look at medical malpractice lawsuits in Washington DC. We provide an overview of the applicable DC law relevant to medical malpractice; the most common types of malpractice claims brought in DC; and how medical malpractice cases are generally resolved in the DC judicial system.
Washington, D.C. is a very unique jurisdiction. Unlike traditional states, it boasts its own distinct territory complete with revenues, elected representatives, and legal statutes. What sets D.C. apart is its status as a singular city, spanning 68 square miles and home to 700,000 residents, while simultaneously serving as the nation’s capital. These dual characteristics shape every aspect of Washington, D.C., from its governance to its legal framework concerning personal injury and civil justice.
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