What should a person do after slipping on someone else’s stairs?
Stairs are a major potential hazard at any property. Even when property owners make a concerted effort to maintain their stairs, people...
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Why you should get the insurance with the rental car
Your plane touched down in West Palm Beach and you’re in line at the rental car counter. When you get up there, the agent is going to ask...
Can a doctor’s apology be used as evidence of malpractice?
Doctors have traditionally been afraid to apologize or even express any sympathy to patients and their families when something goes wrong....
The line between slander and libel has gotten blurry
Defamation generally happens when a person intentionally harms an individual or a company by saying or writing something that is false....
When is the hospital liable in a medical malpractice case?
If you are taken ill and you visit the doctor’s office, you trust that the healthcare professional you find has the skills and competence...
Was your wrist fractured in a collision?
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, particularly those that occur at higher speeds. It’s only natural for occupants of the...
3 reasons RV collisions may be particularly severe
Recreational vehicles (RVs) are an ideal vacation solution for those who want to travel the country after retirement and/or have large...
How is libel per se different from other forms of defamation?
Defamation can occur when false statements about a person or entity harm their reputation. It is a civil wrong, also known as a tort, that...
Is the recommendation of off-label drug use medical malpractice?
Sometimes, medical treatment that should help or heal someone causes negative medical consequences instead of improving their condition....
Why do summer crashes happen?
Auto accidents happen all the time. But, there is a higher chance of getting into an auto accident in the summer than at any other time of...