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Personal Injury

Fraud and Deceit
In the business world, making fraudulent or deceitful representations to others may give rise to liability. A "representation" may consist of words or conduct. More...
Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Applicability
The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) applies to "volunteers." More...
Rules Regarding Unusual Driving Conditions
When the weather or other conditions affect a driver's view of a highway or roadway, the driver has a duty to act with reasonable care under the circumstances. In other words, the driver is required to act with the same degree of care that a reasonable person would have acted under the circumstances. More...
Parental Immunity
Traditionally, the legal doctrine of "parental immunity" prohibited a minor, unemancipated child from suing his or her parent for personal injuries under any circumstances. The purpose of the parental immunity doctrine was to preserve family harmony, family assets, and parental authority over the care, discipline, and control of children. More...
The Jones Act -- Negligence Claims
An injured seaman may sue his employer for damages under the Jones Act if the employer's negligence contributed to the seaman's injury. Under the Jones Act, the seaman is only required to prove that the employer's negligence was a cause, however slight, of the seaman's injury. More...

Areas Of Practice

  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Criminal Law
  • Dog Bites
  • Estate Planning
  • Medical Malpractice
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