Glossary Terms

Contingency fee is a payment method for lawyers where they get a percentage of the amount their client wins if they succeed in the case. Most law firms work on fixed hourly fees. Contingency lawyers only get paid if they win or settle. This is more common in personal injury cases, with lawyers receiving 20% […]

These are brain injuries that are not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. Often severe injuries occur after birth. The brain’s function is impaired and directly affects the physical function of metabolic activity to functions needed to carry out the basics of life. It can limit life span and what a person is

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requests that manufacturers voluntarily withdraw on February, 13th 2020. They are prescription weight-loss drugs. A release of a study on the drugs found a correlation between taking Belviq increased rates of cancer. A user if you have cancer a Belviq, Belviq XR lawsuit can be undertaken to award

A brain injury, also known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), is any damage or disruption to the brain’s normal functioning caused by an external force. This force can result from various events, such as a blow to the head, a jolt, a penetrating injury, or the brain being deprived of oxygen. Brain injuries can

A comparative negligence system in tort law that applies to determining awards of damage. This is a system used in relation to personal injury in New York, Alaska, and California. Comparative negligence states that when an accident occurs, the fault and/or negligence of each party involved is based upon their respective contributions to the accident. An

Contingency lawyers or law firms use the Contingency fee as a payment method. Contingency lawyers only get paid if they win or settle. This is more common in personal injury cases, with lawyers receiving 20% to 50% of the total amount awarded to the client. These lawyers are motivated to work hard for their client’s

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Medical Malpractice occurs a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, or medical clinic or hospital injures a patient by a negligent act or omission. Negligence is defined as a result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or care management. The criteria of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit must have the attributes: A violation of the standard of

Negligence must be established for damages to be considered in a Medical Malpractice. Negligence is “the standard of conduct to which one must conform… is that of a reasonable person under like circumstances.” To establish a breach of care, your lawyer must state how the professional’s actions violated an accepted medical standard of care. Did the person

A claim for medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice is measured from the end of continuous treatment by the party you plan to sue for alleged negligence. The attorney on behalf o the attorney must have their claim filed for eligibility for an award for damage with the 24-month Statute of Limitations NY.  Statute of Limitations NY for motor vehicle

Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. In powder form removes moisture well and cuts down on friction. Its use in cosmetics is to keeping skin dry and not shiny and to prevent rashes. It sometimes called baby powder or facial powders and used as an ingredient in

Bill of Particulars is the answer written to support the claims you filed in the lawsuit. The respondent will often file a demand for a Bill of Particulars before discovery to  1. Find out the theory of the case you filed.  2. Discover if the statute’s elements are present to prove the case.  3. The defendant is also