Does Zero Mean Zero or New Trial?
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The case of Kopytin v. Aschinger, 947 A.2d 739 (Pa. Super. 2008) is the latest in a line of cases addressing what happens in a Personal Injury trial after a jury has awarded no damages for pain and suffering when the evidence clearly established that the defendant caused the accident and the injuries sustained by [...]
Supreme Court Decides No Stacking in a Commercial Fleet Policy
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On December 27, 2007, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of Everhart v. PMA Insurance, 938 A.2d 301 (Pa. 2007), holding that stacking of Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage is not required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL) in the context of commercial fleet policies.
“Stacking” is a concept under automobile insurance law which [...]
Charlotte Bankruptcy Attorneys Will Walk You Through Your Bankruptcy
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If your overwhelming bills are more than you can manage and you find yourself getting deeper and deeper into credit card debt every day, you may need to consider filing for personal bankruptcy. Personal bankruptcy allows you to seek debt relief through the division of your assets among creditors and the bankruptcy courts supervise and [...]
Latest Law Updates In Texas: Judge Convicted Of Bribery And Sexual Harassment
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As per the latest updates on corruption and allegation on lawyers, judges and law firms in Texas, a judge is facing federal charges as he has been accused for sexual harassment and bribery. Apparently, the 53 years old district judge Manuel Barraza was convicted of multiple charges including wire fraud to an agent, as well [...]
More Insight To Attorney Fees - The Dos And Dont’s While Hiring Attorneys
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The fees charged by lawyers greatly vary, not only as per the location, but also at an individual level. Therefore, there are several things one must know about these issues, to get a clear idea about the attorney fees involved in a particular case.
Above all, despite paying more money, you may also land up in [...]
Under The COSHH To Provide Better Health And Safety Training
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In any place of work, be it inside or out, it is the management’s duty, by law to ensure that all persons working for or with them have knowledge of health and safety training. It is important that health and safety guidelines are met and essential to know which persons must receive the appropriate training [...]
Federal Prison Camp: Check Your Need for Privacy at the Door
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During my stay in Federal Prison, one of the most difficult things to get used to was the lack of privacy. For the person who enjoys time alone and enjoys getting away from it all, the transition to life in Federal Prison is made that much more difficult. Whether you are at work, in your [...]
Finding A Lawyer For Your Construction Accident Injury Claim
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Currently the most dangerous place to work in the United States is a construction site; these professionals are often unrecognized for the dangerous work they perform. The number of accidents that occur on construction sites has forced New York State to act and issue new legislation; which has seen an increase in accident lawyers. Almost [...]
What is a Retained Expert Witness?
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Cases that involve personal injury that is either physical or psychological in nature require the testimony of an expert witness. In civil cases, the plaintiff and defense acquire the testimony of an expert witness. Expert witnesses are normally enlisted to testify in such cases as medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and much [...]
Cause of Slip-and-Fall Injuries
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At some point in life, most people have tripped and fallen to the ground. Most slip-and-fall injuries are caused by a sudden or unexpected change in the walking surface. An accident can occur if we are not previously aware of a change in the surface making us unable to change our behavior to avoid the [...]