2015

Understanding The Two Claims For Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress

Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is an intentional tort in which another person's extreme and outrageous act causes you severe emotional distress. The law allows you to sue for damages whether your injuries are only emotional or both emotional and physical. This may be the case whether the offender's conduct was intentional or reckless. These are two major ways in which IIED can occur: Abuse of Power or Authority

3 Ways to Defend Yourself When Charged with Speeding

At one point in time or another, just about everyone has gone over the speed limit, even if only by one mile per hour. That one mile over is enough for a police officer to give you a ticket and bring you to court to pay a hefty fine. Claiming you didn't know what the speed limit was or that you didn't realize you were speeding isn't going to do you any good.

5 Things To Keep In Mind When Pursuing A Medical Malpactice Lawsuit

If you are considering a medical malpractice suit against a doctor, it can be a long and arduous process. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you build your case. 1. Know What Negligent Means To be successful with a medical malpractice suit, one of the things you have to prove is that the doctor was negligible in their actions. That means that there was something they should have done, but did not.

Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What You Need To Know About Bankruptcy Law

If you have found yourself with more debt than you can realistically repay, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may give you the opportunity you need to start fresh. However, before making any final decisions regarding your desire to file for bankruptcy, there are a few facts that you should know. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy May Not Eliminate All Of Your Debts Many people envision walking away from their bankruptcy hearing completely free of debt.

3 Reasons To Avoid Taking Out A Lawsuit Loan

If you find yourself short on cash to cover your bills and expenses while pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, a lawsuit loan should be an absolute last resort. Here are the top three reasons you should avoid a lawsuit loan, if at all possible.  #1: It's A Lot Of Extra Work For Your Lawyer If you want to apply for a lawsuit loan, its not only a lot of paperwork for you, it involves a lot of paperwork for your lawyer.