In the business world, at some point, you will likely encounter the term, force majeure. Are you curious about what force majeure is? If so, you are in the right place.  Force majeure is a clause included in some contracts. The term “force majeure” is French and translates to “greater force.” When you see force … Read more

Businesses and professionals are generally responsible for offering safe and knowledgeable services to their clients, suppliers, and customers. Citizens should be careful to avoid acting in a way that harms someone they know, encounter, or simply come across, both in their professional and daily lives. In order to create a system of concern and vigilance … Read more

People filing a lawsuit usually ask the same question: what is a statute of limitations? The statute of limitations sets a period to begin litigation. Time frames depend upon the cause of action and the state in which it occurs. The statute aims to prevent malicious and lengthy cases. It ensures parties settle legal matters … Read more

Gross negligence is an omission to exercise the slightest level of due diligence. Liable parties cause harm by failing to use the tiniest fraction of care to avoid an accident. The actions are deliberate and show disregard for the consequences others may suffer. In cases of gross negligence, the party knew or should have known … Read more

Premises liability is a legal responsibility imposed on the property owner due to injuries caused by unsafe conditions. An attorney bases the premises liability lawsuit on negligence. However, simply because the victim is injured on someone’s property, it does mean that the property owner is negligent. A victim must prove that the injury is a … Read more

When a case goes to court, jurors require detailed, factual information about the events that occurred. While evidence can provide some degree of insight, questions are often left unanswered, especially if there was a lack of key witnesses at the scene.  Thanks in part to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, an expert witness can help … Read more

Loss of consortium is a term in tort law that describes loss due to the wrongful death or injury of a loved one. While it’s one type of personal injury case, it tends to be a standalone claim made against negligent or intentional wrongs that deprive someone of their relationship with the injured person. Torts … Read more

What is MDL? Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a type of civil procedure in the United States federal court system. MDL is used when multiple lawsuits are pending against a defendant or defendants, and the lawsuits share common questions of fact. The MDL process begins when the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidates the lawsuits … Read more

Did you know that there is such a thing as comparative negligence? Prior to the 1960’s, only a few states had adopted this system, and while it can be confusing to understand, it’s important to know what it is and how it can affect your case if you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit.  What … Read more

Class action lawsuits are legal cases involving a large group of class members suing the defendant. The class members come together because they suffered similar harm due to the defendant’s negligence. The defendant in class action lawsuits is usually a large corporation or entity. Class actions provide a wide range of benefits for the class … Read more