This article provides a basic description of wrongful death law, the legal status of the parties, the types of facts that can give rise to liability in wrongful death cases, the types of damages that are recoverable in such cases, and how survival rights are determined. Proving Wrongful Death Cases The Parties In civil cases, […]

The question of who among us has the right to marry has been a controversial issue throughout recent history.  The United States has restricted the right to marry based on age, race, and gender. In most states, minors are prohibited from marrying without their parent’s legal consent. States have also prohibited marriages between relatives.  This […]

Loss Of Comfort, Society and Affection Loss of consortium is an element of damages in personal injury and wrongful death claims. While the loss of consortium claims is mainly brought by the surviving spouse for the loss and death of the other, it can also be brought in cases where there has been a substantial and […]

Manufacturers of asbestos products have known for decades that their effect was harmful and many cases, deadly. Unfortunately, these companies concealed rather than disclosed what they knew about their products. While corporations have been shielded by criminal prosecution, they can still be held liable under civil law.  This article covers the basics of asbestosis poisoning and […]

Few events are as special and emotional for parents as the delivery of their new baby. Especially when the baby is placed into the mother’s arms for the first time. So much preparation, care, and hope have gone into the arrival of their newborn. Birth Injuries and Defects While most children are born healthy, some […]

The law provides that you are entitled to recover damages from the person,  persons, or entities whose wrongful conduct, whether negligent or intentional, caused you to experience physical injury, financial loss, and pain and suffering. In the case of an automobile accident, the injured party (plaintiff) can recover monetary damages from the defendant driver or […]

When psychological abuse is weaponized and results in another person’s death, can this be sufficient legal grounds to charge and convict the defendant with manslaughter? This article reviews a case where the facts supported a charge of manslaughter and examines the legal basis supporting and against such a conviction. Psychological Abuse – A Deadly Weapon […]

You’ve had a wonderful meal at your favorite restaurant. The shrimp scampi was exquisite. Three hours later, you are wrapped around your toilet, struggling to survive the ordeal.  You are upset and would like to know your legal rights, but you think that food poisoning is too small a case for which to take legal […]

ERISA Protects People That Had Employment Retirement Plans Upon Being Terminated, Resigned, or Were Already Retired from The Company Employer Rules When Managing Retirement Plans ERISA is federal law and stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA provides rules for those responsible for managing and overseeing your retirement plan. ERISA provides minimum standards […]