Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

When a victim suffers preventable harm, they usually can bring a claim or lawsuit for compensation. This means that a plaintiff will need to prove four main elements: a duty of care owed by the defendant to the plaintiff, a breach of that duty, causation , and damages. Many of these events could have been foreseen and avoided.

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Martindale-Avvo

AUGUST 24, 2023

This could be because they need to serve a lawsuit, find an heir, or ask the person questions related to a case. To Strengthen a Criminal Defense Case A defense attorney should investigate the case as thoroughly as the prosecutor. These missing pieces can sometimes provide the legal team insight on how to best defend their client.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understanding the key differences between these two types of lawsuits could be extremely helpful if you ever find yourself in a difficult circumstance. To seek retribution or compensation for perceived harm or wrongdoing, one party (the plaintiff) files a civil litigation lawsuit against another party (the defendant).

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Simpson next faced a civil lawsuit under a wrongful death theory. Someone exploring this chapter of American legal history might want to know more about what the prosecution needs to prove in a murder case, or how a defendant can beat the charge. Types of Homicide Charges People sometimes use “homicide” and “murder” interchangeably.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After an inquiry revealed that Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, prosecutors argued that Murray left his celebrity patient unattended after providing him with a large dose of the drug. While medical malpractice generally does not lead to criminal charges, it can result in a lawsuit against a healthcare provider.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Most (but not all) states have enacted dram shop laws that provide specific rules for when a victim may bring this type of lawsuit. Civil Statutes of Limitations: 50-State Surveys When someone is considering bringing a lawsuit, they will need to account for the statute of limitations.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 10, 2023

* NY prosecutors signal that Donald Trump is about to be indicted. Awful Announcing ] * DoNotPay hit with class action lawsuit. Maybe the algorithm can defend them here! It’s probably a misdemeanor for falsifying records to bribe Stormy Daniels into silence, but it’s something. Which is the wrong sport.

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