When a liability case goes to trial, the facts rarely speak for themselves. Whether someone slipped on a wet floor, a doctor misdiagnosed a...
2 days ago Read MorePreponderance of the Evidence: The Foundation of Civil Liability, Burden of proof and evidence standards
When you file a lawsuit or face one, you will hear about the burden of proof. This is not a vague legal phrase. It is the yardstick that decides who...
26 days ago Read MoreThe Standard of Review: Why Most Appeals Fail, Appeals and post-trial motions
When a losing party says “I’ll appeal,“ they usually imagine a second chance to argue the facts, re-examine witnesses, and convince a higher court...
1 month ago Read MoreThe Difference Between Pure and Modified Comparative Negligence, Comparative and contributory negligence
When an accident leaves someone injured, the victim often carries some blame. Maybe they were speeding, or they crossed against the light. The law...
1 month ago Read MoreThe Reasonable Basis Defense in Insurance Bad Faith Cases, Insurance company bad faith
When an insurance company denies a claim, the policyholder often feels wronged. But being wrong is not the same as acting in bad faith. The law...
1 month ago Read MoreExpert Witness Credibility: The Deciding Factor in Liability Cases, Expert witnesses in liability cases
A liability case is a story about who caused harm and who should pay. The facts matter, but facts do not speak for themselves. They need...
1 month ago Read MoreWhy Appeals Fail: The Mistake Most People Make, Appeals and post-trial motions
Most people think an appeal is a second chance to win their case. It is not. An appeal is a review of a trial to see if the judge made a legal...
1 month ago Read MorePreponderance of Evidence: The Standard That Decides Most Liability Cases, Burden of proof and evidence standards
If you are suing someone for causing you harm, or if you are defending yourself against such a lawsuit, the outcome will almost always hinge on one...
1 month ago Read MoreHow Comparative Negligence Decides Your Settlement Before Trial, Comparative and contributory negligence
Most people assume a personal injury case ends in one of two ways: a winner or a loser. But in the real world, very few cases are that clean. If you...
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