Legal articles focusing on Personal Injury Law |
| Spectator Sports: Personal Injury Risks and Rights |
| Going to ball game should be all fun, but remember that you're assuming the risk of injury when you're a sporting event spectator. Waivers, disclosures and warnings on your ticket and on facility signs may mean you can't sue if a stray ball hits you. Know the risks before going to the ballpark. |
| Abuse in Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities |
| Unfortunately, neglect and abuse in nursing homes and long-term care facilities not only happens, but it's on the rise. If you have a loved one that resides in a nursing home (or might need to soon), you need to know what kinds of abuse to look for and how to handle it if you find it or suspect it. |
| National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program |
| The National Vaccination Injury Compensation Program provides compensation for people who have been injured or killed as a result of vaccinations. The program awards up to $250,000 for vaccine-related deaths and, on average, more than $1 million to those who are injured by immunizations. |
| Parental Responsibility for Child's Accidents |
| Child motorists can be sued for negligently operating a motor vehicle and injuring other people. All motorists must exercise reasonable care under the circumstances while driving to avoid injuring children. A parent can be held liable for his minor child's negligent driving in some circumstances. |
| Calumnia y Libelo |
| La difamación ocurre cuando alguien haga una declaración falsa acerca de una persona que es comunicado a otra persona con la intención de hacer daño a la reputación o buen nombre de la primera persona. Difamación a través de la escritura se llama "libelo." Difamación oral se llama "calumnia." |