Legal Articles, General Practice

Evasion of Responsibility Requires Parties to Stop and Render Assistance

Blog post about the evasion of responsibility requirement that makes it mandatory for someone to stay at the scene when they have been involved in a car accident.

Doctor Liable for Malpractice In Depressed Patient's Suicide

Blog about a doctor who was found liable for medical malpractice when a depressed patient committed suicide.

Medical Expert Required in Malpractice Claim for Antibiotic Reaction

Blog post about why a medical expert is required in a malpractice claim for adverse antibiotic reactions.

Exculpatory Agreement Fails to Insulate Snowtube Co.’s Gross Negligence

Blog post about how an exculpatory agreement failed to protect Snowtube Co. from legal liability.

EMT’s Gross Negligence Not Protected by Good Samaritan Law

Blog post about an EMT's gross negligence not being protected by the Good Samaritan Law.

Hospital and Nurse Not Responsible for Emotional Distress, Says Court

Blog post about a hospital and nurse who were not responsible for a patient's emotional distress.

Police Response to Heart Attack Not Reckless or Negligent

Blog post about police response to a heart attack not constituting negligence or recklessness.

Physician's Conduct Alone Establishes Wanton & Reckless Behavior

Blog post about a physician whose conduct amounted to reckless behavior.

State Park Not Liable in Decedent's Fall Off Cliff

Blog post about a state park that was protected from a lawsuit by a decedent who died in a fall off of a cliff at the park.

Court Denies Double Damages Despite Defendant's Inconsistancy

Blog post about a court denying an award of double damages.

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