18-wheeler accidents (a/k/a big rigs, tractor trailers) on the highways and interstates across America can be devastating. You can catch yourself gripping the steering wheel tighter and just trying to hold on to get by or let them by (whatever the situation may be). Every day there are news reports about road closures or traffic backups as a result of a major wreck caused by an 18 … [Read more...]
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT-INJURIES
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT-INJURIES The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a 1946 federal statute that permits private parties to sue the United States in a federal court for most torts (injuries) committed by persons acting on behalf of the United States. The United States is liable to the same extent an individual would be in like circumstances. The statute substitutes the United States … [Read more...]
BOATING SAFETY, BOATING ACCIDENTS
BOATING SAFETY, BOATING ACCIDENTS Boating is the leisurely activity of traveling by boat or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing. It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide. Boating … [Read more...]
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARD ACT (FLSA) OVERTIME PAY
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARD ACT Let’s begin with an overview of the Federal Labor Standard Act (commonly referred to as FLSA or Wages and Hours Bill) as you need to understand your rights to overtime pay. This is a federal statute of the United States. The Federal Labor Standard Act introduced the 40-hour work week, established a national minimum wage, guaranteed “time-and-a-half” for … [Read more...]
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
CONFIDENTIALITY Confidentiality Confidentiality means Discretion in keeping secret information. There are various professions whose livelihood depend on confidentiality of information between the office and the client (i.e., lawyers, doctors, hospitals, schools, teachers, etc.). So for obvious reasons we would simply like to address the confidentiality between a lawyer and … [Read more...]
VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND
VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND – STATE OF ALABAMA In an effort to alleviate hardships suffered by victims of crime, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Law on June 1, 1984. Alabama's victim compensation fund covers a variety of expenses for which compensation is paid. The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission provides the only substantial … [Read more...]
RES IPSA LOQUITUR
RES IPSA LOQUITUR Res ipsa loquitur: [Latin - “the thing speaks for itself”]. 1. Torts. The doctrine providing that, in some circumstances, the mere fact of an accident’s occurrence raises an inference of negligence so as to establish a prima facie case. (Often shortened to res ipsa.) Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th Edition It is a fact that accidents happen. In a personal injury lawsuit, in … [Read more...]
Product Liability, Defective Product (Air Bags)
PRODUCT LIABILITY, DEFECTIVE (AIRBAGS) Product liability (Air Bags) is the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries those products cause. Although the word "product" has broad connotations, product liability as an area of law is traditionally limited to products in the form … [Read more...]
D.U.I. OFFENSE
D.U.I. OFFENSE D.U.I Offense in Tennessee, it is illegal for a person to drive or be in control of an automobile or any motor-driven vehicle (which includes golf carts, tractors and motorized scooters) on any public road, highway, street, alley, parking lot, or any other premises frequented by the public while under the influence of any intoxicant (including both illegal drugs and … [Read more...]
PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN A NUTSHELL
PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN A NUTSHELL Personal Injury: A legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. https://en.wikipedia.org Personal injury claims are broken down into different categories such as car accidents, accidents at work, accidents that happen at a home (premises liability) and product defects (product liability). These cases … [Read more...]