What is a personal injury lawyer? According to Wikipedia: What is a personal injury lawyer? It is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Thus, personal injury lawyers tend to be especially knowledgeable and have … [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...]
JONES ACT A/K/A MARITIME LAW
JONES ACT A/K/A MARITIME LAW The Merchant Marine Act (commonly known as the Jones Act A/K/A Maritime Law was enacted in 1920 (46 U.S.C.A. § 688) to provide a remedy to sailors (the right to sue their employers) for injuries or death resulting from the negligence of an owner, a master or a fellow sailor of a vessel. No matter how or why a sailor (seaman) was injured, certain medical and living … [Read more...]
VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND
VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND – STATE OF TENNESSEE Victims injured as the result of a criminal act can file for payment or reimbursement of their out-of-pocket medical and/or mental health bills. In some cases, the victim compensation fund will reimburse for unpaid lost wages. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund ("Fund") provides financial assistance to crime victims through two programs … [Read more...]