Practice Papers
Automobile Injury
Verbal Threshold Opinions
Thursday, February 7, 2013
A compilation of decisions listed by type of injury and subject matter.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
An Expert Guide to the Seat Belt Defense
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Defendants in a motor-vehicle case may raise the issue of an injured driver or passenger exacerbating his or her injury by not wearing a seat belt. This is known as the "seat belt defense." When successful, this defense can result in a reduction of the damages paid to the plaintiff. This article explores both the legal and engineering-related aspects of the seat belt defense.
DOBI Adopts New PIP Regulations
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The state's executive branch ? via the Department of Banking and Insurance ? has been very active regarding personal injury protection this year
He v. Miller
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The jury's award cannot stand because the trial court provided a sufficient explanation for remittitur and its decision was supported by the record.
White-Squire v. United States Postal Service
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Because the sum-certain requirement is jurisdictional, a claimant under the Federal Tort Claims Act, whose damages continue to accrue, must nevertheless submit a claim to the appropriate agency containing a "sum certain" for damages prior to filing suit.
He v. Miller
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
A verdict is not excessive because it was greater than what an experienced practitioner or judge might expect in similar circumstances.
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