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Who is Liable for a Dog Bite?

November 11, 2024
Animal AttackAnswersDog BiteLiability
Dog bites can cause catastrophic injuries, including permanent damage to the skin and underlying tissues. Emotional trauma, scarring, and infections are just a few of the potential consequences of a...
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What is Vicarious Liability?

November 8, 2024
2024AnswersLegal ProcessLegal DefinitionsLiability
A personal injury claim can quickly turn complicated as liability and damages are assessed. With vicarious liability, a third party can end up involved in the accident claim, which can...
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Vacation Rental Liability: Airbnb Liability & Vrbo Liability

October 6, 2024
2024AnswersHolidayPropertyLiabilityRental Liability
Vacation rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo have revolutionized the travel industry, offering unique accommodations and experiences to millions of travelers each year. As the popularity of these platforms...
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School District Liability in Bus Accidents

October 2, 2024
2024AnswersChildrenMotor VehicleBus AccidentLiability
School districts have a responsibility to provide safe transportation and to ensure that district vehicles carrying students are in good working condition. The law recognizes that schools have a duty...
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Schools and Field Trip Liability

September 7, 2024
2024AnswersChildrenInjuriesField TripLiability
Whether students are on school property or in another location, districts are responsible for the safety of students in their care during the school day and at school-sponsored extracurricular activities....
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Schools, Sports Injuries, and Liability: Who Is Responsible?

September 6, 2024
AnswersChildrenInjuriesLiabilitySchoolSports
According to Stanford Medicine Children's Health, more than 3.5 million children are injured each year while participating in sports or recreational activities. 775,000 of those young athletes require treatment in...
Liability for Serious Injuries in No-Fault States

Liability for Serious Injuries in No-Fault States?

August 19, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMotor VehicleLiabilityNo-Fault
Navigating the recovery process after an accident in a no-fault state is different from an at-fault state. While injury victims in at-fault states may file a personal injury lawsuit right...
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How Is Liability Determined in a Bicycle Accident With a Vehicle?

July 31, 2024
AnswersMotor VehicleBicycle AccidentLiability
Bicycle accidents can cause severe and catastrophic injuries or even result in fatalities. Given how vulnerable bicyclists are due to the lack of protection vehicle owners enjoy, it’s understandable for...
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Does Liability Change if You Are Driving Without a License?

July 17, 2024
AnswersHighway SafetyInsuranceLiability
While driving without a license in Louisiana, Texas, or any other state is illegal, it is a far too common practice nationwide. The issue with unlicensed drivers is that there...
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How Is Liability Determined in a Delivery Truck Accident?

January 2, 2024
AnswersCommercial VehicleDelivery TruckLiability
Online shopping is a dominant force in many people’s lives, leading to a substantial increase in delivery trucks on our roads. And just as any other vehicle on the road,...

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