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Rights and Duties of Pedestrians

A pedestrian generally has the right of way in a crosswalk. A motor vehicle driver is required to yield the right of way to a...

Liability for a Bystander’s Emotional Distress

In some cases, a bystander may recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress, even though the bystander was not directly involved in an accident. For...

Classifying Torts

Classifying Tort Law Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the...

Malpractice by Pharmacists

New drugs are rapidly being developed and marketed, and more prescriptions are being written than ever before. The population as a whole is aging, and...

Attorneys Fees

Most medical malpractice attorneys take their cases on a contingent basis. This means that their fee is contingent upon obtaining a settlement or winning a...

Trailer Exclusions in Auto Insurance

There are all kinds of trailers. There are mobile home trailers, boat hauling trailers, car hauling trailers, horse trailers, and campers. Some automobile insurance policies...

Obligation to Cooperate in Motor Vehicle Insurance

Most automobile insurance policies have a clause that requires an insured to cooperate with the insurance company. The cooperation clause, also known as the cooperation...

Insurer’s Duty to Fully Investigate an Insured’s Claim

An insurance company has a duty to fully investigate an insured’s claim for benefits before denying it. A thorough investigation and fair evaluation of an...