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Nov. 30, 2015

A person who has a pool, trampoline, swing set, or other similar structure in their yard is usually required, by their homeowner’s insurance, if not by law, to also have a fence. This is because these structures are seen by the law as attractive nuisances.

Nov. 16, 2015

An individual who causes a injuries to another person can be held economically responsible for those injuries by a court of law. Anticipating this, the law requires that those participating in potentially dangerous activities, such as driving, carry liability insurance to cover costs in case such an injury occurs.

Nov. 2, 2015

There are several reasons that a will may prove invalid. It is important for testators to be aware of these pitfalls in order to avoid them.

Oct. 26, 2015

A person who slips or trips on another person’s property may be entitled to damages for resultant injuries. In order for a slip and fall to be compensable, there must have been an unsafe condition on the property.

Oct. 19, 2015

Will - a written document specifying a person’s wishes concerning his or her property distribution upon his or her death.

Oct. 5, 2015

Punitive damages are a special class of damages paid by a defendant in a lawsuit. They are not designed to compensate the injured party for any damages suffered, but instead to punish the defendant for some egregious action and to discourage others from enaging in that specific behavior.

Sept. 28, 2015

Estate planning is designed to fulfill the wishes of a person after his or her death. Problems can easily arise, however, if the estate plan contains unanswered questions that can no longer be resolved after the person's demise.

Sept. 14, 2015

A lawsuit over an excessively hot beverage made headlines two decades ago. A 79-year-old woman spilled a cup of McDonald's coffee in her lap and suffered third degree burns.

Sept. 7, 2015

This question presents a fairly common issue posed to estate planning attorneys. The solution is also pretty easy to address in your will, trust and other estate planning documents, including any guardianship appointment for your minor children.

Aug. 26, 2015

Soft tissue damage refers to damage done to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons throughout the body. Often referred to as sprains, strains, contusions and tendonitis, soft tissue damage is usually caused by a traumatic event such as a slip and fall or a traffic accident.