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March 26, 2019

When bringing a product liability case, there are two primary tests which may be applied for purposes of establishing liability and eventually, damages: first, the consumer expectations test; second, the risk-benefit test. The consumer expectations test requires the plaintiff to prove that the product failed to perform in a safe manner that would be expected by an ordinary consumer when the product is used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner.

March 15, 2019

Many people are under the misconception that estate plans are only necessary for those with substantial wealth. In fact, estate plans are important for everyone who wants to plan for the future.

March 1, 2019

It’s Wednesday evening and you just got off work, but you remember that you need to pick up some ingredients for dinner. You make a detour to the local grocer to pick up some chicken and carrots on your way home – it’ll only take fifteen minutes.

Feb. 27, 2019

The majority of businesses in the United States are small businesses. To understand the impact that small business has, consider the fact that small business generates nearly 60% of all new jobs within the United States.

Feb. 15, 2019

Personal injury is one of the most actively practiced areas of law, but there are many misconceptions surrounding it. It’s not the fault of the general public for these misconceptions – the law is an intricate system full of rules that often don’t make sense in isolation.

Feb. 1, 2019

Trustees are responsible for administering a trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries. In some instances, multiple trustees may administer a trust as co-trustees.

Jan. 18, 2019

It is no secret that filing for bankruptcy can harm your credit. However, compared to simply letting your accounts go past due for months on end, bankruptcy may actually be better for your credit over the long term because there are no repeated “dings” on your credit score.

Jan. 11, 2019

Retirement planning is essential given ever-increasing life expectancies in the United States. Unfortunately, many Americans fail to save adequate amounts to make it through retirement.

Jan. 4, 2019

When someone has been injured in an accident, one of the prime considerations is whether the claim is worth pursuing. Injury victims need to whether the facts and the overall situation would create a legal liability for someone else.

Dec. 19, 2018

A power of attorney is an estate planning document that has a variety of uses. There are several types of these documents available, and each one performs a slightly different function.