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Personal Injury

How Depositions Work?

21st March 2011
Depositions are a crucial part of all legal cases and trials, including personal injury trials. A deposition is simply testimony that is outside of a courtroom while under oath. The deposition is taken for the purpose of gathering information about a pers...
Author: Elite Lawyer Project
Personal Injury

Discovery rules for personal injury cases

16th February 2011
Many parties often wonder why courts usually set the hearing months, sometimes even years, after a lawsuit has been filed. The primary reason behind this is because the judge is obliged to give both parties sufficient time to gather all relevant document...
Author: Jonathan Blocker
Divorce

How to File for Divorce in San Diego

13th October 2010
To file for a divorce or dissolution of marriage in San Diego, California you need to know the steps you should take and your spouse must meet certain requirements. You must be a resident of California for at least six months and a resident of San Dieg...
Author: Joseph Carter
Medical Malpractice

What Happens If I'm Sued For Medical Malpractice?

16th September 2010
Going through a medical malpractice lawsuit is a major inconvenience for everyone involved. It is time consuming and expensive, not to mention the emotional toll it can take on a person's body and mind. As a doctor, you've probably put a great deal of e...
Author: Maria Palma
Expert Witness

Winning The Case Through Cross-Examination Of The Expert In Oral Discovery

30th March 2010
Some Canadian jurisdictions historically have not permitted oral discovery of experts who are non-parties to the case. Newfoundland and Labrador is not one of those jurisdictions; our practice has included oral discovery of third party testifying experts ...
Author: Ches Crosbie
Personal Injury

A chicken bone got stuck in my throat. Does the restaurant pay the 10k medical bill?

17th March 2010
You went to your favorite restaurant, ordered a nice frosty margarita and nibbled on those great greasy chips after adding more salt. The waitress stops at your table, pad in hand, waiting for you to order, by number of course. Instead, in your best spe...
Author: James Ballidis
Legal

The Stages of Civil Litigation

02nd December 2006
Getting involved in a lawsuit can be a very stressful situation, regardless of which side you are on. To limit the stress, it often helps to understand the process and stages of litigation. What is civil litigation? Civil litigation is a lawsuit whereb...
Author: Gerard Simington