Articles tagged: negligence
<< previous page 1 2 3 next page>> written by David Berry Product liability occurs when someone gets hurt because a defective or dangerous product was used. It can involve negligence, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, or strict liability. Some businesses are trying to limit or reduce the possible damages that courts can award. written by David Berry In this article people that have been injured by defect products will learn about product liability lawsuits and whether they are classified as strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty cases. written by Wally Singer Has someone you love been injured because of some sort of dangerous pharmaceutical? If this is the case, it is of the utmost importance that you hire a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit. This article covers four such dangerous pharmaceuticals: RotaShield, Seldane, Thimerosal, and Vioxx. written by Wally Singer This article explains the purpose of personal injury law, the three types of actions commenced under personal injury law, defines negligence and what a Plaintiff must prove in a lawsuit against a Defendant for a personal injury. written by David Berry Surgical mistakes occur more often than people think. There are many different types of mistakes that can occur. If you think that you are a victim of a medical negligence there are several requirements for you to file a suit. written by Rebecca Brown Stalking is a criminal offence related to harassment and intimidation. It describes unwanted attention by an individual (individuals) to other individuals. Stalking is a terrifying experience for victims, placing them at risk of psychological trauma, and possible physical harm. written by Rebecca Brown It is normal that during the course of human history criminals try to use most of the new inventions for their cause. While the Internet itself is very young it is already filled with various criminals that are committing frauds, stealing information, stalking or harassing people. written by Rebecca Brown While the Titanic is definitely the most famous maritime disaster it is actually not the largest one in the sad history of maritime disasters. Canada also holds a sad record in this history. written by Rebecca Brown A good real estate purchase contract usually contains numerous details and information concerning the property so it must be treated very seriously. A good real estate contract usually holds huge amounts of information and in some jurisdiction it must be in written form to be enforceable. written by Rebecca Brown A short reply to the question what are Easements and Covenants sounds: Easements are documents that provide a person with a rights to property, Covenants are document that contain rules limiting the usage of the property. A more detailed answer follows. written by Rebecca Brown With a growing number of cars in the world countries like Canada or the United States and European countries, also experience a growing number of car accidents. Auto insurance became one of the main things that protects the driver from financial losses. written by David Berry This article provides readers with a brief determination of wrongful death claims and what is involved in making the decisions to file. This article can help you if you have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence. written by Rebecca Brown Business is most definitely the sphere that walks hand in hand with the law. The traditions of trading that finally evolved into modern business require an enormous number of laws, amendments and acts to regulate all the processes and business relations. written by Rebecca Brown Will and living wills are a very important part of any Canadian citizens life. Even thought most people view it as a negative reminder of death, living without a will and in some situations without a living will is generally not recommended. written by Rebecca Brown The concept of legal aid is one of the best ideas in the legal sphere for people with low or no income. While the law of Canada grants equal rights to every citizen the financial situation can sometimes limit the possibilities of the people who are in need of legal help. written by Rebecca Brown Alternative Dispute Resolution is one of the best solutions in modern law. While the courts today are overcrowded and in many provinces the amount of cases like personal injuries just can’t be handled fast enough – alternative solution (through any other resolution than litigation) usually is the best solution. written by Rebecca Brown Purchasing a business is an extremely serious decision, so before you start the whole process there is a huge number of important things that you need to consider. written by Rebecca Brown Self-Defense is one of the most controversial of all the possible law problems mostly because it is usually hard to define when it self defense and when not. In Canada self-defense is defined in the Canadian Criminal Code. written by Rebecca Brown Worldwide Canada is considered to be one of the leading countries that support the global human rights movement. The history of Human Rights Law in Canada begins in the advent of the Canadian Bill of Rights, before that the human rights issues were usually regulated with single court cases and the verdicts of such cases were used to regulate similar situations. written by Rebecca Brown Driving under the influence is a common problem in the world today. Without medical tests it is sometimes hard to determine if the driver of the stopped vehicle is drunk, so the police officers use a variety of field sobriety tests. written by David Berry Personal injury lawsuits occur when a party is injured due to the negligent acts of another party, such as in cases involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. written by David Berry If you or a loved one is considering a medical malpractice suit or is currently involved in one, you need to know more about medical malpractice in general. written by Rebecca Brown Avandia is a thiazolidinedione class drug that is used to treat "type-2" or "adult-onset" diabetes. While Diabetes is a very serious and life threatening disease the cure is actually also pretty dangerous. This drug and a number of related drugs carry the "black box" warnings on the risk of heart failure while using the drugs. written by Rebecca Brown Avandia is a thiazolidinedione class drug that is used to treat "type-2" or "adult-onset" diabetes. While Diabetes is a very serious and life threatening disease the cure is actually also pretty dangerous. This drug and a number of related drugs carry the "black box" warnings on the risk of heart failure while using the drugs. written by Rebecca Brown Celebrex (or originally Celecoxib) is a controversial drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain, acute migraine headaches and menstrual pain and discomfort. Also Celebrex is used to reduce the number of intestinal polyps in patients with a rare genetic disorder called familial adenomatous polyposis...... written by Rebecca Brown Asbestos is a toxic substance that is used in construction and for various chemical purposes. The history of this chemical is very interesting and controversial, especially for Canada which is one of the leading manufacturers of this chemical worldwide. written by Rebecca Brown Continuing our series of dangerous products articles we will write about and example of another form of dangerous product – vapors, dusts and sprays. During the manufacturing of food products the flavorings used in these products often undergo various chemical reactions.... written by Rebecca Brown Starting a corporation is a natural and very important step in development of any business that has the possibility to become too large for a company. Still it is not easy, when starting a corporation you need to define the type of shares, invite shareholders.... written by Rebecca Brown Canada has a very long history of workers struggling for their rights and it is actually stupid not to use the results of their struggle. The employee is guarded by a number of employment laws and Acts that aim to prevent injuries and provide benefits to people who were injured. written by Rebecca Brown Today despite all the measures like banning cigarette advertising and setting purchase restrictions, the most effective way to preserve the health of the nation is raising the taxes and the price of a cigarette pack. Scientific researches show that the raising of the cigarette prizes results in lower overall cigarette consumption. << previous page 1 2 3 next page>> |