The short answer is insurance coverage. Most insurance covers negligence claims but does not cover intentional tort claims. As a result, there is often no insurance money to pay on an intentional tort claim. As a rule, insurance is designed to protect a victim of an accident or mistake. If you are injured because of […]
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Can Attorney Client Privilege Help in Your Car Accident Lawsuit?
The law on attorney client privilege varies from state to state, but the law is based upon the founding principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution which guarantees citizens the right to the candid advice of an attorney. Attorney client privilege is more commonly discussed in criminal cases, but the privilege also applies to your personal […]
What is Hearsay in a Personal Injury Case?
Hearsay rules of evidence are used to govern which out of court statements are allowed to be used by a lawyer during a personal injury trial. If Sally testifies that “at the accident scene Joe said the accident was the fault of the white car,” Sally’s testimony will probably be hearsay, as she is testifying […]