1. What is a counterclaim? A claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action. 2. What is discovery and what is its purpose? It is an exchange of legal information and known facts of a case. Its purpose is for all participants to know what they are facing at trial. 3. What […]

Wrongful death law, which applies to tort cases, is designed to compensate for harm to a person which resulted in death. A wrongful death lawsuit holds that dependents or beneficiaries of the person who died or was killed are entitled to monetary damages from the party who is legally liable for the death due to […]

Personal injury cases may result from an intentional act (e.g. defamation or reckless conduct) but most claims are based on a theory of negligence. There are four elements that you need to prove to legally hold a party or parties liable for your injuries and damages dependent upon negligence. These are: The party had a […]