Sentences with phrase «general negligence claims»

Ultimately, the court concluded that the fireman's rule — which traditionally applied only to premises liability actions — should not be extended to general negligence claims.

[I] n the vast majority of such cases, the duty to warn would be limited to the manufacturer of the product − even if the plaintiff were to bring a general negligence claim − because the risk of harm arising from an inadequate warning would be foreseeable to a manufacturer only with respect to users of its own product, not the users of another product....

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General Liability Insurance: Many business owners purchase general liability to cover legal hassles that typically come about due to claims of negligence, or when you're being sued or faced with the threat of a lGeneral Liability Insurance: Many business owners purchase general liability to cover legal hassles that typically come about due to claims of negligence, or when you're being sued or faced with the threat of a lgeneral liability to cover legal hassles that typically come about due to claims of negligence, or when you're being sued or faced with the threat of a lawsuit.

• General liability insurance covers legal matters due to accident, injuries, and claims of negligence.

Most businesses (whether incorporated or not) carry insurance to protect against damage claims for negligence, such as errors and omissions insurance and general liability coverage.

As an experienced practitioner in claims involving clinical negligence, I have handled several cases involving the sub-standard management of glaucoma (by General Practitioners, Optometrists, and Ophthalmologists), resulting in avoidable loss of vision.

In this arena, he defends matters related to the operation of and loading / unloading of vessels, with claims based on the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers» Compensation Act and general maritime negligence claims.

Chicago civil defense attorney professionals are knowledgeable in all areas of general civil practice defense, including but not limited to civil actions, mass torts claims and professional negligence claims in Chicago Illinois.

These actions may involve claims for general negligence, failure to follow OSHA guidelines, manufacture or design of defective equipment, and unsafe premises.

His civil practice in representing injured persons over the years has included motor vehicle accidents of all types, injuries suffered due to unsafe property conditions at residences and businesses, medical malpractice, defective consumer products, construction and industrial accidents, injuries at work, sports and recreation related accidents, general negligence, and claims against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices.

In general, an injury victim can not claim damages for injuries that they have aggravated through their own negligence.

As a result of breast augmentation negligence, you may be able to claim cosmetic surgery compensation for general damages as well as compensation to cover the cost of any care you require, medical and travel expenses and loss of earnings.

I am a partner and head of the professional negligence team, dealing with more general professional negligence claims.

As a general rule, you must start your clinical negligence claim within 3 years of the date upon which you suffered the harm.

The firm provides full services in the areas of general practice including, but not limited to, civil litigation, plaintiff negligence claims, worker's compensation, social security disability, criminal defense, domestic relations, divorce, custody, real estate, corporate and business transactions, wills, estate planning and estate settlement, bankruptcy, business collections, municipal law, zoning and claims against the government.

The court explained that in premises liability claims concerning a breach of the general negligence standard, «mere speculation» as to causation is not enough to show causation and prevent summary judgment.

This would enable it to become one of the UK's top ten district general hospitals, and the high standard of healthcare would reduce clinical negligence claims.

Represents plaintiffs and defendants in significant / catastrophic personal injury claims arising from auto accidents premises liability, general negligence

She helps clients pursue dental and clinical negligence claims against Hospital Trusts and medical professionals including dentists, chiropractors and General Practitioners.

Daniel L. Buckfire specializes in Michigan car accident cases, no - fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and general negligence cases.

She has acted in company and partnership disputes, construction claims, libel, professional negligence and general contract claims.

Successfully represented a general contractor in defense of counter claims for negligence, breach of contract, and fraudulent lien, leading to four - week trial.

On December 20, 2011, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously ruled in Assured Guaranty (UK) Ltd. v. J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. that the New York General Business Law article 23 - A, sections 352 - 353, also known as the «Martin Act,» does not preempt common law securities claims for breach of fiduciary duty and gross negligence.

He has acquired extensive experience with insurance and personal injury claims involving automobile liability, statutory accident benefits, life, disability, health, fire, fidelity, marine, aviation, property loss, occupiers» liability, commercial general liability, construction and property defects, builders» risk, manufacturers» liability, sexual abuse and exploitation, and professional negligence.

Negligence claims are among the most common product liability claims made and are based on five general points:

Matt has extensive experience in clinical negligence disputes, acting for both claimants and defendants, across a wide range of claims, including general practice, gastroenterology, delayed cancer diagnosis, orthopaedics and dentistry.

Abbie specialises in professional negligence claims (mainly against solicitors, accountancy practitioners and other finance professionals), general commercial litigation matters (including warranty, contractual and director / shareholder disputes) and insolvency matters.

The motorist would likely be held to be liable because of making an improper turn under the California Vehicle Code or held liable for a bodily injury claim due to general negligence in failing to observe the cyclist prior to making the move to the right.

• Assault or Battery: 2 years • Domestic Violence: 5 years • Dram Shop Actions (personal injury or death as a result of unlawfully selling or giving alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated person): 2 years • Negligence: 3 years • General Products Liability: 3 years • General Premises Liability: 3 years • Uninsured Motorists; Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund: 3 years, 6 months • Wrongful Death: 3 years • Dog Bite Cases: 3 years • Social Host Personal Injury Cases: 3 years • Third - Party No - Fault: 3 years • First - Party No - Fault: 1 year

General maritime claims include claims of Jones Act seamen and longshoremen against any responsible third party non-employers for negligence causing or contributing to injury or death.

After graduating law school, Mr. Goetz joined the international law firm of Holland & Knight LLP where his practice focused on the defense of claims involving product liability, medical negligence, and general liability, as well as complex commercial litigation matters.

He has also defended medium to large businesses (i.e., motor carriers, storage companies, and brokers) in litigation involving cargo claims (loss, damage, or theft), contractual disputes, general negligence, and liability under the Carmack Amendment.

The vast majority of our practice is devoted to insurance and business clients facing claims of construction defects, medical malpractice, negligence (automobile, premises liability, property damage and catastrophic injury claims) and general business litigation.

He specialised in high value clinical negligence claims, the duties and obligations of trusts in respect of patient confidentiality, and representation of doctors and dentists in disciplinary proceedings before the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council and also before the criminal courts.

We are equipped with experience in all kinds of injury claims, including those arising from auto accidents, construction accidents, electric shock incidents, slip and falls, wrongful death accidents, general negligence cases, product liability and special negligence cases.

Complaints against nursing homes often contain various counts, including claims that the nursing home violated the New Jersey Nursing Home Act and OBRA regulations and, also, general nursing or medical negligence claims.

In Hill v Fellowes Solicitors [2011] EWHC 61, a professional negligence claim against solicitors in respect of an inter vivos transaction, the judge said that there was «plainly no duty upon solicitors in general to obtain medical evidence on every occasion upon which they are instructed by an elderly client just in case they lack capacity».

In addition to our nationwide litigation experience representing businesses in sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligence.

Failla also said the investors may pursue some claims alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and due care, but she dismissed claims alleging general negligence and the violation of a New York law governing mortgage trusts.