| Federal Volunteer Protection Act - Exceptions |
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| The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) grants immunity to a volunteer who causes harm to a person while the volunteer is performing services for a nonprofit organization or governmental entity. However, a volunteer is not immune from liability for such harm if:More... |
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| DEFENSES TO MOTOR VEHICLE NEGLIGENCE ACTIONS |
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| When an owner or a driver of a motor vehicle is sued for negligence for an accident, the owner or the driver may claim several defenses in the lawsuit. Such defenses include that the person seeking damages was contributorily negligent, that the accident was unavoidable, that there was a sudden emergency, that the owner or the driver's conduct was not the proximate cause of the accident, or that the owner or the driver had an excuse. More... |
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| The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - Medical and Disability Benefits |
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| Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, an employee who has sustained a work related injury may recover medical benefits for all medical, surgical, and hospital treatment and other services required by the injury. In addition, the employee may recover the cost of travel and mileage in connection with such treatment. Generally, the employee may obtain medical treatment from the physician of his choice. However, the employee may not choose a physician who is not authorized by the Department of Labor to render medical care under the Act.
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| Torts in Snow Sports |
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| Injuries are common in snow sports because of the dangerous nature of the sports. Under certain circumstances, an injured party may be able to recover for his injuries caused by improperly maintained conditions or equipment.More... |
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| Fraud Requires Deceitfulness and Reliance |
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| Liability for fraud exists when six elements are proven: (1) knowing, recklessly, or without reasonable grounds, (2) making a material misrepresentation (3) to deceive another (4) who reasonably relies on the misrepresentation (5) causing that person (6) actual damages. This article discusses the third element, deceitfulness, and the fourth element, reasonable reliance.More... |
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