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Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the United States for months, obtaining a test is still difficult in […]
How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based on the financial circumstances that existed at the time they […]
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each case is unique and it […]
Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation […]
Understanding How COVID-19 May Have Affected the Value of Your Estate
The economic and personal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to warrant a review of your estate plan, no matter how thorough you think it is. As Americans cope with health fears and financial volatility, it’s worthwhile to determine whether a will, trust, advance medical directive or other legal instrument needs to be […]
The Strange Case of Spilled Coffee
Did you ever wonder what the facts were in the famous (or infamous) McDonald’s coffee spill case? It’s been a few years but it is still remembered by many, especially by those who use it as an example of a tort system having gone wild. Is there more to it than just some woman spilling […]
Negligence, Malpractice and Some Differences
There are occasions when lawyers who represent clients injured as the result of the misconduct of their dentist or physician would prefer to characterize the acts or omissions of the practitioner as other than an action based on negligence. An example might be where the statute of limitations might bar a negligent act but allow […]
So, You Want to Make Federal Case Out of It?
When we were all kids, sometimes, to make the point that too much was being made of a situation, we used to say something to the effect, “you don’t have to make a federal case out of it.” Consequently, many of us grew up believing that a federal lawsuit involved anything with substantial issues or […]
Periodontal disease and Dental Neglect
Periodontal disease is a serious oral infection which invades the soft gum tissue surrounding teeth and advances to destroy the bone and ligaments which anchor the teeth in the oral cavity. Because of the destruction of these supporting structures, teeth loosen and are eventually lost. Periodontitis, as this disease process is called, is related to […]
Discovery in Litigation
When lawyers speak of “discovery” within the context of the handling of a lawsuit, they are referring to the process by which information is collected from an opposing party. This process includes interrogatories, requests for the production of documents and material things as well as depositions and other procedural devices. What all discovery devices have […]