Select from the navigation above to view tort law terms alphabetically, or click individual legal terms below to learn more. Affirmative Defenses Breach of Duty Collateral Source Comparative Negligence Contributory Negligence Defendant Deposition Discovery Expert Witness Foreseeable Behavior Grossly Negligent … Continue reading
Tort case law is a major component of reported case law. Case law is that body of law consisting of written decisions from various courts reported in volumes referred to as reporters that are published by legal publishing houses such as … Continue reading
Pre injury releases took another hit in a 2010 case from the Iowa Supreme Court of Galloway v. State found at 790 N.W.2d 252. In that case the State Supreme Court joined most other states in ruling that it is against … Continue reading
Psychiatric malpractice cases are dramatically different than other types of medical malpractice cases. In medical endeavors the physicians are working to cure the patient. However, in the psychiatric malpractice case the patient is working at a cross-purpose to that of the physician and may … Continue reading
One question that comes up on a frequent basis is … Can you sue the federal government? Yes, the Federal Tort Claims Act is a U.S. law that allows for lawsuits against the U.S.A in certain cases. Overall, the … Continue reading
Breast cancer cases involve a radiologist and also an oncologist. The radiological expert is needed to state whether or not the films were misread. The cancer doctor then reviews all of the material to decide whether or not the delay … Continue reading
Brien Roche is an experienced premises liability lawyer. He serves all of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, McLean, Vienna, Burke, Annandale, Falls Church, Reston, Centreville, Manassas, Alexandria, Herndon, Arlington, and Loudoun County. Call or contact us for a free consultation. Premises liability … Continue reading
Legal malpractice is something that lawyers never like to talk about. It does exist. If it does occur and you have been injured as a result of attorney malpractice then you may have a basis for making a claim. The elements … Continue reading
Northern Virginia Nursing Home Lawyer Nursing home lawyers have been busy over the last several years. The care and concern for our elders is going downhill. Brien Roche as an experienced nursing home lawyer serves all of Northern Virginia, Maryland, … Continue reading
Pedestrian accident claims involve serious injuries. If you or a family member have been injured in a pedestrian accident contact us. There are state and local laws that govern how and where people on foot may cross the street. If … Continue reading
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