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- Accident Report
- An Accident Report documents details of an incident, useful for claims and legal cases.
- Administrative Law
- Administrative law regulates government agencies’ operations, focusing on rules and regulations.
- Aggressive Driving
- Aggressive driving involves unsafe behaviors on the road that can lead to accidents.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides methods like mediation and arbitration to resolve conflicts outside of court.
- Amicus Curiae
- Amicus Curiae refers to someone not a party to a case who offers information to assist the court.
- Appeals Court
- An appeals court reviews lower court decisions, often addressing legal errors or interpretations.
- Appellant
- The appellant is the party who files an appeal, seeking a review of a lower court’s ruling.
- Arbitration
- Arbitration is a private dispute resolution method where an arbitrator makes a binding decision.
- Assumption of Liability
- Assumption of liability means taking on responsibility for potential losses or damages.
B
- Back Injury
- A back injury in an accident may lead to claims for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
- Bodily Injury
- Bodily injury refers to physical harm to a person, often a key factor in personal injury cases.
- Breach of Contract
- A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under a contract.
- Breach of Duty
- Breach of duty means failing to uphold a standard of care, often leading to negligence claims.
C
- Capital Punishment
- Capital punishment refers to the death penalty, a state-imposed sentence for serious crimes.
- Catastrophic Injury
- Catastrophic injury causes severe, long-term damage, impacting quality of life and legal claims.
- Certiorari
- Certiorari is a court order to review a lower court’s decision, often issued by higher courts.
- Chiropractic Care
- Chiropractic care is a treatment for injuries, often claimed in personal injury cases.
- Civil Law
- Civil law deals with private disputes between individuals or organizations, unlike criminal law.
- Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
- CPR provides guidelines for conducting civil cases, ensuring fairness and efficiency.
- Civil Rights
- Civil rights protect individuals’ freedoms from infringement by governments and private entities.
- Claim Notification Form (CNF)
- A CNF is used to notify insurers or parties about a personal injury claim.
- Claims Portal
- A claims portal is an online system for managing and submitting personal injury claims.
- Class Action
- A class action is a lawsuit filed by one or more individuals on behalf of a larger group.
- Class Certification
- Class certification is a court’s approval allowing a lawsuit to proceed as a class action.
- Codicil
- A codicil is an amendment to a will, used to make changes without rewriting the entire document.
- Comparative Negligence
- Comparative negligence allocates fault between parties based on their contribution to an accident.
- Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU)
- The CRU recovers state benefits paid due to injury, from compensations awarded to the injured.
- Compensatory Damages
- Compensatory damages reimburse for actual losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages.
- Compulsory Process
- Compulsory process grants defendants the right to obtain witnesses and evidence in their favor.
- Concussion
- A concussion is a brain injury, often the basis for personal injury claims following accidents.
- Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)
- A CFA allows a lawyer to take a case with payment dependent on winning, also known as “no win, no fee.”
- Conference
- A legal conference is a meeting to discuss case details and plan strategies between parties.
- Consequential Damages
- Consequential damages cover indirect losses, such as lost profits, caused by a breach.
- Contempt of Court
- Contempt of court is disobeying or disrespecting court orders, punishable by fines or jail time.
- Contingency Fee
- A contingency fee is a lawyer’s fee, paid only if the case is won, usually a percentage of damages.
- Contract
- A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties with specific terms and conditions.
- Contributory Negligence
- Contributory negligence is when a plaintiff’s own negligence contributes to their injury.
- Conveyancing
- Conveyancing involves the legal transfer of property ownership from one person to another.
- Counter schedule
- A counter schedule details the defendant’s version of financial losses in a personal injury case.
D
- Damages
- Damages are financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff for losses caused by the defendant.
- De Novo
- De novo means a case is reviewed as if it were new, disregarding previous findings.
- Declaratory Judgment
- A declaratory judgment determines the rights of parties without awarding damages.
- Defamation
- Defamation is a false statement that damages someone’s reputation, leading to legal claims.
- Defamation of Character
- Defamation of character involves damaging statements that harm a person’s reputation.
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- Special Damages
- Special damages cover specific financial losses, like medical expenses and property damage.
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal cord injuries often lead to claims for extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
- Statement of truth
- A statement of truth is a declaration affirming the accuracy of a document’s contents.
- Statute of Limitations
- Statute of limitations sets the maximum time after an event to initiate legal proceedings.
- Stipulation
- A stipulation is an agreement between parties on specific facts or issues, simplifying the trial.
- Strict Liability
- Strict liability holds someone responsible for damages without proof of negligence or fault.
- Subrogation
- Subrogation allows an insurer to recover costs from the at-fault party after paying a claim.
- Subrogation Rights
- Subrogation rights allow insurers to pursue third parties to recover payments made on claims.
- Substantive Law
- Substantive law defines rights and duties, as opposed to procedural law, which sets out legal processes.
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- Third-Party Beneficiary
- A third-party beneficiary benefits from a contract made between other parties, without being a signatory.
- Third-Party Claim
- A third-party claim involves bringing an outside party into a lawsuit for liability.
- Third-Party Liability
- Third-party liability is responsibility for harm caused to someone not directly involved in the act.
- Tort
- A tort is a civil wrong causing harm, leading to legal liability, such as negligence or defamation.
- Traffic Violation
- Traffic violations include offenses like speeding and reckless driving, with legal penalties.
U
- Uninsured Motorist Coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage compensates for damages when the at-fault driver lacks insurance.
V
- Venue
- Venue refers to the location where a legal case is heard, affecting convenience and jurisdiction.
W
- Warrant
- A warrant is a legal authorization for law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest.
- Whiplash
- Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden movement, often leading to personal injury claims.
- Witness Statement
- A witness statement is a written account of evidence given by someone involved in a case.
- Workers’ Compensation
- Workers’ compensation provides benefits to employees injured at work, covering medical costs and lost wages.
- Writ of Habeas Corpus
- A writ of habeas corpus requires authorities to justify the detention of a person in custody.
- Wrongful Act
- A wrongful act is any illegal or unjust action that may lead to civil or criminal penalties.
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Car Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bus Accident Lawyer
Uber Accident Lawyer
Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Worker’s Compensation
Brain Injury Lawyer