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Father Blames City, County for Deaths of Children

Submitted by Bob Jacobson on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 19:43

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Tim Gresback’s Article on Cap on Non-Economic Damages

Submitted by Bob Jacobson on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 14:26

On May 6, 2010, the Idaho Statesman published an article by Tim Gresback, President of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, regarding the injustice of the law in Idaho that “caps” non-economic or general damages in personal injury cases.  In the article Mr. continue reading...

Negligence Law, Old Testament Style

Submitted by Web Master on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:26

In Exodus Chapter 21 in the Old Testament, the law is given as to what should happen if one’s ox does damage.  Verses 28-36 describe the various remedies that should occur depending upon the actions of the ox and what was known about the ox in question.

What You Know About Your Ox Can Hurt You
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Time Can Limit Your Right to Recover Damages

Submitted by Bob Jacobson on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 14:34

Statute of Limitations can bar your right to recover

All states have statutes enacted that bar or limit a person’s right to bring a legal action based on the passage of time.  The principle behind these statutes is to protect people from having to be worried or concerned that any person they might harm or damage would have an unlimited amount of time in which to seek damages.  The statutes apply to cases involving contracts, personal injury and even some crimes.

Not all States have the same statute of limitations continue reading...

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