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What is Assumption of Risk in Personal Injury Law?

Douglas & LondonPersonal Injury

The assumption of risk in a personal injury law case is an affirmative defense. When alleging this, the defendant is claiming that the plaintiff understood the risk of injury and assumed responsibility for any accident that happened. Further, the result of a successful assumption of risk claim is total avoidance …

What is Summary Judgment?

Douglas & LondonPersonal Injury

When the facts of a personal injury case are not in dispute, the lawyer for that party will file a motion for summary judgment. When all the parties agree on the facts, there is no need for a trial. However, it is unusual for all parties to agree. A factfinder …