| Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Punitive and Noneconomic Damages |
| The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) limits punitive damage awards against volunteers in cases in which they are not immune from liability. More... |
| Personal Injury Actions between Spouses |
| When spouses commit torts against each other, a cause of action may or may not be available to the injured spouse. It depends upon the jurisdiction and the type of injury.More... |
| Tort Law - Generally |
| Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. This article discusses the words used to describe those who commit torts and how tort law is a particular collection of accepted legal theories for suing people for money.More... |
| LIABILITY OF AIRLINES |
| An airline may be liable to its passengers for an aircraft accident based upon its status as a common carrier, its contract with the passengers, or an implied or express warranty regarding the safety of its aircraft. An airline may also be liable to its passengers for delays, for discrimination, or for wrongful expulsionMore... |
| Gross Negligence |
| "Gross negligence" means carelessness or recklessness that amounts to a conscious disregard for the safety of others. Gross negligence involves a higher degree of carelessness than ordinary negligence. For example, dumping toxic waste into your neighbor's swimming pool would constitute gross negligence.More... |
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457 South 10th Street
P.O. Box 231
Opelika, Alabama 36803-0231
Telephone: 334-749-2222
Fax: 334-749-5857
P.O. Box 231
Opelika, Alabama 36803-0231
Telephone: 334-749-2222
Fax: 334-749-5857
www.lawyers.com/dean&barrett
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