Personal Injury

Loss of consortium is a personal injury claim that can lead to damages for loss of affection and normal marital relations. In some cases, loss of consortium can also apply to a relationship between parents and children. So when can a loss of consortium claim be made, and what will you have to prove in order to prevail in court? Here are some general guidelines: Who Can Sue? Loss of consortium is usually limited to the loss of love, sexual relations, and services of a spouse.

Teen drivers are not among the most careful or accident-averse drivers on the road. Statistically speaking, young drivers are more likely to get in an accident during their formative years behind the wheel. But should those driving mistakes be paid for by the teen driver, the car's owner, or the teen's parents?

Although spring is right around the corner, snowboarders are still hitting the slopes. So what factors can affect liability in a snowboarding accident? While snowboarding provides riders with an adrenaline rush, it can also result in injuries and even death. That's unfortunately what happened to a 22-year-old snowboarder who died after crashing into a tree in an off-trail area in upstate New York over the weekend, The Associated Press reports.

It's easy to name businesses that have escalators. Malls, airports, and hotels all have these fixtures installed for the convenience of their customers. But who's liable for escalator accidents? Should mall owners liable for escalator injuries? Escalator accidents can occur either because of the passenger or because of a mechanical failure. Sudden or unexpected "jerky" movements can send passengers flying down the escalator.

Drug overdoses can be anything from simple mistakes to suicide attempts and they can have tragic consequences. In some cases those consequences can extend to dealers, friends, or family of the person who overdoses. Some states have begun prosecuting drug dealers with murder if a customer overdoses, and others are bypassing Good Samaritan protections and charging friends who dial 911 for overdosing friends with drug crimes.

Suing a school district may not be the most common way to resolve an issue with school administrators, but it is a course of action school employees, parents and families can take under certain circumstances. If a school violates someone's rights or causes injury or harm, the injured party can seek compensation. Generally, suing a school district is an uphill battle for plaintiffs and involves a complex legal process.