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The 'Eggshell Plaintiff' Rule
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
The "eggshell plaintiff rule" is a case every American law student studies in the course of learning about liability in battery. For those of you who didn’t...
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You an STD?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
When you find out that you've contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD), your first thought may be how to get justice on the person you believe is...
Independent Prosecutors Now Handle Military Sex Crimes
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Sexual assault is notoriously underreported in society in general, but this is even more true within insulated organizations such as militaries. In the...
How to Prove Emotional Distress
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Proving that you suffer emotional distress can be extremely difficult. Unlike broken bones or other injuries, you may have no X-rays or other medical documents...
Can I Get Disability for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
As spectacular as fall can be, for some it's merely a countdown to winter: short days, long nights, little sunlight, and a lot of cold. Sufferers from seasonal...
Can a Dating Site Be Sued If Your Date Turns Dangerous?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
It's hard to meet people these days, which is undoubtedly why there are so many dating apps currently on the market. But what if something goes wrong, like...