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What do “control” and “non-delegable duty” mean in construction site liability? Why does the difference between control and non-delegable duty matter for your construction accident lawsuit? How does the retained control doctrine work in Texas, California, and Illinois? What are non-delegable duties in construction cases, and what are common examples? Do OSHA violations create civil […]

What is a wobble (tank slapper) crash and how does it happen? What are the common mechanical, roadway, and rider-related causes of a motorcycle wobble? How do engineers and safety organizations describe and study speed wobble? What injuries and statistics should potential claimants know about motorcycle crashes? How is liability for a tank slapper crash […]

What is a rental reimbursement claim? How does rental reimbursement coverage work in Texas, California, and Illinois? Who pays for your rental car after a crash in at-fault states? What does a typical rental reimbursement policy cover and exclude? How do daily rate and max limits affect your rental options? What documents do you need […]

What does a property owner’s duty to warn of hidden dangers mean? Who is owed a duty: invitee, licensee, or trespasser in Texas, California, and Illinois? What counts as a hidden danger versus an open and obvious condition? How do actual and constructive notice work in premises liability? When is a warning sign enough to […]

What is a phantom vehicle accident and why does it matter? How is a phantom driver accident different from a standard hit-and-run? What common scenarios lead to a no-contact car accident? What should you do immediately after a ghost car accident to protect your claim? What evidence helps prove a phantom vehicle accident? How do […]

What are requests for admission and how do they work in personal injury discovery? Why do requests for admission matter in civil litigation and settlement? How are Rule 36 requests for admission used in federal court? How do Texas Rule 198 requests for admission work? How do California requests for admission work under CCP 2033? […]

What is mechanic liability for a crash after faulty repairs? When can a repair shop be liable for a car accident under negligence law? How do defective parts differ from faulty installation, and who is liable? What evidence helps prove negligent repair after a crash? How do comparative negligence rules in Texas, California, and Illinois […]

What is the last clear chance rule, and does it apply to Illinois car accidents? How did Illinois move from contributory negligence to modified comparative negligence? What does Illinois’s 51 percent bar rule mean in a car crash claim? Is the last clear chance doctrine still relevant in any Illinois crash scenarios? How do Illinois […]

What is discovery in a car accident lawsuit and why does it matter? What must you disclose in a car accident lawsuit? How does discovery begin and what is the typical timeline? What are initial disclosures and how do Texas, California, and Illinois differ? What discovery tools are used in car crash cases? Which documents […]

What is the difference between lost wages and lost earning capacity? What is the legal basis for claiming these damages in U.S., Texas, California, and Illinois law? How do you prove past lost wages in a personal injury case? How do you prove lost earning capacity or diminished earning capacity? How are future earnings reduced […]