Personal Injury

Figuring out who's at fault for an accident usually means proving who was careless (or "negligent").

Your personal injury claim can be complicated by a pre-existing existing health condition, but your case isn't doomed.

Valuing a personal injury claim starts with understanding the different types of compensable losses.

The basics of negotiating your personal injury settlement after an accident or injury.

Position yourself to get the best settlement from the insurance company after any kind of accident.

Results from Nolo’s nationwide personal injury survey: how long the process takes, average settlements and awards, and how to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Learn the basics of slander and libel—the rules about who can say what without getting into legal hot water.

Learn the differences between slander and libel defamatory statements.

Learn about legal issues related to online defamation on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp.

A closer look at the legal concept that governs most cases where you are injured on someone else's property.

It's one thing to think you have a slip and fall case, but another thing to prove it. Find out how to prove your case, including both liability and damages.

Trying to figure out how much your slip and fall claim is worth? We guide you through the valuation process with calculations and examples.

When someone else’s purposeful misconduct causes you harm, you might have a personal injury claim.

The same conduct can give rise to both civil and criminal liability. Here's how.

Learn about the elements of a false arrest case, the damages you can collect, and how to bring a false arrest case to court.

You may be able to sue your child’s school and school employees, but it won’t be easy.

When a child’s negligent or intentional act causes you some injury, here's what you need to know about legal responsibility for the child’s actions.

Learn about the legal obligations that schools, day care facilities, nursing homes, and employers have to provide adequate supervision.

An outline of the general principles governing the civil and criminal liability of dog owners when their pets hurt someone—and links to find more details.

In some states, you could be liable for an injury caused by your dog only if you knew or should’ve known that the animal was dangerous.

When a dog hurts someone, its owner might be able to avoid legal responsibility based on the victim’s actions.

What are PFAS? Are they harmful? Have PFAS lawsuits been filed? Can I sue? We answer these questions and more.

What's toxic mold, where is it found, and who might be legally responsible for your infestation or exposure?

Looking for a lawyer to handle your asbestos-illness case? Find out the right way and the wrong way to go about it, topics to cover in your initial consultation, and more.

The list of responsible parties starts with the abuser, but it doesn't end there. Find out who else might be liable when a nursing home resident is injured by abuse or neglect.

Thinking about suing a nursing home for abuse or neglect? Find out who can be liable, the claims you'll probably bring, damages you can collect, and more.

When a nursing home resident is assaulted—by a staff member, another resident, or a third-party—a claim against the nursing home (and others) is likely to follow. Don’t expect an easy win.

Here's what both sides of a medical malpractice case need to know about the role of insurance coverage.

Tips and resources when you're considering a certain physician or health care facility.

Medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within a certain amount of time after the patient's injury, but when does the clock start ticking?