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The Dashcam Video That Quietly Changed American Personal Injury Law

Automotive Safety, Evidence and Litigation, Insurance and Fraud Prevention, Legal Technology, Personal Injury Law / Jack Gilbert

A single dashcam recording can be the deciding evidence in a personal injury claim, often shortening investigations and shifting settlement leverage. As dashcams became widespread, courts and insurers increasingly rely on timestamped video to confirm fault, rebut disputed narratives, and evaluate damages. This article explains how dashcam footage is used in U.S. injury cases, key […]

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The ALERT Act Transforms Aviation Safety: What Pilots & Passengers Must Know About New Reforms

The ALERT Act: A Deep Dive into the Sweeping Aviation Safety Reforms Redefining Pilot Liability

Federal Law and Legislation, Liability Law, Negligence and Liability, Personal Injury Law, Transportation Law / Guest Post

The ALERT Act proposes sweeping aviation safety reforms after the 2025 Washington, D.C. midair collision that killed 67 people. It would expand airspace location tracking and enhanced risk transparency, shifting how pilot compliance and liability are evaluated after incidents. This article explains the bill’s key provisions, enforcement implications, and what they mean for certified pilots.

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Lawyer discussing contingency fee structure with client

What is a contingency fee?

Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Law, Workers’ Compensation Law / Jack Gilbert

A contingency fee is a lawyer’s payment that comes only if you win or settle your case, typically calculated as a percentage of the recovery (often 25%–40%). Instead of paying hourly rates upfront, the fee is taken from the final award, though you may still be responsible for certain case costs. This article explains how

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What is loss of consortium?

Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Law, Wrongful Death Law / Jack Gilbert

Loss of consortium is a legal claim seeking compensation for the loss of a spouse’s or close family member’s companionship, care, affection, and intimacy after an injury caused by someone else. It’s typically filed alongside the injured person’s personal injury lawsuit and may cover both emotional and practical impacts on the relationship. This article explains

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Lawyer explaining comparative negligence concept

What is comparative negligence?

Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury / Jack Gilbert

Comparative negligence is a legal rule that reduces your compensation by the percentage of fault assigned to you—e.g., 20% fault means 20% less in damages. Most states use some form of comparative negligence, though a few bar recovery if you’re 50% or 51% at fault (modified) while others allow recovery regardless of fault (pure). This

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Person covering face in distress, legal concept

What is intentional infliction of emotional distress?

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Tort Law / Jack Gilbert

Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is a civil claim requiring 4 elements: extreme and outrageous conduct, intent or reckless disregard, causation, and severe emotional distress. If proven, a victim may recover damages for mental anguish and related harms, sometimes without physical injury. This article explains IIED basics, common examples, damages, and defenses. Intentional infliction

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What is contributory negligence?

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Tort Law / Jack Gilbert

Contributory negligence is a legal rule that can bar you from recovering any damages if you’re found even 1% at fault for an accident. Only a handful of jurisdictions still follow this strict doctrine, making fault allocation crucial in injury claims. This article explains how contributory negligence works, where it applies, common exceptions, and how

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What is assumption of risk?

Personal Injury Defense, Premises Liability, Sports & Recreation Liability / Jack Gilbert

Assumption of risk is a legal defense that can reduce or bar an injured person’s recovery if they knowingly and voluntarily accepted a specific danger. It often arises in sports, recreational activities, signed waivers, and situations involving obvious hazards, and rules vary by state and by whether the risk was express or implied. This article

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Gavel and legal documents representing wrongful death law

What is wrongful death?

Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death / Jack Gilbert

Wrongful death is a civil claim for a preventable death caused by another person’s negligence or intentional misconduct. It commonly involves car crashes, unsafe workplaces, or medical errors where reasonable care could have avoided the death. This article explains what qualifies as wrongful death and the basics of pursuing compensation. Understanding Wrongful Death When someone

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Person slipping on wet floor with caution sign

What is a slip and fall case?

Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability / Jack Gilbert

A slip and fall case is a premises liability claim where an injured person must typically prove 4 elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. It arises when a property owner or occupier fails to fix or warn about a dangerous condition that leads to a fall. This article explains common causes, legal duties, evidence, and

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