The Monell Doctrine is a Supreme Court decision, Monell v. Department of Social Services, that says local governments and police departments can only be held accountable if their employees cause harm by following systemic policies or accepted customs. One example of a potential violation under Monell is a high-speed police chase that causes the police …
A Monell claim is based on the Monell doctrine, a 1978 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Under this doctrine, individuals can challenge individual law enforcement officers, municipalities, and police policies when misconduct (in certain situations) causes harm or violates their constitutional rights. If you believe you have a valid case, you should discuss your …
You should contact a medical malpractice lawyer immediately if you suffered injuries due to a medical procedure or were otherwise injured during medical care. Understanding why timely legal intervention is important and how a medical malpractice lawyer can help is essential for anyone who believes they or a loved one has been injured due to …
In most cases, the nursing home owners, operators, and managers are held liable for any abuse or neglect that occurs. They have a duty to protect residents, ensure their proper care, and uphold their legal rights and protections. Failure to do so is negligence and could support a civil case against the company and its …
You can file a personal injury claim if you were injured in a construction accident because of a third party’s negligence. While your immediate employer may be protected from liability through workers’ compensation insurance, there are many circumstances in which an injured worker can file a personal injury claim. Workers who suffer injuries because of …
If your loved one suffered an injury in a nursing home or assisted living facility because of another’s negligence, you could pursue monetary damages. A nursing home abuse lawyer will investigate your loved one’s accident and prove the cause of their injuries. An attorney can document the at-fault party’s negligence and demand financial compensation. Most personal …
If a government agency or employee caused your accident and injury, special rules might apply to navigating the claims process and recovering compensation. You often can recover compensation from local, state, or federal government agencies, but you must follow strict guidelines to do so. To pursue a case against a government agency, you can work …
You might be able to file a personal injury claim if you were injured in a sports or recreational activity. If your injuries were preventable, but another party failed to provide the proper care to prevent them, that party might be legally responsible for your damages. An insurance claim or lawsuit could hold them accountable …
You can still file a personal injury claim if a slip and fall accident happened on private property. Your financial recovery options depend on the details of your accident and the property itself. For instance, if you fell at a friend’s house, you could file a claim with their homeowners’ insurance. This could offer coverage …
The Child Abuse Victims Act of 2022, signed into law in April 2023, defines child sexual abuse by listing the kinds of acts that constitute such abuse. It also makes other changes that support survivors of clergy and institutional sexual abuse in Maryland, allowing many to pursue justice even when their time to do so …
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