Legal Dictionary

There are a plethora of legal terms involved in your case. Our legal dictionary helps define terms that can become confusing from A-Z.

Unavoidable Accident

An accident that is inevitable despite all involved exercising necessary care.  

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Vicarious Liability

Liability for the tort (harmful actions) of another even though the person being held responsible may not have been the actor who committed the harm.

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Void

No longer having a binding effect or legal force; null.

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Waiver

Knowing and voluntary relinquishment of a right. A waiver may be express or implied.

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Case Results

  • $3,000,000: Insurance Bad Faith Claim
  • $1,500,000: Auto/Auto collision
  • $1,000,000: Auto Accident
  • $1,600,000: Car Rollover
  • $290,000: Minor Injured in ATV Accident
  • $1,725,000: Auto/Truck Collision
  • $2,650,000: Vehicle Rollover Accident
  • $640,000: Accidental Electrocution

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