accident attorney Personal Injury Law Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the legal standard a plaintiff must prove in a personal injury case in the US?

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Absolute certainty

Question 2

Which tort doctrine holds an employer liable for the negligent acts of an employee committed within the scope of employment?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Res ipsa loquitur

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Contributory negligence

Answer

Assumption of risk

Question 3

What is the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in the majority of US states?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

6 months

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10 years

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5 years

Question 4

What type of damages compensate a plaintiff for medical bills and lost wages?

Accepted Answer

Special (economic) damages

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General (non-economic) damages

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Punitive damages

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Nominal damages

Question 5

Under which doctrine can a defendant be held liable when the mere occurrence of an accident implies negligence?

Accepted Answer

Res ipsa loquitur

Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Comparative fault

Answer

Last clear chance

Question 6

What is a 'duty of care' in personal injury law?

Accepted Answer

A legal obligation to act with reasonable care toward others

Answer

The amount of compensation owed to an injured party

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A contract between attorney and client

Answer

A court order requiring medical treatment