Injury Lawyer Personal Injury Law Knowledge 4

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations in a personal injury case?

Accepted Answer

The deadline to file a lawsuit

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The maximum damages allowed

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The minimum settlement amount

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The time allotted for a trial

Question 2

Under the 'discovery rule,' the statute of limitations may begin when?

Accepted Answer

The injury is discovered or reasonably should have been

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The defendant is arrested

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The lawsuit is filed

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The settlement is paid

Question 3

What does 'vicarious liability' allow an employer to be held responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Negligent acts of employees within the scope of employment

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Crimes committed at home

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An employee's personal debts

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Acts by independent contractors only

Question 4

Which category of damages compensates for pain and suffering?

Accepted Answer

Non-economic damages

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Economic damages

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Punitive damages

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Liquidated damages

Question 5

What is a 'medical lien' in a personal injury case?

Accepted Answer

A claim against settlement proceeds for unpaid medical bills

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A doctor's license

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A type of insurance policy

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A court summons

Question 6

In premises liability, a property owner generally owes the highest duty of care to whom?

Accepted Answer

Invitees

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Trespassers

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Burglars

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Strangers passing by

Question 7

What does 'negligence per se' establish?

Accepted Answer

Negligence based on violation of a safety statute

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Negligence that is impossible to prove

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Intentional wrongdoing

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A complete defense