Injury Lawyer Personal Injury Law Knowledge 5

Question 1

What is the 'burden of proof' in a typical civil personal injury case?

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Probable cause

Question 2

What is 'subrogation' in the context of insurance and injury claims?

Accepted Answer

An insurer's right to recover what it paid from the at-fault party

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A type of jury

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A settlement bonus

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A court appeal

Question 3

What is a 'contingency fee' arrangement common in personal injury law?

Accepted Answer

The attorney is paid a percentage only if the case wins

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The client pays hourly regardless of outcome

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The court sets the fee

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The fee is paid before the case begins

Question 4

Which defense argues the plaintiff knowingly accepted a known risk?

Accepted Answer

Assumption of risk

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Comparative fault

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Statute of repose

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Sovereign immunity

Question 5

What are 'special damages' (economic damages) typically meant to cover?

Accepted Answer

Quantifiable losses like medical bills and lost wages

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Emotional distress

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Punishment of the defendant

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Court filing fees only

Question 6

What is a 'wrongful death' claim?

Accepted Answer

A claim brought when negligence causes someone's death

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A claim for property damage

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A claim against a deceased plaintiff

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A criminal homicide charge

Question 7

What does the 'collateral source rule' generally prevent?

Accepted Answer

Reducing damages because the plaintiff received outside payments like insurance

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The plaintiff from testifying

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Filing in federal court

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The defendant from settling