Commercial litigation is sometimes a necessary part of today's business world, but it can also be a huge drain on a fledgling company's economic resources. Even if you believe that your case is a winner, the cost of taking it through the court system can be more than your small company can afford—which means that you may settle for far less than you are due. Commercial litigation funding, however, may change that dynamic and level the playing field for the better.
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If your personal injury case has moved to the trial stage, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will be tried in that court or in front of the current judge or even if it will be tried at all. The defendant can file pre-trial motions that may change all of those factors and more. Here are three examples of such pretrial motions:
Change of Venue
This motion seeks to move the case from its current court to a different one.
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Factories can do good things for local communities. For example, they often employ many local people, which is good for the local economy and can help unskilled laborers find the work that they are looking for. Additionally, many of them give back to the community in the form of charitable donations and other positive things. However, there can be disadvantages to having a factory in your area, too. For example, you might be worried about air quality, or you could be concerned that the local water supply is being contaminated.
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Who pays for your injuries if you are injured in a car accident, and it turns out that the at-fault driver is an intoxicated teenager? Apart from the teenage driver, you can also seek compensation from other parties, such as these three:
The Person Who Furnished the Alcohol
Dram shop laws hold alcohol sellers for the negligent actions of their patrons under certain circumstances. These laws have been enacted to encourage alcohol vendors to become responsible by denying alcohol to those who shouldn't drink, such as those who are already drunk and those who are under the legal drinking age.
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If you are injured in an accident, the negligent party should compensate you for your actual injury as well as other incidental losses such as lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and many others. It's good to understand what all these things mean so that you can better negotiate with them. For example, when it comes to health-related compensation; here are some of the components that should be included in your settlement:
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