Finding oil on your property may strike you as a blessing or annoyance, but either way it's important to understand the oil laws and regulations in place, as well as your own property rights. Here are some key things homeowners need to understand about oil and gas law.
What Does Oil and Gas Law Refer to?
In the United States, oil and gas law refers to the branch of law that deals with the acquisition, ownership rights, and adjudication of oil and gases both prior to and after extraction.
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Were you or your family member recently injured in a drunk driving accident? Did the drunk driver recently leave a bar where he or she was served alcohol? If so, you may be able to hold the bar responsible for your accident-related injuries and expenses. This could be a very important point. The actual driver in the case may have a limited amount of funds to cover your expenses, even if you do win the lawsuit.
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One type of scenario where you absolutely need the assistance of a personal injury firm is when you have sustained an injury as the result of a defective product. These types of injuries can manifest in myriad different ways, but there are a few different approaches that attorneys take when pursuing damages. This article discusses the three primary theories regarding defective product liability.
Regarding Manufacturing
Defective products are often the result of faulty or improper manufacturing or assembly processes.
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If you have lost someone you love due to the negligence and liability of another entity or person, you may be entitled to commence a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim will usually seek compensation for your loss, such as the lost wages of the deceased, or the funeral expenses. Here is an overview of what wrongful death claims are, who is entitled to sue and the compensation that could be recovered.
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Plaintiffs in personal injury cases are often tempted to look into settlement loans. Financing a personal injury lawsuit can be challenging, especially when plaintiffs are unable to work because of their injuries.
Some lenders offer settlement loans to accident victims who could eventually be offered a lump settlement in a personal injury case. The accident victim pays back the loan- plus interest- if he or she wins the case. If the case is lost, the loan is not paid back.
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