| The Military Claims Act |
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| When a person has died, has sustained injuries, or has sustained property damage as a result of the activities of military personnel or civilians who are employed by the military, the person or his or her representative may be entitled to recover damages from the federal government under the Military Claims Act (MCA). More... |
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| Federal Tort Claims Act -- Overview |
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| Under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, the federal government cannot be sued without its permission. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that waives the federal government's sovereign immunity under certain circumstances.More... |
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| Torts in Hockey |
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| Hockey is one of the more dangerous sports in which one can participate. It also involves a risk of injury to spectators at the ice rink as well. This article addresses the potential recovery by spectators and participants for injuries that they might receive during a game.More... |
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| Tort Law -- Financial Responsibility |
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| Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. Most scholars agree that tort law has four purposes: (1) compensation for damages; (2) financial responsibility; (3) deterrence; and (4) avoiding self-help. This article discusses the purpose of financial responsibility.More... |
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| Rescue Doctrine |
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| A "rescuer" is one who responds to a risk of imminent peril to a victim, usually created by another party. The rescuer's efforts, however, are not always successful. In some instances, the rescuer or the victim may be injured during the course of the rescue. The "rescue doctrine" addresses the liability of the rescuer and the creator of the peril in relation to injuries to the victim and the liability of the creator of the peril to the rescuer for injuries caused during the rescue.More... |
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