Jobs are increasingly being found on the Internet (think “Monster.com,” “Craigs List,” etc.). Many potential employers now require the submission of resumes and job applications online or by fax...
Category: preparing for Court
One major question that courts look at in determining whether to make social network information discoverable to the insurance defense lawyers is the inured victim website user’s expectation of privacy when that information...
Can Your Facebook Page Take Down Your Injury Case?
November 9, 2010
It might. Not only is “Big Brother” watching, but the car accident and liability claims insurance companies are as well. Online social networking websites, such as MySpace and Facebook, have grown exponentially over...
Alexandria Law Librarian Christine Hall and injury lawyer Doug Landau are both graduates of the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida During a recent personal injury jury trial in Old Town Alexandria,...
“But the doctor said…” Dealing with Hearsay
October 29, 2010
Hundreds of times I have heard injured victims say, “but the doctor told me…” only to have insurance defense counsel cut them off with “Objection ! Hearsay !” Which is usually granted by the judge,...