What is a Judgment?
A judgment is the final part of a court case that resolves all the contested issues and terminates the lawsuit; a final decision is made about the rights and claims of each side in a lawsuit.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, judgment is defined as “a court’s final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties in a case,” demonstrating the authoritative nature of a judgment as the culmination of legal proceedings, which resolves disputes and establishes legal consequences. Judgments can vary in nature, including judgments on liability, damages, and equitable remedies, depending on the type of legal action and the issues presented.
Judgements can often make changes in the law that can have ripple effects throughout the nation. Specific cases, such as Brown v. Board of Education, exemplify landmark judgments that have had profound impacts on civil rights and legal precedents. Understanding the concept of judgment is essential for navigating the legal system, whether as a party directly involved in litigation, a legal professional, or a member of the public seeking to comprehend legal outcomes and their implications.
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Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer warns beware of drunk drivers
The summer months are filled with graduation parties, reunions, picnics and other celebrations and travels. This time of year also brings an increase in drunk drivers.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, every 2-hours, three people are killed in this country in alcohol-related highway crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 33,561 crash fatalities in 2012, of those 31% or 10,322 involved a drunk driver. This was a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
In 2012, 239 children age 14 and younger were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Of those, 124 were in the vehicle with a drunk driver. The NHTSA reported that the rate of alcohol impairment among drivers in fatal crashes in 2012 was nearly 4 times higher at night than during the day. 15% of al drivers involved in fatal crashes during the week were alcohol-impaired, […]
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It’s your money and they want it now!
As seen in the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.
By J. Christopher Munley
We all have seen the hard-hitting television commercials decrying: “It’s your money and you want it now!” These get-your-cash now ads, while seemingly helpful to those experiencing financial hardship, prey on individuals who have money in structured settlements.
They may seem too good to be true — and in most instances they are. What these ads don’t disclose is that the realized value to you now of this money owed to you in the future will be less than the amounts in the settlement, sometimes up to 40 percent less.
The ads are designed and created by companies that are in the business of purchasing structured settlements, otherwise known as “factoring companies,” and it is their goal to entice structured settlements holders to sell their settlements in exchange for a lump sum payment at the “present value” of the structure. […]
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8 Tips for Avoiding Sandy Repair Scams
How to avoid a contracting scam
Pennsylvania residents should be on guard against Superstorm Sandy-related home repair scams.
Unqualified contractors, high-pressure sales pitches and price gouging are on the upswing – and unwary homeowners are paying the price.
The situation has prompted state Attorney General Linda Kelly to issue a consumer warning:
“Natural disasters can be a magnet for scam artists and unscrupulous operators who are more interested in taking money from storm victims than in helping with repairs,” Kelly said. “Consumers should remain vigilant, understand their rights and carefully evaluate any contractors they hire to repair homes or to address other storm damage.
“It is understandable for homeowners to look for speedy repairs, attempting to return to normal activities as quickly as possible, but consumers should not allow the desire for immediate repairs to cloud their judgment regarding contractors.”
Following are 8 tips to avoid falling prey to a shady shingle or siding company:
- Ask all contractors to give you their state registration number, […]
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Triple Fatal Accident Serves as a Reminder to Pennsylvania Drivers of the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
An early morning accident on Saturday left three people dead and two others seriously injured after the driver apparently fell asleep behind the wheel. The single-car crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. on I-81 north near Butler Township after the car traveled across the grass median and slammed into the concrete bridge support beam.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drowsy driving accidents cause more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and approximately 1,550 deaths. However, the NHTSA believes these numbers are actually much higher due to underreported drowsy driving accidents.
One of the leading causes of drowsy driving is shift work. With irregular hours, long shifts, and disrupted sleep patterns, the NHTSA reports shift workers run a particularly high risk of drowsy driving crashes.
However, anyone that is sleep deprived is a danger on the highway. […]
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$1.7 Million Judgment Against Johnson & Johnson Following Injury Due To Drug
Failure to warn patients about potential tendon damage due to drug use leads to lawsuit
A Minneapolis jury has awarded an 82-year-old man $1.1 million in punitive damages and $630,000 in compensatory damages against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn patients its antibiotic, Levaquin, may cause tendon damage, reports the Star Tribune.
The case in U.S. District Court is the first of thousands of lawsuits filed nationwide by patients who claim tendon injuries after taking Levaquin. This man was an active golfer and a mall-walker before rupturing or partially rupturing both Achilles tendons after taking Levaquin and a steroid for bronchitis five years ago – unaware of the risks with the drug combination.
The lawsuit was filed in 2008 against Johnson & Johnson and its Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit for failing to warn doctors and patients of Levaquin’s potential for tendon damage. […]
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