Damages

A construction or civil engineering contract comes with certain pre-conditions for the employer and the contractor.

Compensatory damages for a personal injury are not subject to federal income tax. But other types of awards and settlements, including punitive damages, may be taxable. Taxability is based on what item the award or settlement replaces.

If your nonprofit organization suffers damages from a disaster related event would you know how to maximise your funding from FEMA? This article explains the five most important steps.

When you file a lawsuit or a liability judgment is made, for or against you, there are multiple different kinds of damages that are awarded.

Season four of "Damages" was approved Tuesday. "Damages" season four will air on DirecTV.

A recently proposed bill would undo caps on punitive damages in oil spill cases.

There are two main types of damages that plaintiffs can recoup in civil cases, such as medical malpractice.

What to expect from your personal injury claim in Orange County.

Damages could be canceled if FX and DirecTV can't reach a deal soon. Damages just costs too much for FX to continue airing the show on its own and had led to FX seeking a partner network in future deals.

Flood damages and environmental concerns continue in the northeast.

Section 102 of The Actuary's Free Study Guide for Exam 5 offers five practice questions and solutions regarding the elements of a typical personal automobile insurance policy and particularly focusing on uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage.

Section 100 of The Actuary's Free Study Guide for Exam 5 offers five further practice questions and solutions regarding some elements of the liability coverages offered by a typical personal automobile insurance policy.

Article discusses the possible liability for punitive damages faced by a driver who causes a car accident while texting.

Section 69 of The Actuary's Free Study Guide for Exam 5 offers five practice questions and solutions pertaining to damages and settlements in liability insurance claims.

Compensatory damage award monetary relief to the plaintiff for damage or loss caused the defendant. Punitive damage award above the loss suffered by the plaintiff or equivalent to criminal fine.

Artists have filed claims against Canadian Recording Industry Association members (Warner Music Canada, Sony BMG Music Canada, EMI Music Canada, and Universal Music Canada) for willful copyright infringement.

Section 26 of The Actuary's Free Study Guide for Exam 5 offers five practice questions and solutions regarding intentional torts, strict liability, and remedies for torts - as part of educating students on the legal environment of insurance.

Understanding the legal and business side of a liquidated damage clause.

The purpose of this writing is to give students and attorneys a better understanding of the current state of alcohol vending, civil liability and remedies in the state of Florida.

If you love drama, moms, tune into the most nail-biting and exciting shows of the 2009 Spring TV season.

Here's a brief character guide for the main players on FX's hit thriller Damages.

Discusses the pros and cons of tort reform in the United States.

Auto insurance is used to protect you the individual or a business or organization from financial loss in regards to a motor vehicle.

When traveling, the state in which your hotel is located may have limits on your hotel's liability when it comes to bodily injury or personal property damage

When seeking recovery for your damages, it is important to know how the American Rule may impact your insurance company's ability to obtain reimbursement for their attorney fees and what, if any, portion of your attorney fees they should share.

When considering the legal issues associated with a negligence claim, the courts must address the "degree of care" that may have been expected and violated.

If you have been pursued for the recovery of damages in a subrogation claim, it is important to know what the four elements of your defense should be when speaking with legal counsel.

If you are a defendant in a case of subrogation, it is important to speak with legal counsel about the defenses you may use to negate payment of third party damages.

If you believe that you have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit, you might be wondering how you can determine what you might recover as far as monetary damages. Read on to learn about the different types of recoverable damages in these types of lawsuits.

When acting as a volunteer or rescue, if you are sued for personal damages, you may claim defense under the Rescue Doctrine.

Whether you are alleged to have committed a tort action, or you are alleging someone committed tort against you, it is important to understand how the intervening events and superseding events may affect your legal case.