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Is it Malpractice if a Lawyer Refuses to Take a Case?
LAWYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE ON EVERY CASE A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT BRINGS THEM While there are circumstances in which a lawyer may be required, or strongly encouraged, to take a case, those circumstances rarely involve truly “private” legal matters. In other words, no, it often (and, in most cases, usually) is not malpractice for… Read More »
Can Injured Players, or Spectators, Sue for Injuries at Sporting Events?
INJURIES TO ATHLETES OFTEN FALL WITHIN “ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK” Many sporting and sports-related activities are “inherently dangerous” under the law, and injuries resulting from participation in these activities–even by minors–may fall under “assumption of the risk.” Although coaches and other teachers or sporting instructors generally take reasonable steps (where possible) to minimize the risks… Read More »
