Consumer protection laws against unfair and deceptive business practices vary from state to state, but one thing is common: They give customers some serious legal clout. In ordinary lawsuits, plaintiffs have to suffer actual losses in order to recover damages. Consumer protection laws, however, can entitle someone who suffered no financial loss at all to significant compensation based on a claim of false advertising. Should you be concerned, even if you're an honest small business owner who'd never intentionally defraud a customer?
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When an individual dies, family members can choose to file a wrongful death claim. While all cases are different, a common question is how much is the claim worth? Although there is no way to pinpoint the exact value of a suit, there are factors you can examine that will give you a more general idea.
Shared Negligence
When it comes to shared negligence, the goal is to determine whether or not the deceased was at least in part responsible for their death.
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