I delivered a load of hay and a couple of bales got pushed down on top of me. They were very patient with me, worked with me, they filled me in on details, they stayed in communication, and they let me know what was going on. The atmosphere of the people was very friendly, very likeable, VERY LIKEABLE, and no pressure. Mike was exquisitely very, very nice, very friendly. They looked out for my interests.
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H. Lindquist
Workplace Accident Case
Legal Terms "T"
Tort: A civil wrong or breach of an individuals rights that a civil actions can be brought against.
Tort-Feasor: One who commits a tort.
Tort Reform: Tort reform refers to laws that have been passed to impose limitations on the amount that can be recovered in certain types of personal injury cases irrespective of damages. The concept behind tort reform is that it protects certain businesses that are prone to lawsuit from going under due to lawsuits. Critics of tort reform assert that it keeps innocent victims from being fairly compensated. An example would be the tort reform that was passed in Texas in relation to certain types of medical malpractice lawsuits. As a result of the tort reform the plaintiff may only be entitled to a limited regardless of the amount of damages the plaintiff suffers.
Totaled: A term used by the insurance industry that means that the cost to repair damage to a vehicle is greater than the cost of the vehicle itself. In this case the insurance company will generally not repair the vehicle, rather they will theoretically write a check for the value of a similar replacement vehicle.
Tractor Trailer: A slang term referring to large commercial vehicles.
Trucking Accident: An accident involving large commercial trucks. (18-wheelers, dump trucks, etc.)