Timothy Rayne
Tim Rayne is the author of numerous publications on Personal Injury Law and is a graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law's Master's in Trial Advocacy Program. Tim can be reached at http://www.macelree.com/traynelaw.
Articles by this Author
The Dram Shop: Liability of Bars and Restaurants
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 11/16/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for a liquor license holder, like a bar or restaurant, to serve patrons who are minors (under the age of 21) or people who are "visibly intoxicated."
Resolve Your Civil Case Using Alternative Dispute Resolution
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 11/16/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Alternative Dispute Resolution has become a popular and effective means of getting civil cases resolved without the time, expense, delay, stress and publicity of a trial.
Soverign Immunity - Limited Rights to Sue the Government
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 11/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Sovereign Immunity is the legal defense available to governmental entities which makes it unlawful to sue them.
Legal Immunities for Individuals
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 11/2/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Under Pennsylvania law, there are many circumstances in which, although someone is injured, a lawsuit against the responsible party is not permitted due to a statute granting immunity.
Parental Liability for the Acts of Children
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Although the general rule is that parents are not held liable for the acts of their children, there are certain situations in which parents will be held responsible for the bad acts of their offspring.
A Lawyer's Guide to Purchasing Automobile Insurance, Part Three
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In this article I will discuss the critical decision of selecting Limited Tort or Full Tort on your automobile insurance policy and how this decision will affect your recovery options in the event of a lawsuit.
Statute of Limitations: Out of Time, Out of Luck
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In order to protect your legal rights, make sure you file your lawsuit within the required time period as set forth in the Statute of Limitations.
A Lawyer's Guide to Purchasing Automobile Insurance - Part One
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In this article you will learn about bodily injury and property damage coverage.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit - Part Two
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In this article you will learn about both the arbitration and trial stages of a lawsuit.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit, Part One
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/8/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Hopefully, you have been fortunate enough to avoid having to pursue or defend a lawsuit and will not have to do so in the future. However, in the event that you do find yourself entangled in civil litigation, the following is a brief description of the five phases of the process. This article will cover pleadings, discovery and summary judgment motions.
A Lawyer's Guide to Purchasing Automobile Insurance - Part Four
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/3/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
In this article I will explain the uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages.
Injuries at Work - No Lawsuit but Workers' Compensation Benefits
- By Timothy Rayne
- Published 07/3/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Workers' Compensation benefits must be paid regardless of whether the employer caused the injury or it happened because of the employee's own carelessness.
