About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
What Are the Steps To Getting a Green Card?
Individuals who want to become lawful permanent residents of the United States must get a permanent resident card, or “green card,” as it’s commonly known. Once an individual becomes a permanent resident and lives in the United States for several years, they may go through the naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen. U.S. immigration law is complex, and getting a green card can be stressful and time-consuming. “[Get] a good lawyer who’s smart and knows the …
What Is the Difference Between Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation?
The difference between business litigation and commercial litigation is that business litigation involves internal governance of a company and commercial litigation involves disputes related to commercial transactions. Business litigation cases include partnership disputes, shareholder conflict, mergers and acquisitions, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, and regulatory compliance. Commercial litigation cases include contract disputes, debt collection, insurance coverage disputes, and …
What Is Legally Considered Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is a broad term that could refer to several types of illegal sexual conduct, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, molestation, and rape. “It’s a much broader definition in civil law than what you would see in criminal law,” says Connecticut personal injury lawyer Cindy L. Robinson. “In the civil context, when we’re thinking about the sexual abuse of a child, it’s really anything that is done to them by the perpetrator that is used for the …
How To Prove Sexual Abuse Charges
Sexual abuse is both a criminal and civil matter. Criminal cases focus on stopping and punishing the perpetrator of the sexual abuse. Civil cases focus on compensating the victim of sexual abuse. Victims of sexual abuse can pursue a lawsuit in civil court regardless of whether criminal charges are prosecuted. Sexual abuse has “a much broader definition in civil law than what you would see in criminal law," says Connecticut personal injury lawyer Cindy L. Robinson. “There …
Preparing for a Birth Injury Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
A birth injury “is an injury to a baby or a mother, either during pregnancy, childbirth, or after birth in the neonatal period,” says Michigan personal injury lawyer Emily Grace Thomas. Birth injuries can result in substantial medical expenses, permanent disabilities, and a lower quality of life for the child or mother. When birth injuries are due to the medical errors of doctors or nurses, parents can bring a medical malpractice claim to recover damages. You probably have many …
How To Prove Liability in Birth Injury Cases
Birth injury lawsuits are a type of medical malpractice case that arise when doctors fail to use reasonable care in the delivery process. The doctor's medical errors resulting in injuries to the child or mother. If you're a parent or guardian considering legal action for your child's birth-related injuries, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. And you should seek legal advice as soon as possible since states limit how long you can file a lawsuit. Miss …
Who Can I Sue for Defective Product Liability?
Defective products, often household or consumer items, injure millions of people every year. Some of these injuries can be severe, requiring medical treatment and resulting in lost wages and future earning potential. If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, you may have a good product liability claim to recover money for your injuries and losses. This article will explain the different parties that could be responsible for a defective product and how a lawsuit works. For …
How To Prove a Product Liability Claim
Defectively built or dangerous products can result in serious injuries, medical expenses, and time away from work. If you suffered injuries caused by a defective product, a product liability lawsuit allows you to recover compensation. This article will give an overview of the different types of product liability claims and how these claims are generally proven. For more information, speak with an experienced product liability lawyer about your situation. What Are the Elements of a …
Who Is Responsible in Premises Liability Claims?
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury on another person's property due to unsafe conditions, you may be able to bring a premises liability lawsuit. Premises liability is the legal idea that property owners, property managers, business owners, or residents should take reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment on their property so visitors aren't injured. If your accident is the result of a property owner's negligence, you can get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain …
Should I Sue for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Property owners have a duty of care to customers and other guests to ensure reasonably safe conditions on their property. Among other things, this means preventing and removing dangerous slipping and tripping hazards. You may have a slip and fall accident claim against a business or property owner if an unreasonable safety hazard caused your accident. If you or your loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident, contact an experienced premises liability attorney for legal advice. What Is …
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