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Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>What protection do we have against those who wish to harm us, not physically, but in terms of our reputation and personal contentment? The answer: defamation laws. Defamation laws are set to protect individuals and entities (i.e. companies, organizations, corporations, etc.) from false statements that can harm or damage their repute. Although there are infinite ways to make such statements, defamation of character<\/a> can fall into one of two categories (or both) that you are probably familiar with: Libel or Slander. <\/p>\n Libel refers to harmful statements that can be seen, such as a written publication. Slander, on the other hand, refers to defamatory statements that are heard, such as an online video or radio broadcast. Continue reading to learn more about libel and slander, and how to prove fault in a defamation lawsuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is an on-going struggle for courts to determine which statements are defamatory since the possibilities are endless. In common law, a defamatory statement is a published communication (either radio, written, or video) that tends to harm an individual\u2019s reputation by lowering them in the estimation of their community or deterring third persons or entities from associating with them. This is according to the American Restatement of Torts, or “The Restatement.\u201d<\/p>\n Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Under tort law, the plaintiff holds the burden of proving their opponents fault in a defamation case. For this reason, it is vital to retain the services of a seasoned personal injury attorney for safe, secure, and strategic representation. They have the knowledge, experience, and resources to win the jury\u2019s vote and protect a person\u2019s rights to compensation. In order to prove their defendant\u2019s fault, a victim must prove 4 specific elements:<\/p>\n ❶<\/font> It must be proven that the defendant made a statement that was false and defamatory to the plaintiff.<\/em><\/p>\n ❷<\/font> It must be proven that the defendant made the defamatory publication to a third party.<\/em><\/p>\n ❸<\/font> It must be proven that publishing the communication was an act of negligence on the publisher\u2019s behalf.<\/em><\/p>\n ❹<\/font> In some cases, the plaintiff must prove special damages. They must show how the defamatory statement or publication caused harm to their reputation and\/or well-being.<\/em> <\/p>\n Personal Injury Attorneys 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>It is important to discuss your concerns about any serious harm you’ve experienced as a result of another’s negligence with a seasoned personal injury lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand your case. Just call the law office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700 to schedule a free initial consultation. Accident attorneys, Daniel Craven<\/a>, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek have extensive trial and litigation experience, and look forward to helping you with your claim. Call 317-881-2700<\/strong> to get started today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What protection do we have against those who wish to harm us, not physically, but in terms of our reputation and personal contentment? The answer: defamation laws. Defamation laws are set to protect individuals and entities (i.e. companies, organizations, corporations, … Continue reading Defamation Laws<\/h1>\n
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