It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one under any circumstances, but it is even more tragic when the life of someone close to you was taken through a preventable accident. As you work through your grief, you may soon…
Accidents of all kinds are common in New York and throughout the US, but you may not realize how often these incidents can be deadly. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there were 213,699 people…
The day of your baby’s birth should be joyful and exhilarating, but these emotions of elation can turn around quickly if you learn that your infant suffers from birth injuries. Instead of taking your child home to celebrate the occasion,…
New York State Motor Vehicle Crash Data reveals that there are more than 120,000 injury-causing accidents in New York State, around 50,000 of which occur within New York City alone. While vehicle occupants may suffer a range of bodily harm,…
The recent onset of the Covid-19 coronavirus has the legal community speculating about the potential liability of myriad entities involved, not only in the response to this pandemic, but also to vital industries and businesses not directly involved in the…
CPLR 4104, et seq. ["Civil Practice Law and Rules"] controls how jury selection is done in New York State Supreme Court. Absent special circumstances, six (6) jurors and two (2) alternates ultimately are selected. At times, if the trial appears…
The recent onset of the Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic has the legal community speculating about the potential liability of myriad entities involved, not only in the response to this pandemic, but also to vital industries and businesses not directly involved…
If you’ve been hurt in an auto collision, slip and fall accident on property, or other type of personal injury accident, you’ve probably got some concerns about your legal options. After all, the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has disrupted the personal…
If you are injured due to the actions of another party, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against them for damages. Before you do, though, it’s important that you understand the theory of liability that is…
