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A personal injury lawsuit refers to a legal dispute that arises when someone is hurt in an accident or incident caused by someone else. Under New York’s tort laws, personal injury claims are filed in civil court. In a civil lawsuit, a jury or a judge will determine whether the…
Sideswipe accidents typically occur when two vehicles that are traveling in the same direction collide. These accidents most often result in damage on the right side of one vehicle and the left side of the other. Unfortunately, these accidents can also result in severe or fatal injuries to the occupants…
The purpose of a motorcycle crash bar is to reduce damage to the engine and body panels as well as protect the rider in the event of an accident. A motorcycle crash bar is a fairly simple piece of safety equipment. A crash bar is typically a hoop-shaped, chrome-plated steel…
Parents expect that their children will be in a safe environment when they’re at school, but it appears that at one Long Island middle school, the administration didn’t do nearly enough to keep their students safe. A new lawsuit filed on Sept. 3 against the Northport-East Northport Union Free School…
We are living through extraordinarily hard times! A pandemic of unimaginable proportions! A period of fear and despair! As I write this article, we have already recorded more than 6 million Americans infected with COVID-19. The death of 200,000 is a nightmare as a horrifying toll strikes down 1,000 or…
Do you think your elderly parent might be experiencing abuse or neglect at a New York nursing home? If so, there are specific signs you can look for and steps you can immediately take to put an end to this mistreatment and abuse. What Are Common Types of Elder Abuse?…
What’s the Difference Between a Civil Claim and a Criminal Case? A car accident might be both a civil and a criminal matter, depending on the factors involved in the crash. If the individual or other party who caused the crash was doing something illegal like driving drunk when the…
Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common occurrence on the busy streets of New York. Motorists have a responsibility to drive cautiously when pedestrians are present and are required to yield the right-of-way. Unfortunately, drivers who are distracted, drowsy, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent could strike a pedestrian, and when a vehicle weighing…
You may be able to sue if your doctor got your illness or condition wrong. This is known as “misdiagnosis” and is a form of negligence known as medical malpractice. Doctors in New York and throughout the country have a duty to follow the standard of care when treating patients….
Construction zones are dangerous places. Construction accidents can cause severe injuries, such as permanent disability, loss of a limb, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, blindness, and more. Proper use of safety equipment, careful site management, and attentive supervision are required to protect construction workers from these serious injuries….
